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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The University of Iowa Campus looking west from Old Capitol and the Pentacrest.

That was the year that was

DI staff May 13, 2016

Bruce Harreld selected as UI president After a tense public forum and low faculty support in an American Association of University Professors survey, Bruce Harreld was selected as the new University...

Story of the year: 12 & 0, baby

Story of the year: 12 & 0, baby

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] May 13, 2016

  As the final horn sounded and a disenchanted Nebraska crowd looked on, the smattering of Iowa fans in Lincoln’s Memorial Stadium went nuts. Coach Kirk Ferentz and the Hawkeye football team...

File photo

Editorial: Keeping police accountable through settlements

May 12, 2016

When police are guilty of unwarranted violence, financial incentive often becomes the fail-safe remedy for an absence of moral accountability, and it could very well be the solution to the problem of enforcing...

Donald Gurnett Department of Physics and AstronomyThe University of Iowa

Princes of space/time

May 12, 2016

By Stacey Murray  |  [email protected] Tucked between Biology Building East and Seashore Hall on the University of Iowa campus sits an F-shaped building quickly falling into disrepair. The walls...

Iowa forward Megan Gustafson tries to drives down the lane full of Michigan defenders during Game 3 of the Women's Big Ten tournament in Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Thursday, March 3, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines, 97-85. Iowa will play #1 ranked Maryland tomorrow, March 4 at 1 p.m. Central Time. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Newcomer of the year: Very young, very big splash by Megan Gustafson

Jake Mosbach, [email protected] May 12, 2016

  When Port Wing, Wisconsin, native Megan Gustafson came to Iowa to play for Lisa Bluder’s Hawkeye women’s basketball team, her role during her freshman season was a little unclear. After...

Omar Truitt records in his studio, downtown Iowa City on Tuesday, May 10, 2016. Truitt is a former Hawkeye football player. (The Daily Iowan/Mary Mathis)

Chasing songs, not pigskins: Former Hawkeye football player Omar Truitt moved from the field to the recording studio

In high school, Omar Truitt was “The Man.” He played baseball and basketball, ran track, and graced the football field all four years as a defensive back, wide receiver, and quarterback. His...

Art school digs new digs

Art school digs new digs

May 11, 2016

By Kendrew Panyanouvong  |  [email protected] One of the newest buildings on campus is starting to come to life. As the 2015-16 school year wraps up, construction on the new state-of-the-art...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz reacts to a play during the game at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014. The Ferentz family will donate $1 million to the Stead Family Children's Hospital. (The Daily Iowan/file photo)

Memorable season, memorable coach

May 11, 2016

By Jordan Hansen | [email protected] A return trip to the Rose Bowl is something Iowa fans have wanted since the first day of Kirk Ferentz’s tenure. He finally brought the Hawkeye faithful...

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks to a crowd gathered in the Field House on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016. . Trump made a stop in Iowa City to persuade people to caucus for him next week. (The Daily Iowan/Brooklynn Kascel)

Party loyalty Trumps all

May 11, 2016

By Brent Griffiths  |  [email protected] National Republicans may greet their presumptive presidential nominee with trepidation, but strategists and volunteers in Iowa say it is time to unify...

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Daily Iowan TV

May 11, 2016

UI REACH boosts new grads

UI REACH boosts new grads

May 10, 2016

By Madeline Murphy Smith [email protected] Few graduating students can say they defied societal expectations and overcame adversity all while dealing with the same baggage that comes with moving...