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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

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UI president Bruce Harreld listens to the other panelists at the Old Capitol Museum on Monday, May 2, 2016. The panels discussed numerous topics including social justice and themed semester program. (The Daily Iowan/Peter Kim)

UI justice forum with Harreld turns contentious

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld’s academic year is ending similarly to how it began. Tension grew after Harreld refused to respond to numerous questions from community members at a Just...

Iowa defensive back Desmond King celebrates after an interception at Kinnick Stadium on April 23, 2016. The defense beat the offense 20-18 in the spring game. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Mulling the Hawks in next NFL draft

  Just one Iowa player came off the board at the NFL draft, the lowest number of picks since 2013. It was also the latest round the Hawkeyes first player drafted had gone since 1993. Next...

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Editorial: Make the bison our national mammal

May 2, 2016

Last week, the House approved the National Bison Legacy Act, and although it still awaits a signature from President Obama, this puts the United States one step closer to having its first national mammal:...

UIHC to stage job fair this Friday

UIHC to stage job fair this Friday

May 2, 2016

By Tom Ackerman  |  [email protected] The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is experiencing a spike in patient growth, and 200 jobs are potentially being offered Friday.  UI officials...

Iowa center Austin Blythe celebrates quarterback Jake Rudock's touchdown during the second quarter in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014. Iowa State defeated Iowa, 20-17. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Blythe sits all alone in draft 

May 2, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] It was a quiet NFL draft weekend for the Iowa football team; center Austin Blythe was the only Hawkeye player selected. Indianapolis’ seventh-round pick (248th...

Daily Iowan TV

Daily Iowan TV

May 1, 2016

Iowa players carry Floyd the big off the field during the Iowa-Minnesota game at Kinnick on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2013. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 40-35 to stay perfect on the season. (The Daily Iowan/File photo)

Austin Blythe drafted by Indianapolis

April 30, 2016

With the 248th pick in the NFL draft, the Indianapolis Colts selected Austin Blythe, preserving Iowa's now 39-year streak of having a former Hawkeye selected in the event. Blythe was projected as high...

DITV: April 28, 2016

DITV: April 28, 2016

April 28, 2016

Take Back The Night takes downtown

Take Back The Night takes downtown

Kaylyn Kluck, [email protected] April 28, 2016

  Against the backdrop of a college campus that reported its 14th sexual assault for the 2015-16 academic year last week, more than 100 people gathered to protest sexual violence Thursday evening. Community...

Iowa's Carter Lilly is narrowly beaten by Nike's Erik Sowinski during the Musco Twilight event at Francis X. Cretzmeyer Track on Saturday, April 23, 2016. The Musco Twilight brings in track and field athletes from all over Iowa to compete for Iowa City fans. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Tracksters pumped up for Drake

Adam Hensley, [email protected] April 28, 2016

The Hawkeye men’s track and field team has traveled to Des Moines for one Iowa’s biggest sports events of the year, the Drake Relays. Competition for the 107th Drake Relays began Thursday; it will...

Editorial: Drawing the line on surveillance

Editorial: Drawing the line on surveillance

April 28, 2016

There are two related things that make Americans wildly uncomfortable: international terrorism and mass surveillance. To some, the Patriot Act and FISA Amendments Act are as loathed as ISIS. But, when...