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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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UI president Bruce Harreld speaks in an interview with The Daily Iowan in Adler Journalism Building on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Q&A: UI President Bruce Harreld discusses officials leaving, tuition hikes coming

DI staff, [email protected] March 9, 2018
The Daily Iowan sat down with UI President Bruce Harreld on Wednesday to talk about tuition, administrator departures, and other issues.
Dave Irvin, President of the East Central Iowa Beekeepers, stands next to dormant hives on his property in Iowa City on Wednesday, Mar. 7, 2018. Irvin first began his beekeeping in 1986 as a hobby. The East Central Iowa Beekeepers was founded years ago with 12 original members which has since grown to 125 total.

Iowa Honey Bee Day celebrates the importance of bees

Emily Wangen, [email protected] March 8, 2018
Bees will be recognized by the state March 14 with Iowa Honey Bee Day.
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics building is seen from the west on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017. A $1.3 million grant now helps UI practicum students to provide counseling services in rural areas across Iowa for the next four years. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

‘Cancer in Iowa’ report paints a mixed picture of state’s progress against the disease

Emma Sailor, [email protected] March 7, 2018
The College of Public Health’s 2018 Cancer in Iowa report shows that while survival rates are improving, new cancer diagnoses are also on the rise, with lifestyle factors likely to blame.
The Terry Trueblood Recreation Area is seen on Monday, March 5, 2018. Local organization, Project Green, contributed to the landscaping of this area, along with other green spaces around Iowa City.  (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Project GREEN spruces up public spaces and expands gardens

Maria Kuiper, [email protected] March 6, 2018
Local organization Project GREEN celebrates its 50th anniversary by beautifying Iowa City and its historical landmarks.
Contestant Rogie Soeu performs with members of the UI Dance Club for his talent during the first Mr. Pink competition held in the IMU Second Floor Ballroom on Mar. 4, 2018. Alpha Kappa Delta Phi hosted the first ever Mr. Pink contest, during which male students helped raise awareness for breast cancer by competing in a beauty competition. (Katie Goodale/ The Daily Iowan)

All-male beauty pageant aims to raise awareness for breast cancer

Emma Sailor, [email protected] March 5, 2018
An all-male beauty pageant wows the audience and helps raise awareness of a deadly disease.
Motown the Musical

‘Motown: The Musical’ leaves audiences in awe

Get ready because “Motown: The Musical” will electrify even more audiences throughout the next three days at Hancher with classic Motown beats, humor, and Berry Gordy’s inspiring journey toward becoming a major icon in the music industry.
Five knowledgable speakers in the Iowa City area sat down at the Me Too Iowa forum in Shambaugh Auditorium on Thursday, Mar. 1, 2018. Audience members listened and discussed ways to alleviate the threats of sexual assault and harassment. (Sid Peterson/The Daily Iowan)

UI faculty and rape-prevention advocates host forum discussing #MeToo movement

Thursday's forum focused on finding ways to end sexual assault and what the social-media movement has potentially done to assist that.
Interim Provost Sue Curry listens during the state Board of Regents Academic and Student Affairs Committee meeting inside the IMU Main Lounge on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Almost one year later, UI starting search for new provost

Marissa Payne, [email protected] March 1, 2018
After almost a year without a permanent executive vice president and provost, the UI announces co-chairs to lead the search for a replacement.
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Police found no suspicious activity at Currier

February 28, 2018
After reports of 'loud bangs' near Currier Residence Hall, officers confirmed no shots were fired.
Interim Chief Diversity Officer Lena Hill speaks in the IMU on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018. The presentation gave updates on diversity and other University of Iowa statistics. (Ashley Morris/The Daily Iowan)

Black History Month profiles

Jordan Prochnow, [email protected] February 28, 2018
To wrap up Black History Month, The Daily Iowan took a look at just a few of the many black leaders in the community, and asked them, what does Black History Month mean to you
A outside view of Atlas, Feb 26, 2018. (The Daily Iowan, Gaoyuan Pan)

Atlas restaurant to re-open as “Saint Burch”

Paul Elwell, [email protected] February 28, 2018
Atlas Restaurant will close next month and reopen as Saint Burch with a new theme and menu.
From left: Iowa City High School junior Olivia Lusala and senior Eden Knoop lead a protest on the Pentacrest on Monday, Feb. 19, 2018. The protest was sparked after news of another school shooting, at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, in Parkland, FL on, Feb. 14. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Universities back high school students protesting gun violence

Elianna Novitch, [email protected] February 27, 2018
Universities across the nation, including the UI, say students’ admission status won’t be affected because of suspension for protesting gun violence as high schools threaten to suspend students who participate in such protests.