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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The Campus Recreation and Wellness Center is shown on Sunday, March 22, 2015. The CRWC will be closed from Monday to Sunday due to the men's NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships. (The Daily Iowan; John Theulen)

Washington man accused of indecent exposure at UI Rec Center

February 26, 2018
Washington man accused of indecent exposure at UI Rec Center
Black Student Union puts on fourth talent show

Black Student Union puts on fourth talent show

Elly Woods, [email protected] February 26, 2018
Black Student Union put on its fourth-annual talent show, consisting of seven acts competing for first place.
Iowa football helmets line the sidelines during a game against Purdue University on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 24 to 15.

Splash of sunshine becomes much more

Anna Kayser, [email protected] February 23, 2018
A simple sketch becomes an enduring symbol for dreams of gridiron glory.
Concert goers dance to the music of The Surf Zombies in Iowa City's Ped Mall Friday night. The Surf Zombies are from Cedar Rapids and drew a large crowd Friday night for Friday Night Concert Series inside the Ped Mall. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Iowa City Summer of Arts’ releases Friday Night Concert Series lineup

February 22, 2018

Not only will the Summer of the Arts’ screen movies in the Pentacrest this summer, the nonprofit organization will also be hosting a Friday Night Concert series from May 18 to Aug. 31.  The 14 free,...

Kyle Bingham views the suspension plate shortly before being rigged into the plate and tripod assembly on Monday, Nov. 27, 2017. (James Year/The Daily Iowan)

Released: Iowa City suspension

James Year, [email protected] February 22, 2018
Local business owner of Release Body Modification Steeve Easley and his colleague, Kyle Bingham welcomed the Daily Iowan to a live demonstration of human suspension.
UI students hold a moment of silence during the Vigil for Victims of Gun Violence at Danforth Chapel on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018. The event was coordinated by UI Students for Human Rights. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

UI Students for Human Rights hold vigil for gun violence victims

Brooklyn Draisey, [email protected] February 21, 2018
UI Students for Human Rights gather to remember victims of gun violence and discuss the future of gun regulations.
Mourners gather at a vigil that was held for the victims of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018. (Jim Rassol/Sun Sentinel/TNS)

Thoughts and prayers once again after Parkland shooting. Now what?

Daily Iowan staff, [email protected] February 19, 2018

The conversation over gun rights roars louder than ever following the mass shooting in Parkland, Florida. Students across the nation, Iowa City included, are demanding action from our country’s political...

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)

Photos: Iowa City community students protest (02/19/18)

February 19, 2018

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Pedestrians cross Clinton St. and enter the Pedestrian Mall in Downtown Iowa City on Monday June 27, 2016.

Iowa City Summer of the Arts’ free movie schedule released

February 19, 2018
This summer, Iowa City’s Summer of the Arts nonprofit organization will again be screening family-friendly movies for the 14th year. 
Mourners gather at a vigil for the victims of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018. (Carolyn Cole/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Parkland shooting survivors speak out, demand change on social media

Grace Pateras, [email protected] February 17, 2018

Students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School are taking to social media to voice their anger, sadness, fears, and calls for action after a former classmate, 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz, shot his...

Emergency services respond to a fire at City Carton on Benton St. around 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 16,  2018. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Fire hits City Carton

February 16, 2018
Iowa City Carton Fire
Mary Bennett gives a talk about photography in Iowa in the Old Capital Museum on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018. The talk discussed how photographs contribute to recording history here in Iowa City and famous photographers from the area. (Ashley Morris/The Daily Iowan)

Alumni Fellow discusses history of photography in Iowa

Christopher Borro, [email protected] February 16, 2018
Liberal Arts Alumni Fellow Mary Bennett presented a lecture on Thursday which detailed the history of Iowan photography.