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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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From left: Jesus Payan, VP for Student Life Melissa Shivers, Tab Wiggins, Prisma Ruacho, and Jamal Nelson sit outside the Asian Pacific American Cultural Center during an interview with Shivers and leaders from the UI cultural and resource centers on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Students find home away from home thanks to UI cultural center coordinators

Marissa Payne, [email protected] October 26, 2017
A new staffing model for the UI’s four cultural and resource centers empowers the staff members to bring passion to their roles and foster a sense of community for students.
An IC Pride parade participant marches down Dubuque Street on Saturday, June 17, 2017. The parade is part of Pride Month, a celebration of the LGBTQ community and commemoration of the Stonewall riots of 1969. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City earns A+ for LGBTQ inclusion

October 25, 2017

Iowa City received a perfect Municipal Equality Index Score, one of only 58 cities in America. By Brooklyn Draisey [email protected] Iowa City continues to be one of the most LGBTQ-inclusive...

Critical Care Physician and Medical Director for the Special Isolation Unit Jonathan Simmons poses for a portrait at UIHC during a training event on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017. The training focused on procedures and the equipment needed to handle highly infectious diseases. (James Year/The Daily Iowan)

UIHC, Nebraska Medicine help volunteers suit up to protect against disease

Brooklyn Draisey, [email protected] October 24, 2017

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics has teamed up with the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit to add an extra layer of protection to both their employees and the Midwest. Members of the media, including...

FILE - UI sexual misconduct response coordinator and Title IX coordinator Monique DiCarlo addresses the media during a Speak Out Iowa survey key findings report on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016. The findings were based on students' experiences with about sexual violence. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

UI conducting second survey on sexual misconduct

Marissa Payne, [email protected] October 24, 2017

The University of Iowa is encouraging students to speak out about sexual misconduct by responding to its second campus safety survey examining the UI’s responses and resources related to the issue. Released...

Community responds to aid fellow Hawkeye back to good health

Community responds to aid fellow Hawkeye back to good health

Charles Peckman, [email protected] October 24, 2017

“We were pretty shocked — we found out Monday [Oct. 2] at 8 a.m., and I had a test that day. I thought about him the whole time … it was just a regular Sunday night; we didn’t expect anything...

Contributed photo of Wendy Wintersteen (iowaregents.edu)

ISU’s new president is the only female currently leading a regent university

October 23, 2017

After a near six-month search process, the state Board of Regents announced Monday Wendy Wintersteen will serve as Iowa State University’s first female president starting Nov. 20. The regents and...

Candles burn during the UI Sister Vigil for Survivors of Campus Sexual Assault on the Pentacrest on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017. The event included letter writing to Iowa senators and the signing of thank you state of Iowa flags to senators fighting the withdrawal of Title IX protections for survivors of sexual assault. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Us, too

October 23, 2017

Note from the editor: A hashtag movement took over social-media feeds last week. Based on the number of stories shared and acts of solidarity I saw on my personal feed, #MeToo puts into perspective how...

A man and a child walk at Wilson's Orchard in Iowa City on Saturday, October 21, 2017. Make A Wish Iowa granted 192 wishes in 2016. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Make-A-Wish held at Wilson’s Apple Orchard

Grace Lynn Keller, [email protected] October 22, 2017

Ripe apples dotted rows of trees at Wilson’s Apple orchard on Oct. 21, where a fundraiser for Make-A-Wish Iowa was held. There were hors d’oeuvres, apple picking, crafts, and live music, but the...

Regent President Mike Richards and Regent President Pro Tem Patricia Cownie listen to a presentation during the regents meeting at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017.  The regents heard reports on institutional strategic plans and appointed a new executive director.

Iowa Board of Regents appoints Braun as executive director with $154,300 salary

Emily Wangen, [email protected] October 20, 2017

CEDAR FALLS — The state Board of Regents on Thursday unanimously appointed former University of Iowa administration member Mark Braun to be the regents’ new executive director and CEO. The move came...

LNACC multicultural programs coordinator Jesus Payan views the art during the "What Were You Wearing?" art installation at the Latino Native American Cultural Center on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. The installation has traveled to many college campuses, including the University of Kansas and the University of Arkansas, before visiting the University of Iowa. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

RVAP hosts “What were you wearing?” art installment

October 18, 2017

The Rape Victim Advocacy Program held an event depicting tangible narratives of sexual-assault victims. By Rhiana Chickering [email protected] Articles of clothing portraying the narratives...

From left: UI senior Ellen Kuehnle and Women's Resource and Action Center employees Cody Howell and Laurie Haag hold candles during the UI Sister Vigil for Survivors of Campus Sexual Assault on the Pentacrest on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017. The event included letter writing to Iowa senators and the signing of thank you state of Iowa flags to senators fighting the withdrawal of Title IX protections for survivors of sexual assault. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Sister vigil for assault victims held at UI

October 17, 2017

By Grace Lynn Keller [email protected] Candlelight illuminated the Pentacrest on Tuesday evening, shining through a vigil for victims of sexual violence. The vigil, one of many happening at universities...

The Hilton Garden Inn is shown on Clinton Street on Tuesday, July 18, 2017. The 12th floor of the hotel features a rooftop bar accessible to both Hilton rewards members as well as guests and community members. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

DITV: First look inside Iowa City’s new Hilton Garden Inn

October 17, 2017

A new Hilton Garden Inn with 143 guest rooms just opened on South Clinton street. At 12 stories high, it’s the tallest building in downtown Iowa City. Management said this is one of the first new hotels...