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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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Police respond to a call of shots fired on the Ped Mall on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017. An initial call came in around 1:30 a.m. where officers immediately responded. No University of Iowa students were injured. Two men are in custody and will be charged in relation to the events of Sunday morning. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Police say Ped Mall shooting was not a random act

Grace Pateras, [email protected] August 28, 2017

Shooting on the Ped Mall: Two men have been charged in the shooting that occurred in the Pedestrian Mall around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday morning Three gunshot victims were transported to an area hospital...

Iowa defensive ends Anthony Nelson and Matt Nelson pose for a photo during Iowa Football Media Day on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. The Hawkeyes will open the 2017 season at home against Wyoming on Sept. 2. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Defensive ends set the line’s tone

Adam Hensley, [email protected] August 28, 2017

The regular season hasn’t started yet, but Iowa’s defensive coordinator Phil Parker thinks his defensive-end cadre could be deadly. Freshman A.J. Epenesa, sophomore Parker Hesse, and juniors Anthony...

Iowa City police officers arrest and escort two individuals into cruisers outside Hotel Vetro early Sunday, Aug. 27. The police department responded to reports of shots fired downtown around 1:30 a.m. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawk Alert: Shots fired near Sheraton Hotel

August 27, 2017

Officials sent a Hawk Alert at 1:35 a.m. Aug. 27 to warn the community of gunshots fired on the Pedestrian Mall. The brief alert said "Shots fired near the Sheraton Hotel avoid the area." The University...

FILE - A Herky statue with a "PHIL Was Here" sash stands on the Pentacrest on Monday, April 24, 2017. Beginning in 2012, the UI launched PHIL Was Here to celebrate philanthropy at the university. (The Daily Iowan/Ben Smith)

Agrawal announces plans to step down as dean of College of Law

Marissa Payne, [email protected] August 25, 2017

After serving as dean of the University of Iowa College of Law since 2010, Gail Agrawal announced in a message to the law-school community that she plans to step down from her role at the end of the current...

Workers lay concrete in the entryway for the clubhouse at the Quarters apartment complex in Iowa City on Thursday August 24, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

The Quarters setbacks create inconveniences for tenants

Emily Wangen, [email protected] August 25, 2017

A new off-campus housing complex has experienced a long string of setbacks after 14 months of construction because of the weather, officials say. The Quarters, located near Highway 6 East, houses 880...

A worker from Dumpling Darling prepares food for a customer during the Taste of Iowa City on Wednesday. The event includes many downtown and North Side restaurants offering samples of their fare. (Elle May/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City residents queue up for 10th year of tasting Iowa City’s best

Paige Schlichte, [email protected] August 24, 2017

For the 10th year in a row, downtown was transformed into a culinary hub for Taste of Iowa City, an event in which students and community members had a chance to sample food from more than 40 restaurants. The...

Iowa defensive back Manny Rugamba poses for a photo during Iowa Football Media Day on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. The Hawkeyes will open the 2017 season at home against Wyoming on Sept. 3. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Questions linger on both sides of the ball for Hawkeyes

Carter Melrose, [email protected] August 24, 2017

As the quarterback battle has seemingly come to a standstill, sophomore Nathan Stanley and junior Tyler Wiegers have both shown their colors, and head coach Kirk Ferentz has finally set a coming out party...

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)

Ferentz family donates $1 million to neonatal research

August 23, 2017

Kirk and Mary Ferentz will donate a charitable amount to the UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital for neonatal research, the UI Foundation announced in a press release Wednesday. The Ferentz family...

Patrons swim in the Field House pool on Tuesday. The Field house renovation plans call for the removal of the pool in order to increase the amount of space available for workout rooms. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Field House slated for updates

Sarah Watson, [email protected] August 23, 2017

On Aug. 2, the state Board of Regents approved plans for renovations to the 90-year-old recreation facility. In the proposal, the pool will be removed and replaced with three tiers of cardio and strength...

Landon Elkind, the former president of Campaign to Organize Graduate Students, the UI's graduate student union, speaks during a state Board of Regents tuition task force meeting in 101 Biology Building East in Iowa City on Monday, Aug. 14, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

UI community says regents, UI officials, legislators need to ramp up advocacy efforts

Marissa Payne, [email protected] August 22, 2017

The University of Iowa’s five-year tuition plan, while practical, seems to some people to signal that the UI administration is “throwing in the towel” on efforts to find an affordable deal for students. On...

Infographic on the total solar eclipse. Los Angeles Times 2017

Iowa City prepares for solar eclipse

Sarah Watson, [email protected] August 21, 2017

Crayons and pencils flew everywhere Sunday as kids at the Iowa City Public Library perfected their solar-eclipse crafts and parents stowed away free eclipse viewing glasses for the event the next day. A...

Iowa quarterback Nathan Stanley holds a ball during the annual Kids Day at Kinnick event in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017.  The Hawkeyes will play open up non-conference play against Wyoming at 11 A.M.  on Saturday, Sept. 2 (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Stanley shines at Kids’ Day

Pete Ruden, [email protected] August 12, 2017

Iowa football is now closer to taking the field for the season-opener, but questions still remain after the team’s annual Kids’ Day practice on Aug. 12. While quarterback competitions, wide receivers,...