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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Barry Schreier, Director of University Counseling Service, sits inside his office at Westlawn on Wednesday, July 5, 2017. Shreier obtained the directorial position two years ago following a move from Princeton, NJ. UCS will be moving to the Old Capitol Mall later this month, allowing for ease of access for students who live on the East side of campus. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

UI Counseling heads east

Marissa Payne, [email protected] July 10, 2017

The University of Iowa University Counseling Service is expanding its footprint to create a new location on the East Side of campus in an effort to boost accessibility for students. The service will add...

In this file photo, Iowa freshman Laulauga Tausaga attempts a throw during the Border Battle indoor track meet in the UI Recreation Building with Iowa, Missouri and Illinois competing on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017. Tausaga won the National Championship in the discus on June 22 in Sacramento, California.

Iowa star only has eyes for Peru (and the discus)

July 10, 2017

Hawkeye track and field star Laulauga Tausaga hopes to build on her freshman success in Peru later this month. By Jordan Zuniga [email protected] On June 22 in Sacramento, California, Iowa’s...

Christopher Sands, Johns Hopkins Senior Research Professor and Director of the Center for Canadian Studies, speaks during the North American Free Trade Agreement and Beyond panel during the 72nd CSG Midwestern Legislative Conference in Des Moines at the downtown Marriott on Monday, July 10, 2017. Panelists spoke about future plans for tweaking and reworking the language of trade agreements to update them into a more modern context. In addition to talks of possibilities of updates, panelists speculated on the likelihood of President Trump's plans to withdraw from trade agreements. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Sticky road for NAFTA redo

July 10, 2017

Experts say renegotiating the trade agreement will be difficult. A panel gathered in Des Moines Monday to discuss the future of the agreement. By Molly Hunter [email protected] DES MOINES — Experts...

Elise Van Heuvelen on Saturday, February 25, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated Western Illinois 7-0, earning a 9-0 record. (The Daily Iowan/Olivia Sun)

Van Heuvelen shines in tourney

July 10, 2017

By Jess Westendorf [email protected] On Monday at Nebraska, one Hawkeye stood above the rest in the women’s tennis competition. Iowa women’s tennis star Elise van Heuvelen took the podium...

In this April 13, 2017 photo, Elizabeth Brenner, who is following the last footsteps of her son in India, enters the Gangasagar beach in West Bengal state, where the Ganges river flows into the Bay of Bengal. Brenner's son Thomas Plotkin, died during a study abroad trip to the mountains of India more than five-years-ago. His body was never found. Brenner spent two months tracing the 1,037 mile path along the Ganges River as she believes this is the path taken by her son's remains. (AP Photo/Rishabh R. Jain)

Delving into study-abroad deaths

July 10, 2017

Note from the Editor: In 2012, The Daily Iowan published Rishabh R. Jain’s piece, Fatal Fall Raises Questions (link). Jain worked for the DI from August 2011 — December 2012. His follow-up article...

UI President Bruce Harreld takes a question from Regent Larry McKibben during a Board of Regents meeting on June 8, 2017. McKibben chaired the regents’ tuition task force. (The Daily Iowan/Nick Rohlman)

Tuition task force unveils plans

Marissa Payne, [email protected] July 9, 2017

Five-year tuition plans from Iowa’s three public universities will be the highlight of the state Board of Regents’ tuition task force meetings taking place later this summer. The task force’s four...

In this 1987 file photo, Iowa free safety Dwight Sistrunk, right, reacts to instructions from first-year Iowa defensive back Bobby Elliott during a recent game. Elliott passed away after a long battle with cancer at the age of 64. (File photo/The Daily Iowan)

Ex-Hawk Bob Elliott remembered

July 9, 2017

Former Hawkeye defensive back and assistant coach, Bobby Elliott passes away July 8 after a long battle with cancer. By Jess Westendorf [email protected] On July 8, Bobby Elliott, a former...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during a Johnson County Republicans event in Coralville at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center on Thursday, July 6, 2017. Iowa Gov. Reynolds spoke to Republican constituents who had a minimum donation of $25 per individual to attend, $125 to host, and $500 to sponsor. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Republican fundraiser focuses on Iowa youth

July 6, 2017

Molly Hunter [email protected] Reigning state party stars Gov. Kim Reynolds and Acting Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg noted the importance of the youth vote as the 2018 campaign begins to churn in a Johnson...

Ben Mummey stands in the Deadwood on June 29. On July 1, Mummey bought the Deadwood from longtime owner Jim Bell.  (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

New sheriff in Deadwood

July 6, 2017

The new owner of the Deadwood follows in his father’s footsteps by owning a bar in Iowa City. By Nick Rohlman [email protected] For the first time since Mumm’s Saloon closed 10 years ago,...

FILE - In this file photo, Iowa running back Akrum Wadley runs the ball down the field during the Iowa-Northwestern game on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015. Wadley rushed for 204-yards during the game. The Hawkeyes beat the Wildcats, 40-10. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Offense faces fog of question marks

July 6, 2017

With the 2017 football season approaching, a lot of questions have gone unanswered about what the Iowa offense will look like. But here are a few givens that fans can expect on Sept. 2 against Wyoming. By...

Tammy Mumme, founder of Mirror Image Salon in Mount Pleasant, poses for a portrait at her salon on Sunday, July 2, 2017. Tammy is the mother of Dillyn, an aerospace engineering student at Iowa State University, NASA intern, and cancer survivor, who is one of many who benefit from the UI Dance Marathon program. Tammy along with husband, Corey, began refurbishment of the building in October, and plan on being open for business shortly. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Space for Dance Marathon veteran

Marissa Payne, [email protected] July 6, 2017

Dillyn Mumme shoots for the Moon and inspires others to do the same. Mumme, who has been involved in Dance Marathon since 2009 after being diagnosed with leukemia, is living out his dreams this summer...

Contributed, Illustration by Levi Wright

Girls empowered through rock ’n’ roll

July 5, 2017

The girls’ rock ’n’ roll camp Girls Rock Iowa City showcases its talent at the Blue Moose. By Sophia Dewaard  [email protected] On July 1, Blue Moose Tap House, 211 Iowa Ave., traded in...