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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Historian Mike Zahs demonstrates a magic lantern in the Old Capitol Senate Chamber on Dec. 9. Zahs projected slides as part of a magic-lantern demonstration meant to introduce people to an early from of visual communication. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Brinton Collection showcases artifacts from an Iowan couple’s contribution to film history

Christopher Borro, [email protected] • April 24, 2018
Historical artifacts from the lives of two of Iowa’s earliest film pioneers find a home in the Main Library Special Collection.
From Left: Junior Gia Dougherty and Junior Kelly Nylen help to pass out beads during the Walk Out of Darkness fundraiser in Hubbard Park on Saturday Apr. 21, 2018. Walk Out of Darkness helped to raise nearly $5,000 for lacking mental health care in Iowa by hosting a walk-a-thon. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Foundation hosts Walk Out of Darkness on the UI campus

Annie Fitzpatrick, [email protected] • April 23, 2018
A local group holds a Walk Out of Darkness on the UI campus to raise awareness for mental health and to honor lives lost to suicide.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg appears before the House Energy and Commerce Committee in Washington, D.C., on April 11, 2018. (Erin Scott/Zuma Press/TNS)

University of Iowa students not about to delete Facebook

Sarah Watson, [email protected] • April 19, 2018
Despite the recent controversy about the social-media platform and its letting Cambridge Analyticause its data, some UI students won’t delete Facebook.
The Theater Department’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream is set to enrapture audiences into a magical world

The Theater Department’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream is set to enrapture audiences into a magical world

Rhiana Chickering, [email protected] • April 19, 2018
The UI Theater Department will immerse audiences through intricate design and personified characters in its production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Falbo’s expects to reopen this weekend after unexpected closure

Falbo’s expects to reopen this weekend after unexpected closure

April 18, 2018

Falbo Bros. Pizzeria, 457 S. Gilbert St., is set to reopen with new management this weekend after being closed for nearly two weeks. Andrew Ahrens and Adam Brantman will take over the Iowa City and...

Professor Anne Sand discusses her low wages during the We Are the Majority Protest on the Pentacrest on Wednesday, April 18, 2018. Faculty members and students marched for nontenured facultys rights and handed a petition with nearly 200 signatures to the Presidents Office with demands from professors for better wages and health care. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Nontenured faculty demand fair treatment from UI

Elianna Novitch, [email protected] • April 18, 2018
Nontenured faculty of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences gathered on the Pentacrest and delivered a list of demands to the UI administration on Wednesday. The nontenured faculty are campaigning for union rights and representation. 
Former NASA Chief Scientist, Dr. Ellen Stofan, poses for a portrait while overlooking the Ped Mall on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Dr. Stofan will be speaking on Tuesday night at the Englert Theater about space exploration and climate change. She has also been named as the director of the Air and Space Museum in Washington D.C. (James Year/ The Daily Iowan)

Former NASA chief scientist Ellen Stofan lectures on climate change

Charles Peckman, [email protected] • April 18, 2018
Although Ellen Stofan, the former chief scientist of NASA, has spent most of her career looking at the stars, she says it is time to look at the effect climate change has on Earth.
A participant dances at the 24th Annual University of Iowa Powwow and Round Dance on Saturday, April 14, 2018. The Powwow, hosted by the Native American Student Association, celebrated American-Indian traditions of song and dance. (The Daily Iowan/Olivia Sun)

24th annual UI Powwow and first Native student visit day work to support recruitment and retention

Elianna Novitch, [email protected] • April 16, 2018
The 24th UI Powwow coincided with the first-ever Native Student Visiting Day.
UISG President Jacob Simpson and GPSG Vice President Grant Jerkovich speak to the state Board of Regents about the effect of tuition increases on the student body on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at the Iowa School for the Deaf in Council Bluffs. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

UI students express concerns about rising tuition with unstable state support

Marissa Payne, [email protected] • April 12, 2018
As the regents look to make tuition increases predictable, students express concerns about the instability of state funding.
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UIHC receives grant renewal to expand research

Jordan Prochnow, [email protected] • April 12, 2018
UIHC has announced a grant renewal for the Clinical and Translational Science Award.
Big Grove to begin canning signature beers

Big Grove to begin canning signature beers

Paul Elwell, [email protected] • April 11, 2018
Big Grove began canning its beer several weeks ago. The beer will (softly) hit store shelves next month.
Jamila Woods performs at the Englert Theatre on Sunday, April 8, 2018. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Mission Creek festival 2018 showed growth in popularity and diversity as it concludes its 13th year.

Troy Aldrich, [email protected] • April 10, 2018
The Mission Creek Festival once again lives up to its name in a stream of music and literature that engages the spirit and mind.
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