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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Branstad budget cuts regents’ request

Branstad budget cuts regents’ request

Tom Ackerman, [email protected] January 19, 2016

@Tom_AckermanDI A recent request by the state Board of Regents for $20 million has been reduced to $8 million by Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad to share among the UI, Northern Iowa University, and Iowa State...

Around 60 students attended a “Rally Against Hate” on Dec. 11, 2015. (The Daily Iowan/Cindy Garcia)

UI students rally against hate

December 14, 2015

By Cindy Garcia [email protected] Some students on campus are acting against what they say is hateful rhetoric in political campaigns and the media. A group largely gathered through a Facebook...

Giving Tuesday catching on

Giving Tuesday catching on

December 1, 2015

By Anis Shakirah Mohd Muslimin [email protected] November is the month for giving thanks and getting deals, but December has its own day dedicated to giving back: Giving Tuesday. The...

The Iowa team picks up the Hy-Vee Heroes Trophy after the Iowa-Nebraska game at Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 28-20, to finish off a  perfect regular season. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Payne: The Year of Ferentz

November 30, 2015

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz can continue his team’s improbable run Saturday in Indianapolis. By Danny Payne |   [email protected] LINCOLN, Nebraska — Before the season began, we all wondered...

Iowa forward Jarrod Uthoff drives against University of Sioux Falls in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015. Uthoff was called for a foul on this play. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cougars, 99-73. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Men’s hoops shocks Shockers 

November 30, 2015

The Iowa men’s basketball team avoided a three-game skid by beating No. 20 Wichita State. By Ian Murphy [email protected] The Iowa men’s basketball team avoided a string of losses at the AdvoCare...

Iowa guard Alexa Kastanek dribbles the ball in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 76-67. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock)

Women’s hoops rolls in second half, downs North Dakota

November 14, 2015

The Iowa women’s basketball team improved to 1-0 after its home opener. By: Mario Williams [email protected] The Iowa women’s basketball team opened its 2015-16 campaign against North...

The University of Iowa Campus looking west from Old Capitol and the Pentacrest.

UPDATE: Suspect apprehended

November 10, 2015

Update (2:44 p.m.): The suspect is now in custody and the emergency situation has been resolved. The University of Iowa has issued a Hawk Alert regarding a man assaulting women near the UI Hospitals...

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Three sexual assaults reported

November 10, 2015

The University of Iowa issued a Hawk Alert early Tuesday morning regarding three reported sexual assaults. According to the alert, a five-foot-ten white male wearing red flannel, torn jeans, and flip...

University of Iowa faculty gather for an emergency meeting inside the Old Capitol building Tuesday. The group discussed calling for a no-confidence vote in the state Board of Regents. (The Daily Iowan/Carly Matthew)

No confidence.

September 9, 2015

By DI Staff [email protected] The message was plain and simple: the University of Iowa was betrayed. That’s the way UI Faculty Senate President Christina Bohannan employed the state Board of Regents’...

Board of Regents members gather in the IMU Main Lounge on Wed. March 11, 2015. The State of Iowa Board of Regents meet to discuss the future of universities in Iowa. (The Daily Iowan/Courtney Hawkins)

UI may see extra funds

September 7, 2015

Regents backtrack on funding request. By DI Staff [email protected] The University of Iowa may see some extra dollars after all. The state Board of Regents will now look at seeking a $4.5 million...

Iowa Board of Regents President Bruce Rastetter announced the newly appointed President Bruce Harreld during a meeting in the IMU on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015. Harreld is the 21st president of the University of Iowa. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Harreld selected as new UI president, regents’ decision condemned

September 4, 2015

Regents select Harreld By DI Staff Amid the applause came a cry of “For Shame.” After interviews and a 90-minute deliberation, the state Board of Regents unanimously selected business consultant...

Reconsider regents’ funding model for Iowa universities

Reconsider regents’ funding model for Iowa universities

September 2, 2015

The state Board of Regents has asked for nearly $16 million in new funds for the public universities in the state. Well, not all the public universities — only ISU and UNI. The proposed increase...