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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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Group East Asia performs at the Walk It Out fashion show in the IMU on April 11. Walk it Out is a multicultural fashion show showcasing diversity in the university; a portion of the sales goes to UIHC HIV/AID clinics. (The Daily Iowan/Courtney Hawkins)

Walk It Out returns

March 30, 2016

The Walk It Out fashion show gives a platform to numerous cultures on Saturday in the IMU. By Devyn Young [email protected] South Asian, East Asian, Middle Eastern, African, Latin American, hip-hop,...

Finding solidarity in differences

Finding solidarity in differences

Bill Cooney, [email protected] March 28, 2016

The world continues to diversify, and in order to live in a healthy, democratic society together, people are needed to recognize, and bridge, the gaps between those who hold different religious beliefs,...

Vice presidential candidate Lauren Freeman from the BLOC Party talks at Iowa Memorial Union on Monday, Mar 28, 2016. Each candidates talked about sexual assault, freedom of speech, and working with University of Iowa president Bruce Herald. (The Daily Iowan/Peter Kim)

UISG VP hopefuls square off

Cindy Garcia, [email protected] March 28, 2016

  The vice-presidential candidates in this year’s University of Iowa Student Government election went head to head in a debate on Monday, in which one emphasized her experience and the other...

FILE - Recycle Mania Intern Elana Becker kicks off Earth Month in the Office of Sustainability on Monday, March 28, 2016. The Office of Sustainability just ended Recycle Mania, and is encouraging students to carry their trash bags over their backs around campus this week as a way to raise awareness of how much trash a single person can produce. (The Daily Iowan/file)

UI students carry trash to raise awareness of waste diversion

Katelyn Weisbrod, [email protected] March 28, 2016

University of Iowa students are taking responsibility for what they are putting in the landfill by collecting their trash and carrying it with them throughout the week. According to the Environmental...

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Guest opinion: Trans Alliance and Spectrum support BLOC Party

March 28, 2016

The University of Iowa Trans Alliance and Spectrum UI have dedicated their time on campus to ensuring queer and trans students feel safe and have a sense of belonging at our university. During the last...

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‘An Evening at the Ecopolis’ at the Old Capitol

Gage Miskimen, [email protected] March 24, 2016

Environmentalism and art will team up tonight at the Old Capitol to showcase the sustainable city of the future. Writer in residence Jeff Biggers will put on an event with Iowa City band Awful Purdies...

UI Theater Department to debut 'Baltimore' this weekend

UI Theater Department to debut ‘Baltimore’ this weekend

March 24, 2016

The UI Theater Department will début Baltimore this weekend, portraying diverse students’ conversations about racial identities. By Cassandra Santiago [email protected] Bulging eyes...

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UI axes special testing for students with disabilities

Katelyn Weisbrod, [email protected] March 23, 2016

However, this service was reduced at the beginning of the spring semester. Now SDS no longer administers tests to students who qualify for reduced distractions and 50 percent additional testing time....

The new art building, located next to Art Building West on North Riverside Drive, is shown on Monday, March 21, 2016. The building is set to be completed by the end of April. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

New Studio Arts building nears completion

Beau Bowman, [email protected] March 21, 2016

As 200 construction workers clink and clank their tools against the newly poured concrete, a building starts to emerge near the intersection of Riverside Drive and River Street. Construction for the...

FILE - The University of Iowa campus looking west from Old Capitol and the Pentacrest.

UI reports two sexual assaults

Cindy Garcia, [email protected] March 21, 2016

The University of Iowa police issued a crime alert on Monday night regarding two sexual-assault reports over the weekend that occurred on campus. According to the alert, the first sexual assault reported...

UISG members and candidate supporters visit the Mill for kick off party on Sunday, Mar 20, 2016. Campaign for the election started 10pm Sunday, Mar 20, 2016. (The Daily Iowan/Peter Kim)

Guest opinion: Welcome to the BLOC Party

March 21, 2016

Hey, Hawkeyes, our names are Rachel Zuckerman and Lauren Freeman, and we are thrilled to be among the first to invite you to join the BLOC Party. We are a team of 38 dedicated student leaders campaigning...

DITV: Eating bugs

DITV: Eating bugs

March 21, 2016

The University of Iowa Housing and Dining department is facing a large issue addressing bugs and mold being found in dining hall food items. Insects in salads and moldy pizza are among some issues that...