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The Daily Iowan

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

The Daily Iowan

Iowa Spirit Squad member Austin Beam Holds a sign at a football Game between Iowa and Western Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023.

‘I could feel the wind between my legs’: UI cheerleader goes viral after losing pants during Iowa game

Grace Olson, News Reporter September 20, 2023

While performing a stunt during the Western Michigan football game, Hawkeye cheerleader Austin Beam lost his pants in mid-air. Despite that head-turning complication, he nailed the landing.  A...

Cambus Personell supervisor Alyson Holevoet poses for a portrait on March 10, 2022.

UI requests regent permission for $17 million project to add 12 electric vehicles, expand Cambus Maintenance Facility

Jack Moore, News Reporter September 20, 2023

The University of Iowa is requesting approval from the state Board of Regents to proceed with an estimated $17-18 million project to expand the Cambus Maintenance Facility and add 12 future electric...

Dr. Bob Kirby, director of the UI Office of Undergraduate Research (O.U.R.), discusses methods to promote student involvement in research at a weekly meeting with O.U.R. staff and ambassadors in Gilmore Hall on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. The Office of Undergraduate Research, formerly ICRU, hosts events, workshops and presentations at student organization meetings and classes to promote undergraduate research.

Undergraduates at the UI get involved in research

Olivia Gamertsfelder, News Reporter September 19, 2023

Undergraduate students at the University of Iowa are finding research opportunities in and outside of the STEM field from assisting studies on artificial intelligence in job interviews to nuclear power. Nearly...

The Old Capitol Building is seen on the first day of 2023 fall classes in Iowa City on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023.

UI ‘writing school’ rank slips, nursing school fourth in the nation in latest report

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor September 18, 2023

The University of Iowa fell in the overall rank for American universities, according to this year’s college rankings from U.S. News and World Report. The UI’s ranking dropped to fifth for writing,...

The Phi Gamma Delta house is seen on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021.

Location of FIJI trial disputed between fraternity members and case plaintiff Makéna Solberg

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter September 15, 2023

The defendants of the FIJI trial requested that the court deny University of Iowa student Makéna Solberg’s request to keep the trial in Johnson County instead of moving it to Tama County, in court...

Brittany Broski salutes her fans during a lecture hosted by the University of Iowa Lecture Committee in the Iowa Memorial Union on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. Broski has amassed almost 1.5 million YouTube subscribers and nearly eight million followers on TikTok.

Q&A | TikToker Brittany Broski talks artificial intelligence, lessons learned as an influencer

Julia Rhodes, News Reporter September 14, 2023

TikToker Brittany Broski drew droves of students to the Iowa Memorial Union Thursday for a lecture she delivered to a packed ballroom. Ahead of her debut at the University of Iowa, she sat down with...

Faulty Senate Secretary Mary Charlton looked at the others on the panel at the Faculty Senate at the Old Capital in Iowa City on Sep. 12, 2023

UI Faculty Senate approves motion to change ‘lecturer’ title

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter September 13, 2023

The University of Iowa Faculty Senate held its first meeting of the semester Tuesday, and passed a motion to change the title of “lecturer” to “assistant professor of instruction or practice.” As...

Early detection of Parkinson’s being developed with an algorithm by UI professors

Early detection of Parkinson’s being developed with an algorithm by UI professors

Sasha Evenko, News Reporter September 12, 2023

Professors at the University of Iowa are looking to use a computer algorithm to detect the early stages of Parkinson’s disease, a debilitating neurological disorder that results in tremors and other...

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UI police investigating theft and burglary on west side of campus

Olivia Gamertsfelder, News Reporter September 11, 2023

A burglary and theft on the west side of the University of Iowa campus are under investigation by the UI Police Department, according to a press release from the Office of Campus Safety. The report...

The new CAMBUS route, East Dorm, is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023.

Cambus reinstates Mayflower route to meet student demand

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter September 11, 2023

The University of Iowa’s Cambus is bringing back an additional route to Mayflower Residence Hall this year because of an increase in residents living in the dorm. The route, known as “Route 36”...

The Stanley Hydraulic Laboratory is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023.

Iowa City man identified as body found on UI campus last week

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor September 11, 2023

The Johnson County Medical Examiner identified Iowa City man Gabriel Molitor, 44, as the unattended dead body found on the patio of the Stanley Hydraulic Laboratory last week.  No foul play is...

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UI study shows increase in student vaping, energy drink consumption

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter September 10, 2023

University of Iowa student usage of electronic cigarettes, vapes, and the consumption of energy drinks has increased significantly. In a 2023 survey, 26 percent of undergraduate students reported...

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