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UI College of Law DEI committee launches program to teach civil discourse

Emily Delgado, News Reporter March 10, 2022

The University of Iowa College of Law’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee is aiming to teach students how to effectively engage in civil discourse. The program, “Across the Aisle,”...

A USG meeting votes yes for donating $20,000 to the IMU in which they will have more hybrid rooms dedicated for students, in the Black Box Theater at the IMU, on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.

USG gives $25,000 to CommUnity Mental Health Support Line

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter March 8, 2022

The University of Iowa’s Undergraduate Student Government will give $25,000 to the CommUnity Mental Health Crisis Hotline. USG approved the funds at its meeting Tuesday night. The money will...

A USG senator covers his segment in the New Business segment of an undergraduate student government meeting on Tuesday, March 1, 2022.

USG funds $20,000 IMU renovation reimbursement

Alliyah Lipsit and Ryan Hansen March 8, 2022

The University of Iowa’s Undergraduate Student Government will reimburse $20,000 worth of funds for renovations to the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday through the Office of the Dean of Students. The...

The Old Capitol Building is seen on Monday, March 1, 2021.

University of Iowa students to educate eastern Iowans on immigration, refugee experiences

Anthony Neri, News Reporter March 8, 2022

University of Iowa students are helping to educate eastern Iowans about the immigrant and refugee experience. A group of students in the course “Community Engaged Learning with Refugees and Immigrants...

Simeon Talley, owner of Basic Goods, poses for a portrait in his shop, on Friday, March 4, 2022.

Iowa City’s Basic Goods owner to enroll in UI Tippie College of Business masters program

Sam Knupp, News Reporter March 8, 2022

Simeon Talley, owner of Basic Goods in downtown Iowa City, has founded restaurants, coffee shops, and music festivals, but now he’s starting a new chapter at the University of Iowa Tippie College...

Increasing stamina in difficult dialogues, UI professor awarded for research

Increasing stamina in difficult dialogues, UI professor awarded for research

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter March 6, 2022

Sherry Watt is one of six University of Iowa faculty honored by the state Board of Regents for exceptional contributions and a sustained record of excellence through her work. Watt is a professor...

The BeReal App is seen on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022.

New social media app ‘BeReal’ gains traction among UI students

Madeleine Willis, News Reporter March 6, 2022

In a world of social media promoting curated images and likes, social media app BeReal is gaining popularity among University of Iowa students. First-year Isabelle Paulsen only has 15 friends on...

A parking meter is seen outside of the University of Iowa West Campus Transportation Center in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.

University of Iowa puts in place new parking rates, violations

Kate Perez, News Reporter March 6, 2022

The University of Iowa has put in place new parking rates and violations for fiscal 2023, which add new parking violation tickets and remove some redundant passes. The new rates, violations, and...

The Hawkeye Commuter Lot, 3 miles away from the hospital, is seen on March 6, 2022.

UI nursing students express concerns about getting to clinicals, parking expenses

Madeleine Willis, News Reporter March 6, 2022

University of Iowa nursing students are struggling with inconvenient transportation options when it comes to getting to their clinicals at the University of Iowa’s Hospitals and Clinics. UI College...

University of Iowa changes phrasing regarding masking on campus

University of Iowa changes phrasing regarding masking on campus

Kate Perez, News Reporter March 3, 2022

On the University of Iowa website for the Best Practices for Staying Healthy, the university now advises that “face masks are not required, but welcome.” That is a change in language from masks...

Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity house is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. The fraternity is suspended until 2026 after not complying with the University of Iowas Code of Student Life policies.

University of Iowa’s Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity suspended until 2026

Kate Perez, News Reporter March 2, 2022

The University of Iowa has suspended the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity for at least four academic years, according to documents obtained by The Daily Iowan. The fraternity, more commonly known as PIKE,...

Will Meyer, left, and Kacie Frederick check the load of the U-Haul on Monday, July 26, 2021. Frederick said she had to move out of her old apartment but cannot get into her new one for 3 days, so they have to leave her things in the U-Haul.

USG providing education, resources for Iowa City lease gaps

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter March 1, 2022

Joshua Benjamin felt overwhelmingly embarrassed over the summer, when he found out he would have to find a place to live for nearly a month. Benjamin, who was a fourth-year student at the University...

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