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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.

UI works on Fraternity/Sorority Life strategic plan

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief August 29, 2019

The University of Iowa continues to craft its plan for a healthier Fraternity/Sorority Life community, aiming to change the culture surrounding high-risk alcohol consumption that has resulted in student...

Lincoln Elementary is seen on Wednesday, August 21, 2019.

Mann and Lincoln elementary schools introduce renovated facilities

Elisabeth Oster, News Reporter August 29, 2019

As Lincoln and Mann Elementary students entered their first day of school with excitement and full backpacks, they were greeted by completely renovated buildings. This summer, both Lincoln and Mann facilities...

The Chauncey Building is seen on Tuesday, April 10th, 2019.

FilmScene prepares to move into Chauncey building

Naomi Hofferber, Arts Reporter August 29, 2019

FilmScene, Iowa City’s downtown theater, has announced an opening date of Sept. 20, as well as new programming and plans for the future of the art house.  The theater will celebrate its opening in...

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University of Iowa community reacts after first vaping-related death confirmed

Chloe O'Connor, News Reporter August 29, 2019

Some University of Iowa students report that they don’t know the potential dangers of vaping as researchers seek to understand its effects on health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and...

Police seeking Iowa City man using someone else’s credit card

Kayli Reese, Managing News Editor August 29, 2019

A warrant is out for the arrest of an Iowa City man who used someone else’s credit card at multiple Coral Ridge Mall stores on Dec. 15. Michael Rickette, 21, 2613 Indigo Court, is suspected of unauthorized...

The new Dunkin’ Donuts sign can be seen on Clinton St. on Sunday, August 25.

New caffeination destinations open in Iowa City

Rachel Steil, News Reporter August 29, 2019

Over the summer, two new coffee joints have opened near campus at the University of Iowa: branches of Dash Coffee Roasters and Dunkin’. Since then, doughnuts have been fried, cold brews have been proudly...

University of Iowa Professor Corinne Peek-Asa poses for a portrait in the College of Public Health Building on Tuesday, August 27, 2019.

UI professors and researchers bring light to lack of research, education, and funding for gun violence studies

Maddie McCarron, News Reporter August 29, 2019

As stories of shootings across the country continue to dominate national conversations, researchers at the University of Iowa are investigating the effects of gun violence and reviewing its long-term...

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-NY., speaks at the Des Moines Register Political Soapbox during the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, IA on Saturday, August 10, 2019.

Kirsten Gillibrand drops 2020 presidential bid

Julia Shanahan, Assistant Politics Editor August 28, 2019

New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand dropped her bid for the Democratic presidential-nomination on Wednesday and said via Twitter she wants to focus on gaining a Democratic majority in the Senate. “We...

MUSC Executive Director of Student Programs and Student Diversity TaJuan Wilson speaks during the forum for the associate vice presidency of diversity, equity, and inclusion on March 25, 2019.

After diversity VP’s resignation, UI updates community on action plan

Kayli Reese, Managing News Editor August 28, 2019

Following the resignation earlier this month of the associate vice president of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the University of Iowa on Tuesday assured the campus community that its efforts to make...

The Seamans Center for the Engineering Arts and Sciences is seen on Tuesday, January 29, 2019. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

University of Iowa Femineers combine art and technology for young women

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter August 28, 2019

A growing teacher-training program at the University of Iowa is aimed at increasing the number of engineering degrees awarded to women in the state of Iowa by providing middle and high school-aged girls...

Volunteers in the Success in Rhetoric (SiR) program are seen on on Wednesday, August 21, 2019. The program consists of peer mentors attending the rhetoric classes and close contact with an assigned instructor for a personalized experience in an attempt to boost low retention rates.

Rhetoric embedded tutors aim to be improved resource for students

Elisabeth Oster, News Reporter August 28, 2019

The embedded tutor model for the University of Iowa tutoring program, Success in Rhetoric, will officially continue with an emphasis on peer tutors working exclusively with assigned professors in an effort...

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