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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

during Convocation on the Pentacrest on Sunday, August 25, 2019. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Letter from the Editor: The DI needs your voices

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief August 27, 2019

For journalism to contribute to the functioning of a healthy democratic society — one in which all members have access to accurate information to use in making sound decisions — it can’t be produced...

Students make their way to Kinnick Stadium for Kickoff at Kinnick on Friday, August 23, 2019. Kickoff at Kinnick is a University of Iowa tradition where Freshmen and transfer students form an I on the field.

UI freshmen: What it means to be a Hawkeye

DI Staff August 26, 2019

Beginning this semester, The Daily Iowan is implementing the Inclusion & Engagement Initiative. We are committing to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in our newsroom and improving the representation...

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

University of Iowa research lights the way for root canal healing

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter August 26, 2019

New research at the University of Iowa aims to reduce the risk of infection and decrease potential pain for those undergoing root-canal procedures by using light.  After many years of research, Kimberly...

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.

Resigned UI diversity administrator ‘telecommuting’ into work

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-chief August 26, 2019

The University of Iowa administrator who resigned earlier this month after serving seven weeks as associate vice president for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion signed an agreement to telecommute and is...

On-Iowa volunteers help a family move items into Burge Hall during move-in on Tuesday, August 20, 2019.

Expanded housing returns as residence halls overflow

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter August 26, 2019

Earlier this month, University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld told the state Board of Regents, “We’re very creatively looking to make sure we have adequate space for all the students that we’re...

Students form a block I at Kickoff at Kinnick on Friday, August 23, 2019. Kickoff at Kinnick is a University of Iowa tradition where Freshmen and transfer students form an I on the field.

New year, new Hawkeyes: UI ushers in first-year students with OnIowa

Chloe O'Connor, News Reporter August 26, 2019

Thousands of University of Iowa’s Class of 2023 sat on the lawn of the Pentacrest on Aug. 25 as the OnIowa Convocation marked the beginning of their journeys at the university. With events such as...

Magician Eric Michaels chains his assistant Niki’s wrists for a trick at Poindexter Coffeehouse on Saturday, August 25, 2019. The show was put on by CAB, who will offer more show dates as part of their Coffee House Series this semester. (Jenna Galligan/The Daily Iowan)

Graduate, CAB kick off alcohol-alternative programming

Maddie McCarron, News Reporter August 25, 2019

The Graduate Iowa City hosted its first alcohol-alternative event — known as the Poindexter Coffeehouse Series — on the evening of Aug. 24 as an effort to promote activities that could help reduce...

Iowa City man accused of assaulting woman

Kayli Reese, Managing News Editor August 25, 2019

An Iowa City man is accused of assaulting a woman and cutting off her air supply. Mariano Garcia Rafael, 29, 521 Kirkwood Ave., was charged Aug. 24 with domestic abuse/assault impeding air/blood flow,...

Iowa City man threatens to shoot individual for cellphone

Iowa City man threatens to shoot individual for cellphone

Kayli Reese, Managing News Editor August 25, 2019

An Iowa City man reportedly threatened to shoot an individual after stealing that person’s cellphone. Anthony Hughes, 18, 806 Benton Drive, was charged Aug. 22 with dominion/control of a firearm by...

Hawk Alert: Potential person with gun reported near Pharmacy Building

Hawk Alert: Potential person with gun reported near Pharmacy Building

Kayli Reese, Managing News Editor August 25, 2019

UPDATE 12:25 p.m. Aug.25: University of Iowa police have confirmed that no one was carrying a gun on campus after investigating the matter that morning. UI media-relations manager Hayley Bruce said...

Rev. Anna Blaedel listens during a Bible study at the Wesley Center on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. Openly queer, Rev. Blaedel faced formal complaints by the United Methodist Church.

UI Wesley Center Board of Directors condemns church trial of resigned minister

Brooklyn Draisey, Managing Editor August 24, 2019

The University of Iowa Wesley Center Board of Directors defended the organization’s recently resigned director in a statement released Aug. 24 after the United Methodist Church’s Iowa Committee on...

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