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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

Monica Lewinsky speaks in the IMU on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017. Lewinsky said this was her first time visiting Iowa. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Monica Lewinsky calls for compassion as remedy to cyberbullying

Julia DiGiacomo, [email protected] October 25, 2017

Monica Lewinsky delivered a lecture Tuesday recounting her experiences and addressing the dangers of cyberbullying. During the event, hosted by the University of Iowa Lecture Committee, she spoke to a...

Critical Care Physician and Medical Director for the Special Isolation Unit Jonathan Simmons poses for a portrait at UIHC during a training event on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017. The training focused on procedures and the equipment needed to handle highly infectious diseases. (James Year/The Daily Iowan)

UIHC, Nebraska Medicine help volunteers suit up to protect against disease

Brooklyn Draisey, [email protected] October 25, 2017

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics has teamed up with the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit to add an extra layer of protection to both their employees and the Midwest. Members of the media, including...

Alexis Park Inn is seen on Wednesday, June 28, 2017. owa City resident Ricky Ray Lillie was found in his Yellow Cab taxi after a call by another driver at 3:44 a.m. Wednesday. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Cab-driver murder trial set for April 2018 in Davenport

Andy Mitchell, [email protected] October 25, 2017

According to court documents published on Oct. 22, the trial of Curtis Jones, suspected of killing cab driver Ricky Lillie, will take place on April 9, 2018. The trial will take place in Scott County...

The University of Iowa School of Music is being moved to the newly built Voxman Building. The building is located at 95 East Burlington Street. (The Daily Iowan/Karley FInkel)

DITV: When Trash Meets Opera

JoonHyuk Kim October 24, 2017

Trash, people, and space. Those are basic elements they need. Last Sunday, a.pe.ri.od.ic performed “Time With People” composed by Tim Parkinson, also known as “Trash Opera” at Voxman Music...

FILE - UI sexual misconduct response coordinator and Title IX coordinator Monique DiCarlo addresses the media during a Speak Out Iowa survey key findings report on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016. The findings were based on students experiences with about sexual violence. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

UI conducting second survey on sexual misconduct

Marissa Payne, [email protected] October 24, 2017

The University of Iowa is encouraging students to speak out about sexual misconduct by responding to its second campus safety survey examining the UI’s responses and resources related to the issue. Released...

Iowa City Public Librarys film series tackles racism

Iowa City Public Library’s film series tackles racism

Andy Mitchell, [email protected] October 24, 2017

On Monday night, Iowa City community members joined in the Public Library to face a difficult discussion on racism. Johnson County Disproportionate Minority Contact showed the 2014 documentary I’m...

UISG meets in the Danworth Chapel on Monday. The UISG meeting focused on mental-heath issues. (James Year/The Daily Iowan)

UISG talks boosting mental health services, hopes to increase student participation

Sarah Watson, [email protected] October 24, 2017

UISG hosted a town hall on mental health Monday to hear student concerns and how mental-health services should be expanded or changed. Topics of conversation brought up at Danforth Chapel included how...

Lewinsky advocates for compassion online

Lewinsky advocates for compassion online

Katelyn Weisbrod, [email protected] October 24, 2017

Monica Lewinsky calls herself “Patient Zero” of the cyberbullying crisis. The Internet was just becoming widespread in September 1998 when Lewinsky became the center of a presidential scandal....

Community responds to aid fellow Hawkeye back to good health

Community responds to aid fellow Hawkeye back to good health

Charles Peckman, [email protected] October 24, 2017

“We were pretty shocked — we found out Monday [Oct. 2] at 8 a.m., and I had a test that day. I thought about him the whole time … it was just a regular Sunday night; we didn’t expect anything...

Puppies in the park (Susanna Klooster/The Daily Iowan)

DITV: Puppies in the park fundraiser

October 24, 2017

Yesterday in College Green Park, three University of Iowa Students hosted a fundraiser for the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center. The event was created for a leadership class the students are...

Johnson County receives high honor for solar energy accessibility

Johnson County receives high honor for solar energy accessibility

Grace Lynn Keller, [email protected] October 24, 2017

Clean energy has been making its mark in Johnson County, and the U.S. Department of Energy has taken notice. On Oct. 19, Johnson County was awarded the Gold Award by SolSmart, a foundation run by the...

UISG city council liaison Benjamin Nelson addresses the council regarding GPSGs memo to the council recommending an additional student government liaison representing graduate students

GPSG looks to have better relations with the city

Madison Purvis, [email protected] October 24, 2017

At the Oct. 17 Iowa City City Council meeting, the council discussed its position on the Graduate and Professional Student Government’s proposal to have a City Council liaison. The GPSG wants to form...

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