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

Clegg: The costs of obesity

CHRIS CLEGG March 24, 2015

It is hard to believe that in a world in which 805 million people go to bed starving each night, more than twice that number of individuals can be categorized as obese, according to a report by the McKinsey...

Elliot: Cruz control

BEAU ELLIOT March 24, 2015

So President Obama would like to see mandatory voting in the United States, and 2016 presidential candidate Sen. Ten Cruz, R-Texas, would like to see mandatory Christianity, starting in the United States...

Guest Opinion: Protecting students’ rights

GUEST OPINION March 24, 2015

In an economy increasingly built on innovation, the most important skill you can sell is your knowledge. That’s why higher education is, more than ever, the surest ticket to the middle class. But just...

Editorial: Challenging voter-ID laws

DI EDITORIAL BOARD March 24, 2015

Laws mandating forms of identification in order to vote have been consistently ruled constitutional despite the potential implicit consequences for citizens likely to have problems acquiring the necessary...

Iowa set to host Nebraska

JORDAN HANSEN March 24, 2015

After going 1-2 in a series during this past weekend with Maryland, the softball Hawkeyes will try to put several painful losses behind them when 19-15 Nebraska comes to Pearl Field today for a double-header. Iowa...

Women’s gymnastics selected for Auburn regional

CHARLIE GREEN March 24, 2015

The Iowa women’s gymnastics team has been selected to compete at the Auburn, Alabama, NCAA Regional on April 4, one of six regional sites hosting the country’s top 36 teams. The two top teams...

Notebook: Former Hawkeyes speak after Pro Day

DANNY PAYNE March 24, 2015

Monday was a different scene at Iowa’s new football complex. During the year, players are often focused on prepping for opponents and generally uninterested in talking with reporters. That wasn’t...

College wrestling taken for a ride

CODY GOODWIN March 24, 2015

Wrestling season is over now, so let’s address one glaring issue that’s caused the sport to take a giant step backward and become more frustrating than I ever thought possible: riding time....

A star for the ages

JACOB SHEYKO March 24, 2015

Aaron White’s career came to a bittersweet end Sunday. As the Hawkeyes walked off the court in Seattle following their 87-68 loss to Gonzaga, White shook hands with the Bulldogs, then headed for the...

UI’s Latino Studies program gaining momentum

BENJAMIN TOWAR March 24, 2015

After years of planning, the Latino Studies minor is underway and seeking to grow.  In January, the University of Iowa started the introduction class for a Latino Studies minor. History Associate...

Billions in college financial aid goes untouched

BENJAMIN TOWAR March 24, 2015

A recent study revealed college students have left billions of dollars in financial aid on the table. The study, conducted by Nerdwallet.com, found $2.9 billion of government-funded financial aid went...

City picks firm for Linn/Court

BILL COONEY March 24, 2015

The Iowa City City Council decided on its preferred developer for a new mixed-use building to be located on the site of the old St. Patrick’s Church parish hall, with CA Ventures coming out on top. CA...

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