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

Dugan: The cellphone kill switch

JACK DUGAN May 4, 2015

A court hearing is scheduled for this week on the topic of the Department of Homeland Security’s controversial Standard Operating Procedure 303, otherwise known as the “cell phone kill switch.”...

Cervantes: A wake up call against bullying

CHRISTOPHER CERVANTES May 4, 2015

On Jan. 10, 2013, Bryan Oliver, a junior attending Taft Union High School in Taft, California, made a desperate and violent decision. He went to school that morning with a 12-guage shotgun and attempted...

Editorial: More transparency needed on trade partnership

DI EDITORIAL BOARD May 4, 2015

Democratic presidential-nomination candidate Hillary Clinton is now facing pressure to reveal her stance on the Trans-Pacific Partnership and whether President Obama should authorize such a deal. The...

Baseball takes two of three at Michigan

IAN MURPHY May 4, 2015

The Iowa baseball team used strong pitching to win, 2-0, the rubber game of its series against Michigan this past weekend. Junior Calvin Matthews and senior Nick Hibbing put together the four-hit performance...

Hawkeyes seeing a heavy dose of Starkenburg as postseason approaches

CHARLIE GREEN May 4, 2015

Iowa’s weekend series with Northwestern showcased a theme becoming ever more visible with each passing game — the Hawks cannot win without Shayla Starkenburg in the circle. As the team heads...

Tracksters staying healthy

COURTNEY BAUMANN May 4, 2015

Although the Iowa track and field team finished well at its home track meet May 2 — the Hawkeyes snagged seven titles — there were some names noticeably missing from the lineup. A few of those...

Wood steals the show on senior day

JORDAN HANSEN May 4, 2015

After falling twice in the previous two games of the series, right fielder Allie Wood and the Iowa offense exploded on Senior Day for an 8-6 win over Northwestern. Wood smacked 2 home runs — a grand...

Hawks head for Sunday

DANNY PAYNE May 4, 2015

With the 2015 NFL draft over, numerous former Hawkeyes have new homes and a mixed bag of feelings regarding their NFL careers. Some, namely tackles Brandon Scherff and Andrew Donnal, went higher than...

Domby reopens

EFE AYANRUOH May 4, 2015

A local women’s clothing store moved to a new location after more than two decades. Domby — previously located at 218 E. Washington St. for 22 years — is now situated at 213 N. Linn St. Domby...

“Black Girls Do Science” hopes to increase female African American engineers

CINDY GARCIA May 4, 2015

Nervously huddled young girls this weekend might have charted out future careers altering a trend that shows a lack of diversity in engineering fields.   “We’re augmenting, not replacing,...

Bike to Work Week kicks off

CARLY MATTHEW May 4, 2015

From group rides to free breakfasts, people interested in delving into the world of commuter cycling can enjoy bike-theme various events all week long. Bike to Work Week kicked off Sunday with a family...

“Ioway” tour explores IC Native American history

ALYSSA GUZMAN May 4, 2015

Iowa City locals recently learned about the “Ioway.” University of Iowa students enrolled in the Native Histories and Endurance in the Midwest organized a Native American walking tour on May...

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