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Diversity at the University of Iowa: is it adequate?

IOWA CITY, Iowa – At the University of Iowa (UI), faculty, staff, and students pride themselves on the buzzword, diversity. What diversity looks like in the trenches, however, is much different than what it looks like on a slogan. A lack of representation paired with a need for resources for students of color creates an […]

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University of Iowa Dance Club twirls into philanthropy.

IOWA CITY, IA – On April 15, the University of Iowa’s Dance Club (UIDC) hosted their 8th Annual Benefit Show at the Iowa Memorial Union (IMU), all in support of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Youth Dance Program, as well as a new addition, Dance Without Limits, Inc. In previous years, the club has supported the DEA […]

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University of Iowa CAB’s Mock Quinceañera a hit among Latino students and visitors.

IOWA CITY, Iowa – On March 22, University of Iowa’s Campus Activities Board (CAB) presented their first Mock Quinceañera in the IMU Main Lounge. The event was in collaboration with the Association of Latinos Moving Ahead (ALMA) and the Revolution Dance Company. A Quinceañera is a celebratory ceremony in Latino culture in which a girl […]

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Recent residency policy change spurs mixed reviews from University of Iowa students

IOWA CITY, Iowa – Starting Jan. 1, University of Iowa students applying for residency were held to a new standard of 30 hours per week of work over the span of 12 months. Students may only register for up to six semester hours of class during the process. This policy change seeks to increase the […]

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Bike Culture in Iowa City on the Rise

Bicycle culture has rises to new heights each summer with RAGBRAI‘s return. With Iowa City listed as a stop for this year’s race, Iowa City bike shops are gearing up for the booming business. University of Iowa student Casey Mathews provided insight into bike culture in Iowa City, as well as RAGBRAI. Have a listen:

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House of Lorde

*Published online at foolsmag.com Screenshot taken from video by Alex Kramer At the University of Iowa student organization fair on Jan. 24 a new group, House of Lorde, illuminated those feeling voiceless: queer black students. House of Lorde asserts itself as the first all-inclusive organization for African American LGBTQ students. As an activist group, its […]