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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

Hannah Pinksi, Opinions and Amplify Editor

Letter from the Opinions and Amplify Editor | How we plan to continue to diversify our newsroom

Hannah Pinski, Opinions and Amplify editor August 31, 2021

As calls for racial and social justice continue to confront American institutions, the media is no exception. According to research from the Pew Research Center, 77 percent of professional newsroom...

Tooth extraction concept with an array of stainless steel dental tools and a mask with the extracted tooth clasped in the pincers and reflected in the mirror

Guest Opinion | The Doctor is in: Resources for accessible and affordable dental care

August 31, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have cited that about 50 percent of adults aged 18–64 with private health insurance have dental care. This means that about 100 million Americans currently...

Yassie Buchanan

Opinion | Performing arts on campus need our support

Yassie Buchanan, Opinions Columnist August 31, 2021

Performing arts has been stifled by COVID-19. Now that we have the opportunity to see live performances on campus, we should all try our best to support the performing arts. During the pandemic,...

University of Iowa professor Sue Hettmansperger’s artwork titled “Impacted” is seen at the “One Year After” derecho remembrance exhibit at the CSPS Hall in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Friday. Aug. 27, 2021. “Impacted,” along with many of the artwork in the exhibit, is made from found or recycled material from the derecho in 2020.

UI emeritus professor’s collage displayed at derecho exhibit

Delaney Orewiler, Arts Reporter August 31, 2021

On Aug 10, 2020, Iowa experienced hurricane-level winds, damage to trees and homes, debris flying through the air, and city-wide power outages. The derecho, or inland hurricane, impacted the entire...

University of Iowa professor Dr. Anna Barker guides visitors through famed Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky’s life at the University of Iowa Main Library Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021.

Dostoevsky at 200: Mortal Man, Immortal Lessons

Scout Adams, Arts Reporter August 31, 2021

Fyodor Dostoevsky is a man who understood the power of duality, of the innate good and bad in all of humankind, and a large part of his legacy is on display at the University of Iowa’s Main Library...

Iowa defender, Sara Wheaton, and Penn State midfielder, Payton Lineman, fight for the ball during the Iowa women’s soccer match v. Penn State at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Thursday, March 25, 2021. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 1-0.

Iowa soccer senior Sara Wheaton leads as a reliable defender

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter August 31, 2021

As she stands on the backline with the ball, Iowa soccer senior defender Sara Wheaton analyzes the pitch and shouts to her team before making a move. In those moments, Wheaton’s teammates know...

A ball lands close to the flag during a golf invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on Saturday, April 20, 2019. Iowa came in first with a score of 593 against 12 other teams.

Iowa women’s golf prepared for fall season

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter August 31, 2021

Last fall, the University of Iowa women’s golf team returned to campus and resumed organized practices. The Hawkeyes weren’t, however, preparing to play in any fall tournaments. At the time,...

Charlie Jones

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter August 31, 2021

Outside of returning punts, Iowa wide receiver Charlie Jones didn’t have the ball in his hands much last season, registering just 38 yards of total offense on two rush attempts and zero receptions. While...

Yahya Black

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor August 31, 2021

Since I received Iowa football’s spring practice depth chart from UI Athletics five months ago, the presence of Yahya Black’s name in the Hawkeyes’ starting lineup has continued to surprise me. Hawkeye...

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day speaks with reporters during day two of Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Friday, July 23.

Big Ten Conference set to officially kick off 2021 football season

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor August 31, 2021

Week 1 of the Big Ten football season has arrived and all 14 of the league’s teams are gearing up for action. The first two Big Ten games of the week, however, won’t come on Saturday. The first...

University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics are seen Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2021.

UI intellectual and developmental disabilities center bridges gaps in community

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter August 31, 2021

The University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital Center for Disabilities and Development and the Iowa Neuroscience Institute are combining forces with researchers, clinicians, physicians,...