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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

Dancers are seen dancing to music at the Latino Festival in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021.

Photos: Latino Festival

Rachel Wagner, Photojournalist August 29, 2021

Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks at a town hall at Newbo City Market Bankers Trust Stage in Cedar Rapids, IA on Sunday, August 29, 2021. Sanders addressed childcare, climate change, coronavirus, and the $3.5 trillion Democratic budget plan, among other talking points.

Sen. Bernie Sanders in Cedar Rapids to pitch $3.5 trillion budget to Iowans

Lauren White, Politics Reporter August 29, 2021

Only five days after the U.S. House approved a $3.5 trillion budget plan, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., traveled to Cedar Rapids to sell Iowans on the bill and garner support for his legislative priorities....

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras attempts a pass during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020.

Opinion | Iowa’s opening two games aren’t must-win, but could set tone for 2021

Robert Read, Pregame Editor August 29, 2021

Well, Week 1 is here. And so much for easing into the season. No, the Iowa football team isn’t scheduled to host a MAC team or Northern Iowa on Saturday to open the 2021 campaign. Instead, the...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 23-19.

Big Ten West preview: Iowa seeking to get back to the top

Robert Read, Pregame Editor August 29, 2021

Ohio State is the overwhelming favorite to win the Big Ten East in 2021. Determining which team is the best in the West is less unanimous. Northwestern has won the Big Ten West in two of the last...

Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. searches for his teammates after finishing an interview during day two of Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Friday, July 23.

Big Ten East preview: Ohio State the overwhelming favorite

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor August 29, 2021

Big Ten East football looked different than it ever had before last season. Because of COVID-19, the division’s seven teams all kicked their seasons off without fans in October. Some squads played...

The Old Capitol building is seen on March, 6, 2021.

UI CLAS urges state Board of Regents to enact COVID-19 mandates

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter August 29, 2021

The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Faculty Assembly issued a statement urging UI administration and the state Board of Regents to impose a mask and vaccine mandate Friday. The...

Woman holding and applying suntan lotion on a beach.

Guest Opinion | The Doctor is In: How you can stay safe in the sun all year-round

August 29, 2021

Although the summer days are drawing to a close, our concern for sun safety and protection shouldn’t end. Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in the U.S. In fact, one in five Americans...

ASL Lecture and Program instructor Rebecca Clark poses for a photo outside of Phillips Hall on August 23, 2021.

UI faculty add virtual learning strategies for in-person courses

Simone Garza, News Reporter August 29, 2021

After an academic year online, some University of Iowa professors are maintaining practices they learned during the pandemic as classes return in person. In spring 2020, students and faculty had...

Dylan Hood, contributed.

Opinion | The Kabul bombing shows America needs to do better

Dylan Hood, Opinions Columnist August 29, 2021

It was 4:30 a.m., and I was one of 50 soldiers in the bunker. I was sleeping peacefully in my metal shipping container when suddenly, incoming missile sirens went off. It was reminiscent of an incoming...

University of Iowa Student Government office door as seen on Jan. 26.

UI student governments respond to regents’ COVID-19 rules

Sabine Martin, News Editor August 29, 2021

The University of Iowa strongly encourages mask-wearing and the COVID-19 vaccine, which is the most that the university can do, with the state Board of Regents holding the gavel to mandate masks on...

University of Iowa freshman Dasia Taylor adjusts her glasses at the University of Iowa campus on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021.

Dasia Taylor plans next steps at the UI after creating innovative sutures

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, News Reporter August 29, 2021

To the world, Dasia Taylor is known for her groundbreaking invention of color-changing sutures, created when she was just in high school. Now, the Iowa City community also knows Taylor as a promising...