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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

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University of Iowa freshman line up for food and drinks outside the President's Mansion during the OnIowa President's Block Party on Sunday, August 19, 2018. OnIowa events help incoming university students engage and settle into their new environment.

Opinion | UI sophomores: college is just beginning

Sophia Meador, Opinions Columnist July 21, 2021

For many, the transition from high school to college is uncomfortable. Leaving the comfort of home behind and facing the uncertain futures is a challenge on its own. But for the University of Iowa...

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

Opinion | UI COVID-19 policy will work only if there is a way to enforce it

Hannah Pinski, Opinions Editor July 21, 2021

With the expectations of a return to a traditional semester, the University of Iowa’s new COVID-19 policy seeks to provide “a robust student experience typical of a Big 10 public research university.” However,...

Iowa center Luka Garza looks to pass during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 7, 2021. The Hawkeyes, celebrating senior day, defeated the Badgers, 77-73.

Former Hawkeye men’s basketball center Luka Garza wins 2020-21 Big Ten Male Athlete of the Year

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor July 21, 2021

Former Hawkeye center Luka Garza has been named the 2020-21 Jesse Owens Big Ten Male Athlete of the Year, the conference announced Wednesday afternoon. Garza was the Hawkeye men’s basketball program’s...

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

UI denied immunity in InterVarsity case, actions ruled unconstitutional

Emily Delgado, News Reporter July 20, 2021

The United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit ruled on July 16 that the actions of University of Iowa administration was unconstitutional. Though the district court told UI to stop enforcing...

Houses Into Homes Sign as seen on Friday, July 2, 2021.

Houses into Homes provides bedding and more for students experiencing homelessness

Bruce Bartlam, Jr., News Reporter July 20, 2021

Houses into Homes has provided beds, furniture, and household items to well over one thousand Iowa City community members since its founding in 2018. The non-profit has provided 837 beds, diverting...

Hancher Auditorium is seen in Iowa City on Sunday, September 20th, 2020.

Hancher returns with a new season, renewed excitement

Jenna Post, Summer Arts Editor July 20, 2021

Hancher is making an unrestricted return with a new lineup of performers after having its 2020-21 season cut short because of the pandemic. The new season kicked off with a Fourth of July performance...

Iowa forward Leah Zellner brings the ball into play during the fourth quarter of the Big Ten field hockey tournament semifinals against No. 1 Michigan on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Grant Field. With five minutes left of the game, Iowa pulled their goalkeeper to replace the position with another player on offense. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Wolverines, 0-2. Michigan will go on to play against No. 7 Ohio State in the championships on Saturday.

Hawkeye non-revenue sport athletes struggle during first weeks of NIL

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter July 20, 2021

Many Hawkeyes have profited off their name, image, and likeness by selling merchandise, signing autographs, and signing endorsement deals since the NCAA started allowing such behavior at the start...

Iowa center Riley Mulvey speaks to reporters during a Hawkeyes men's basketball summer media availability, Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa men’s basketball freshman Riley Mulvey adjusts to life in Big Ten

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor July 20, 2021

Riley Mulvey’s decision to pick the Hawkeyes was easy. Choosing to forego his senior year of high school on the east coast to enter the Iowa men’s basketball program a year earlier was a far tougher...

The Roy J. And Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine pictured on Aug. 27, 2020.

UI researchers study genetic risks for suicide in people with bipolar disorder

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter July 20, 2021

A new study from the University of Iowa and University of Utah researchers shows that people with bipolar disorder who experience trauma may be at a greater risk for suicide. Their findings suggest...

Signs say, "Help Stop Sexual Assault" in the bathrooms on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018.

Opinion | Statute of limitations on sexual assault do not bring justice

Samuel O’Connor, Opinions Columnist July 20, 2021

There should not be a statute of limitations on sexual assault in this state or any other. The existence of a statute of limitations — for some crimes — is reasonable. It limits the state’s...

Students are seen studying on the first floor of the UI Main Library on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017.

Opinion | The culture surrounding pre-health classes needs to change

Yassie Buchanan, Opinions Columnist July 20, 2021

Most University of Iowa students taking pre-health and STEM classes have fallen victim to multiple weed-out courses. Instead of fostering an environment where students can learn and grow their passions...

A fox enjoys the warm sun on April 13, 2019.

Fox sightings in Iowa City counter statewide fox population trends

Emily Delgado, News Reporter July 20, 2021

Recent sightings of red foxes in the Iowa City area counteract the statewide decline in fox populations since 2006, according to a 2020 Iowa Department of Natural Resources survey. At this time,...