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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

FilmScene at The Chauncey as seen on Tuesday, May 4, 2021.

Opinion | Cinema is dying—and only you can save it

Samuel O'Connor, Opinions Columnist June 22, 2021

Cinema is quickly becoming a relic of our society and only we have the power to save it. The Box Office market revenues in the U.S. and Canada dropped 80 percent last year, according to the Motion...

Amanda Green, Cole Green, Knox Green, Lisa Skriver, Danielle Barefoot, Chelsea Green, and Iowa City Queer Exchange admin Claire Czerwionka pose for a portrait at City Park in Iowa City during a Pride pool party on June 19, 2021.

Iowa City Queer Exchange group helps LGBTQ Iowa Citians feel safe, provides resources

Sabine Martin, News Editor June 22, 2021

When Claire Czerwionka moved back to Iowa City from Chicago, she noticed the absence of an inclusive online group for the LGBTQ community. Czerwionka was part of the Chicago Queer Exchange Facebook...

Jun 7, 2021; Costa Mesa, CA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers run game coordinator coach Frank Smith (right) and tackle Bryan Bulaga (75) during organized team activities at the Hoag Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Former Hawkeye Bryan Bulaga enters 12th year in NFL

Ethan Brander, Sports Reporter June 21, 2021

After an injury-riddled 2020-21 season, former Hawkeye offensive tackle Bryan Bulaga will begin the 12th season of his professional career at Los Angeles Chargers training camp July 29. Bulaga was...

Iowa Board of Regents President Mike Richards announces Barbara Wilson as the new University of Iowa President at a press conference in the Levitt Center for University Advancement on April 30, 2021.

State Board of Regents propose $283 tuition increase for UI undergrads after year-long pause

Emily Delgado and Kelsey Harrell June 21, 2021

The state Board of Regents is proposing a $283 tuition increase for undergraduate students and a $353 increase for graduate students at the University of Iowa for the 2021-22 academic year. The...

A chapel is shown in Iowa City on May 9, 2021.

Opinion | Religious groups provide a community at the University of Iowa

Luke Krchak, Opinions Columnist June 21, 2021

For many years, religion has been a symbol of hope. Yet, at times, it gets a bad reputation with college students and administration. One example comes from multiple court cases that spawned in...

The homepage of Kickstarter is seen on June 21, 2021.

Opinion | Kickstarter scams are on the rise

Peter Anders, Opinions Columnist June 21, 2021

Kickstarter has quickly become one of the premier crowdfunding platforms on the internet. For many different industries, it is a place where ideas once considered impossible to become reality...

Gov. Kim Reynolds prepares for the State of the State Address within the house chambers of the Iowa State Capitol Building on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 in Des Moines. Tuesday marks the second day of the 2021 Iowa legislative session, in which Gov. Reynolds will give her address in the evening.

Opinion | Public education should be candid

Sophia Meador, Opinions Columnist June 21, 2021

Looking back on your K-12 education, were you taught to judge others based on race, gender, or sexual identity? Yeah, me neither. While many public schools teach little about racism, sexism and...

Dec 20, 2020; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Titans strong safety Amani Hooker (37) tackles Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32) during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Former Hawkeye safety Amani Hooker projected to start for Tennessee Titans

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter June 21, 2021

As former Hawkeye Amani Hooker heads into his third season with the Tennessee Titans, ESPN projects him to be a consistent starter for the first time in his professional career. Hooker was drafted...

Iowa City locals and University of Iowa students pile into Elray’s in downtown Iowa City on Friday, October 9th, 2020. As of this weekend, the government mandated closing of bars has been lifted prompting an upswing of business as locals and students return.

Widespread COVID-19 vaccine use heralds a return of pre-pandemic nightlife in Iowa City

Meg Doster, News Reporter June 21, 2021

Iowa City’s nightlife is recovering from the pandemic, one packed nightclub at a time. “People want to be out and feel the connection that being at Studio 13, and other venues, brings,” Jason...

University of Iowa lecturer Kirsten E. Kumpf Baele poses next to a tree on Friday, June 18, 2021.

UI instructor leads initiative to bring sapling from Anne Frank tree to campus

Meg Doster, News Reporter June 21, 2021

The Anne Frank Center for Mutual Respect USA is giving the UI a sapling of the chestnut tree Frank wrote about in her famous diary. The planting will happen on April 29, 2022, at the center of the...

The words “Black Lives Matter” is seen written in chalk at a Juneteenth celebration hosted by Iowa Freedom Riders on June 19, 2021.

Opinion | A nuanced exploration of Critical Race Theory

Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist June 20, 2021

Critical race theory is the new existential threat that must be purged from our great nation, according to Iowa Republicans. Like the previous threat —Sharia Law— Republicans seemingly have...

Minnesota Wild General Manager Bill Guerin talks at press conference held at the Xtream Arena on Thursday June,17, 2021. Guerin was in Coralville to announce the new affiliation with the NHL, Minnesota Wild and the Coralville ECHL team Heartlanders hockey team.

Iowa Heartlanders give community new winter sport option

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter June 20, 2021

For generations, Iowa City and Coralville sports fans have gathered at Kinnick Stadium, Carver-Hawkeye Arena, and other Iowa City sports venues to view high school and collegiate sports. As a professional...