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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

Spectators and players do the Hawkeye Wave during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020.

Iowa Athletics to welcome fans at outdoor events

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 24, 2021

The University of Iowa Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced that it will allow up to 50 percent fan capacity at its outdoor events for the remainder of the spring sports season. The...

University of Iowa students vacationed on Miami Beach in Florida on March 7 while keeping up with remote online classes. (Contributed)

University of Iowa students escape campus for unofficial spring breaks

Sabine Martin, News Reporter March 24, 2021

The University of Iowa canceled spring break on Sept. 14 to reduce long distance travel and help limit the spread of COVID-19, but that hasn’t stopped some UI students from taking a break or even...

Photo Illustration by Sid Peterson for The Daily Iowan

Coronavirus relief grant applications open to students through end of March

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter March 24, 2021

The Office of Student Financial Aid is currently in the process of accepting student applicants for the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II, funds to help those with the greatest financial need,...

University of Iowa's student Disability Services Office is seen on September 3, 2020.

Opinion | UI needs to be more accessible to students with physical disabilities

Ally Pronina, Opinions Columnist March 24, 2021

Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month and Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day make it timely to discuss what the University of Iowa can do to make campus more accessible. While progress has been made, more work...

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

Opinion | USG voted no on Jewish Constituency Senator, but we need one now more than ever

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Editor March 24, 2021

On Tuesday, the University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government voted down a Jewish student constituency position to be created for the 2022-2023 legislative session. Last week, I received an...

Iowa forward Gianna Gourley fights for possession during Iowa's match against Illinois State on Sunday, September 1, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Red Birds 4-3.

Iowa soccer set for two-game homestand against Penn State and Purdue

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter March 24, 2021

After securing its first win of the season at Maryland last Sunday, Iowa soccer is back in Iowa City this week with a matchup against Penn State Thursday at 4 p.m. Iowa will continue the homestand...

Mar 20, 2021; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  Iowa Hawkeyes wrestling team pose for a photo after winning the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Opinion | It’s been a privilege to cover Iowa wrestling for the last two seasons

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 24, 2021

It's been five days since Iowa wrestling won the 2021 NCAA Division I Championships at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri, and I still feel like I haven't had adequate time to process the...

The Old Capitol Building is seen on Monday, March 1, 2021.

UI reports continued low COVID-19 cases, vaccine supply limited

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter March 24, 2021

The University of Iowa reported 21 new cases of COVID-19 on campus on Wednesday afternoon. In a campus-wide email, the university reported 17 new self-reported student cases and four employee cases....

Gov. Kim Reynolds listens during a conference at the GuideLink Center in Iowa City on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021. The new crisis center is a collaborative project between the Johnson County Board of Supervisors and community partners, and focuses on providing mental health and substance use care. It will have a soft opening on Monday.

Gov. Kim Reynolds addresses racial disparities in health care, announces targeted outreach group

Lauren White, Politics Reporter March 24, 2021

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced a collaboration between Iowa organizations to create a health care focused outreach group for minorities in the state. Since the beginning of the pandemic, Reynolds said, there...

Friends and family of players and coaches take their seats during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The Hawkeyes dominated the Spartans, 49-7. Official attendance for the game was tallied at 1,441.

Big Ten members can follow local health guidelines and restrictions for attendance policies

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 24, 2021

The Big Ten Conference is allowing its members to follow local health guidelines and restrictions for attendance in regular season competition, it was announced Wednesday in a release by the conference....

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

USG votes down Jewish Constituency Senator position

Drew Sullivan, News Reporter March 23, 2021

Following reports of anti-Semitism on campus, the University of Iowa, Undergraduate Student Government voted against legislation that would create a Jewish Constituency Senator. After nearly three...