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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

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University of Iowa to receive extra light therapy boxes to help seasonal affective disorder

Caleb Courtney, News Reporter February 21, 2021

The University of Iowa will provide more light boxes to help alleviate the symptoms of students who are dealing with seasonal affective disorder. Through funding from the Undergraduate Student Government,...

Photo of Robert Kemp and Jessica Murillo who star in "First Date: A Musical Comedy." Contributed.

City Circle to virtually present musical comedy ‘First Date’ for first show of the year

Tatiana Plowman, Arts Reporter February 21, 2021

Bringing the love right into Coralville and Iowa City homes, City Circle Theatre Company will present “First Date: A Musical Comedy” from Feb. 26 to 28. First Date premiered on Broadway on Aug....

A member of UIHC staff fills needles with the Moderna vaccine on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021 at the UI Medical Education Research Facility.

Vaccine experts say ‘don’t let guard down’ after getting COVID-19 vaccine

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor February 21, 2021

As Iowa ramps up its distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine, The Daily Iowan sat down with vaccine trial lead and Executive Dean of the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine Patricia Winokur...

The sign for the Office of Sustainability sits outside its new location on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. The office recently moved to communications building.

Office of Sustainability to expand prairie research area

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter February 21, 2021

The Ashton Research Prairie will undergo a six-acre expansion this spring, with new funding from the Environmental Protection Agency. Located on the Ashton Cross Country Course, the Ashton Research...

Iowa's Jason Kerst celebrates after scoring a point during the Iowa men's tennis meet v. Purdue at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers with a score of 4-0.

Iowa men’s tennis continue home winning streak against Purdue

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter February 21, 2021

The Iowa men's tennis team added another match to the win column by beating Purdue, 4-0, on Sunday at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex. Iowa head coach Ross Wilson’s squad has now won...

Iowa guard CJ Fredrick passes the ball during a men's basketball game against Penn State on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 74-68. (Hannah Kinson/The Daily Iowan)

Fredrick returns to form, propels Hawkeyes to victory over Nittany Lions

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor February 21, 2021

Prior to No. 11 Iowa men’s basketball’s 74-68 victory over Penn State Sunday, sophomore guard C.J. Fredrick just hadn’t looked like himself. The Cincinnati, Ohio, native has been dealing with...

Iowa's Jason Kerst walks the courtside in between sets during the Iowa men's tennis meet v. Purdue at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers with a score of 4-0.

Photos: Men’s Tennis vs. Purdue

Ryan Adams, Photojournalist February 21, 2021

Photo of Joy Miller and her therapy dog Milo. Contributed.

Local therapy dogs serve at a distance

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter February 21, 2021

When Joy Miller brought her therapy dog, Milo, to Oaknoll Retirement Residence on Wednesday for the first time since last February, many residents became tearful. "People were crying and asked,...