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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

Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, speaks with reporters outside the Senate chamber at the U.S. Capitol Building on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, in Washington, D.C.

Opinion | Iowa lawmakers should support the Family Security Act

Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist February 16, 2021

Iowa’s congressional delegation needs to endorse Sen. Mitt Romney’s Family Security Act because it will lead to a substantial reduction of child poverty in Iowa. The idea of a Republican policymaker...

The CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank is seen on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. Formerly known as the Crisis Center of Johnson County, the food bank rebranded in order to emphasize the importance of community.

Opinion | CommUnity Crisis Services and Iowa City Police Department relationship is a step in the right direction

Jacob Wendell, Opinions Contributor February 16, 2021

After a summer of protesting police violence, it is gratifying that concrete changes are being made in our community — even if those changes are not as far reaching as they should be. Recently,...

University of Iowa senior Jade Miller speaks at a demonstration held in front of University President Bruce Harreld's home on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020. The Campaign to Organize Graduate Students (COGS) led a march to Harreld's home in order to protest the administration's insistence that the university remain open despite the health risk posed by COVID-19.

COGS frustrated after not being able to elect presidential search representative

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter February 16, 2021

When Michael Goldberg heard the Campaign to Organize Graduate Students did not have a democratically elected representative on the University of Iowa’s Presidential Search Committee, he said he was...

The University of Iowa Police Station is seen on Monday, Feb. 15, 2021.

University of Iowa considers three models to change approach to campus safety

Caleb McCullough and Rachel Schilke February 16, 2021

Born of a summer of racial-justice protests calling for systemic change at the University of Iowa, the university’s Reimagining Campus Safety Action Committee is moving forward on its goal to rework...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Low enrollment leads to decrease in federal and institutional financial aid at Iowa’s public universities

Sabine Martin, News Reporter February 16, 2021

Federal and institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate and graduate students at Iowa’s public universities is down for a second straight year, according to the Iowa state Board of Regents...

Photo Illustration by Kate Heston

University of Iowa public health experts say double masking could prevent spread of new COVID-19 variants

Brady Osborne, News Reporter February 16, 2021

University of Iowa experts say wearing two masks could be more effective in slowing the spread of new COVID-19 variants. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended wearing two masks,...

The men's medley relay is underway during a swim meet at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021. The women's team hosted Nebraska while the men's team had an intrasquad scrimmage.

Hawkeye swim and dive teams prepare for upcoming conference meets

Evan Bruner, Sports Reporter February 16, 2021

After wrapping up their regular seasons in Minnesota Feb. 6, Iowa’s men’s and women’s swim and dive teams are both preparing for the upcoming Big Ten Championships. This season, the Hawkeyes...

Hawkeyes compete in the 400 yard freestyle during the last session of the 2020 Women’s Big Ten Swim and Dive Championship on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center. Ohio State won the championships with an overall score of 1503.5.

University of Iowa Athletics reinstates women’s swimming and diving program

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor February 16, 2021

Seven months ago, on Aug. 21, the lives of about 100 student-athletes and staff members across four University of Iowa Athletics programs were upended, as UI leadership announced its men’s and women’s...

Iowa Defensive Specialist Joslyn Boyer bumps the ball during the Iowa Volleyball game against Indiana on Feb. 6, 2021 at Xtream Arena. Indiana defeated Iowa 3-2.

Boyer booms in second season in Black and Gold

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter February 16, 2021

In 2019, defensive specialist Joslyn Boyer led all Hawkeye freshmen in playing time, making three starts. Eight games into her sophomore season, Boyer has started every match for Iowa, set a career-high...

Iowa hurdlers Gratt Reed, Jamal Britt, Iowa alum Aaron Mallett––who ran unattached––compete in the 60m hurdle premier final during the second day of the Larry Wieczorek Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 at the University of Iowa Recreation Building. Reed, Britt, and Mallett finished fifth, second, and first, respectively. Due to coronavirus restrictions, the Hawkeyes could only host Big Ten teams. Iowa men took first, scoring 189, and women finished third with 104 among Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, and Illinois.

Iowa track’s Britt surprises himself, ties school record

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter February 16, 2021

Iowa senior Jamal Britt had never posted a 60-meter hurdles time below 7.70, that’s why his school-record-tying mark of 7.60 came as such a shock to the Las Vegas, Nevada, native at the Hawkeye Big...

Gov. Kim Reynolds gives the State of the State address in the house chamber of the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 in Des Moines. Gov. Reynolds highlighted in the address expansion of broadband internet, a push for in-person learning, and economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Editorial | Iowa is a COVID-19 embarrassment

DI Editorial Board February 16, 2021

As students taking several classes online this semester, we know the constraints of out-of-classroom learning. But the very precautions that would allow students and teachers to safely return — public...

Elizabeth Catlett. (Contributed by the Iowa Women’s Archive)

Elizabeth Catlett: A life and legacy of art, activism, and academic achievement

Jenna Post, Arts Reporter February 16, 2021

For many, the thought of meeting Elizabeth Catlett during her lifetime was akin to meeting a Hollywood A-lister. This was certainly the case for jazz composer Rufus Reid, who never thought he’d have...