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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The Englert theatre is seen on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019. The Englert holds a variety of concerts and events.

Englert reflects on 2020 with short film ‘Ghost Creek’

Parker Jones, Arts Reporter February 14, 2021

It’s March 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic has just begun, and the future looks uncertain across all walks of life. The Englert Theatre must make the difficult decision to postpone — and later, to...

STEM teacher Bennett Brown recently resigned from teaching at Iowa City Southeast Junior High School because of state legislation requiring an in-person option learning starting February 15. Brown stands outside of Southeast Junior High School on February 13, 2021.

‘I feel completely disregarded as a pawn in the partisan politics at the Statehouse’: Educators respond to in-person learning requirements

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Reporter February 14, 2021

After more than two decades in education, Iowa City teacher Bennett Brown found himself at a crossroads when state legislation requiring a fully in-person option for schooling was signed on Jan. 29....

Nikole Hannah-Jones speaking with the university lecture committee in a virtual setting on Tuesday, Sept 22, 2020. Nikole spoke on her 1619 project about the continuing history of American slavery.

Proposed Iowa House bill would bar funding from schools teaching the 1619 Project

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Reporter February 14, 2021

A bill currently in the Iowa Legislature could reduce funding to K-12 schools and colleges that use a history curriculum modeled off of Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones’ 1619...

Public Space One, home of the Center for Afrofuturist Studies, is seen on February 7, 2021. All programming has moved online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, there are four artists in residence: Antoine Williams, Donté Hayes, Deborah Goffe, and André M. Zachery.

Center for Afrofuturist Studies strives to uplift Black voices across various platforms

Mary Hartel, News Reporter February 14, 2021

As the Center for Afrofuturist Studies approaches its fifth anniversary, the artist residency program at Public Space One is continuing to focus on projects that center and uplift marginalized voices,...

A sign for the Iowa City Community School District is seen outside the district's administration building on Tuesday, April 28. (Jake Maish/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City School District maps out vaccine rollout, braces for in-person instruction

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter February 14, 2021

The Iowa City School District is entering its third week of vaccine distribution for employees, with hopes to accelerate vaccination rollout and ensure the safest possible mitigation strategies, as...

Iowa City Police Department vehicles are seen on July 9, 2019.

Opinion | Iowa City Community Police Review Board needs to be strengthened

Evan Mantler, Opinions Contributor February 14, 2021

Amid many groups’ calls to restructure, reform, or even defund police departments across the country, Iowa City unveiled a new community policing initiative that promises to include mental health...

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

Opinion | The UI needs to fix the issue of a lack of diversity in faculty

Josie Taylor, Opinions Contributor February 14, 2021

The University of Iowa does not only lack diversity in its student population, but also in its faculty. Liz Tovar’s appointment as the UI’s executive officer of diversity, equity, and inclusion...

Joslyn Boyer digs the ball from the ground and passes it to teammate, Hannah Clayton, during a women's volleyball match between Iowa and Indiana at Xtream Arena on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021.

Ohio State tops Iowa in both matches of volleyball weekend series

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter February 14, 2021

The Iowa volleyball team continues its search for an elusive road win, after it dropped both matches in three sets at Ohio State this weekend. Ohio State continued its undefeated start, grabbing...

Iowa's all-around JerQuavia Henderson practices on the beam before the competition round during a women's gymnastics meet between Iowa, Minnesota, and Maryland on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes came in second with a score of 196.775 after the Gophers won with 196.975 and Maryland lost with 195.350. Henderson went on to receive a score of 9.875.

No. 9 Iowa women’s gymnastics down No.29 Maryland in tri-meet with No. 12 Minnesota

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter February 14, 2021

The No. 9 Iowa women’s gymnastics team brought the fire into Carver-Hawkeye Arena Saturday afternoon, as it posted the fifth-best score in program history with a 196.755 in a tri-meet against No....

The Iowa men’s gymnastics team gathers for a huddle during the Iowa vs. Illinois men’s gymnastics meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. Iowa defeated No. 4 Illinois 402.00-400.50. Men’s gymnastics was among the four sports cut from the University of Iowa in August and this will be their final season.

Iowa men’s gymnastics downs No. 4 Illinois for second win of season

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter February 14, 2021

The Iowa men’s gymnastics team continued its final season Saturday night with a win against No. 4 Illinois. The Hawkeyes downed the Fighting Illini, 402.000- 400.500. The competition marked the...

Jamal Britt finishes his leg of the 4x400m relay premier during the second day of the Larry Wieczorek Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 at the University of Iowa Recreation Building. Britt ran a split of 48.375, contributing to the Iowa ‘A’ team victory with a total time of 3:09.58. 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. (Jenna Galligan/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa track and field rewrites record books at weekend events

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter February 14, 2021

The University of Iowa Recreational Building was abuzz with action on both Friday and Saturday as Iowa track and field welcomed seven other Big Ten schools to Iowa City for the Hawkeye Big Ten Invitational. The...

Doubles pair Alexa Noel (left) and Samantha Mannix (right) sit with a coach during the Iowa women’s tennis meet v. Northwestern in the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021. Northwestern defeated Iowa with a score of 6-1.

Samantha Mannix seals first win for Iowa women’s tennis in its season opener

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter February 14, 2021

After a long match that included disagreements over calls and multiple service breaks, Hawkeye junior Samantha Mannix had a match point up 5-2 in the second set. An unforced error from Illinois’...