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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Rep. Bobby Kaufmann speaks during the opening of the 2021 legislative session on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines. Legislative goals for the session include further tax cuts, expanding in-person learning, and moving towards economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

University of Iowa College of Dentistry to alter approach to student speech

Lauren White and Brian Grace February 7, 2021

The University of Iowa College of Dentistry will adjust its mass emailing practices after state lawmakers reprimanded representatives from Iowa’s three public universities last week for a history...

The Old Capitol building is seen on Wednesday, March 4, 2020.

Shared governance leaders say Liz Tovar’s appointment to top DEI position a step forward

Sabine Martin, News Reporter February 7, 2021

University of Iowa shared-governance leaders say Liz Tovar’s appointment from interim to executive officer for diversity, equity, and inclusion is a “step forward” for the UI in its inclusion...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners see decrease in patients during the pandemic

Lily Rosen Marvin, News Reporter February 7, 2021

Both the Iowa City Police Department and the Johnson County Sexual Assault Response Team have seen a significant drop in sexual-assault reports since the start of the pandemic. While reports have decreased,...

The UI College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics building is seen on July 17, 2019.

Opinion | Free speech doesn’t mean freedom from consequences

Yassie Buchanan, Opinions Columnist February 7, 2021

Social conservative movements have weaponized the First Amendment for a long time, and now we are seeing it happen at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry. This weaponization and lack of action...

Students walk on the T. Anne Cleary on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 on the last day of in-person learning before Spring Break, after which the university will move learning online due to growing concerns around COVID-19. The UI will be returning to mostly in-person learning in fall 2021.

Opinion | We shouldn’t prepare for a ‘normal’ semester

Signe Nettum, Opinions Contributor February 7, 2021

Believe me, I’m sick of writing about COVID-19 at this point. However, it is still running our lives. It will continue to run our lives, even when vaccinations are widely distributed and the majority...

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Iowa City Poetry launches ‘Two Voices’ interview series

Morgan Ungs, Arts Reporter February 7, 2021

When Caleb “The Negro Artist” Rainey first came to the University of Iowa, he said he felt overwhelmed trying to find his voice as a Black writer in a predominately white literary community. The...

Photo of Marvin Bell at Pacific University in Oregon. Contributed by John Campbell.

Friends, colleagues, students, and family reflect on the legacy of Iowa’s first Poet Laureate Marvin Bell

Josie Fischels, Arts Editor February 7, 2021

In a soft navy vest over a buttoned shirt, poet Marvin Bell read his poem, “To Dorothy” on a couch in front of his MacBook. A pair of dark rimmed glasses bobbed atop his round nose as he spoke...

A small, wooden house where Marvin Bell would write is seen in the backyard on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021 at the Bell family's house in Iowa City. Before the Bells bought their home in 1968, the previous owner built the small house to lodge Mormon missionaries. The Bells later installed a buzzer for Marvin so Dorothy could call him in.

Photos: Remembering Marvin Bell

Hannah Kinson, Photo Editor February 7, 2021

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.

Iowa swim and dive finishes off regular season in Minneapolis

Evan Bruner, Sports Reporter February 7, 2021

Both Iowa swimming and diving teams closed out their regular season in Minneapolis on Saturday. The women’s team competed against Nebraska in a non-scored dual and fell to Minnesota, 192-107, while...

Iowa’s Clair Kaji is seen during her beam routine during a women’s gymnastics meet between the Iowa Gym-Hawks and the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021. The Hawks defeated the Gophers, 196.800-196.375.

No. 10 Iowa women’s gymnastics picks up win against No. 11 Minnesota

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter February 7, 2021

The No. 10 Iowa women’s gymnastics team defeated No. 11 Minnesota, 196.800-196.325, Saturday afternoon inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The score was good enough to tie its fourth-best team score in...

Iowa City Public Library on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021.

1897-2020: Iowa City Public Library celebrates 125 years serving Iowa City

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter February 7, 2021

The Iowa City Public Library is commemorating 125 years of serving the community by sharing its historical progress and allowing people to share their library memories in a digital space. The library's...

Benton Weinberg takes a starting shot during a golf invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on Saturday, April 20, 2019. Iowa came in first with a score of 593 against 12 other teams.

Iowa men’s golf makes history at Big Ten Match Play

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter February 7, 2021

After senior Alex Schaake expressed real optimism that the Hawkeyes could win their first team event of the shortened 2021 season, the Iowa men’s golf team came within one match of doing just that. A...