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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

The Daily Iowan

The Old Capitol building is seen on Nov. 19, 2019.

University of Iowa moves spring 2021 commencement online

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter February 3, 2021

The University of Iowa’s spring 2021 commencement will be held virtually, the university announced on Wednesday. In a campus-wide email, the university said it was disappointed that the ceremony...

The Iowa City City Council is seen at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. (Nichole Harris/The Daily Iowan

CommUnity to hire law enforcement liaison, receives city council support

Claire Benson, News Reporter February 3, 2021

CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank, a local organization providing Iowa City and Johnson County residents with a number of physical and mental health resources, will begin the process of creating...

Anne S. Rogers gallery show “pants on the floor” is the first show in the Queer Iowan Artist series. The Art Gallery at the Wesley Center is seen on January 28 2021.

New art gallery explores themes of ritual and repetition

Maddie Johnston, Arts Reporter February 3, 2021

The LGBTQ Iowa Archives and Library is hosting its first gallery show this month in its Queer Iowan Artist Series, a collection by artist Anne S. Rogers, titled, “Leaving pants on the floor.” The...

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

Student organizations testing out in-person events

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter February 2, 2021

Some student organizations are cautiously reviving in-person events for the spring semester. The University of Iowa Campus Activities Board and other campus organizations are beginning to creatively...

Iowa Guard Tony Perkins shoots the ball during the Iowa Men’s Basketball game against Michigan on Feb. 2, 2021 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Iowa defeated Michigan 84-78. (Casey Stone/The Daily Iowan)

Depth pushes Hawkeyes past Spartans

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor February 2, 2021

Excluding center Luka Garza’s 27 points, Iowa men’s basketball’s starters scored a combined 18 points Tuesday night against Michigan State. Typically, that kind of lackluster production from...

Iowa Center Luka Garza goes in for a layup during the Iowa Men’s Basketball game against Michigan on Feb. 2, 2021 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Iowa defeated Michigan 84-78. (Casey Stone/The Daily Iowan)

Luka Garza surpasses 2,000 career points, notches first victory over Michigan State

Robert Read, Pregame Editor February 2, 2021

Luka Garza returned for his senior season at Iowa to win games, not reach scoring milestones. But he did both on Tuesday. With a 3-pointer early in the second half of No. 8 Iowa’s 84-78 victory...

President Joe Biden signs several executive orders directing immigration actions for his administration as Vice President Kamala Harris looks on in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021. (Doug Mills/Pool/Getty Images/TNS)

Immigration advocates say Biden’s executive orders a solid step

Mary Hartel, News Reporter February 2, 2021

President Joe Biden’s proposed immigration plans are set to reverse a host of Trump-era regulations, and many Iowa immigration reform advocates are hopeful the new regulations will bring continuity...

Iowa Forward Keegan Murray goes in for a layup during the Iowa Men’s Basketball game against Michigan on Feb. 2, 2021 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Iowa defeated Michigan 84-78.

Photos: Men’s Basketball vs. Michigan State

Casey Stone, Photojournalist February 2, 2021

Iowa outside hitter Audrey Black and Iowa setter Bailey Ortega high five one another during the Iowa Volleyball season opener game against Illinois on Jan. 22, 2021 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Illinois defeated Iowa 3-1.

Black, Lowry, and Ortega set to lead a talented group of freshmen for Iowa volleyball

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter February 2, 2021

Youth is the theme for the Iowa volleyball team this season, as the Hawkeyes carry a roster with no seniors, four juniors, six sophomores, and six freshmen. With Courtney Buzzerio playing an expanded...

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Iowa City to host a variety of events to celebrate Black History Month

Claire Benson, News Reporter February 2, 2021

Iowa City’s slate of Black History Month events and celebrations are moving mostly online this year, with the city finding creative ways to celebrate the achievements of Black Iowans and Americans. Iowa...