DITV: YAF holds controversial speaker on campus and protesters raise money
The Young Americans for Freedom’s chapter at Iowa hosted commentator, Vince Everett Ellison to campus to discuss his perspectives on DEI and abortion. DITV’s Ashley Weil has more on how the event sparked conversations and community.
Ashley Weil is a senior at the University of Iowa majoring in Journalism and Mass Communications with minors in Theatre Arts and Political Science. Weil is the DITV News Director, Overseeing all content for DITV. She also continues to work roles as a TV reporter, anchor, producer, and enjoys helping with tech roles. She loves covering arts, culture, politics, and other important/impactful stories for her community in a visual and engaging way.
Ava Neumaier is a first-year student at the University of Iowa, majoring in English & Creative Writing. She was the Editor-in-Chief of her high school yearbook in New York, and has interned for a New York Times photographer. She enjoys taking pictures of performances and student life.