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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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From left: Claudia Corwin, Harriett Nembhard, Linda Snetselaar, and Yolanda Kirk. (Contributed)

Paving the way: Women in male-dominated fields detail their journeys to success

Kelsey Harrell, Managing Digital Editor March 30, 2021

Women have been underrepresented for years in many science and religion-related fields. While the gender gap is improving, it’s still noticeable in some specialized areas. The Daily Iowan interviewed...

Illustration by Paige Ho.

Women in sports media: making waves in a field dominated by men

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 2, 2021

Hawkeye sports were hot in the 1990s. Dan Gable and the Iowa wrestling team won seven NCAA titles, and C. Vivian Stringer coached the 1992-93 Iowa women’s basketball team to the most dominant finish...

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...

Iowa City resident, Tessa Meyer (right), poses for a portrait alongside a friend on Saturday, July 4, 2020 on Linn Street in Iowa City. "I make something that is positive to show that we're out here with love, not hate in our hearts."

The Black Lives Matter movement: A look inside its history in Iowa City

Hannah Pinski, Opinions Editor February 2, 2021

The Black Lives Matter movement has gained momentum in 2020, but its history in America — including Iowa City — began much earlier than summer protests. The story of the movement begins in Florida...

Andre Wright (left) and Jason Sole (right).

Two Iowa natives pioneer Humanize my Hoodie campaign

Kennedy Cook, Guest Writer December 8, 2020

This piece was originally published in the fall 2020 edition of NURU, a publication by the Unity Chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists at the University of Iowa. This work is available...