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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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Arborist Andy Dahl poses for a portrait at the Pentacrest at the University of Iowa in Iowa City on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022. The tree pictured is the same type as the one that will be placed in honor of Anne Frank across from Philips Hall. "It's really cool that we're doing this," Dahl said.

UI prepares for Anne Frank tree sapling to arrive on campus

Emily Delgado, News Reporter February 13, 2022

A sapling commemorating Anne Frank will soon take root on the Pentacrest, but fears of anti-Semitism and vandalism mean the tree will be guarded by an iron cage. The sapling comes from the famous...

The Phi Gamma Delta house is seen on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021.

Counsels in FIJI sexual assault case may revisit subpoena for UI records

Rachel Schilke, Senior Print Editor February 11, 2022

In the case of an alleged sexual assault against two University of Iowa Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI) members, lawyers for both parties have until next Friday to determine if they want to proceed with a current...

(From left to right) Stanley Perlman, Abby Odle, and Roy Wong pose for a portrait in the Bowen Science Building in Iowa City on Monday, Feb. 7, 2022. Perlman described the experiment as a way to see how animals contracting the omicron variant will correlate with human reactions. “That’s what we show, that these both hamsters and mice duplicate many of the features people have [with] omicron, but not all of them.”

UI research shows omicron variant causes weak disease in mice, hamsters

Anthony Neri, News Reporter February 9, 2022

Researchers from the University of Iowa and 14 other institutions discovered that the omicron variant of the coronavirus causes much less weight loss and lung disease in mice and hamsters, similar...

Grace Williamson poses for a portrait in the Seamans Center.  on Thursday, Feb 3, 2022.

Celebrating student research | Grace Williamson develops spray gel for burn wounds

Samantha Bielema, News Reporter February 8, 2022

Grace Williamson, a University of Iowa senior, is researching advancements in burn wound technology to treat third- and fourth-degree burns. Williamson is on a team that curated different drug loading...

Contributed photo of Moala Bannavti.

UI’s next strategic plan aims to emphasize underrepresented minority retention, recruitment

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter February 7, 2022

The University of Iowa is hosting listening sessions and focus groups for its 2022-27 strategic plan, aiming to increase the retention and recruitment of underrepresented minority community members...

Chief Executive Officer of Corridor Entertainment Group Jason Zeman poses for a portrait at Studio 13 in downtown Iowa City on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022.

Corridor Entertainment Group finds success during difficult time

Sam Knupp, News Reporter February 6, 2022

During the difficult times of the COVID-19 pandemic, Corridor Entertainment Group has managed to find success. The business owns downtown staples such as Studio 13, Eden, Sanctuary, and Players...

Participants dance during Dance Marathon at the Iowa Memorial Union at the University of Iowa in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. The fundraiser was held virtually with limited in-person participants.

Live updates | University of Iowa Dance Marathon raises $1.36 million

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, Emily Delgado, and Sam Knupp February 4, 2022

Saturday, 7 p.m. – Dance Marathon ended its 28th annual ‘Big Event’ with a reveal of the final total raised, coming in at $1,361,184.28. “We built on our past Dance Marathon 28 created our...

The Old Capitol dome is seen on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022.

UI professors violated ethics policy, free speech, investigation finds

Rylee Wilson, Managing Editor February 3, 2022

An investigation found that three University of Iowa professors violated the university’s ethics policy after threatening a graduate student with discipline because of remarks he made that fellow...

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds delivers the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds to end coronavirus public health proclamation

Caleb McCullough, Executive Editor February 3, 2022

Iowa will discontinue its coronavirus reporting website, as well as a website helping Iowans find vaccinations, and end its coronavirus public health disaster proclamation in mid-February, Iowa Gov....

Sushiya Hoja is seen in the Old Capital Mall on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022.

Johnson County Public Health finds health code violations at local restaurants

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Editor February 2, 2022

Johnson County Public Health conducted 35 pre-opening and routine health inspections in the first month of 2022, revealing various inadequate sanitary and certification guidelines at local establishments. The...

SAT and ACT books are shown in the Iowa City Public Library on Monday, 31, 2022.

Regents’ new ACT/SAT policy aim to give prospective students flexibility

Kate Perez, News Reporter February 1, 2022

The state Board of Regents has decided to make test-optional policies permanent for admission to Iowa’s public universities, and some incoming students say the stress of application season is lessening...

The Iowa Spirit Squad does a stunt during a football game between No. 16 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 28-21.

Digital tryouts remain for University of Iowa’s cheer and dance teams indefinitely

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, News Reporter January 31, 2022

The University of Iowa’s cheer and dance teams experienced changes to their programs since the beginning of the pandemic, some of which will remain for future seasons. The dance team had a pretty...