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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Loss of Black professors in UI English department prompts petition

Loss of Black professors in UI English department prompts petition

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter August 31, 2020

University of Iowa senior and Earthwords nonfiction editor Shalini Jasti said when she entered the English department, she had a lot of hopes and believed she would find her home in the department. While...

Currier Residence Hall is seen on August 30, 2020.

UI Housing & Dining will not notify residents when COVID-19 positive students are moved to quarantine

Rachel Steil, News Reporter August 30, 2020

Multiple students living in residence halls said they’ve felt unsafe since arriving on campus, citing what they see as a lack of communication from University Housing and Dining when a resident tests...

Photo Illustration by Nichole Maryse Harris

UI changes dorm recycling program to help mitigate COVID-19 spread

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter August 30, 2020

When University of Iowa students moved into the dorms in mid-August, one thing was notably missing from their rooms — a recycling bin. Formerly provided by the UI, recycling bins were placed in...

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

CLAS announces Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Launch for 2020-21

Alexandra Skores, Managing Editor August 29, 2020

The University of Iowa's largest college — the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will begin to offer new diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, including requiring all college departments and...

A BLM sign is seen on a bike on Friday, Aug. 28, 2020. Protesters marched to the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office and throughout downtown Iowa City demanding justice for the shooting of Jacob Blake that happened on Sunday in Kenosha, Wis. and against the recent decision by Iowa City City Council to give the ICPD $230,000 over five years. (Hannah Kinson/The Daily Iowan)

Four-night Iowa City protest streak begins with call for city action, justice for Makeda Scott and Jacob Blake

Natalie Dunlap and Caleb McCullough August 29, 2020

Iowa City protesters kicked off the first night of a weekend of protests meant to put pressure on local government officials and in solidarity with Jacob Blake, a Black man who was shot in the back...

Students and community members gather on the grass outside of MacBride Hall on
the University of Iowa Pentacrest in Iowa City to listen to Eva Sileo speak during an
event protesting the way University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld’s administration has
handled campus and community safety during the COVID-19 pandemic on Friday,
August 28.

As COVID-19 cases rise in Johnson County, students call for UI to move completely online with renewed urgency

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter August 28, 2020

Dozens of students gathered on the Pentacrest on Friday afternoon to protest the University of Iowa administration’s decision to keep students on campus and some classes in-person. Protesters...

UI reports 507 self-reported positive COVID-19 cases this week

UI reports 507 self-reported positive COVID-19 cases this week

Clinton Garlock, News Reporter August 28, 2020

The University of Iowa reported 500 new cases of COVID-19 were self-reported during the first week of classes, bringing the total in the last two weeks to 607 students, faculty, and staff who've reported...

Photo Illustration by Abigail McDaniel.

Water safety in buildings checked before opening campus

Morgan Ungs, News Reporter August 27, 2020

After COVID-19 required classes to switch online and students to leave campus in March, the University of Iowa Facilities Management team’s job increased in difficulty, as buildings once full of...

Burge Marketplace worker, Elijah Lyons prepares a takeout bag of dorm food on Monday, August 26th, 2020. Due to health and safety regulations as a means of preventing the spread of COVID-19, the dining hall process has been streamlined with an advanced registration process and a takeout meal process.

Social distancing restrictions lead to long lines outside UI dining halls

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter August 27, 2020

Normally filled with anxious first year students, the dining halls are now empty and open for takeout only. This school year, the University Housing & Dining closed all dining halls to follow Centers...

The Roy J. And Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine pictured on Aug. 27, 2020.

1870-2020: Carver College of Medicine celebrates 150 years in the midst of a pandemic

Samantha Murray, News Reporter August 27, 2020

One hundred fifty years ago, the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine opened to become the first medical school in the U.S. to admit both men and women into its program. September marks...

The Airliner, 22 S Clinton St. As seen on Aug 27, 2020

Johnson County bars ordered to close after increase in COVID-19 cases amongst young adults

Rylee Wilson, News Editor August 27, 2020

Bars in six Iowa counties, including Johnson County, were required to close Thursday, after a sharp increase in COVID-19 among 19-24 year-olds. In a Thursday press conference, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds...

A map depicting housing segregation in Iowa City is seen on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020.

UI faculty and student-led project maps history of segregation in Johnson County

Mary Hartel, News Reporter August 26, 2020

Racist restrictions on property — both formal and informal — were common practices in the first half of the 20th century, including in Iowa City. During the last semester, University of Iowa Professor...

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