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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Protesters stand outside of University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld's home as part of a demonstration on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020. The Campaign to Organize Graduate Students (COGS) led a march to Harreld's home in order to protest the administration's insistence that the university remain open despite the health risk posed by COVID-19.

Iowa Student Action, COGS, continue to protest in-person instruction

Sabine Martin, News Reporter August 20, 2020

Three student labor and action organizations shut down intersection traffic on Riverside Drive Thursday night to protest face-to-face instruction, calling for the University of Iowa to shift to online...

Protesters Ayla Kanin, Eva Sileo, Zach Grewe, and Joe McKenna pose for a portrait in front of the Old Capitol Building in downtown Iowa City on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020. The Campaign to Organize Graduate Students (COGS) led a march to President Bruce Harreld's home in order to protest the administration's insistence that the university remain open despite the health risk posed by COVID-19.

Protesters march from Pentacrest to Harreld’s house, demanding online classes

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter August 20, 2020

As thousands of students move into University of Iowa residence halls this week, and the first day of class approaches, a group of roughly 90 protesters took to the streets, demanding all classes move...

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

University of Iowa to release number of self-reported coronavirus cases each Friday

Alexandra Skores, Managing Editor August 19, 2020

The University of Iowa will release self-reported positive COVID-19 cases in a campus update every Friday beginning Aug. 28, two weeks after students started early move-in, the UI wrote in an email to...

A sign for the ACT corporate office is seen on Monday, July 27, 2020 off of Scott Blvd. in Iowa City. (Hannah Kinson/The Daily Iowan)

Board of Regents to waive ACT requirement for 2021 entering class

Rylee Wilson, News Editor August 13, 2020

The state Board of Regents will waive the requirement for students to submit either an ACT or SAT score to be admitted to the University of Iowa, Iowa State University or the University of Northern...

A protester holds a sign outside the IMU to object against the university's plan to offer in-person classes amid a pandemic on Monday, Aug. 10, 2020. Inside the IMU, UI administrators hold a press conference discussing plans for the upcoming semester.

University of Iowa to push forward with in-person instruction amid student, instructor calls for virtual learning

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter August 11, 2020

University of Iowa administrators answered questions in a press conference on Monday on a long list of policies that administrators say will allow students, faculty, and staff to return to campus safely...

A fallen tree partially sawed is seen on Monday, Aug. 10, 2020. With wind gusts around 80 mph, the derecho ­--a widespread wind damage event produced by severe thunderstorms-- hit Iowa City in the afternoon causing tree damage and power outages.

Storm tears through Iowa City, leaves thousands without power

Rylee Wilson, News Editor August 10, 2020

Storms tore through Iowa City Monday afternoon, where 70-100 mile per hour winds downed trees and left thousands of people without power.  One fallen tree blocked Madison Street early Monday afternoon...

Cedar Rapids Kennedy High School football photo

Family of UI student who died in 2019 polar vortex files wrongful death lawsuit against university

Rylee Wilson, News Editor August 8, 2020

The family of University of Iowa student Gerald Belz, who died of hypothermia during the polar vortex in January of 2019, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the university, claiming Belz was unable...

Hillcrest as seen on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017. Hillcrest is one of the University of Iowa's Residence Halls.

University of Iowa resident assistants demand more transparency from campus administration

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter August 7, 2020

In an open letter to the University of Iowa Housing and Dining and campus administration, resident assistants expressed concern and uncertainty about how the school year will operate in the residence...

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

Student governments urge University of Iowa to move to virtual learning

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor August 7, 2020

University of Iowa student governments  are urging campus administration to shift all non-essential in-person learning, activities, and events to a virtual format for the fall semester. "We cannot,...

Photo of Liz Tovar (L), interim associate vice president for diversity, equity, and inclusion, and Tabitha Wiggins (R), interim directer of the Center for Diversity and Enrichment. Contributed.

University of Iowa names interim associate vice president for DEI, interim director of Center for Diversity and Enrichment

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor August 6, 2020

The University of Iowa announced Thursday that Liz Tovar has been appointed interim associate vice president for diversity, equity, and inclusion, and Tabitha Wiggins has been appointed interim director...

The Stead Family Children's Hospital is seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. (Tate Hildyard/The Daily Iowan)

UI Stead Family Childrens’ Hospital critical-care nursing unit receives Beacon Award for Excellence

Noah Sletten, News Reporter August 5, 2020

The critical care nursing team at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital Pediatric Intensive Care Unit has been recognized for their work in evidence-based care and patient outcomes. The...

Schaeffer Hall as seen on Oct. 9, 2018.

Five of 15 faculty reinstated within College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Josie Fischels, Summer Editor August 5, 2020

Five of the 15 faculty whose contracts were not renewed by the University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will be reinstated, including all three faculty within the Department of Rhetoric...