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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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Ana Rodriguez Rodriguez poses for a portrait in her office in Phillips Hall on Monday, March 9, 2020. Rodriguez holds a PhD in Spanish Literature from the University of Wisconsin and is working on her second from Universidad Complutense de Madrid in Critical Edition.

Passion for teaching Spanish lit brought UI professor Ana Rodríguez-Rodríguez from Spain to the U.S.

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter March 24, 2020

As a first-generation student, Ana Rodríguez-Rodríguez, Spanish and Portuguese associate professor and director of graduate studies, found it hard to talk about her difficulties and challenges she...

Authorities respond to a structure fire at the UI Communications Center on Monday, March 23, 2020.

Iowa City Fire Department contains fire at UI Communications Center

Kimberly Bates, DITV reporter March 23, 2020

The Iowa City Fire Department has contained a structure fire at the University of Iowa Communications Center after a UI police officer discovered the fire at 7:13 p.m. Monday, according to a Hawk Alert. Authorities...

UI launches emergency funds for students, health-care providers

UI launches emergency funds for students, health-care providers

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter March 23, 2020

The University of Iowa is accepting donations for two emergency funds that aim to benefit both students and health-care providers at UI Hospitals and Clinics during the novel coronavirus outbreak.  The...

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University of Iowa undergraduate student government election goes online

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter March 22, 2020

Amid an upheaval of campus life, University of Iowa students announced their candidacies Sunday to be the undergraduate student body's representatives for the 2020-2021 academic year. As students...

In this triptych, UI sophomore Jake Wayne (left), UI junior Chengwei Yue and UI freshman Katie Eganhouse pose for portraits as they move out of the residence halls over the weekend. The UI announced on March 18 that students would have to move out as classes are moved online for the remainder of the semester due to COVID-19.

On Iowa, go home: University of Iowa students move out of residence halls

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief March 22, 2020

Traffic off Interstate 80 is typically a marker of residence-hall move-out. Clinton and Dubuque Streets are packed with parents’ vehicles and filled with the hustle and bustle of families carting...

UISG meets in the Blackbox Theater in the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020. UISG is going to Des Moines on Wednesday to advocate for the UI, specifically through medical amnesty (a law that allows students who are underage to call an ambulance and not be persecuted for the well underage drinking stuff) and renting issues.

UI student governments outline resources for students affected by COVID-19 spread

Charles Peckman, Senior Reporter March 20, 2020

The two University of Iowa student government branches in a message Friday outlined resources for students affected by the spread of COVID-19 and resulting closures of businesses and residence halls,...

University of Iowa mascot Herky the Hawkeye goes back out On Parade for the 10th Anniversary of Herky on Parade on Monday, May 5, 2014.

UI seniors face the reality of canceled commencement this spring

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter March 20, 2020

The University of Iowa announced March 18 that spring commencement ceremonies are canceled as the spread of the novel coronavirus upends student life, though plans are in the works for an alternative...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld talks with The Daily Iowan during an interview at the Adler Journalism Building on Feb. 13.

‘Hawkeyes persevere’: President, provost address UI community amid COVID-19 spread

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter March 20, 2020

After classes moved online for the rest of the spring semester on Wednesday, top University of Iowa administrators commended Hawkeyes in a message to the university community Friday encouraging efforts...

The Daily Iowan newsroom is seen on Feb. 26, 2019.

How DI editors are spending their COVID-19 social-distancing time — and why we’re doing this

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief March 20, 2020

We're all in this social-distancing thing together. Working to slow the spread of COVID-19 has prompted the closure of U.S. higher-education institutions, K-12 schools, bars, restaurants, stores,...

The UI College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics building is seen on July 17, 2019.

University of Iowa dentistry student self-identifies as first positive COVID-19 case on campus

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief March 19, 2020

A University of Iowa student in the College of Dentistry has self-identified they tested positive for COVID-19, according to a UI email sent to campus Thursday. The College of Dentistry student...

City Hall is seen on July 17, 2019. A variety of city government departments are housed within the building’s walls alongside the Iowa City City Council, which holds meetings in Emma J. Harvat Hall.

Iowa City declares civil emergency following Johnson County and state declarations

Alexandra Skores, News Editor March 18, 2020

In a release on Wednesday afternoon, Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague declared a 'civil emergency', granting the mayor additional powers to distribute resources and mitigate the spread of the coronavirus. According...

The Old Capital from the roof of UIHC in Iowa City, Iowa on March 25, 2019.

UI classes will move online for rest of semester, spring commencement canceled

Brooklyn Draisey & Kayli Reese March 18, 2020

The University of Iowa announced Wednesday that classes will remain online for the rest of the semester along with the extension of spring break, campus closings, and spring commencement cancellation due...