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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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Graduate college creating campaign to promote equity among graduate students

Morgan Ungs, News Reporter September 24, 2020

The University of Iowa Graduate College is creating a fundraising campaign to help provide technology resources for marginalized and low-income students, as many are struggling to find appropriate...

The Asian Pacific American Cultural Center  is seen Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020.

University of Iowa cultural centers create sense of community virtually during COVID-19

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter September 24, 2020

When Isabela Flores first walked into the Latino Native American Cultural Center last fall, she felt safe and valued. Just a year later, she’s taking on the position of the LNACC’s interim coordinator...

The Hawk the Vote website is seen on Monday, Sept. 14, 2020.

University of Iowa, local civic engagement orgs to host a virtual voter-engagement summit

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter September 24, 2020

The University of Iowa is virtually hosting the 2020 Iowa Voter Summit on Friday in collaboration with the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, Iowa Campus Compact and the Students Learn Student Vote...

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Racial and Social Justice Meeting was held over Zoom on September 23rd. The meeting included a few presentations and covered racial justice programs in Iowa’s past and present.

University of Iowa CLAS dedicating year to recognizing racial injustice, implicit bias on campus

Claire Benson, News Reporter September 24, 2020

The University of Iowa’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences centered its theme for this school year around pursuing racial justice with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. The college’s...

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Racial and Social Justice Meeting was held over Zoom on September 23rd. The meeting included a few presentations and covered racial justice programs in Iowa’s past and present.

CLAS hosts webinar discussing past and present racial and social justice movements in Iowa

Claire Benson, News Reporter September 24, 2020

The University of Iowa’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences hosted a webinar on Wednesday, covering social justice movements as part of its theme year of focused racial equity. The college hosted...

Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones speaks during her virtual lecture on Tuesday, Sept 22, 2020. Nikole spoke on her 1916 project about the continuing history of American slavery.

University of Iowa Lecture Committee hosts ‘1619 Project’ creator Nikole Hannah-Jones

Brian Grace, News Reporter September 23, 2020

Investigative journalist and creator of the New York Times Magazine’s “1619 Project,” Nikole Hannah-Jones, spoke on a livestream Tuesday night as the University of Iowa Lecture Committee’s...

A memorial for Ruth Bader Ginsburg is seen outside the University of Iowas College of Law building on Monday, Sept. 21, 2020. Ginsburg passed away Friday, Sept. 18, 2020.

Women of the UI law school mourn RBG, reflect on gender identity

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor September 22, 2020

University of Iowa law student Kayla Boyd said the passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg means the passing of a strong, powerful female attorney and judge, and one of the few women...

UI Interim Provost and Executive Vice President, Kevin Kregel, speaks at a press conference on Monday, Aug. 10, 2020 in the IMU 2nd floor ballroom. Kregel said the university is holding TA orientations and online workshops to ensure classroom safety in the fall.

Undergraduate Student Government developing plan to provide mental health days in the spring

Clinton Garlock, News Reporter September 22, 2020

In light of the University of Iowa canceling spring break this academic year, Undergraduate Student Government is currently working with administrators with the hopes to institute “mental-health...

A memorial sits outside of the Johnson County Courthouse on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. The memorial, likely for Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg who died last night.

UI professors teach on Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s legacy and future of the Supreme Court

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor September 22, 2020

University of Iowa political science and law professors are reflecting on the legacy of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the battle over her nomination in their classes and in public...

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Students form new organization to bring Caribbean and South American students together

Samantha Murray, News Reporter September 22, 2020

The new University of Iowa student organization, Vybz, brings together students of South American and Caribbean descent. Despite the struggles of being unable to meet in person, Vybz continues to recruit...

University of Iowa sophomore and member of OASIS (Organization for the Active Support of International Students) Sydney Nguyen poses for a portrait outside of Phillips Hall on Tuesday, September 22, 2020. Originally from Vietnam, Nguyen came to the university her freshman year to pursue a degrees in English and creative writing.

University of Iowa international students contend with online curriculum and time differences

Sabine Martin, News Reporter September 22, 2020

University of Iowa international student Saloni Upadhyay faced a decision in March — whether she should fly home to her family in Mumbai or stick out the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. She chose to...

University of Iowa student teacher, Emma Lindskog, reads aloud a book to her fourth grade class on Sept. 17.

University of Iowa education majors continue student teaching online

Morgan Ungs, News Reporter September 21, 2020

To become a licensed teacher and graduate from the University of Iowa’s College of Education, students are required to complete a semester of student teaching. Already a major hurdle for education...

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