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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

The September 15th sickout information form is seen on Monday, September 14th, 2020. To protest the reopening of in person classes at the University, another sickout is being coordinated alongside Iowa Sate University on September 15th.

Second sickout brings UI and Iowa State together

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter September 15, 2020

The University of Iowa and Iowa State University are often against each other in their state school rivalry, but on Sept. 15, students and faculty from both universities joined together to call in...

The Old Capital is seen on Tuesday, September 18, 2018.

University of Iowa drops slightly in US News rankings

Rachel Schilke and Rylee Wilson September 14, 2020

The University of Iowa slid in the touted national US News and World Report rankings for top national universities, but maintained its ranking among public universities from the previous year. Every...

Photo Illustration by Raquele Decker.

Disposable masks can have environmental impact, UI sustainability experts say

Morgan Ungs, News Reporter September 14, 2020

While three main types of facial coverings are currently being used to slow the spread of COVID-19 — reusable, disposable or plastic face shields – experts are looking at how these masks and...

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

Student organizations, Johnson County looks to keep young voters civically engaged during COVID-19

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter September 14, 2020

As the election approaches during the pandemic, first-time and young voters are looking for new ways to stay active civically while remaining safe. At the University of Iowa, the non-partisan student...

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

No spring break at UI, classes to remain in hybrid format for spring semester

Rylee Wilson, News Editor September 14, 2020

The University of Iowa announced Monday that there will be no spring break in the spring 2021 semester, and classes in 2021 will operate in a similar format to the fall 2020 semester.  In a campus-wide...

Instructor Rachel Cole teaches a Strong by Zumba class at the CRWC on Friday, Sept. 11, 2020.

UI Recreation Services provides group fitness from a distance

Natalie Dunlap, News Editor September 13, 2020

People that attend group fitness classes aren’t just going for a workout. Regular attendees are building a community within their classes. University of Iowa Senior Associate Director of Recreational...

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

University of Iowa reports 113 new COVID-19 cases

Alexandra Skores, Managing Editor September 11, 2020

The University of Iowa has reported 113 new self-reported COVID-19 cases since Sept. 9, with 111 cases within the student population and two among employees. The total comes just nearly a week after...

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

Sexual assault reported at a fraternity

Rachel Schilke, News Editor September 11, 2020

The University of Iowa received reports of a sexual assault that occurred at a fraternity on Sept. 3.  According to an email from the UI Department of Public Safety, indications are the assault...

Parklawn Residence Hall is seen on Sept. 8, 2020. Parklawn, which hasn’t housed students since 2017, is now reopening for those who need to quarantine due to COVID-19.

Parklawn Hall will possibly be used as extra quarantine space for students

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter September 10, 2020

Parklawn Residence Hall, once an apartment-style living space for students, could reopen to be used as a COVID-19 quarantine and isolation space if the University of Iowa experiences another spike...

The Old Capitol is seen on Nov. 19, 2019.

Class of 2024 sees decrease in enrollment

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter September 10, 2020

The incoming freshman class at the University of Iowa — embarking on the college journey under unprecedented circumstances — saw an anticipated dip in enrolled students. The class of 2024 has...

Photo Illustration by Hannah Kinson

UI rhetoric department is using old fashion communication to solve a novel problem

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter September 10, 2020

Under normal circumstances, rhetoric should serve as an opportunity for first-year students to create connections, said University of Iowa rhetoric lecturers Colin Kostelecky and Brittany Borghi. This...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld speaks during virtual commencement on Saturday, May 16, 2020. Due to concerns surrounding the COVID-19, the University of Iowa moved fall commencement online.

UI plans to hold fall commencement ceremonies virtually

Claire Benson, News Reporter September 10, 2020

The University of Iowa announced that in-person fall 2020 commencement ceremonies will be canceled, leaving fall graduates — and students who already graduated in the spring — disappointed to not...

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