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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

Director for Student Wellbeing and Harm Reduction Initiatives Tanya Villhauer speaks in an interview with The Daily Iowan on Feb. 21, 2019.

Student-led initiative promotes health during pandemic

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter September 1, 2020

A group of students on campus are spearheading a Peer Leader Initiative to encourage students to practice healthy habits to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Senior Behavioral Health Consultant...

Classroom 105 at the EPB- English-Philosophy Building 251 W Iowa Ave. Sits empty. As seen on Friday Aug. 28, 2020.

Sickout organizers advocate for online classes, provost urges faculty to stay in class

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter September 1, 2020

“Call in sick so we don’t get sick.” That’s what organizers of the Sept. 2 sickout are asking of University of Iowa students and faculty, with the hopes of getting the UI to move all classes...

Blurry shadow and silhouette of mother and child at zebra crossing.

UI researchers using virtual reality to study ways children cross streets

Morgan Ungs, News Reporter September 1, 2020

Psychology and Computer Science researchers at the University of Iowa are collaborating to use virtual reality to study how children can safely cross the road. UI postdoctoral scholar Elizabeth...

Van Allen Hall is seen on Monday, November 18, 2019. Van Allen is the home of the physics and astronomy department.

UI biology lab classes adapt to promote student safety

John Reasoner, News Reporter September 1, 2020

Despite classes at the University of Iowa looking different than in past years, the UI Department of Biology has modified laboratory work to allow for proper social distancing and sanitation, while...

The apartments at Hawks Ridge are seen on Monday, Aug. 31, 2020.

Derecho leaves Hawks Ridge rooms in disrepair, tenants experience dirty rooms

AJ McEnany, News Reporter August 31, 2020

More than 350 students moved into the Hawks Ridge apartments on Aug. 16, and many claimed to find their rooms in a state of disrepair after the derecho that occurred on Aug. 10 halted cleaning. Hawks...

White House coronavirus task force encourages Iowa universities to increase testing

White House coronavirus task force encourages Iowa universities to increase testing

Lauren White, Politics Reporter August 31, 2020

In the most recent report from the White House coronavirus task force, Iowa has been shown to be in the red zone, meaning that there have been more than 100 new cases per 100,000 people, holding the...

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...

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