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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

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz watches his players swarm the field before a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State University on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Raiders 48-3.

Former Hawkeye James Daniels calls out ‘racial disparities’ within Iowa football program

Robert Read, Sports Editor June 5, 2020

Former Iowa offensive lineman James Daniels Tweeted Friday night that there are racial disparities within the Iowa football program that must be addressed. "There are too many racial disparities...

A march to support the Black Lives Matter movement and protest police brutality begins at the Pentacrest in downtown Iowa City on Thursday, June 4. The crowd, which contained about 2,500 people according to organizers, is seen here beginning the march by exiting the east side of the Pentacrest before they would head south on Clinton St.

Protesters complete night of peaceful marching without police clash, march onto I-80

Josie Fischels and Rylee Wilson June 4, 2020

After a tense exchange Wednesday in which Iowa City police used flash-bangs and tear gas on peaceful protesters approaching Interstate 80, Iowa City’s fourth consecutive night of protesting Thursday...

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague addresses the crowd at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020.

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague decries ICPD use of tear gas, flash-bangs on protesters under the direction of State Patrol

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor June 4, 2020

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague said he doesn’t approve of the use of chemical irritants on protesters by both Iowa State Patrol and Iowa City Police Department officers in a livestreamed address Thursday,...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld addresses the Board of Regents during a meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa, on Thursday, June 6, 2019.

Leaders from state universities update regents on COVID-19 impact on students

Kelsey Harrell, Managing Digital Editor June 4, 2020

Leaders from the institutions governed by the state Board of Regents surveyed students to understand how they are adjusting to learning in new environments and what measures can be taken to help them....

Iowa Board of Regents President Michael Richards sits alongside President Pro Tem Patty Cownie during a meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa, on Thursday, June 6, 2019. The Regents voted in favor of a four percent tuition increase starting in the fall semester of 2019.

Regents approve tuition freeze for fall 2020 semester, student leaders urge for similar action in spring

Kelsey Harrell, Managing Digital Editor June 4, 2020

The state Board of Regents heard from student government leaders at the University of Iowa, Iowa State University, and the University of Northern Iowa about the proposed tuition freeze for the fall...

Steam swirls around the University of Iowa Power Plant on the evening of Monday, Jan. 14, 2019.

Iowa State University begins exploring potential public/private partnership

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter June 4, 2020

After the University of Iowa’s historic public/private partnership reached financial close in March, Iowa State University is now researching and evaluating its own opportunities for a public/private...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is seen on Sept. 17, 2018.

Officials from UI Hospitals and Clinics discuss financial impact of COVID-19 for fiscal 2020, 2021 with regents

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor June 4, 2020

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics officials discussed a projected $100 million in costs due to COVID-19 in a virtual state Board of Regents meeting Thursday. As the UI healthcare system transitions...

Iowa defensive end Chauncey Golston tackles Northwestern quarter back Aidan Smith during a game against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday, October 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 20-0. The Hawkeyes had a total of 63 tackles.

Iowa’s Chauncey Golston named to Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List

Robert Read, Sports Editor June 4, 2020

Iowa senior defensive end Chauncey Golston has been named to the 2020 Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List, the Pacific Club IMPACT Club announced Thursday. Golston is one of 42 nominees in all of college...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz watches his players swarm the field before a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State University on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Raiders 48-3.

Ferentz: Listening, learning crucial right now

Robert Read, Sports Editor June 3, 2020

Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz said during a video conference Wednesday that coaching is a lot like being a teacher. Over the past several days, Ferentz has done a lot of learning as well. "The...

A protestor puts their bicycle on the ground before sitting down in front of police officers. Officers fired tear gas on the crowd after protestors disobeyed an order not to advance. Several protestors reported that none of the protestors made physical contact with officers before being tear gassed unexpectedly. This protestor sat on the ground amid a cloud of tear gas for several minutes.

Law enforcement officers use tear gas and flash-bangs on protesters marching toward I-80 in Iowa City Wednesday night

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor June 3, 2020

Law enforcement officers set off flash-bangs and tear gas Wednesday night on protesters who, according to multiple people on the front lines of the protest, had not been physically violent. A march...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks on the U.S.S. Theodore Roosevelt in San Diego on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019.

‘Personal responsibility’ key in returning to team facilities, Kirk Ferentz says

Robert Read, Sports Editor June 3, 2020

The Iowa football team is allowed to return to team facilities and begin voluntary workouts June 8, but things are going to look different. “It’s not going to be perfect,” Iowa head football...

The Old Capitol is seen on April 13, 2020.

Second phase announced for reopening UI research facilities

Josie Fischels, Summer Editor June 3, 2020

A second phase of a ramp-up effort for research will gradually begin reopening campus research buildings and facilities on June 5, according to a campus-wide email to the University of Iowa community Wednesday.  Research...