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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Protesters gather on the Pentacrest for a moment of silence during a protest in Iowa City on Monday, June 1, 2020. Protesters walk through downtown to the Johnson County Jail where they interacted peacefully with the police. Protesters then moved to the Iowa City Police Department where they smashed windows on a door.

Iowa City protest remains mostly peaceful despite tension with police, broken glass

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor June 2, 2020

A night of protesting unfolded across Iowa City Monday night to protest the death of George Floyd and police violence against black people. The night ended with minor property damage and no major altercations...

Old Capital as seen on April 13, 2020.

UI sorority recruitment to go online in the fall

Rylee Wilson, News Editor June 1, 2020

Formal recruitment at the University of Iowa’s 14 Panhellenic sororities will be held virtually this fall, according to an email sent to sorority members by Fraternity and Sorority Life assistant director...

Big Ten Conference Commissioner Kevin Warren addresses reporters regarding the cancellation of the 2020 Big Ten men's basketball tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Commissioner Kevin Warren creates Big Ten Anti-Hate and Anti-Racism Coalition

Robert Read, Sports Editor June 1, 2020

Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren announced in an open letter Monday the creation of the conference's Anti-Hate and Anti-Racism Coalition. Warren said in his letter that he invites student-athletes,...

Officers stand with riot shields outside of the Coral Ridge Mall in Coralville on Monday, June 1, 2020. Social media posts circulated Twitter and Facebook encouraging looters to break into the mall at 10:30 p.m. Police blocked the entrances and the crowd became violent as a man rushed an officer and police used pepper spray and flash bangs on the crowd. Several nearby businesses had property damage to windows and some protesters were handcuffed.

Curfew imposed in Coralville

Josie Fischels, Summer Editor June 1, 2020

An 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew has been imposed for the city of Coralville after city officials stated in a Monday release that looting and looting attempts occurred at several Coralville businesses Sunday...

Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

Reynolds condemns violence in Iowa protests, says National Guard prepared to step in

Rylee Wilson, News Editor June 1, 2020

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds condemned violent protests in Iowa, and said the Iowa National Guard is prepared to assist local law enforcement if unrest persists in Iowa cities. "Under my order, they...

Old Capital as seen on April 13, 2020.

‘Together we must act’: UI leaders to release update to diversity equity and inclusion plan this week

Josie Fischels, Summer Editor June 1, 2020

As protests, vigils, and demonstrations spread throughout Iowa and the nation this weekend in response to the death of George Floyd, top University of Iowa leaders called for collective action and...

Crowd members help each other rinse their eyes with water after being pepper sprayed by police outside of Coral Ridge Mall in Coralville on Monday, June 1, 2020. Social media posts circulated Twitter and Facebook encouraging looters to break into the mall at 10:30 p.m. Police blocked the entrances and the crowd became violent as a man rushed an officer and police used pepper spray and flash bangs on the crowd. Several nearby businesses had property damage to windows and some protesters were handcuffed.

At Coral Ridge Mall, police meet protesters with chemical irritant, flashbangs

Sarah Watson, Fall Executive Editor June 1, 2020

More than a dozen police, sheriff, and state trooper squad cars as well as a fire engine blocked off the 25th Avenue entrance to the Coral Ridge Mall in Coralville Sunday night into the early hours...

Protesters raise their hands and chant “Don’t shoot” during the Say Their Names rally on the Pentacrest on Saturday, May 30, 2020. Iowa City community members gathered to remember George Floyd, Ahmed Arbury, Yassin Mohamed and others. Money was collected during the event which went in donation to a vehicle procession carrying protesters going to Minneapolis. There were about five vehicles leaving directly following the rally.

Hundreds gather at Pentacrest for ‘Say Their Names’ rally against police violence

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor May 30, 2020

Hundreds of people gathered on the Pentacrest Saturday to rally against police brutality and in honor of George Floyd as days of protests, some violent, have taken place across the United States. Local...

Editorial | No justice, no peace: Iowans must support the Black Lives Matter movement

Editorial | No justice, no peace: Iowans must support the Black Lives Matter movement

DI Editorial Board May 30, 2020

Iowa’s northern neighbor is the current epicenter of a centuries-long infliction of violence and oppression against Black Americans.  On Memorial Day, George Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man was...

Chloe Bender (center) shouts at police stand in front of the police during a protest outside of the Des Moines police station on Friday, May 29, 2020. An organized peaceful rally in honor of George Floyd and other victims of police brutality turned to violence following the event. Protesters threw water bottles at police while police sprayed tear gas and flares were thrown. Bender was later tear gassed by police.

Protesters and police clash after rally in honor of George Floyd in Des Moines

Josie Fischels, Summer Editor May 30, 2020

Face-to-face with a line of Des Moines police officers in riot gear, a group of protesters chanted, threw water bottles at police officers, and engaged in property damage within a timeline of almost...

The Old Capitol is seen on April 13, 2020.

Iowa City activists plan rally in solidarity with George Floyd Saturday on Pentacrest

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor May 29, 2020

Iowa City activists have planned a rally set to begin Saturday at noon on the Pentacrest in solidarity with the Minneapolis protests and in honor of George Floyd. Floyd died on Memorial Day after...

Iowa City interim police chief condemns killing of George Floyd

Iowa City interim police chief condemns killing of George Floyd

Sarah Watson, Fall Executive Editor May 29, 2020

Iowa City Police Department's Interim Police Chief Bill Campbell condemned Friday the Minneapolis police officer who used his knee to pin down George Floyd, a black man who later died. "The death...