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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

How Does Bitcoin Function

March 26, 2021

The trend that is Bitcoin is more than just a popular trend. It’s a virtual currency that’s making a serious impact on the financial world. As more and more users come pouring in, its importance grows...

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is seen at a public forum for the 2020 fiscal year budget at the Johnson County Administration Building on Wednesday February 27 2019.

Johnson County extends public health disaster emergency to May, approves raise in recommended minimum wage

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter March 25, 2021

A public health disaster emergency declaration in Johnson County has been extended by county officials and will now remain in effect until at least May 31. The Johnson County Board of Supervisors...

Eight buckets of flowers, each with their respective names, are seen during a vigil on Sunday, March 21 to honor the eight victims of the Atlanta shootings and advocate for Asian-American rights and equality.

Opinion | The March 21 vigil through the eyes of an Asian American woman

Hannah Pinski, Opinions Editor March 23, 2021

For the Asian American and Pacific Islander community and myself, the recent vigil in Iowa City was a time for us to mourn Asian lives lost. For the rest of the world, it was a wakeup call. I sat...

Joseph Villalobos

Mary Hartel, News Reporter March 16, 2021

As Joseph Villalobos transitioned to college, he became more immersed in one identity — but felt further away from another. A native of Elgin, Illinois, a town that is about 80 percent Latinx,...

Whitney Martinez

Jenna Post, Arts Reporter March 16, 2021

As a first-generation student, Whitney Martinez wasn’t sure what to expect from her college experience. To better prepare herself, Martinez attended the Iowa Edge program in 2018. She arrived ready...

Sydney Nguyen

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter March 16, 2021

When Sydney Nguyen embarked on her journey as the first Programming Assistant for University of Iowa International Student Support and Engagement, she knew it would be challenging. Nguyen, a...

Michelle Tran-Duong

Alexandra Skores, Managing Editor March 16, 2021

In spring 2020, University of Iowa second-year student Michelle Tran-Duong attended a public conversation where a lecturer said there was no need to worry about COVID-19 and masks weren’t needed. Nearly...

Michael Warner-Craft

Hannah Pinski, Opinions Editor March 16, 2021

The Black student population may be small at the University of Iowa, but Michael Warner-Craft makes sure to build a community where Black students at Iowa feel at home. Warner-Craft, a junior...

Getting hands-on experience

March 14, 2021

Of the 14 different Master’s of Fine Arts programs at the UI, only one area of study allows students to hone their skills in costume design: the MFA of Theatre Arts with a focus in Design, which also...

The final touches

March 14, 2021

On the evenings of March 9-10, the cast and crew for The People Before the Park gathered for final dress rehearsals. In the audience sat three cameras, ready to film the performance from all angles. Golden...

A unique workspace

March 14, 2021

Being located in a former art museum poses challenges for the team in its unusual architecture, but Petkewec said she is personally grateful for the abundant space. Located in the southernmost half of...

Threading the needle

March 14, 2021

On a sunny day over winter break, costume tailor Barbara Croy adjusted the skirt of a white dress pattern pinned to a mannequin inside the Costume Shop — the beginnings of a six-piece costume for the...