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The Daily Iowan
The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan
Aadit Tambe

Aadit Tambe, Managing Digital Editor

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: @aadittambe

Aadit serves as the Managing Digital Editor at The Daily Iowan. Currently a senior, he is working towards earning a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communication, and a minor in German. He previously served as assistant digital editor, digital producer, and as a news reporter. He got his start at the DI covering research and health-care stories.

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Aadit Tambe poses for a photograph on the rooftop terrace of the Newseum during the National College Media Convention in Washington on Nov. 3, 2019. The DI website was recognized as an Associated Collegiate Press Online Pacemaker Finalist.

Senior Column: The DI has been my home away from home

Aadit Tambe, Managing Digital Editor
May 10, 2020
Brooklyn Draisey and Marissa Payne board a Metro train in Washington on Oct. 31, 2019 as they traveled to the National College Media Convention. It had been quite a trip, as it snowed in October and delayed their flight to the nation's capital. To compensate, Payne bought overpriced airport mimosas for her and Draisey.

[Photo] Senior Column: The UI pushes Hawkeyes to change the world. Thanks to the DI, I’m ready.

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2020
Interactive: How are other colleges dealing with the coronavirus?

Interactive: How are other colleges dealing with the coronavirus?

Aadit Tambe, Managing Digital Editor
March 10, 2020
Contributed

UI reports death of fourth-year student, a Dance Marathon member

Aadit Tambe, Managing Digital Editor
December 20, 2019
Measles mumps rubella vaccine vials with syringe

Second measles case in Iowa confirmed

Aadit Tambe, Assistant Digital Editor
April 18, 2019
Measles mumps rubella vaccine vials with syringe

First measles case since 2011 identified in Iowa

Aadit Tambe, Assistant Digital Editor
April 15, 2019
DI Staffer Aadit Tambe poses for a portrait on Monday, April 8, 2019.

Making America home: My 8,000-mile journey from India to the Heartland

Aadit Tambe, Assistant Digital Editor
April 9, 2019
Rachael Johnson resigns from the Iowa Board of Regents

Rachael Johnson resigns from the Iowa Board of Regents

Aadit Tambe, Assistant Digital Editor
March 18, 2019

Iowa City police respond to alleged stabbing

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter
January 25, 2019
The interior of the Visual Arts Building on the west side of campus as seen on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017.

UI art students use new technology to turn their thoughts into reality

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter
December 13, 2018
On Tuesday, December 12, 2018 Student organization COGS staged a work-in in the IMU.

COGS woes regents’ contract proposal, says it leaves out important items

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter
December 12, 2018
Iowa City City Hall is seen on Tuesday, April 18, 2017.

Iowa City residents to get larger curbside recycling containers this month

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter
December 11, 2018
A metal micro patch is seen alongside a quarter at the University of Iowa Pharmacy building on Wednesday, December 5, 2018.

UI study dives into new biotech that could replace needle-administered drugs

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter
December 6, 2018
Contributed.

UI Van Pool remains one of the oldest carpool programs in the country

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter
December 5, 2018
A search and rescue team comb through debris for human remains after the Camp Fire destroyed most of Paradise, California, on Nov. 20, 2018. (Marcus Yam/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Students react to wildfires in California

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter
November 25, 2018
Prairie Lights, an independent bookstore downtown, is seen on Monday, November 12, 2018. (Sid Peterson/The Daily Iowan)

Small, independently owned businesses on a decline nationwide

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter
November 12, 2018
Johnson County supervisor candidate Phil Hemingway stands for a portrait in his mechanic’s shop on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018.

Hemingway will run for county supervisor in December, Carberry still ‘unsure’

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter
November 9, 2018
Kid Captain Mason Gonzalez laughs during Iowa Football Kids' Day at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug 11, 2018.

Kid Captain Mason Gonzalez thrives with the help of a ‘speech generating device’

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter
November 8, 2018
Iowa State Auditor-elect Rob Sand speaks to supporters during the statewide Democratic candidates' watch party at Embassy Suites in Des Moines on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2018.

Democrat Rob Sand unseats Republican Mary Mosiman for Iowa state auditor

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter
November 7, 2018
A CHOMP sticker is prominently displayed on the window of Mickey's Pub on Monday, Jan. 29, 2018.

CHOMP thrives, despite tough competition

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter
November 7, 2018
Kid Captain Noah Hodgins stands in front of his banner during Iowa Football Kids Day at Kinnick on Aug. 11.

9-year-old Kid Captain fights respiratory disorder

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter
October 25, 2018
Patrick Wronkiewicz poses for a portrait outside of the Adler Journalism Building on Wednesday Oct. 10, 2018.

Patrick Wronkiewicz aims to cut college costs, expand medical marijuana

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter
October 23, 2018
The Old Capitol building is seen in 2018.

UI considers adopting new schedule for staff and faculty salary increases

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter
October 23, 2018
Photo Illustration by Katie Goodale

UI’s tobacco ban difficult to enforce as students continue to smoke on campus

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter
October 18, 2018
Community members gather on the Pentacrest to protest the closing of the Labor Center on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018.

Students, faculty members, and community members rally to save UI Labor Center

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter
October 17, 2018
Over 100 flags are on display on the Iowa Memorial Union Pedestrian Bridge to recognize the international students on campus.

116 flags raised for international students at a time when the population’s enrollment is on a decline

Andy Mitchell and Aadit Tambe
October 15, 2018
The Old Capitol building is seen in 2018.

UI graduate students campaign to get their union, COGS, recertified

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter
October 14, 2018
The Capitol building in Des Moines is pictured on April 29, 2019.

Iowa’s unemployment rate drops to an 18-year-low, second lowest in the country

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter
October 9, 2018
Signs say, "Help Stop Sexual Assault" in the bathrooms on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018.

Non-profit calls for cultural shift to prevent sexual assault, gender-based violence

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter
October 2, 2018
Community members gather on the steps of the Old Capitol in Iowa City on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 to protest the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. Protesters spoke in support of victims of sexual violence and shared personal stories about coming forward as victims of sexual violence.

Iowa City protesters rail against Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter
September 27, 2018
Dr. Christopher Peters stands for a portrait in the Daily Iowan newsroom on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018.

Christopher Peters highlights reducing regulation in second bid for Congress

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter
September 26, 2018
Mahmoud Ali poses for a portrait on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018. Ali has found success in online day trading.

UI freshman makes thousands in stock market trade out of his dorm room

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter
September 26, 2018
The University Counseling Service is seen in the Old Capitol Mall on Sept. 28, 2017.

UI Counseling Service’s Old Capitol Mall location becomes increasingly popular

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter
September 23, 2018
Kid Captain Kiersten Mann stands in front of her locker during Iowa Football Kid's Day at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018. The 2018 Kid Captains met the Iowa football team and participated in a behind-the-scenes tour of Kinnick Stadium. Each child's story will be featured throughout the 2018 Iowa football season.

14-year-old Kid Captain remains ‘granny’s little fighter’

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter
September 20, 2018
Board member John Lindenmayer listens during the state Board of Regents meeting on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018 in the IMU Main Lounge. University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld and others made various announcements before being interrupted by Faculty Forward, a protest group for the rights of untenured faculty members.

Jim Lindenmayer assumes position on state Board of Regents

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter
September 13, 2018
The old Art Building is seen on Sept. 3, 2018.

Iowa regents OK proposal for UI’s new innovation center

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter
September 13, 2018
Students roam the halls of the Pappajohn Buisiness Building, home of the Tippie College of Business, on Monday, Feb. 12, 2018.

Tippie to start a complete online professional MBA program

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter
September 13, 2018
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.

UI collaborates with rural schools to encourage students to take up STEM classes

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter
September 11, 2018
Jodi Clemens highlights financial experience in Iowa House run

Jodi Clemens highlights financial experience in Iowa House run

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter
September 10, 2018
UI Professor Michael Abramoff sits for a portrait in the UIHC Pomerantz Family Pavilion on Aug. 29. Abramoff founded the IDx company to create IDx-DR, a technology used to detect diabetic retinopathy.

UI researchers develop technology to diagnose a cause of blindness

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter
September 6, 2018
The old Art Building is seen on Sept. 3, 2018.

UI will seek approval for innovation center at Board of Regents meeting next week

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter
September 4, 2018
Pharmacist Tess de Jesus-Roetlin poses for a portrait in front of Pharmacy on 8th in Wellman Iowa, which she owns and operates, on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018. De Jesus-Roetlin says that the loss of local pharmacies in rural communities can create difficulties for patients in accessing their medication and information about treatment options, especially among elderly patients.

Independent pharmacies shutting down, people left with few options

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter
August 30, 2018
Professor of Law Gail Agrawal speaks to University of Iowa faculty at a Provost meeting. The meeting was an open forum to discuss qualities to look for in provost nominees at the IMU on August 27, 2018.

UI advances its search for provost, holds second open forum

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter
August 27, 2018
Nonprofit seeks to make athletics more comfortable for girls who wear hijabs

Nonprofit seeks to make athletics more comfortable for girls who wear hijabs

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter
August 26, 2018
Television screens are seen in Catlett Hall on Sunday, August 26, 2018. University of Iowa Housing and Dining will no longer be accepting paper marketing in the residence halls in effort to be more sustainable.

UI Housing & Dining brings sustainable forms of marketing to residence halls

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter
August 26, 2018
School board member Phil Hemingway speaks during Iowa City school board meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017.

Future Farmers of America chapters head to Iowa City schools

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter
August 23, 2018
Aadit Tambe and his parents pose for a family photo in 2002. (Contributed)

Tambe: With modernization, Indians are moving away from traditional joint families

Aadit Tambe, [email protected]
July 30, 2018
A lemon and chili pepper are tied to a car on July 16 in India. In India, it is sometimes believed that this practice wards off evil. (Aadit Tambe/The Daily Iowan)

Tambe: The thin lines among education, faith, and superstitions

Aadit Tambe, [email protected]
July 17, 2018
Aadit Tambe’s parents Anagha and Makarand are seen on their wedding day in 1994. (Contributed)

Tambe: India’s faith in arranged marriages

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter
July 3, 2018
Fairness creams are seen in a store in Pune, India, on June 6 (Aadit Tambe/The Daily Iowan)

Tambe: Fairness creams and the desire to be different

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter
June 19, 2018
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.

MADE, a program created by the University of Iowa, aims to encourage innovation among UI faculty and researchers

Aadit Tambe, [email protected]
May 11, 2018
University of Iowa senior Skyler Knutzen developed an interest in storytelling during his time at the UI

University of Iowa senior Skyler Knutzen developed an interest in storytelling during his time at the UI

Aadit Tambe, [email protected]
May 9, 2018
The Carver College of Medicine is pictured on April 4, 2018.

The UI is accused of neglecting the death of 244 animals in lab experiments

Aadit Tambe, [email protected]
May 8, 2018
Merge is pictured Thursday, May 3, 2018. Merge will be celebrating its first anniversary this Friday. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

MERGE, a co-working space located on the Ped Mall, celebrates its first birthday

Aadit Tambe, [email protected]
May 3, 2018
The Iowa City Library is seen on Monday, April 30 2018. The Library has agreed to partner with Chomp, a food delivery app, to offer app based delivery of library books.(Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City Public Library has CHOMP delivering to residences

Aadit Tambe, [email protected]
April 30, 2018
A runner during the River Run marathon at Kinnick Stadium on Sunday Apr. 29, 2018. Runners participated in a 5K beginning at Northwest Junior High School in Coralville and ending by Kinnick, where runners could get refreshments and visit the field. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Student org puts together run aiming to assist people with disabilities

Aadit Tambe, [email protected]
April 29, 2018
University of Iowa staffer creates eyes for the blind

University of Iowa staffer creates eyes for the blind

Aadit Tambe, [email protected]
April 25, 2018
An attendee looks at a sign during Action Stations for UI Trans Week of Action at the Wesley Center on April 23, 2018. Members of the UI Trans Alliance talked with the public about various issues that affect the trans community. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

UI Trans Alliance aims to create inclusiveness on campus, by organizing events for Trans Week of Actions

Aadit Tambe, [email protected]
April 23, 2018
The state of Iowa will soon recognize licensing for genetic counselors

The state of Iowa will soon recognize licensing for genetic counselors

Aadit Tambe, [email protected]
April 18, 2018
The Pappajohn Biomedical Discovery Building is seen on April 17, 2018. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

UI researchers seek to better understand the bipolar disorder

Aadit Tambe, [email protected]
April 18, 2018
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

The University of Iowa hops on the Common App

Aadit Tambe, [email protected]
April 11, 2018
Students roam the halls of the Pappajohn Buisiness Building on Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. The Tippie College of Business which is housed in Pappajohn is instituting a new Masters of Business Analytics Program in fall of 2018. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

UI research draws correlation between bad behavior and workplace, insomnia

Aadit Tambe, [email protected]
April 11, 2018
Falbo Bros closed unexpectedly, owner unsure whether it will reopen

Falbo Bros closed unexpectedly, owner unsure whether it will reopen

Aadit Tambe, [email protected]
April 9, 2018
Dr. Christine Petersen, an associate professor at the University of Iowa, poses for a portrait in her lab on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. Petersen is the Director of the Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases. (Matthew Finley/The Daily Iowan)

University of Iowa study finds vaccine for leishmaniasis in dogs to curb spread in humans, benefit war veterans

Aadit Tambe, [email protected]
April 4, 2018
Signs in downtown Iowa City pay homage to its status as a UNESCO City of Literature. Iowa City is the host for the 2018 annual meeting of the UNESCO Cities of Literature. Apr. 2, 2018 (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

World literature comes to Lit City

Aadit Tambe, [email protected]
April 3, 2018
UI researchers awarded traffic-safety award

UI researchers awarded traffic-safety award

Aadit Tambe, [email protected]
March 26, 2018
Blue recycling bins are seen inside the Seamans Center on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017. Seamans is in the process of undergoing a new recycling program to encourage students to recycle more recyclable products. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Webster City chosen as next community to partner with to promote sustainable development

Aadit Tambe, [email protected]
March 19, 2018
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics building is seen from the west on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017. A $1.3 million grant now helps UI practicum students to provide counseling services in rural areas across Iowa for the next four years. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

University of Iowa researchers develop simulator to ease orthopedic training

Aadit Tambe, [email protected]
March 9, 2018
University of Iowa Clinical Assistant Professor Dr. Jorge Salinas poses for a portrait in his office on Wednesday, March 7. Salinas is an Infectious Disease Specialist at the University of Iowa. (Matthew Finley/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa hospitals aim to better prepare for the next flu season

Aadit Tambe, [email protected]
March 8, 2018
2018-2019 Daily Iowan Editor in Chief Gage Miskimen poses for a photo in the Adler Journalism Building on Monday, Feb. 5, 2018. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

DI appoints Gage Miskimen as the new editor-in-chief

Aadit Tambe, [email protected]
March 6, 2018
The College of Public Health Building is seen on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017.

Network works to combine expertise to find treatments for neurological disorders

Aadit Tambe, [email protected]
March 2, 2018
Students prepare before their Foundations of Creative Writing class on Feb. 27, 2018. Foundations of Creative Writing is one of the introductory classes for the growing major that focuses mainly on critical reading and developing core writing skills. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

The English and Creative Writing Program at the University of Iowa has seen an increase in enrollment

Aadit Tambe, [email protected]
March 1, 2018
Fossils are displayed on a map of Iowa in MacBride Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018. The Earth and Environmental Sciences Department is seeking to make the crinoid fossil recognized as Iowa's state fossil. (Ashley Morris/The Daily Iowan)

Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences urges legislature to make Crinoids Iowa’s state fossil

Aadit Tambe, [email protected]
February 22, 2018
Iowa City High School and Southest Junior High School students protest on the Pentacrest on Monday, Feb. 19, 2018. The protest was sparked after news of another school shooting, at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, in Parkland, FL on, Feb. 14. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City students and community respond to Parkland mass shooting

Aadit Tambe and Sarah Watson
February 20, 2018
Flu symptoms may be predictable, according to new UI study

Flu symptoms may be predictable, according to new UI study

Aadit Tambe, [email protected]
February 16, 2018
Procter and Gamble is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018.

Iowa City leaders encourage those impacted by the Procter & Gamble job cuts

Aadit Tambe, [email protected]
February 15, 2018
Dr. Gordon Buchanan poses inside the Pappajohn Biomedical Discovery Building on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018. Buchanan of the Iowa Neuroscience Institute is part of a group of researchers that has identified neurons triggered by carbon dioxide that signal arousal in the brain. The study aims to discover how changes in deeper breathing cause awakening from sleep. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

New study probes potential lifesaving sleep-intervention processes

Aadit Tambe, [email protected]
February 9, 2018
UI sophomore Hannah Gulick poses for a portrait on the in front of the observatory on the roof of Van Allen Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. Gulick helped to design a satellite which will be launched into space this spring. (Nick Rohlman)

Spacing out is her specialty

Aadit Tambe, [email protected]
February 2, 2018
University of Iowa professor, Dr. Eric Hoffman, stands in front of a powerful CT scanner in his lab on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018. Dr. Hoffman is the director of the Advanced Pulmonary Physiomic Imaging Laboratory. (Matthew Finley/The Daily Iowan)

Study reveals Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease may have more causes than just smoking

Aadit Tambe, [email protected]
February 1, 2018
Dr. E. Dale Abel poses for a portrait in his laboratory in the Poppajohn Biomedical Discovery Building on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018. Dr. Abel and his team recently published a study on excess fat in the heart which could lead to new preventative treatments for heart failure. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

UI study may link fat in heart with heart failure

Aadit Tambe, [email protected]
January 29, 2018
Dr. Aju Jugessur stands in front of one of the machines used in his lab at the Iowa Advanced Technology Laboratory on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018. Dr. Jugessur is the director of the University of Iowa Microfabrication Facility.

UI offers first online lab course

Aadit Tambe, [email protected]
January 25, 2018
A car atop trees and debris in the rubble of a home in the aftermath of mudslides in the 300 block of Hot Springs Rd.in Montecito, Calif., on Jan. 12, 2018. (Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

UI study reveals reasons behind intense snowfall and rainfall

Aadit Tambe, [email protected]
January 24, 2018
Arlene Drack

FDA OKs gene therapy to treat rare form of vision impairment

Aadit Tambe, [email protected]
January 22, 2018
Longtime University Camera employee Howard Horan prepares HC-110 developing solution in the darkroom of University Camera on Monday, Jan. 15, 2017. University Camera will be closing on April 15. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

University Camera bids farewell to Iowa City after nearly 50 years

Aadit Tambe, [email protected]
January 16, 2018
The College of Public Health Building as seen on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017. (James Year/The Daily Iowan)

UI joins other groups to study HPV-vaccine use

Aadit Tambe, [email protected]
December 15, 2017
Iowa City opens applications for the Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant

Iowa City opens applications for the Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant

Aadit Tambe, [email protected]
December 13, 2017
College of Public Health on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Groups join in pioneering LGBTQ survey

Aadit Tambe, [email protected]
November 30, 2017
Attendees light candles during the Trans Day of Remembrance Vigil in Danforth Chapel on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017. The event included the reading of 284 murdered trans peoples' names. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

UI Trans Alliance recognizes lives lost to anti-transgender violence

Aadit Tambe, [email protected]
November 17, 2017
UI aims to promote healthy masculinity through Better Men, Better Hawkeyes

UI aims to promote healthy masculinity through Better Men, Better Hawkeyes

Aadit Tambe, [email protected]
November 6, 2017
file photo

Tobacco citations decreasing, despite reports of smoking

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter
November 2, 2017
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