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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Abby Watkins

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Dried lavender pouches and pots photographed inside Benos Flowers and Gifts on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. Benos, most known for their wedding bouquet and flower arrangements, offers a variety of handmade and sustainable gifts. (Abby Watkins/The Daily Iowan)

Featured photo: Lovely Lavender

Abby Watkins, Photojournalist
March 3, 2021
Iowa center Luka Garza goes for the basket as Oral Roberts forwards Kevin Obanor and Elijah Lufile attempt to block during the Iowa vs Oral Roberts game at Carver Hawkeye Arena on the 15 Nov. 2019. The Hawkeyes won with a final score of 87-74. This was Garza's first 30-point game in his career at Iowa. (Abby Watkins/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Luka Garza: The Iowa men’s basketball program’s humble, team-driven all-time leading scorer

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
February 21, 2021
Graduate student Yujia Lyu photographed on Oct. 20.

[Photo] Federal proposal could limit the duration of status for international students

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
October 21, 2020
Ambassador Terry Branstand discusses the financial impact of COVID-19 on Iowa’s economy at The Palmer House Stable on Tuesday, Oct. 20.

[Photo] Terry Branstad denies conflict of interest in Eric Branstad’s involvement in China

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor
October 20, 2020
A moving box pictured in front of a house on Wednesday Sep. 2nd 2020.

[Photo] Iowa field hockey taking different approach to recruiting during COVID-19 pandemic

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter
September 9, 2020
Protesters sit on the steps of the old Capitol while waiting for fellow protesters to gather during the Black Lives Matters march on Monday, June 23, 2020.

Photos: Iowa City protesters march in solidarity with others across the state

Abby Watkins, Photojournalist
June 23, 2020
The English Society’s invitation to the Doc Johnline Open Mic photographed on Thursday, May 7, 2020. The annual event was moved to an online format over Zoom.

[Photo] English Society’s open mic moves online

May 7, 2020
The Board of Regents holds a meeting discussing bond sales and loss of revenue due to COVID-19 on Youtube live stream on Thursday, April 30, 2020.

[Photo] Board of Regents to ask for $30 million in state funding for deferred maintenance, OKs UI request for facility, property updates

September 23, 2020
A buttermilk loaf is pictured alongside a variation of French baguette and classic white bread on Wednesday April 15, 2020. The type of flour and yeast used had a sizable effect on the outcome of the bread. Flour can affect the flavor of the bread while yeast can affect the texture and the proof of the bread.

[Photo] Bread baking: a new way to spend quarantine

Samantha Murray, Arts Reporter
April 15, 2020

Student Spotlight: David Michael Petersen

Hayden Froehlich and Abby Watkins
April 1, 2020
David Petersen poses for a portrait at the Visual Arts Building on Sunday, March 6, 2020. Peterson is working toward his Master of Fine Arts in painting.

[Photo] Student Spotlight: UI painter embeds queerness into Catholic spaces through artwork

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Editor
March 11, 2020
Epidemiologist Jorge Salinas talks about the spread of coronavirus during the World Canvas discussion about Coronavirus on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020 at the Old Town Capitol Mall.

[Photo] UI panel discusses response, concerns on coronavirus

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
February 23, 2020
A feminine-hygiene products dispenser is seen in a bathroom in the Adler Journalism Building on Jan. 24, 2020.

[Photo] Iowa senators aim to address accessibility of menstrual products in state-run buildings with proposed bill

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter
February 17, 2020
Oral Roberts forward Emmanuel Nzekwesi defends against Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon during the Iowa vs Oral Roberts game at Carver Hawkeye Arena on the 15 Nov. 2019. The Hawkeyes won with a final score of 87-74.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Oral Roberts (11/15/2019)

Abby Watkins, Photojournalist
November 16, 2019
Iowa center Luka Garza runs after Oral Roberts' Deondre Burns at the Iowa-Oral Roberts game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Nov. 15. The Hawkeyes won, 87-74.

[Photo] Garza scores career-high in win over Oral Roberts

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor
November 15, 2019
Iowa forward Jack Nunge keeps the ball from Oral Roberts forward Kevin Obanor at the Iowa-Oral Roberts game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Nov. 15. The Hawkeyes won, 87-74.

[Photo] Nunge bounces back against Oral Roberts after tough start to season

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
November 15, 2019
Ohio State midfielder Alyssa Baumbick chases down Iowa forward Adrianna Naumoski during a soccer game between Iowa and Ohio State at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday Oct. 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 2-1.

Photos: Soccer versus Ohio State (10/27/19)

Wyatt Dlouhy and Abby Watkins
October 27, 2019
Iowa setter Brie Orr celebrates a point during the Iowa volleyball game against Indiana at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 3-1.

Photos: Iowa volleyball vs. Indiana (10/20/19)

Jenna Galligan and Abby Watkins
October 20, 2019
Senators listen to a presentation during a UISG meeting on Tuesday October 15th senators discussed legislation and invited speakers to give presentations.

[Photo] UISG discusses funding for new compost bins on campus

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter
October 15, 2019
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