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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Archie Wagner

Archie Wagner, Amplify Editor

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Archie Wagner is a second year student studying English/Creative Writing and Journalism/Mass Communications. They previously worked as a news reporter for student life and undergraduate student government.

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Ella Christopher and Grace Nelson pose for a portrait in Iowa City on Sept. 24, 2023. Ella Christopher and Grace Nelson are navigating their Freshman year of college as students with a physical disability. Along with new classes and a new environment the two are dealing with the shortcomings of the University of Iowa in terms of accessibility regulations and resources. On a day to day basis, Ella and Grace encounter inaccessible—often broken—handicap door buttons, expensive care assistants, uninformed faculty, and much more. All of these factors impact their personal wellbeing and their education t the university.

UI students push for DEI efforts to include more disability issues

Archie Wagner, Amplify Editor
September 26, 2023
Owners of Da Flava Unit Express Tony and Zee Brown pose for a portrait in Iowa City on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023. The duo, who have been together for over 20 years, opened the restaurant about a year ago and now sell their Caribbean-inspired street food in Sycamore Mall Shopping Center.

JoCo small business owners go from mobile food to stationary eats

Archie Wagner, Amplify Editor
August 29, 2023
State Board of Regents Greta Rouse, JC Risewick, and Robert Cramer prepare during a three minute intermission at a Board of Regents meeting in Iowa City on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

State Board of Regents launch survey to collect community feedback

Archie Wagner, Amplify Editor
August 22, 2023
The Iowa City City Council listens to community members during a meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

Iowa City City Council approves resolution for fare-free transit pilot program

Archie Wagner, Summer News Editor
June 6, 2023
Iowa City Council holds a meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.

Iowa City City Council passes resolution for Child Care Wage Enhancement Program

Archie Wagner, Summer News Editor
June 6, 2023
Police make arrests following Gilbert Street stabbing investigation

Police make arrests following Gilbert Street stabbing investigation

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
May 11, 2023
David Barker, a regent, speaks at the Iowa Board of Regents meeting hosted at the University of Northern Iowa on Sept. 15, 2022.

Regents to consider tuition increases at Iowa’s three public universities

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
May 9, 2023
University of Iowas student Disability Services Office is seen on September 3, 2020.

UI Disability Cultural Space undergoing planning for implementation

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
May 4, 2023
Senators discuss well-being at a University Student Government meeting in the Black Box Theater in the Iowa Memorial Union Tuesday, October 17, 2022.

UI USG president creates new committees through executive order

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
May 2, 2023
The University Counseling Services office is seen in the Old Capital Mall on Monday, February 17, 2020.

UI UCS to centralize operations to Westlawn location

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
May 2, 2023
Photo illustration by Matt Sindt

Parents of UI students receive scam calls

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
May 2, 2023
The Roy J. And Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine pictured on Aug. 27, 2020.

First candidate for vice president for medical affairs, Carver College of Medicine dean

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
May 1, 2023
The new Pride Alliance Center is seen on Melrose Avenue in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 12, 2023.

Pride Alliance Center to open a new location this fall

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
April 23, 2023
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark takes a photo with Coralville Community food Pantry workers during a charity event at the Coralville food pantry on Friday, April 21, 2023.

Caitlin Clark partners with a local food pantry to raise over $66,000

Cooper‌‌ ‌‌Worth‌‌ and Archie Wagner
April 23, 2023
Bob Olson looks at the ground while helping sister-in-law Nancy Roselund cleanup her property in Hills, Iowa on Saturday, April 1, 2023 after a tornado went through parts of the town on Friday. The tornado impacted a new development in the city of 902 people.

UI seeks approval for tornado damage repair emergency contract

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
April 17, 2023
Wheelchair accessible garden plots are seen at Chadek Green Park in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 12, 2023.

Chadek Green Park in IC opens accessible garden plots

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
April 13, 2023
The new Pride Alliance Center is seen on Melrose Avenue in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 12, 2023.

UI Pride Alliance Center to open house on Melrose Avenue

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
April 13, 2023
Michael Feldbauer, president of the Flagler County Drug Court Foundation, holds a Narcan nasal spray and the demonstration device, Saturday February 4, 2023 during a training session at Iglesia Pentecostal Ebenezer de Bunnell Church. Narcan reverses drug overdoses caused by opioids. Dtb Flagler Narcan 9

FDA approves opioid treatment Narcan for over-the-counter

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
April 9, 2023
Karla Sierra, Stands for a portrait at The Old Capitol on Sunday, 26 2023.

First generation students find college a luxurious experience of overwhelming choices

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
April 4, 2023
Candidates Carly O’Brien and Mitch Winterlin speak during a University Student Government debate in the Iowa Theater in the Iowa Memorial Union on March 26, 2023.

Winterlin, O’Brien elected next USG president, vice president

Archie Wagner and Kate Perez
April 2, 2023
Candidates Carly O’Brien and Mitch Winterlin speak during a University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government debate in the Iowa Theater in the Iowa Memorial Union on March 26, 2023.

Winterlin, O’Brien elected next USG president, vice president

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
March 31, 2023
Senators listen to speakers at a University Student Government meeting in the Black Box Theater in the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022.

UI USG passes allocation legislation following heated contingency fund debate

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
March 29, 2023
Liz Tovar, the executive officer and associate Vice President of the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, speaks during the Faculty Senate Meeting in the Senate Chamber, Old Capitol on Tuesday, March 28 in Iowa City, Iowa.

UI DEI executive officer awaits next steps for regents diversity program investigation

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
March 28, 2023
Professor Pamela Bourjaily teaches her class on Wednesday, March 22. Bourjaily is teaching her students proper business writing. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

Tippie professors integrating ChatGPT into the classroom

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
March 28, 2023
Senators listen at a University Student Government meeting Sept. 27, 2022.

UI USG members, Iowa City residents hopeful for renter’s checklist legislation

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
March 28, 2023
Candidates Carly O’Brien and Mitch Winterlin speak during a University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government debate in the Iowa Theater in the Iowa Memorial Union on March 26, 2023.

UI USG hosts executive ticket debate for candidates

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
March 26, 2023
The University of Iowa Asian Pacific American Cultural Center is seen on Thursday, March 23, 2023.

Asian Pacific American Cultural Center marks 20 years at UI

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
March 26, 2023
The outside of Burge Dining Hall is seen on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022.

Burge Market Place to add hot breakfast items

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
March 22, 2023
Senators listen to speakers at a University Student Government meeting in the Black Box Theater in the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022.

UI USG allocates $10,000 from contingency fund to support APACC anniversary

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
March 21, 2023
Senators listen to speaker during a USG Meeting at the Iowa Memorial Union on March. 21, 2023.

UI USG passes joint resolution in support of Kognito training

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
March 21, 2023
Oliver Plews, 12, during a protest against gun violence put on by Iowa City high school students on the Pentacrest at the University of Iowa on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. Plews attended the protest because gun safety is a cause he cares deeply about. “I don’t want to have to wake up and go to school thinking I might get shot,” Plews said.

ICCSD informal student group protests gun violence, legislative failings

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
March 21, 2023
Ukrainian military forces are seen going in the opposite direction through the bus windows of Team Humanity as they evacuate soon-to-be war refugees to Moldova as they leave the war sieged city of Mykolaiv, Ukraine as on Sunday, March 27, 2022.

UI Tippie College of Business extends non-residential fellowship to Ukrainian scholar

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
March 19, 2023
The Daily Iowans 2023-24 executive editor, Sabine Martin, poses for a portrait on Monday, March 6, 2022.

Sabine Martin named as DI 2023-24 executive editor

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
March 6, 2023
Senators sit in at an Undergraduate Student Government Meeting in the Black Box Theater in the IMU on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022.

UI USG announce changes to election code to increase accessibility

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
March 1, 2023
The Big Ten Theater in the Iowa Memorial Union is seen at the University of Iowa on Feb. 27, 2023.

UI IMU undergoing technological updates to increase accessibility and hybrid capabilities

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
March 1, 2023
Senators listen to a speaker during a USG Meeting at the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023.

UI USG passes legislation in support of mental health days

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
February 28, 2023
A student from teacher Jihan Adam’s classroom plays with a green car at the Pheasant Ridge Neighborhood Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2022.

UI assistant professor leads lab with Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County, analyzes speech development of bilingual preschoolers

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
February 28, 2023
Photo illustration by Avi Lapchick.

Distance education continues upward trend among regent institutions

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
February 26, 2023
Senators listen to a speaker during a USG meeting at the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023.

UI USG passes resolution supporting SEIU Union 199

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
February 22, 2023
Senators listen to a speaker during a USG Meeting at the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023.

UI USG allocates $20,000 from contingency fund for IMU tech upgrades

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
February 21, 2023
The Anomy House of the Co-Housing community is seen in Iowa City, Iowa on February 18, 2023.

Iowa City co-housing rebuilds after membership losses

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
February 21, 2023
The Old Capitol dome is seen on Monday Feb. 20, 2023.

Regent universities’ four-year student graduation rates rise, undergraduate retention falls

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
February 20, 2023
The University of Iowa Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion offices on Thursday, Feb 3, 2022.

Some UI faculty feel DEI has too much emphasis

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
February 19, 2023
Marco Morel, the new deputy director of the Justice and Equity Committee for Undergraduate Student Government poses for a photo in the USG office in the Iowa Memorial Union on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023.

Marco Morel joins USG Justice and Equity leadership with focus on accessibility

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
February 13, 2023
The University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government meeting at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Jan. 24, 2023.

USG allocates $25,000 to support CommUnity Crisis Services

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
February 7, 2023
DJ Inzane speaks over the microphone during the University of Iowa’s 29th Dance Marathon at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. DJ Inzane performed at his last dance marathon event. The event raised about $1.17 million in 24 hours.

UI Dance Marathon DJ Inzane to retire after this year’s Big Event

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
February 5, 2023
Members of the University of Iowas gardening club, D.I.R.T., conduct their introductory meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023.

UI student gardens to open after years of fundraising

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
February 5, 2023
Senator At-Large Delaney Orewiler speaks during a USG Meeting at the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023.

USG confirms Marco Morel as first Deputy Director of Justice and Equity

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
January 31, 2023
A cyclist rides toward North Liberty during the Big Rove bicycle event on Saturday, June 29, 2019.

Johnson County bike shop owners excited for RAGBRAI Coralville pit stop

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher and Archie Wagner
January 30, 2023
Iowa City mayor Bruce Teague welcomes Iowa Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deidre DeJear at a town hall, hosted by the University Democrats at Iowa, at the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday, Sept. 26, 2022. DeJear spoke about education and health care access in Iowa, before fielding questions from the public.

Iowa City mayor, police chief issue joint statement denouncing police brutality

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
January 29, 2023
Latina Constituency Senator Cielo Herrera is sworn in as senator during a University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government meeting at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023. USG members discussed many topics including the importance of the University of Iowa Food Pantry for students, confirming a new senator, and new bills.

UI USG confirmed new Latine Constituency Senator

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
January 26, 2023
The University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government meeting at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Jan. 24, 2023.

USG passes bill to commit $25,000 to UI Food Pantry

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
January 24, 2023
The University of Iowa freshman student and amateur performer Archie Wagner, waits for his turn to perform in the hallway of the 2nd floor ball room, Iowa Memorial Union on December 2, 2022.

UI student performs drag for the first time to explore gender

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
January 24, 2023
An Iowa City Police car is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022.

ICPD seek help identifying person of interest in attempted car break-ins, vandalism

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
January 24, 2023
University of Iowa TikTok page outside Old Capitol Building in downtown Iowa City Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023.

UI enforces TikTok ban at administrative level

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
January 22, 2023
Iowa City City Hall is seen on Monday, March 29, 2021.

UI student among finalists for vacant city council position

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
January 8, 2023
Students meet during an Undergraduate Student Government meeting in the Black Box Theatre of the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022.

UI USG to give $35,000 to university restorative justice program

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
December 7, 2022
Senators listen at a University Student Government meeting Sept. 27, 2022.

USG unanimously passes resolution to support documented Dreamer students

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
November 30, 2022
The Old Capitol is pictured on April 14, 2022.

UI College of Public Health, College of Education adopt sustainability requirement

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
November 27, 2022
Senior Lauren Pearson opens Cambus doors for students at the University of Iowa in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022. Cambus, the UI’s transportation system, celebrates 50 years of operation this year. Pearson got hired at the beginning of August and said the job is very flexible with her schedule as on the rowing team. “It’s been really fun,” Pearson said. “It’s one of the better jobs on campus because it’s so flexible and you can pick up shifts whenever.”

UI Cambus launches app for on demand services

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
November 17, 2022
Contributed photo from Joshua Parkinson.

Hollywood screenwriter Josh Parkinson to teach UI class

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
November 15, 2022
Participants dance during Dance Marathon at the Iowa Memorial Union at in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. Last years event was held virtually with limited in-person participants.

2022 Dance Marathon works to increase accessibility through organizational changes

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
November 14, 2022
The RVAP Building is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. The RVAP Building hosts the new support group Healing Through Art.

Iowa City Rape Victim Advocacy Program support group heals through art

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
November 13, 2022
The outside of Burge Dining Hall is seen on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022.

UI work grant incentivizes dining hall employment

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
November 7, 2022
Senators listen at a University Student Government meeting Sept. 27, 2022.

USG approves money for International Ballroom in Iowa Memorial Union

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
November 1, 2022
The Corn Monument is seen in front of the Pentacrest on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022. The construction of a Corn Monument for Homecoming week has been an annual tradition at the University of Iowa since 1912.

2022 UI Corn Monument design focuses on community ties, importance of campus

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
October 30, 2022
Drop off bins for cans are seen in Phillips Hall in downtown Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022.

UI student organizes can drive, raising money for Colombian students’ school supplies

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
October 30, 2022
Students meet during an undergraduate student government meeting in the Black Box Theatre of the Iowa Memorial Union on Oct. 4 2022.

USG considers adding new Middle Eastern, North African, and Arab constituency senator

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
October 25, 2022
Contributed photo by Archie Wagner.

UI Homecoming Executive Board pleased with turnout for new event Hawks Run Home 5K

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
October 24, 2022
The Iowa marching band plays during a football game between No. 2 Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 24-7.

Women in Hawkeye Marching Band reflect on activity’s camaraderie in new project

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
October 23, 2022
The University of Iowa Center for Human Rights office is seen in the Jefferson Building in Iowa City on Oct. 14, 2022

UI Center for Human Rights, Legal Clinics helps offer immigration legal services to Afghan immigrants

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
October 18, 2022
David Dickens, interim department chair and UI Dance Marathon chair in pediatric oncology/hematology speaks at the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022. Dickens addressed a $1.5 million gift from Dance Marathon to facilitate research and care for children with cancer.

UI Dance Marathon commits $1.5 million to Stead Family Children’s Hospital for new pediatric cancer professorship

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
October 17, 2022
A speaker a gives a presentation at the Undergraduate Student Government meeting Tuesday, Oct.11, 2022.

USG passes resolution supporting sustainability gen-ed at UI

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
October 11, 2022
Canned Goods sit on the shelves at the Food Pantry, on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, at the Iowa Memorial Union.

UI food pantries experience limits on multicultural food options

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
October 9, 2022
Abortion-rights supporters listen to Rabbi Esther Hugenholtz speak during a reproductive rights rally at the University of Iowa in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022.

Politicians, religious leaders, activists come together in solidarity for right to abortion

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
October 9, 2022
Students meet during an Undergraduate Student Government meeting in the Black Box Theatre of the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022.

USG approves student fee hike to help finance Iowa Memorial Union renovations

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
October 4, 2022
Senators sit in at an Undergraduate Student Government Meeting in the Black Box Theater in the IMU on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022.

USG passes resolution supporting UI sexual, reproductive health care access

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
October 4, 2022
Iowa City mayor Bruce Teague listens Truth and Reconciliation Chair Amel Ali during a special meeting of Iowa City City Council for the removal Ali from her position on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022.

Iowa City Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission chair Amel Ali resigns

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
September 28, 2022
UI Center for Inclusive Academic Excellence displays Iowa youth’s art

UI Center for Inclusive Academic Excellence displays Iowa youth’s art

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
September 27, 2022
Senators sit in at an Undergraduate Student Government Meeting in the Black Box Theater in the IMU on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022.

USG passes resolution to establish Election Day as UI holiday

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
September 20, 2022
The University of Iowas College of Dentistry and Dental Clinic building is seen on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022.

UI College of Dentistry faculty member Akimasa Tsujimoto awarded Nakao Foundation Research Grant

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
September 18, 2022
Happy Hollow Park is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022.

Decision to restore Iowa City Happy Hollows Park’s ‘skinned’ infield tabled

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
September 14, 2022
Jake Wicks listens to presentations at the Undergraduate Student Government’s meeting at the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022.

USG, GPSG looks to increase, continue funding for Food Pantry at Iowa

Isabelle Foland and Archie Wagner
September 13, 2022
Iowa City facing influx of bats, worrying residents

Iowa City facing influx of bats, worrying residents

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
September 6, 2022
Board member Ruthina Malone speaks at a meeting of the Board of Directors at the Iowa City Community School District Administration Building in Iowa City Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021.

Ruthina Malone takes on Iowa City school board presidency after Shawn Eyestone resigns

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
August 25, 2022
A Burge Market Place worker serves a line of students on Monday, August 26th, 2020. Due to health and safety regulations as a means of preventing the spread of COVID-19, the dining hall process has been streamlined with an advanced registration process and a takeout meal process.

Burge eliminates hot breakfast, in need of chefs as classes begin

Archie Wagner, News Reporter
August 22, 2022
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