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

The Daily Iowan

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter

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Email: [email protected]

Caitlin Crome is a News Reporter at The Daily Iowan. She is a freshman at the University of Iowa majoring in Journalism and Sports Management. For the past semester, she has worked covering the COVID-19 pandemic and life on campus.

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Liberty High Schools Cross Country team listens to their coaches before practice at Liberty High School in North Liberty, Iowa on August 30th, 2021. Liberty High School Cross Country is ranked in the top 5 in Iowa in class 4A. (Cole Krutzfield/The Daily Iowan)

High school 4A boys cross county rivals ranked in top-five

Caitlin Crome, Sports Reporter
September 2, 2021
University of Iowa senior and Co-President of the University Environmental Coalition, Emily Manders, poses for a portrait on the Pentacrest on Sunday, May 2, 2021.

University of Iowa senior Emily Manders found passion for sustainability in UI Environmental Coalition

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter
May 11, 2021
Hawk Alert issued after shots fired on Mormon Trek

Hawk Alert issued after shots fired on Mormon Trek

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter
May 7, 2021
Grad student professors, (left to right) Aiden Bettine and Enrico Bruno pose for a portrait inside of the LGBTQ Iowa Archives at the Wesley Community Center on May 6 2021.

University of Iowa English Ph.D. student creates a course with a focus on queer history in Iowa

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter
May 6, 2021
Photo Illustration by Jeff Sigmund on Thursday April 29, 2021.

Iowa City City Council looks to allow alcohol use in park shelters

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter
May 3, 2021
Dandelions are seen on April 21, 2021.

Environmental Coalition pushes for pesticide-free campus

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter
April 21, 2021
UI alum makes pie personal

UI alum makes pie personal

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter
April 21, 2021
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

‘I hear you, and I know this fear is real’: DEI leader points to resources on campus after Daunte Wright’s killing in Brooklyn Center

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter
April 15, 2021
UIHC is seen on Wednesday, April 7, 2021.

Former UIHC manager sues for gender bias

Rachel Schilke and Caitlin Crome
April 8, 2021
University of Iowa Student Government office door as seen on Jan. 26.

Five students to run for a 2021 USG Independent Senator position

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter
April 4, 2021
Photo of Kedibona Ochs. Contributed.

North Liberty teacher Kedibona Ochs inspires students

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter
April 4, 2021
Photo Illustration by Sid Peterson for The Daily Iowan

Coronavirus relief grant applications open to students through end of March

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter
March 24, 2021
Two students, Nick Fitzpatrick (left) and Kourany Katzen (right) are seen on and near the Old Capitol Building on Tuesday, March 3, 2021, University of Iowa’s instructional day.

Students navigated engaging in campus activities at the University of Iowa this year often without common campus space

Alexandra Skores and Caitlin Crome
March 16, 2021
Photo of Lindsey Cook (left) and Kayla Duffy (right). Contributed.

Two best friends and alumni from UI Tippie College of Business find jobs working at same entertainment company Cameo

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter
March 11, 2021
Contributed

‘Glass ceilings make great dance floors’: University of Iowa alumni joins female-founded company Bumble

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter
March 9, 2021
Hospitality in the hospital: College of Public Health alumni making a difference for barbershops

Hospitality in the hospital: College of Public Health alumni making a difference for barbershops

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter
March 8, 2021
Olympic bronze medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad, of Maplewood, outed a racist fencing coach at St. John’s.

University Lecture Committee to host Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter
March 2, 2021
Contributed.

University of Iowa students’ homes impacted by the Texas snowstorm

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter
February 24, 2021
Catlett Residence Hall is seen on Jan 16, 2019.

Catlett Residence Hall evacuated last night after gas leak false alarm, equipment found putting off gas-like odor

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter
February 18, 2021
Mayflower Residence Hall is seen Friday, Sept. 15, 2017.

University of Iowa pilots COVID-19 wastewater testing

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter
February 14, 2021
The inside of Marco’s Island is seen on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021. With plenty of natural lighting and plant life, the interior of the restaurant has an island feel.

Marco’s Grilled Cheese looks to expand with a new island-themed restaurant downtown

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter
February 9, 2021
Contributed

Long awaited nationals preparation begins for the Iowa dance team

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter
February 8, 2021
Several students are seen walking on the University of Iowa campus on Feb. 4 after a snowstorm rolled through earlier that day.

Wind Chill Warning in effect as temperatures dip well below zero

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter
February 6, 2021
Catlett Residence Hall is seen on Wednesday, March 6, 2019.

Pandemic leads to increase in canceled residence hall contracts

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter
February 1, 2021
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden speaks during a Biden drive-in rally on Friday, Oct. 30, 2020 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines. Around 200 cars parked on the grounds and a few people gathered at the front as Biden commented on a change in the presidency and promised to address issues with public health due to the Coronavirus.

Iowa City environmentalist say U.S. re-entry into the Paris Climate Agreement a first step

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter
February 1, 2021
Students are seen walking to and from class in the snow while a reporter and cameraman set up equipment at the University of Iowa on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Snowstorm to drop up to 9 inches of snow in Iowa City area

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter
January 25, 2021
University of Iowa dieticians offer advice as disordered eating habits rise during pandemic

University of Iowa dieticians offer advice as disordered eating habits rise during pandemic

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter
November 30, 2020
Photo Illustration by Hannah Kinson

9-8-8 to be new telephone number for National Suicide Prevention Hotline

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter
November 2, 2020
University of Iowa freshman, Ethan Herzberg, poses for a portrait in front of Hillcrest Residence Hall on Oct. 26.

Closed fitness centers in residence halls causes frustration for students

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter
October 26, 2020
Gym goers on the way and leaving the UI Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020.

Fit to Go program helps University of Iowa students, groups get back on their feet

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter
October 18, 2020
The Women's Resource and Action Center is seen Tuesday, October 6, 2020.

UI Women’s Resource and Action Center continues through COVID-19

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter
October 7, 2020
Iowa Hawk Shop bags sit on the counter of the store in the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday Feb. 28, 2017. The Hawk Shop wants to reusable bags in the store.

University of Iowa to explore private partnership to manage Iowa Hawk Shop

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter
October 5, 2020
The University of Iowa Admission Visitors Center, which is located in the Pomerantz Career Center, is pictured on Sept. 27, 2020. With no certainty that campus tours will be in person due to COVID-19, the University finds new ways to recruit the class of 2025 including zoom meetings and virtual visits.

University of Iowa admissions recruits the class of 2025 virtually

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter
September 27, 2020
Portrait of Colease Sturges and her cat, Jaxx, taken on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020. Jaxx is four years old and loves to sleep.

University of Iowa allows emotional support animals in residence halls during COVID-19

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter
September 20, 2020
The sign in front of the University of Iowa Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Monday Sept. 14, 2020. Students and the University of Iowa have had to adapt routines and procedures during the COVID-19 Pandemic to ensure student safety while maintaining fitness levels.

Students get creative to stay physically active at University of Iowa

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter
September 16, 2020
Parklawn Residence Hall is seen on Sept. 8, 2020. Parklawn, which hasn’t housed students since 2017, is now reopening for those who need to quarantine due to COVID-19.

Parklawn Hall will possibly be used as extra quarantine space for students

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter
September 10, 2020
Taylor Ford poses for a portrait on Thursday, Sept. 3 in front of Burge Residence Hall in Iowa City. Ford was released from a quarantine floor in Burge that morning and was taking advantage of her release by reading outside in the afternoon.

One University of Iowa student’s day in quarantine

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter
September 7, 2020
Burge Marketplace worker, Elijah Lyons prepares a takeout bag of dorm food 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.

Social distancing restrictions lead to long lines outside UI dining halls

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter
August 27, 2020
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