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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Emily Wangen

Emily Wangen, Photojournalist

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Emily Wangen is a junior at the UI majoring in political science and minoring in economics. This is her third year at The DI. Emily works as a photojournalist and a designer.

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Former UI President Hunter Rawlings (1988-2015) speaks during a panel discussion by four former University of Iowa Presidents and current UI President Bruce Harreld on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019 in the Voxman concert hall. The event coincided with the unveiling of portraits of former UI Presidents Mary Sue Coleman, David Skorton, and Sally Mason, which will be on display on the fifth floor of the UI Main Library.

[Photo] Head Hawkeyes reunite for UI presidential panel during Homecoming week

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter
October 20, 2019
Former UI President Mary Sue Coleman (1995-2002) speaks during a panel discussion by four former University of Iowa Presidents and current UI President Bruce Harreld on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019 in the Voxman concert hall. The event coincided with the unveiling of portraits of former UI Presidents Mary Sue Coleman, David Skorton, and Sally Mason, which will be on display on the fifth floor of the UI Main Library.

Former Unviersity of Iowa President David Skorton (2003-2006) answers a question during the UI Presidential panel discussion on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019 in the Voxman concert hall. The event coincided with the unveiling of portraits of former UI Presidents Mary Sue Coleman, David Skorton, and Sally Mason, which will be on display on the fifth floor of the UI Main Library.

Community members look at the newest additions to the Presidential Portrait Gallery following a panel discussion by four former University of Iowa Presidents and current UI President Bruce Harreld on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019 in the Voxman concert hall. The event coincided with the unveiling of portraits of former UI Presidents Mary Sue Coleman, David Skorton, and Sally Mason, which will be on display on the fifth floor of the UI Main Library.

Dawn Frary shows a deck of tarot cards on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. Frary performed a demonstration tarot reading at Over the Moon Studio, a shared workspace downtown. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] It’s in the cards: tarot reading in Iowa City

Josie Fischels, Arts Editor
October 16, 2019
Sentators listen to a presentation during a UISG meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019. Senators heard from guest speakers and considered legislation.

[Photo] New UISG guidebook provides information for first-year senators

Mitchell Griffin, News Reporter
October 16, 2019
Children's book illustrator Melissa Sweet shows her illustrations in the book How to Read a Book by Kwame Alexander during a Live From Prairie Lights event on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019. Sweet has illustrated more than 100 books throughout her career. (Emily W

[Photo] Children’s book illustrator Melissa Sweet showcases her craft to Iowa City

Pedro Barragan, Arts Reporter
October 16, 2019
UISG President Noel Mills addresses a joint session of UISG and GPSG on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019. The two student governance bodies met to vote on three joint resolutions, which passed unanimously.

[Photo] UISG launches new online newsletter for student body

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter
October 15, 2019
UISG President Noel Mills addresses a joint session of UISG and GPSG on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019. The two student governance bodies met to vote on three joint resolutions, which passed unanimously.

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

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter
October 15, 2019
Rally attendees hold signs during the decolonization rally on the Pentacrest on Monday, Oct. 15, 2019. The rally featured speakers and music.

[Photo] Indigenous peoples’ rally on the UI Pentacrest for Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Rin Swann, News Reporter
October 14, 2019
Cars drive along Jefferson Street on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019.

[Photo] T. Anne Cleary Walkway adds flashing lights to increase safety

Rachel Steil, News Reporter
October 13, 2019
UI President Bruce Harreld gives a presentation during a Rotary Club lunch on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. The presentation went over topics such as the class of 2023, first-generation students, and the public-private partnership.

[Photo] Harreld talks state funding, public/private partnership at State of the University speech

Charles Peckman, Senior Reporter
October 10, 2019
The outside of the UI Student Disability Services office is seen on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. The office is located in the basement of Burge Hall.

[Photo] Opinion: Student Disability Services needs to be accessible to everyone

Ally Pronina, Columnist
October 9, 2019
The Iowa City Community School District office building is seen on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019.

[Photo] Iowa City School Board tentatively supports a proposed threat assessment team

Chloe O'Connor, News Reporter
October 8, 2019
Neuroscientist Ted Abel poses for a portrait at Bread Garden Market on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. Abel is a professor and researcher at the University of Iowa.

[Photo] Ted Abel named new chair of Department of Neuroscience and Pharmacology

Lauren White, News Reporter
October 8, 2019
Club members review what they discussed in the previous meeting during a meeting of Aphasia Reading Club (ARC) on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019. ARC is a group for people with mild to moderate aphasia who have difficulties with reading comprehension.

[Photo] Aphasia Reading Club provides safe space for individuals with communication disorders

Mitchell Griffin, News Reporter
October 8, 2019
on Monday, July 8, 2019.

[Photo] Student Health marks its centennial, a look back at the past 100 years

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter
October 7, 2019
Iowa forward Maddy Murphy passes the ball during the Iowa field hockey match against Rutgers on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019 at Grant Field. The Hawkeyes beat the Scarlet Knights 2-1.

[Photo] Iowa field hockey wins fifth in a row

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter
October 6, 2019
Rutgers midfielder Milena Redlingshoefer attempts to keep the ball away from Iowa’s Meghan Conroy during the Iowa field hockey match against Rutgers on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019 at Grant Field. The Hawkeyes beat the Scarlet Knights 2-1.

Photos: Iowa Field Hockey vs. Rutgers

Emily Wangen, Photojournalist
October 4, 2019
A student security worker guards the Nintendo Switch Together tour event space on the Main Library Plaza on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019.

[Photo] Opinion: A pop-up arcade on campus isn’t so bad

Naomi Hofferber, Senior Reporter
October 3, 2019
Event attendees jot down ideas of traditional media in the LGBTQ+ community during the Pride Alliance House’s Spilling Tea event on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019. The event was a discussion about LGBTQ+ media.

[Photo] LGBTQ History Month kicks off on campus with variety of new events

Gretchen Lenth, News Reporter
October 3, 2019
University of Iowa Proffesor, Jane Huffman poses for a portrait on Tuesday, Sept. 24th, 2019. Huffman received the Ruth Lilly and Dorthy Sargent Rosenberg Poetry Fellowship from the Poetry Foundation.

[Photo] UI professor awarded fellowship from Poetry Foundation

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter
October 3, 2019
Cars are parked in the Hawk Lot on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019. The Hawk Lot typically houses the cars of students who live in the residence halls.

[Photo] Delayed construction and more student drivers cause miscommunication in the Hawk Lot

Grace Culbertson, News Reporter
September 30, 2019
The Boyd Law Building is seen on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019.

[Photo] UI College of Law implements new Hawkeye recruitment programs

Preston Hayes, News Reporter
September 29, 2019
David and Morgan Aitchison play a game of bags at their tailgate in the Main Library Parking Lot before the Iowa football game against Middle Tennessee State University on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019.

Photos: Tailgate (09/28/19)

Jenna Galligan and Emily Wangen
September 28, 2019
UISG President Noel Mills addresses a joint session of UISG and GPSG on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019. The two student governance bodies met to vote on three joint resolutions, which passed unanimously.

[Photo] UISG passes resolution in support of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Action Plan

Thomas Duong, News Reporter
September 24, 2019
Senators vote on a joint resolution during a joint session of UISG and GPSG on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019. The two student governance bodies met to vote on three joint resolutions, which passed unanimously. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] UISG, GPSG unanimously pass resolution to fight climate change

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter
September 24, 2019
UISG President Noel Mills addresses a joint session of UISG and GPSG on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019. The two student governance bodies met to vote on three joint resolutions, which passed unanimously.

[Photo] UISG, GPSG pass resolution, recognize centennial

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter
September 24, 2019
Plants in a greenhouse are seen at Sundog Farm & Local Harvest CSA on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019.

[Photo] Veggies Rx brings Johnson County farmers and food pantries together

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
September 24, 2019
Sugar Fiend Sweets owner Ramya Kolusu poses for a portrait with a pint of her Black & Gold ice cream in the kitchen of the Bedell Entrepreneurship Learning Laboratory on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019. Kolusu is in her final semester at the University of Iowa and was inspired to start her own ice cream business by a now-closed ice cream shop in her hometown, Clinton, Iowa. She began making her own ice cream approximately three years ago after learning from videos online.

[Photo] UI senior succeeds in ice cream and sweet treat business

Thomas Duong, News Reporter
September 23, 2019
A seatbelt is seen on an Iowa City Community Schools bus on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019.

[Photo] Iowa legislation requiring seat belts on new school buses approved by State Department of Education

Mitchell Griffin, News Reporter
September 23, 2019
Zach Vig (Jason/Tyrone) and Eva Giacomo (Margery) run a scene before the opening night performance of Hand to God on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019 at Public Space One.

[Photo] ‘Hand to God’ stands apart from other shows in all of its unique, demonic puppetry goodness

Kyler Johnson, Arts Reporter
September 20, 2019
Academic Support and Retention assistant director Angie Lamb poses for a portrait outside of Calvin Hall on Sept. 19, 2019.

[Photo] UI to give out new awards to recognize achievements of first-generation students

Mitchell Griffin, News Reporter
September 16, 2019
Pitcher Allison Doocy warms up during the Iowa softball fall opener against Des Moines Area Community College. The Hawkeyes beat the Bears 4-1 in 10 innings.

Photos: Iowa softball vs. DMACC (9/13/2019)

Emily Wangen, Photojournalist
September 14, 2019
Students eat a “midwestern-style supper” during the Global Buddies program kick-off on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019. Global Buddies is a program that pairs international students with domestic students.

[Photo] Global Buddies host informational kick-off party for program participants

Ashley Dawson, Arts Reporter
September 10, 2019
Iowa forward Samantha Tawharu shoots the ball during a match against the University of Northern Iowa Panthers on Sunday, August 25, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers 6-1. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Iowa soccer upsets No. 14 North Carolina State on road trip

September 8, 2019
The University of IowaÕs Spencer Smith attempts to pass Drake UniversityÕs Kevin Kelly during the Hawkeye Invitational on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019 at the Ashton Cross Country Course. The Hawkeyes prevailed over six other teams to win first place overall in the menÕs and womenÕs races. Smith finished in 7th place with a time of 18:25.3, while Kelly placed 14th overall.

Photos: Hawkeye Invitational (cross country; 9/6/2019)

Emily Wangen and Jenna Galligan
September 6, 2019
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