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Josie Fischels, Arts Editor

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Josie Fischels is an Arts Editor at The Daily Iowan. Josie is a junior studying journalism and theater arts. She worked as a news reporter her freshman year and served as Arts Editor her sophomore year.

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Photo of the Sean Wu mural. Contributed.

Sean Wu’s life celebrated with mural in Honors Center

May 13, 2021
Amanda Thomas, University of Iowa Hawkeye Marching Band Drum Major, performs inside the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Wednesday April 7, 2021. “I am beyond excited to get started,” Thomas said.

Hawkeye Marching Band selects next drum major, a woman in a position dominated historically by men

April 11, 2021
Beabadoobee plays her guitar for a concert on Twitch March 19, 2021. SCOPE Productions hosted the concert.

Scope Productions hosts singer-songwriter beabadoobee for virtual concert

March 19, 2021
A row of hats is seen in the University of Iowa Costume Shop in the Old Museum of Art on Thursday, January 7th, 2021. Because of pandemic regulations,

Stitch by stitch: costuming ‘The People Before the Park’

March 14, 2021
Photo of Marvin Bell at Pacific University in Oregon. Contributed by John Campbell.

Friends, colleagues, students, and family reflect on the legacy of Iowa’s first Poet Laureate Marvin Bell

February 7, 2021
Anya Taylor-Joy stars in 'The Queen's Gambit' on Netflix. (Phil Bray/Netflix)

The Queen’s Gambit and onward: UI Writers’ Workshop alumni share adaptation experiences

February 2, 2021
Riverside Theatre's former location on Gilbert Street is seen on Sunday, April 26, 2020.

Riverside finds a new home in Ped Mall

January 24, 2021
The UI Acacia Fraternity is seen on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020.

‘This isn’t worth it.’ Former member of deregistered Acacia Fraternity recounts events leading to chapter suspension

December 16, 2020
Photo Illustration by Raquele Decker.

UI-developed COVID-19 saliva tests make in-person rehearsals possible for performing arts departments

November 8, 2020
University of Iowa arborists, Alan Allgood (left) and Andy Dahl (right), plant a red maple tree from Henry David Thoreau’s garden during the Literary Grove tree planting by the University of Iowa Arborists and Writers’ Workshop at the Dey House on Oct. 23.

Dey House ‘literary grove’ sprouts history, community

October 24, 2020
The local band known as Ped Mall play outside of Daydrink coffee shop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, October 17, 2020.

Brewing a new beat: new coffee shop helps local band find its start

October 19, 2020
Epidemiologist at the Carver College of Medicine, Jorge Salinas, MD, speaks during a special session of the UI Faculty Senate meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020. Senate members and UIHC health experts met to discuss current updates of data for the COVID-19 pandemic and comment on public health.

UI health officials address decline in COVID-19 cases in Iowa City

September 9, 2020
Protesters march back to the Old Capitol Building during a Black Lives Matter protest organized by the Iowa Freedom Riders on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. This was the third protest of a four day protest streak in which protesters took to the street to put pressure on the City Council. These protests lead up to a Tuesday meeting during which three of their demands will be discussed.

IFR organizers encourage protesters to demand action from officials at third night of protests

August 31, 2020
Contributed.

Open Air Media Festival to illuminate Iowa City

August 27, 2020
The English-Philosophy Building is seen on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020.

UI Nonfiction Writing Program sees changes going into fall semester

August 26, 2020
Schaeffer Hall as seen on Oct. 9, 2018.

Five of 15 faculty reinstated within College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

August 5, 2020
Old Capital as seen on April 13, 2020.

UI cancels in-person fall youth programming

July 17, 2020
Provost Montserrat Fuentes speaks during an interview with The Daily Iowan in Jessup Hall on Monday Sept. 30, 2019. Fuentes addressed topics including diversity of campus and student enrollment.

Provost Fuentes signs settlement agreement with UI to serve as special assistant to the president

July 16, 2020
Old Capital as seen on April 13, 2020.

UI Diversity Councils dissatisfied with UI leaders’ Black Lives Matter response

July 14, 2020
A crowd participating in a march to support the Black Lives Matter movement and protest police brutality stops at the intersection of Burlington Street and Riverside Drive to spray paint the intersection and chant in support of their cause.

Creating change in Iowa City: The Iowa Freedom Riders

July 14, 2020
Over 100 flags are on display on the Iowa Memorial Union Pedestrian Bridge to recognize the international students on campus.

UI international students may need to leave U.S. after Thanksgiving per new ICE order

July 8, 2020
The Campus Recreation and Wellness Center is shown on Sunday, March 22, 2015. The CRWC will be closed from Monday to Sunday due to the men's NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships. (The Daily Iowan; John Theulen)

Recreational Services to begin phased reopening of facilities

July 6, 2020
Protesters gather to commemorate a new mural that celebrates Black lives on Saturday, July 4, 2020 on Linn Street in Iowa City. After multiple speakers shared personal stories of inequality at the Pentacrest, protesters walked to Linn Street to celebrate an unveiling of a mural by Robert Moore and Dana Harrison.

Iowa Freedom Riders continue push for change with Fourth of July protest

July 5, 2020
Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. Gov. Kim Reynolds discussed initiatives such as tax cuts, mental health funding, and workforce training.

Gov. Kim Reynolds, Johnson County extend public health emergency declarations

June 25, 2020
Schaeffer Hall as seen on Oct. 9, 2018.

15 faculty members laid off within College of Liberal Arts and Sciences amid budget cuts

June 20, 2020
Iowa City jazz musician Blake Shaw performs on Saturday, June 20 at the Pentacrest. The Iowa Freedom Riders hosted a celebration to commemorate Juneteenth, the anniversary of when the last enslaved people were freed. (Hannah Kinson/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa Freedom Riders hold Juneteenth celebration and march

June 20, 2020
The Daily Iowan newsroom is seen on Feb. 26, 2019.

Letter from The Daily Iowan editors | We’re listening

June 16, 2020
Protesters circle at the intersection of Dubuque St. and Foster Rd. on Friday, June 5, 2020 to spray paint before marching to I-80.

Black Lives Matter — two weeks of protests in Iowa City

June 16, 2020
Iowa City citizens march through downtown as part of a protest on Sunday, June 14, 2020. Iowa City, along with several other major cities across the country, has been a center for protesting systemic racism and the murder of George Floyd at the hands of police.

Iowa Freedom Riders visit City Councilor Pauline Taylor’s home

June 14, 2020
Iowa Citizens march past the Old Capitol as part of a protest on Thursday, June 11th, 2020. Iowa City, along with several major cities across the country, has been a center for protesting racism in the police force and the murder of George Floyd.

Protest met with barricade, around 100 law enforcement officers in Coralville

June 11, 2020
A crowd gathers outside of Coral Ridge Mall in Coralville on Sunday, May 31, 2020. Social media posts circulated Twitter and Facebook encouraging looters to break into the mall at 10:30 p.m. Police blocked the entrances and the crowd became violent as a man rushed an officer and police used pepper spray and flash bangs on the crowd. Several nearby businesses had property damage to windows and some protesters were handcuffed.

Curfew lifts in Coralville

June 9, 2020
Iowa City mayor Bruce Teague speaks during the final session of the “Speak Up, Speak Out,” series at Mercer Park on Saturday, June 6, 2020. Mayor Bruce Teague invited community members to voice their thoughts and frustrations.

Final ‘Speak Up, Speak Out’ event held in Mercer Park

June 7, 2020
A march to support the Black Lives Matter movement and protest police brutality begins at the Pentacrest in downtown Iowa City on Thursday, June 4. The crowd, which contained about 2,500 people according to organizers, is seen here beginning the march by exiting the east side of the Pentacrest before they would head south on Clinton St.

Protesters complete night of peaceful marching without police clash, march onto I-80

June 4, 2020
The Old Capitol is seen on April 13, 2020.

Second phase announced for reopening UI research facilities

June 3, 2020
A group of protestors spray paint the intersection of Linn and East Burlington St. on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. The group marched to various locations in Iowa City, including several city and county buildings. This marks the second night of protest in the community.

Peaceful marching, some damages during second night of protesting in Iowa City

June 3, 2020
Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague speaks during the Say Their Names rally on the Pentacrest on Saturday, May 30, 2020. Iowa City community members gathered to remember George Floyd, Ahmed Arbury, Yassin Mohamed and others. Money was collected during the event which went in donation to a vehicle procession carrying protesters going to Minneapolis. There were about five vehicles leaving directly following the rally.

Iowa City leaders to hold ‘Speak Up, Speak Out’ series for community

June 2, 2020
Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

Curfews will not affect voting in primary, Reynolds confirms

June 2, 2020
Officers stand with riot shields outside of the Coral Ridge Mall in Coralville on Monday, June 1, 2020. Social media posts circulated Twitter and Facebook encouraging looters to break into the mall at 10:30 p.m. Police blocked the entrances and the crowd became violent as a man rushed an officer and police used pepper spray and flash bangs on the crowd. Several nearby businesses had property damage to windows and some protesters were handcuffed.

Curfew imposed in Coralville

June 1, 2020
Old Capital as seen on April 13, 2020.

‘Together we must act’: UI leaders to release update to diversity equity and inclusion plan this week

June 1, 2020
Chloe Bender (center) shouts at police stand in front of the police during a protest outside of the Des Moines police station on Friday, May 29, 2020. An organized peaceful rally in honor of George Floyd and other victims of police brutality turned to violence following the event. Protesters threw water bottles at police while police sprayed tear gas and flares were thrown. Bender was later tear gassed by police.

Protesters and police clash after rally in honor of George Floyd in Des Moines

May 30, 2020
The Englert Theater is seen closed on Wednesday, March 18th, 2020. The spread of coronavirus in Johnson county has been named a public health emergency. (Tate Hildyard/The Daily Iowan.)

Mission Creek Festival canceled for 2020

May 22, 2020
The Old Capitol is seen on April 13, 2020.

University of Iowa to begin phased reopening of select campus operations

May 22, 2020
Filmscene is seen on April 15, 2020.

Movie theaters get green light from Reynolds to reopen, but FilmScene will remain closed for now

May 20, 2020
Brothers patio is seen on May 15, the first day Johnson County restaurants were allowed to reopen at limited capacity.

Businesses can reopen — but some in Iowa City are having second thoughts

May 15, 2020
Old Capital as seen on April 13, 2020.

UI College of Liberal Arts and Sciences planning for large classes to be at least partially virtual

May 12, 2020
The University of Iowa Health Care building is seen on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2015.

Harreld says UIHC is confident in supply of personal protective equipment to resume elective procedures

April 30, 2020
The Riverside Theatre is seen on Sunday, April 26, 2020.

Empty stages: Performing arts put on hold in area venues

April 27, 2020
Jacob Lee's installation

UI M.F.A. art students find new ways to present theses amid COVID-19 closures

April 21, 2020
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Pan Asian Council issues statement condemning anti-Asian discrimination amid COVID-19 pandemic

April 17, 2020
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics as seen on Sept. 17, 2018.

UI Health Care receives $2 million donation to fund COVID-19 expenses

April 14, 2020
Contributed (Photographer: Brett Stone)

Student Spotlight: UI playwright turns to livestreaming their writing process online amid COVID-19 outbreak

April 5, 2020
Gov. Kim Reynolds smiles during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020.

FEMA to send Iowa over $44 million for reimbursement of COVID-19 response expenses

April 4, 2020
The marquee outside of the Englert theatre is shown with Mandolin Orange headlining on Tuesday, January 28, 2020.

New Mission Creek dates and Refocus Film Festival to share September weekend

April 4, 2020
Sidewalk Chalk performs at the Kum and Go stage during the 2019 80/35 Festival in downtown Des Moines on Saturday, July 13, 2019.

Des Moines cancels 80/35 Music Festival

March 30, 2020
Lil Ronnie Belle hosts Gays Got Talent via Instagram live video on Wednesday, March 25, 2020.

Iowa City resident hosts virtual talent show for LGBTQ performing artists

March 26, 2020
Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Jan. 14.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds temporarily relaxes regulations including halting certain evictions and suspending property tax penalties

March 20, 2020
Hancher Auditorium is seen on Thursday Jan. 25, 2018.

Hancher cancels remainder of spring season

March 18, 2020
Johnson County Public Health Director Dave Koch speaks during a press conference about COVID-19 at the Joint Emergency Communications Center on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Six new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Iowa, three more in Johnson County

March 17, 2020
The concession stand is seen during a tour of the new Filmscene in the Chauncey Building on Monday, Sept. 16, 2019.

FilmScene closes Ped Mall and Chauncey locations through April 2

March 15, 2020
Kid Captain Jeg Weets poses for a picture while his mother and father sit behind him in the Hawkeye football locker room at Kids Day at Kinnick on Saturday, August 10, 2019. Kids Day at Kinnick is an annual event for families to experience Iowa's football stadium, while watching preseason practice and honoring this year's Kid Captains.

Kid Captain races into Kinnick to cheer on Hawkeyes

November 21, 2019
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)

It’s in the cards: tarot reading in Iowa City

October 16, 2019
Customers shop through the art stalls during the Spring Art Expose in the IMU Main Lounge on Saturday Apr. 21, 2018. Put on by the UI Fine Arts Council, the Spring Art Expose celebrates local artists.

Holiday Art Market to replace annual Thieves’ Market

October 4, 2019
Contributed

Following his second kidney transplant, Kid Captain is ready to cheer on the Hawkeyes

October 4, 2019
A family looks at jewelry during the Spring Art Expose in the IMU Main Lounge on Saturday Apr. 21, 2018. Put on by the UI Fine Arts Council, the Spring Art Expose celebrates local artists.

After almost 50 years, an abrupt end to Fine Arts Council

September 18, 2019
Photo Illustration by Katie Goodale

Doodles, dots, and dashes: Inside the organized creativity of bullet journaling

August 28, 2019
Blue Moose Tap House is seen on Monday, August 26, 2019.

Blue Moose Tap House to close by the end of September

August 28, 2019
Literary kiosk concludes introductory tour, more to arrive

Literary kiosk concludes introductory tour, more to arrive

May 9, 2019
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics as seen on Sept 17, 2018.

Looming liver donation policy causes UIHC to take a stand

May 7, 2019
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics building is seen from the west on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017.

Researchers look into a new treatment for myeloma

May 7, 2019
Color Guard Club Vice President, Haley Burton (left), and President, Joslyn Hagener, pose for a portrait at Hubbard Park on Monday, April 29, 2019. The new club will start classes and practices next fall for students of all experience levels to join.

Twirling dreams into existence: UI students start Color Guard club

May 1, 2019
Diane Guerrero during her interview with KRUI to discuss her book and her lecture at the University on Tuesday, April 30.

TV actor Diane Guerrero discusses her family’s deportation, immigration reform

April 30, 2019
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics as seen on Sept 17, 2018.

Crisis Stabilization Unit decreases waiting times, improves efficiency of care

April 23, 2019
UI alum Charles Ray poses for a portrait on Tuesday, April 17, 2019. Ray studied contemporary art and has been featured in the New York Times.

Inside and out: World-renowned sculptor and alum returns to UI campus

April 17, 2019
Contributed

University of Iowa students turn trash into powerful artwork

April 15, 2019
A bus stops at the Old Capitol Transit Center on Wednesday January 30, 2019.

UI proposes a series of gateway monuments

April 12, 2019
UI alumna and artist Luisa Caldwell hangs her art instillation for Whipped Cream in Hancher auditorium on April 3, 2019.

A sweet homecoming for artist alum who makes sculptures out of candy wrappers

April 5, 2019
Ben Shussler (12) poses for a portrait at Boyd Tower in UIHC on Friday, March 8, 2019. Shussler flies in weekly to receive treatments for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, conducted by Dr. Katherine Mathews as part of a research study.

Child receiving experimental treatment from UIHC flies frequently from Minnesota to Iowa

April 3, 2019
A deer strolls around a yard in Iowa City in Noember 2017.

IC City Council undecided on how to deal with deer population

April 1, 2019
The Iowa Memorial Union glows in the evening Monday, Oct. 9 2017.

‘The Office’ favorites Kevin and Stanley reunite for a night of comedy in IMU

March 31, 2019
Cystic-fibrosis breakthrough shows promise

Cystic-fibrosis breakthrough shows promise

April 1, 2019
File photo

New postpartum depression medication approved by the FDA

March 25, 2019
The Iowa City Council meets for a formal meeting on Tuesday, October 16, 2018.

New ordinance targets massage businesses, human trafficking

March 14, 2019
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics as seen on Sept 17, 2018.

New union contract means wage increase, elimination of professional standards

March 11, 2019
The University of Iowa's information technology services help center is seen in the old capital mall on Tuesday, January 22, 2019.

UI to fight phishing with external tagging

March 10, 2019
Physical Therapist Danielle Bodensteiner explains the procedure of how to protect yourself in the case of a fall during Stepping on, a 7-week fall prevention class at the Iowa River Landing on Thursday, February 28, 2019. The class learned the ways in which to help themselves up during an unexpected fall and how to find help. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Fall prevention workshops teach balance and other techniques to prevent injuries

March 4, 2019
(From left) Student intern Abby Farmer, clinical specialist Kim Hawkins, student intern Courtney Phillips, senior activity therapist Katey Kooi, and pediatric specialist Kirsten Nelson pose for a portrait at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics on Wednesday, February 27, 2019.

Iowa City music therapists celebrate by bringing awareness to the community

February 28, 2019
Police investigate the scene at the Iowa City Marketplace after reports of shots fired in the mall on Monday, Sept. 3.

Closing the gap between police and IC Community Police Review Board

February 26, 2019
The new University of Iowa Hospitals AirCare plane rests in its hanger on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. This PC-12 was built by Swiss company Pilatus and boasts a Pratt and Whitney PT6 turboprop engine capable of producing over 1900 horsepower.

New UIHC plane brings patients farther, faster

February 22, 2019
Station Producer Craig Jarvie and Station Manager Holly Hart talk to each other in the KICI studio on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

After 7 months on the air, local station seeks to expand

February 21, 2019
People walk down the spiral staircases of the Old Capitol on Sunday, July 3, 2016.

UI alumna turns oral histories of Muslims in Iowa City into a play

February 14, 2019
Photo illustration done by Michael Guhin

Clicker software changes again, coming this summer

February 11, 2019
Contributed

Local mom creates coworking community

February 6, 2019
The second-year cast of Broadway's “Harry Potter and The Cursed Child” pose for a photo.

Local actor whisks magic to Broadway

February 4, 2019
Contributed

Children’s Hospital receives donation of $6,000 worth of Legos

January 25, 2019
Catlett Dining Hall as seen on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017.

Safe for now: Campus dining halls keep a close watch on food after FDA lapse in funding

January 17, 2019

[Video] FDA Q&A: Jan. 18, 2019

January 18, 2019

[Video] DITV Newscast: Jan. 18, 2019

January 18, 2019
New social work scholarship named after 67-year-old recent UI graduate

New social work scholarship named after 67-year-old recent UI graduate

January 16, 2019
Jasper Halekas poses for a portrait in his lab in Van Allen Hall on Friday, August 24, 2018.

Government shutdown hurts UI researchers in funding, resources

January 14, 2019
Bernadine Franks, a 67-year-old upcoming UI graduate, poses for a portrait in Wild Bill's Coffeeshop on Tuesday, December 12, 2018. Franks made a promise to her mother she would graduate college and now she is earning a degree in social work.

67-year-old woman to graduate the UI on Saturday

December 13, 2018
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