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Kate Perez, News Reporter/Digital Producer

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Kate Perez is a news reporter and digital producer at The Daily Iowan. She is a first year student at the University of Iowa double majoring in journalism and mass communication and English and creative writing. This is her first year working for the DI, and she is currently covering higher education.

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Students stand outside of Mayflower Hall on Thursday night after gas smell is reported.

[Photo] Mayflower evacuated after reported gas smell, now resolved

August 26, 2021
Members of COGS protest the lack of mask mandates on campus at the Pentacrest on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021.

COGS to continue promoting classroom “e-pivot”

January 23, 2022
The Old Capitol Mall is seen in Iowa City on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022. (Lillie Hawker/The Daily Iowan)

UI to purchase remainder of the Old Capitol Town Center in 2025

January 20, 2022
Signs encouraging students to wear masks in classrooms are seen on the doors of the English-Philosophy Building at the University of Iowa on Monday, Aug. 23, 2021.

UI Student Wellness requires students, staff to wear masks for all appointments

January 18, 2022
Photo illustration by Jerod Ringwald.

Some Big Ten universities move online, UI remains in person

January 17, 2022
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

Regents approve UI and UIHC 10-year master plan for facility renovations

January 12, 2022
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is drawn up on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020.

Status of vaccine mandates for UI employees remains on hold

December 14, 2021
The construction of the Stanley Museum is shown on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021.

Stanley Museum of Art set to be completed on Dec. 23

December 8, 2021
Old Capital as seen on April 13, 2020.

UI ordered to pay nearly $2 million after lawsuit over deregistering two religious student organizations

December 7, 2021
Syringes for the COVID-19 vaccine lay on a counter at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. The center received the Moderna vaccine for its employees.

Federal vaccine mandate on hold as UI awaits result of lawsuits

December 7, 2021
The University of Iowa Faculty Council meet over Zoom in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. The meeting composed primary of discussing the University’s current Covid-19 vaccination policies. (Jake Wicks/The Daily Iowan)

UI Office of the Ombudsperson sees decline in number of visitors from 2020 to 2021

December 7, 2021
Lucas Oil Stadium is shown in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Thursday, July 22. The Big Ten switched locations from Chicago, Illinois, to Indianapolis this year.

Over 2,000 UI students to receive Big Ten Championship football tickets

December 1, 2021
A horse named Kid sits in a stable at Wind Reach Farms in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. Wind Reach Farms rides, trains, and boards horses in eastern Iowa.

UI students, faculty find stress relief boarding horses at local ranches

November 30, 2021
The outside of the University of Iowa International Programs office as seen on Tuesday, May 4, 2021.

UI sees continued drop in international student enrollment for the fifth year

November 18, 2021
The University of Iowa Faculty Council meet over Zoom in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. The meeting composed primary of discussing the University’s current Covid-19 vaccination policies.

Federal deadline for vaccine mandate applies to UI departments

November 17, 2021
Portrait of Keith Keahna (Contributed)

Keith Keahna: sharing Native American experiences in track and field through Speak Your Truth Committee

November 16, 2021
Photo illustration by Grace Kreber.

UI students, staff work to accommodate absences as non-COVID-19 illnesses tick up on campus

November 11, 2021
The first Hawkeye Distinguished Veterans Award recipient Staff Sergeant Dr. Maria Guadalupe Bruno of the U.S. Air Force and Illinois National Guard. The annual Hawkeye Distinguished Veterans Award was given to five recipients on Veterans Day Nov. 11, 2021, in the Iowa Memorial Union main lounge at 5 p.m.

Five UI alumni and veterans recognized at the Hawkeye Distinguished Veterans Awards

November 11, 2021
Regent Jim Lindenmayer clasps his hands at a Board of Regents meeting at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021.

State Board of Regents to allow religious exemption to vaccine mandates, still undecided on federal mandate’s impact

November 4, 2021
Regent Milt Dakovich looks at his computer at a Board of Regents meeting at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021.

Iowa state Board of Regent-governed universities report five-year enrollment drop

November 4, 2021
The UIHC is seen on Wednesday, April 7, 2021.

UI Hospitals and Clinics see improvements in COVID-19 cases while still struggling with capacity

November 3, 2021
Board of Regents Office member Mark Braun, President Michael Richards, and President Pro Tem Sherry Bates listen to a speaker during the state of Iowa Board of Regents meeting in Reiman Ballroom at the Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa, on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021.

UI reports more total revenue in general education fund than expected in fiscal year 2021

November 3, 2021
The Stead Family Childrens Hospital is seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. (Tate Hildyard/The Daily Iowan)

State Board of Regents approves additional $770,000 for UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital windows

November 3, 2021
Board of Regents Office member Mark Braun, President Michael Richards, and President Pro Tem Sherry Bates listen to a speaker during the state of Iowa Board of Regents meeting in Reiman Ballroom at the Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa, on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021.

Request for new Iowa Center for Neurodegeneration at the University of Iowa approved by the state Board of Regents

November 3, 2021
A cop car and police officers can be seen at the scene where a skateboarder was hit by a car on West Jefferson Street near the Pappajohn Business Building Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021.

University of Iowa student hit by car outside Macbride Hall

November 3, 2021
City Councilwoman Janice Weiner accepts a ballet from a voter during early voting polls at the Old Capitol Mall on Oct. 26, 2021. The opportunity to vote early and in person started on Oct. 13, 2021.

Satellite voting sees changes as result of new Iowa voting legislature

October 31, 2021
University of Iowa Professor David Ryfe poses for a portrait in the Adler Journalism and Mass Communication Building on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021.

UI schools and departments release COVID-19 statements encouraging mask and vaccine mandates

October 31, 2021
A new University of Iowa Merchandise store is seen on Monday, Oct. 25, 2021. The store is located at 30 S Clinton St.

New store selling Hawkeye merchandise opens on Clinton Street

October 31, 2021
The Old Capitol building is seen on March, 6, 2021.

UI Faculty Senate says vaccine, mask mandates could be coming for employees in response to federal requirements

October 27, 2021
University of Iowa faculty convene virtually for a meeting Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021. (Gabby Drees/The Daily Iowan)

UI Faculty Senate discusses revisions to UI operations manual policies

October 26, 2021
Iowa Military Hero of the Game Adam Vranek is honored on the field during a football game between No. 2 Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021.

UI alum Adam Vranek returns as Hawkeye Football Military Hero

October 25, 2021
The University Counseling Services office is seen in the Old Capital Mall on Monday, February 17, 2020.

Demand for counseling services increasing at Iowa universities

October 17, 2021
The University of Iowa Office of Student Financial Aid is seen at the Old Capitol Mall on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021. (Gabby Drees/The Daily Iowan)

COVID-19 relief funds now available for international students

October 14, 2021
Photo illustration by Cecilia Shearon.

UI faces shrinking talent pool, significant market challenges as the pandemic continues

October 13, 2021
A University of Iowa faculty council meeting is held at the University Capitol Centre in the Old Capitol Mall on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021.

Executive order requiring COVID-19 vaccinations, workplace safety protocols could impact UI faculty

October 13, 2021
The CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank is seen on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. Formerly known as the Crisis Center of Johnson County, the food bank rebranded in order to emphasize the importance of community.

University of Iowa debuts 24-hour Mental Health Support Line for UI students

October 7, 2021
University of Iowa graduate student Hadley Galbraith poses for a portrait at the Scott Boulevard UI Urgent Care on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021. Galbraith plans to get the covid booster shot later this year.

University of Iowa faculty, teaching assistants eligible for COVID-19 booster shots

October 6, 2021
A masked visitor picks out a book at the Iowa City Public Library on Monday, Sept. 27, 2021.

Iowa City’s ‘pumping heart of literature’ sees some pre-pandemic normalcy

September 28, 2021
6-year graduation rate across Iowas regent universities. Graphic by Caleb McCullough.

UI’s lack of diversity presents barrier to some students of color

September 26, 2021
Johnson County farmer Darrell Schulte combining corn on Wednesday, Sept.15,.2021. Schulte began his corn harvest early this year.

Fluctuating weather concerns Johnson County farmers

September 19, 2021
University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson speaks during the state of Iowa Board of Regents meeting in Reiman Ballroom at the Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa, on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

University of Iowa requests a $7 million budget increase from regents

September 16, 2021
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

UI Hospitals and Clinics continue to struggle with inpatient increase, lack of beds

September 15, 2021
University of Iowa faculty convene virtually for a meeting Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021. (Gabby Drees/The Daily Iowan)

UI President Barbara Wilson discusses proposed budget requests at Faculty Senate meeting

September 14, 2021
Undergraduate Student Government President Regan Smock speaks to the state Board of Regents on June 24.

Student governments ask regents to approve Juneteenth as official holiday

September 13, 2021
A sign for the Iowa City Community School District is seen outside the districts administration building on Tuesday, April 28.

Iowa City school district likely to require face masks in schools after federal judge’s order pausing ban

September 13, 2021
The Old Capitol building is seen on March, 6, 2021.

UI jumps in national university rankings

September 12, 2021
Protesters stood outside the Johnson County Attorney office on Thursday Sept. 9th 2021. The small group of protesters gathered to show support for Makéna after sexual assault allegations against the University of Iowas chapter of Phi Gamma Delta. (Grace Kreber/The Daily Iowan)

Protesters call on Johnson County attorney to revisit 2020 sexual assault case

September 9, 2021
Fans watch a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 34-6. It has been 651 days since fans were allowed into Kinnick.

Concerns rise over COVID-19 risk at Kinnick

September 8, 2021
A schematic of the planned UIHC facility in North Liberty is seen. The state Board of Regents approved the project on Tuesday.

Board of Regents approve construction of new UIHC hospital in North Liberty

September 7, 2021
Robbery at UIHC Parking Ramp 4, suspect fled the scene

Robbery at UIHC Parking Ramp 4, suspect fled the scene

September 2, 2021
Protesters wave signs in the street in front of the President’s Residence during the second night of protests following sexual assault allegations against the University of Iowa’s chapter of Phi Gamma Delta on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2021.

Protesters call for removal of UI FIJI chapter in second night of demonstrations

September 1, 2021
A University of Iowa faculty council meeting is held at the University Capitol Centre in the Old Capitol Mall on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021.

UI Faculty Council votes to endorse CLAS COVID-19 statement

August 31, 2021
The Hawkeye-Pentacrest Cambus picks up a student at the Pentacrest on August 30, 2021

Staffing shortage leads to reduction in Cambus service frequency

August 30, 2021
Dancers are seen dancing to music at the Latino Festival in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021. (Rachel Wagner/The Daily Iowan)

Latino Fest Iowa City returns after yearlong pause

August 29, 2021
Two students are seen talking after class in the English Philosophy Building at the University of Iowa on Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021. While masks are not required, some students still opt to wear masks on campus.

UI students, professors respond to mask usage after first day back

August 25, 2021
The old marching band practice field is seen on Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021.

Manville Heights residents concerned about old UI marching band field development

August 25, 2021
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