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Community members enter Hubbard Park for the vigil in memory of UI student Mollie Tibbetts on Wednesday, August 22, 2018. Tibbetts went missing on July 18, in Brooklyn, Iowa. On Tuesday, authorities recovered her body and filed murder charges against 24-year-old Poweshiek County resident Cristhian Bahena Rivera.

[Photo] Photos: Vigil for Mollie Tibbetts (8/22/18)

August 22, 2018
In this photo illustration, a UI ID card is seen swiping into a door.

[Photo] The University of Iowa to use new technology for prevention of violence

Mastura Ibnat, News Reporter
August 21, 2018
Iowa Volleyball head coach Bond Shymansky speaks to the media at Iowa Volleyball Media Day at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Friday, August 17, 2018. The Hawkeyes kick off their 2018 season on August 25 against Southern Methodist University at the LUV Invitational in Nashville, Tennessee, and open at home on September 9 against Eastern Illinois. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] ‘True Mental Toughness’ for Hawkeye volleyball

Lauren Jimmerson, Sports Reporter
August 21, 2018
Iowa's Griere Hughes at Iowa Volleyball Media Day at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Friday, August 17, 2018. The Hawkeyes kick off their 2018 season on August 25 against Southern Methodist University at the LUV Invitational in Nashville, Tennessee, and open at home on September 9 against Eastern Illinois.

[Photo] Hawkeye volleyball adds young depth to roster

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor
August 19, 2018
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.

[Photo] A legislative year in review: bills affecting the University of Iowa to watch for next session

Sarah Watson, [email protected]
May 11, 2018
Iowa's Trenton Wallace pitches during the Iowa/Mizzou baseball game at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 17-16, with two extra innings. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] The art of the walk-up song

Adam Hensley, Pete Ruden, and Lucy Rohden, [email protected]
May 11, 2018
Iowa's Trenton Wallace pitches during the Iowa/Mizzou baseball game at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 17-16, with two extra innings. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Battle-hardened and ready for Big Ten

James Geerdes, [email protected]
May 11, 2018
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.

[Photo] MADE, a program created by the University of Iowa, aims to encourage innovation among UI faculty and researchers

Aadit Tambe, [email protected]
May 11, 2018
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.

[Photo] Guest Opinion: Iowa City needs to pay attention to the climate crisis

September 9, 2019
Photo Illustration by Lily Smith

[Photo] Removing classroom telephones from Hawk Alert system

Tian Liu, [email protected]
May 9, 2018
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[Photo] University of Iowa senior Skyler Knutzen developed an interest in storytelling during his time at the UI

Aadit Tambe, [email protected]
May 9, 2018
VP for Student Life Melissa Shivers speaks in an interview with The Daily Iowan in the IMU on Friday, May 4, 2018. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Shivers embraces Hawkeye life in first year as UI vice president for Student Life

Marissa Payne, [email protected]
May 8, 2018
Iowa's Piotr Smietana serves a ball during the Iowa/Creighton tennis match at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bluejays, 7-0.

[Photo] Hawkeye tennis poised for improvement

Lauren Jimmerson, [email protected]
May 8, 2018
Photo illustration

[Photo] FDA request documents from JUUL Labs Inc.

Paul Elwell, [email protected]
May 3, 2018
during the Iowa/Mizzou baseball game at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 17-16, with two extra innings. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa and Mizzou players shake hands during the Iowa/Mizzou baseball game at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 17-16, with two extra innings. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa's Matt Hoeg reacts to getting hit by a pitch during the Iowa/Mizzou baseball game at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 17-16, with two extra innings. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Mizzou outfielder Zach Hanna attempts to catch a home run during the Iowa/Mizzou baseball game at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 17-16, with two extra innings. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa's Ben Norman catches a ball during the Iowa/Mizzou baseball game at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 17-16, with two extra innings. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa's Nick Nelson pitches during the Iowa/Mizzou baseball game at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 17-16, with two extra innings. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] No. 12 Oklahoma State baseball holds on to beat Iowa

May 4, 2018
Iowa infielder Kyle Crowl (23) attempts to catch a foul ball during the Iowa/Mizzou baseball game at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 17-16, with two extra innings. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Mizzou players congregate outside the dugout during the Iowa/Mizzou baseball game at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 17-16, with two extra innings. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Mizzou's Cameron Pferrer pitches during the Iowa/Mizzou baseball game at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 17-16, with two extra innings. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa's Trenton Wallace pitches during the Iowa/Mizzou baseball game at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 17-16, with two extra innings. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

A Mizzou outfielder attempts to catch a home run during the Iowa/Mizzou baseball game at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 17-16, with two extra innings. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa players replace their caps after the national anthem during the Iowa/Mizzou baseball game at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 17-16, with two extra innings. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa catcher Austin Guzzo attempts to touch first base before being tagged during the Iowa/Mizzou baseball game at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 17-16, with two extra innings. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa's Kyle Crowl high fives Chris Whelan during the Iowa/Mizzou baseball game at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 17-16, with two extra innings. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa catcher Austin Guzzo bats during the Iowa/Mizzou baseball game at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 17-16, with two extra innings. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

during the Iowa/Mizzou baseball game at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 17-16, with two extra innings. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Extra innings for Iowa, win for Missouri

Adam Hensley, [email protected]
May 1, 2018
Iowa catcher Tyler Cropley swings at a ball during the Iowa/Mizzou baseball game at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 17-16, with two extra innings. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Cropley shining bright as offensive star

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
May 1, 2018
From left: Daily Iowan photo editor Lily Smith and Ashol Aguek photograph Iowa catcher Tyler Cropley at Baseball Media Day on February 8, 2018. (Ashley Morris/The Daily Iowan)

Smith: Black, female, with a lens on life

Lily Smith, [email protected]
April 30, 2018
UI president Bruce Harreld speaks in an interview with The Daily Iowan in Adler Journalism Building on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Guest Opinion: The importance of generosity to the UI

April 25, 2018
Kristi Foster, Dr. Bill Terry, Lindsey Clifford, and Justin Kahler pose for a portrait inside the Stead Family Children's Hospital on Monday, April 16, 2018. In 2015, UIHC began development of a comprehensive and collaborative AYA Cancer Program bridging the services of the Stead Family Children’s Hospital and the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] A concert at Carver recognizes new UIHC cancer program

Grace Pateras, [email protected]
April 25, 2018
Iowa pitcher Mallory Kilian bats during the Iowa/Wisconsin softball game at Bob Pearl Field on Sunday, April 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers in the third game of the series, 5-3. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Iowa softball can contend, but will it?

James Geerdes, [email protected]
April 24, 2018
From left: Greg Walker and Maya Bassuk perform during an A Midsummer Night's Dream dress rehearsal in the E.C. Mabie theatre in the Theatre Building on Monday, April 16, 2018. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Randryk Lewis performs during an A Midsummer Night's Dream dress rehearsal in the E.C. Mabie theatre in the Theatre Building on Monday, April 16, 2018. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Stage Manager Ellen Kane tests a microphone during an A Midsummer Night's Dream dress rehearsal in the E.C. Mabie theatre in the Theatre Building on Monday, April 16, 2018. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

The tech crew tests house lighting during an A Midsummer Night's Dream dress rehearsal in the E.C. Mabie theatre in the Theatre Building on Monday, April 16, 2018. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

The backstage of E.C. Mabie Theatre is seen during an A Midsummer Night's Dream dress rehearsal in the E.C. Mabie theatre in the Theatre Building on Monday, April 16, 2018.

[Photo] UI play explores a man’s (or woman’s) best friend

February 27, 2019
Scenic Charge Artist Kaitin Younger paints the floor of the E.C. Mabie Theatre to look like wood in the Theatre Building on Thursday, March 29, 2018.

Paint tools are seen in the Theatre Building on Thursday, March 29, 2018. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Scenic Painter Rachel Meierotto's legs are seen in the Theatre Building on Thursday, March 29, 2018. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

A 'Wet Paint' sign is seen on stage inside the E.C. Mabie Theatre in the Theatre Building on Thursday, March 29, 2018. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Scenic Charge Artist Kaitin Younger (bottom right) and her team of scenic painters paint sets in the Theatre Building on Thursday, March 29, 2018.

From top right: Randryk Lewis and Catie Councell perform during an A Midsummer Night's Dream rehearsal in the Old Museum of Art on Tuesday, February 27, 2018.

Randryk Lewis runs through lines during an A Midsummer Night's Dream rehearsal in the Old Museum of Art on Tuesday, March 27, 2018.

The cast breaks a huddle during an A Midsummer Night's Dream rehearsal in the Old Museum of Art on Tuesday, March 6, 2018.

Maddie Voss tries on costumes during an A Midsummer Night's Dream rehearsal in the Old Museum of Art on Tuesday, March 6, 2018.

In this composite photo, Leela and Maya Bassuk perform during an A Midsummer Night's Dream rehearsal in the Old Museum of Art on Monday, March 5, 2018.

Actors review lines during an A Midsummer Night's Dream rehearsal in the Old Museum of Art on Tuesday, February 27, 2018.

The stage management table is seen during an A Midsummer Night's Dream rehearsal in the Old Museum of Art on Tuesday, February 27, 2018.

A wall of concept photos is seen during an A Midsummer Night's Dream rehearsal in the Old Museum of Art on Tuesday, February 27, 2018.

From left: Greg Walker and Maya Bassuk perform during an A Midsummer Night's Dream dress rehearsal in the E.C. Mabie theatre in the Theatre Building on Monday, April 16, 2018. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Photos: The Wild Rose Players: A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Theatre Building

April 19, 2018
Randryk Lewis performs during an A Midsummer Night's Dream dress rehearsal in the E.C. Mabie theatre in the Theatre Building on Monday, April 16, 2018. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Stage Manager Ellen Kane tests a microphone during an A Midsummer Night's Dream dress rehearsal in the E.C. Mabie theatre in the Theatre Building on Monday, April 16, 2018. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

The tech crew tests house lighting during an A Midsummer Night's Dream dress rehearsal in the E.C. Mabie theatre in the Theatre Building on Monday, April 16, 2018. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

The backstage of E.C. Mabie Theatre is seen during an A Midsummer Night's Dream dress rehearsal in the E.C. Mabie theatre in the Theatre Building on Monday, April 16, 2018. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Scenic Charge Artist Kaitin Younger paints the floor of the E.C. Mabie Theatre to look like wood in the Theatre Building on Thursday, March 29, 2018.

Paint tools are seen in the Theatre Building on Thursday, March 29, 2018. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Scenic Painter Rachel Meierotto's legs are seen in the Theatre Building on Thursday, March 29, 2018. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

A 'Wet Paint' sign is seen on stage inside the E.C. Mabie Theatre in the Theatre Building on Thursday, March 29, 2018. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Scenic Charge Artist Kaitin Younger (bottom right) and her team of scenic painters paint sets in the Theatre Building on Thursday, March 29, 2018.

From top right: Randryk Lewis and Catie Councell perform during an A Midsummer Night's Dream rehearsal in the Old Museum of Art on Tuesday, February 27, 2018.

Randryk Lewis runs through lines during an A Midsummer Night's Dream rehearsal in the Old Museum of Art on Tuesday, March 27, 2018.

The cast breaks a huddle during an A Midsummer Night's Dream rehearsal in the Old Museum of Art on Tuesday, March 6, 2018.

Maddie Voss tries on costumes during an A Midsummer Night's Dream rehearsal in the Old Museum of Art on Tuesday, March 6, 2018.

In this composite photo, Leela and Maya Bassuk perform during an A Midsummer Night's Dream rehearsal in the Old Museum of Art on Monday, March 5, 2018.

Actors review lines during an A Midsummer Night's Dream rehearsal in the Old Museum of Art on Tuesday, February 27, 2018.

The stage management table is seen during an A Midsummer Night's Dream rehearsal in the Old Museum of Art on Tuesday, February 27, 2018.

A wall of concept photos is seen during an A Midsummer Night's Dream rehearsal in the Old Museum of Art on Tuesday, February 27, 2018.

The Stead Family Children's Hospital is seen on on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017.

[Photo] Stead Hospital awarded for ICU design

Jordan Prochnow, [email protected]
April 18, 2018
UI psychiatry professor Peggy Nopoulos speaks in MERF on Monday, April 16, 2018. Nopoulos' TED Talk is titled Ability and Liability: Human Brain Evolution and Degenerative Brain Disease. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] UI neuroscience researchers share new treatments, unexpected discoveries at faculty TED talks

Emma Sailor, [email protected]
April 16, 2018
Regents listen to a presentation during a state Board of Regents meeting in the IMU main lounge on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017.

[Photo] Iowa regent universities look to retain faculty as faculty resignations rise

Emily Wangen, [email protected]
April 11, 2018
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] The University of Iowa hops on the Common App

Aadit Tambe, [email protected]
April 11, 2018
Iowa's Mallory Kilian hits a ball during the Iowa/Wisconsin softball game at Bob Pearl Field on Sunday, April 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers in the third game of the series, 5-3. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Softball drops one of two in Nebraska

anna kayser, [email protected]
April 11, 2018
Iowa's Lea Thompson kneels next to the base during the Iowa/Wisconsin softball game at Bob Pearl Field on Sunday, April 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers in the third game of the series, 5-3. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Coaching philosophy pays off for Iowa softball

Anna Kayser, [email protected]
April 9, 2018
Iowa's Allison Doocy pitches during the Iowa/Wisconsin softball game at Bob Pearl Field on Sunday, April 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers in the third game of the series, 5-3. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Process works, time for softball to repeat

James Geerdes, [email protected]
April 9, 2018
Wisconsin and Iowa players high five after the Iowa/Wisconsin softball game at Bob Pearl Field on Sunday, April 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers in the third game of the series, 5-3. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa's Lea Thompson kneels next to the base during the Iowa/Wisconsin softball game at Bob Pearl Field on Sunday, April 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers in the third game of the series, 5-3. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

A fan catches a t shirt during the Iowa/Wisconsin softball game at Bob Pearl Field on Sunday, April 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers in the third game of the series, 5-3. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa's Aralee Bogar runs toward home during the Iowa/Wisconsin softball game at Bob Pearl Field on Sunday, April 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers in the third game of the series, 5-3. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

during the Iowa/Wisconsin softball game at Bob Pearl Field on Sunday, April 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers in the third game of the series, 5-3. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa catcher Taylor Libby bats during the Iowa/Wisconsin softball game at Bob Pearl Field on Sunday, April 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers in the third game of the series, 5-3. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa outfielder Allie Wood runs home during the Iowa/Wisconsin softball game at Bob Pearl Field on Sunday, April 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers in the third game of the series, 5-3. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa's Cheyenne Pratt stands on second during the Iowa/Wisconsin softball game at Bob Pearl Field on Sunday, April 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers in the third game of the series, 5-3. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

during the Iowa/Wisconsin softball game at Bob Pearl Field on Sunday, April 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers in the third game of the series, 5-3. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Photos: Iowa softball vs Wisconsin game 3

April 8, 2018
Fans cheer during the Iowa/Wisconsin softball game at Bob Pearl Field on Sunday, April 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers in the third game of the series, 5-3. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

during the Iowa/Wisconsin softball game at Bob Pearl Field on Sunday, April 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers in the third game of the series, 5-3. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

A second base umpire calls a play during the Iowa/Wisconsin softball game at Bob Pearl Field on Sunday, April 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers in the third game of the series, 5-3. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa's Allison Doocy pitches during the Iowa/Wisconsin softball game at Bob Pearl Field on Sunday, April 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers in the third game of the series, 5-3. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

An umpire grabs a spare softball during the Iowa/Wisconsin softball game at Bob Pearl Field on Sunday, April 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers in the third game of the series, 5-3. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

A CSC event staffer dropped a foul ball into a pipe during the Iowa/Wisconsin softball game at Bob Pearl Field on Sunday, April 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers in the third game of the series, 5-3. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa players celebrate a win during the Iowa/Wisconsin softball game at Bob Pearl Field on Saturday, April 7, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers in the second game of the series, 4-3. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Wisconsin outfielder Gabby Scherle catches a ball during the Iowa/Wisconsin softball game at Bob Pearl Field on Saturday, April 7, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers in the second game of the series, 4-3. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Wisconsin outfielder Brianna Flugaur slides into second base around an Iowa error during the Iowa/Wisconsin softball game at Bob Pearl Field on Saturday, April 7, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers in the second game of the series, 4-3. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa's Lauren Shaw pitches during the Iowa/Wisconsin softball game at Bob Pearl Field on Saturday, April 7, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers in the second game of the series, 4-3. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa catcher Angela Schmiederer bats during the Iowa/Wisconsin softball game at Bob Pearl Field on Saturday, April 7, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers in the second game of the series, 4-3. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Bats adjust, softball outlives another Big Ten opponent

April 8, 2018
Iowa shortstop McKenzie Schneider slides into second base during the Iowa/Wisconsin softball game at Bob Pearl Field on Saturday, April 7, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers in the second game of the series, 4-3. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

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