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

The Daily Iowan

Mary Hartel, News Reporter/Digital Producer

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Mary Hartel is a news reporter and digital producer at The Daily Iowan. She is a senior at the University of Iowa majoring in journalism and international studies, on the human rights track and minoring in Spanish. Mary covers the diversity and culture beat and serves on the diversity, equity, and inclusion committee.

All content by Mary Hartel
The outside of the University of Iowa International Programs office as seen on Tuesday, May 4, 2021.

Inaugural international student affinity graduation ceremony at the UI held by Division of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and International Programs

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
May 9, 2021
Photo Illustration by Raquele Decker.

Context Culture: Current and former Hawkeyes developing new app and platform

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
April 25, 2021
The University of Iowa International Programs office is seen on March 28, 2021 in the Old Capitol Mall.

Study abroad prioritizes virtual experiences, bringing back travel in the fall

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
March 30, 2021

Joseph Villalobos

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
March 16, 2021
University of Iowa sophomore Joslin Some video chats with his younger sister on Saturday, March 14, 2021 at his apartment in Iowa City. Some is an international student from Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso in West Africa. His sister calls often, he says, and they often speak in a combination of English and French over the phone. (Jenna Galligan/The Daily Iowan)

International Programs expects a ‘gradual’ return to normal starting this fall

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
March 16, 2021
Fact Check | Yes, majority of Iowans and Americans support background checks

Fact Check | Yes, majority of Iowans and Americans support background checks

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
March 12, 2021
The 2021 Women’s Leadership Initiative was held virtually on Friday, March 5, 2021. The leadership initiative is held annually and hosted every year on or Friday before the International Women’s Day.

Celebrating Women Virtually: programming provided to empower for International Women’s Day and Month

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
March 8, 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.

Experts say refugee numbers in Iowa will gradually increase under refugee ceiling increase

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
March 8, 2021
Associate Provost and Dean of International Programs Russ Ganim poses for a virtual portrait on Tuesday, March 2, 2021.

Global Education Lecture series fosters collaboration between the UI DEI division and International Programs

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
March 4, 2021
Some of the available units at Pepperwood Plaza, on March,1 2021. The plaza is located at Hwy. 6 East. Iowa City.

South side Iowa City businesses push for revitalization effort

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
March 2, 2021
Qi-Bell works on Hit the Wall. Photo by UI Theater Department and the University of Iowa.

UI senior Brillian Qi-Bell awarded backstage theater scholarship

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
February 18, 2021
Womxn of Color Network, 2019. Contributed.

Womxn of Colour Network continues to foster community virtually

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
February 17, 2021
Public Space One, home of the Center for Afrofuturist Studies, is seen on February 7, 2021. All programming has moved online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, there are four artists in residence: Antoine Williams, Donté Hayes, Deborah Goffe, and André M. Zachery.

Center for Afrofuturist Studies strives to uplift Black voices across various platforms

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
February 14, 2021
Reimagining Campus Safety committee holds first town hall, unveils three prototypes for changing campus safety

Reimagining Campus Safety committee holds first town hall, unveils three prototypes for changing campus safety

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
February 3, 2021
President Joe Biden signs several executive orders directing immigration actions for his administration as Vice President Kamala Harris looks on in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021. (Doug Mills/Pool/Getty Images/TNS)

Immigration advocates say Biden’s executive orders a solid step

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
February 2, 2021
The Old Capital building is seen on Nov. 19, 2019.

Reimagining Campus Safety Committee to hold town hall meetings

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
February 2, 2021
Contributed

University of Iowa student named one of four SNL Scholars

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
January 26, 2021
Senator Mariannette Miller-Meeks (left) speaks with a member of UISG during the Hawkeye Caucus at the State Capitol in Des Moines on April 9, 2019. Iowa State Senator Rita Hart (right) speaks with supporters during her meet and greet at Yotopia on June 30, 2019.

Fact Check | Breaking down Iowa’s 6-vote 2nd District U.S. House appeal

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
December 18, 2020
Ran Huo quarantine room is seen from her stay in Cambodia. (Contributed)

Hassles heading home: University of Iowa international students recount memories of quarantine centers

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
December 15, 2020
A Global Health Major, Amani Ali, is seen on the Pentacrest at the University of Iowa on Dec. 9, 2020, the day before Human Rights Day. Amani, as well as many others, recognize that there is a lot of work to be done for the advancement of human rights, as seen during the pandemic with problems like the human right to health care.

‘We are not there yet:’ pandemic brings new focus to Human Rights Day

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
December 9, 2020
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

University of Iowa sees drop in international student enrollment

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
November 19, 2020
Various flags are seen on Monday, October 15, 2018. There are 120 flags being displayed on the Iowa Memorial Union Pedestrian Bridge to recognize the international students on campus.

University of Iowa International Programs embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion during International Education Week

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
November 17, 2020
UI international student Peiqi Chen poses for a portrait at the Pentacrest on Monday, Nov. 09, 2020. Chen is originally from the Hunan province of China and had hoped for the defeat of President Trump in the 2020 elections.

‘Time to Heal,’ immigrants, international students, and community advocates react to a high stakes election

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
November 15, 2020
William waves an American flag as members of an impromptu celebratory car parade gather for a portrait outside of the IMU on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2020. After hearing the announcement that Joe Biden won the presidential election on CNN, Iowa City resident Nora Boerner and a group of friends decided to stop by a hardware store to pick up flags and drive them around downtown Iowa City. “Someone yelled, ‘What’s the point?’ and I said celebrating!” Boerner said. In addition to celebrating, Boerner said the group’s intention was to reclaim the American flag. “I haven’t felt like flying it for a while,” she said. The Associated Press declared Former Vice President Joe Biden the winner of the 2020 election after calling a Democratic victory in Pennsylvania at 10:25 a.m. CST.

A high-stakes election for University of Iowa students

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
November 8, 2020
Contributed

UI international students grapple with difficult decisions on travel plans with upcoming winter break

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
November 4, 2020
University of Iowa International Programs building decal as seen on Wednesday, Oct. 28.

University of Iowa students react to Spring study abroad cancelation

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
November 2, 2020
The United Nations celebrated 75 years on Oct. 24: World UN Day. The focus is that for 2020 and beyond, the UN will strive to build a better future for all.

Iowa, University of Iowa community leaders discuss the 75 anniversary of the United Nations

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
October 25, 2020
University of Iowa AfroHouse director Shalisa Gladney poses for a portrait in Oak Grove Park on Thursday, October 22nd, 2020.

New Afro House Coordinator Shalisa Gladney adjusts to role in virtual format

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
October 25, 2020
Tippie College of Business Building is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020.

Tippie Dean search continues, three finalists to virtually visit campus

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
October 22, 2020
Graduate student Yujia Lyu photographed on Oct. 20.

Federal proposal could limit the duration of status for international students

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
October 21, 2020
Christine Petersen poses for a portrait. (Contributed)

University of Iowa Public Health Experts say repeat cases of COVID-19 are a possibility

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
October 13, 2020
University of Iowa Interim Associate Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Liz Tovar, poses for a portrait on Oct. 7.

UI Interim VP for Diversity Equity and Inclusion looking to expand initiatives at Iowa

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
October 11, 2020
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Searches for academic administrators to ‘keep moving’ as UI begins search for new president

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
October 1, 2020
University of Iowa freshman Alexa Cohen completes work for an online class outside the Blank Honers Center on their first day of the new semester on Monday, August 24th, 2020. Despite the pandemic, campus remains open and some classes are still being held in person.

While the UI continues to offer in-person classes, thousands of students are operating entirely online already

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
September 30, 2020
Photo of Celine Kusnadi, UI Class of 2020 graduate. Contributed.

Former UI international student Celine Kusnadi balances positions while status remains uncertain

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
September 27, 2020
Tippie College of Business Building is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020.

University of Iowa Tippie College of Business creates new DEI position

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
September 22, 2020
University of Iowa graduate student Philip Zaborowski does homework in the parking lot of Hancher Auditorium on Tuesday, April 2, 2020. As a result of COVID-19 creating a sudden influx of at-home work, the university attempted to aid in the congestion of internet traffic by installing free Wi-Fi in the Hancher parking lot.

University of Iowa drive-up Wi-Fi locations a ‘Band-Aid’ fix for larger problems of digital divide

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
September 16, 2020
Illustration by Kate Doolittle

Standing Together: Latinx communities voice their support for Black lives

Mary Hartel and Alexandra Skores
September 15, 2020
Contributed.

University of Iowa Latino and Native American Cultural Center names new interim coordinator

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
September 9, 2020
University of Iowa Muslim Student Association meet on Zoom for a Halaqa about racism and Islam on Sept. 3. Contributed sceenshot.

University of Iowa student organizations find different ways to practice their faith, build community

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
September 7, 2020
Sofia Saidi holds her child, Gabriel Elizabeth Bwira, while she grills dinner for her family on Thursday, August 14. She huddled with her three scared children in a corner of her apartment during the storm while her husband was at work. Like others in the apartment complex, she cooks every meal for her family like this.

After derecho, community leaders work to help migrant, refugee families

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
September 3, 2020
Photo illustration of Julia Eadler by Abigail McDaniel

UI Students share the mental implications that come with receiving positive test results

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
September 2, 2020
A map depicting housing segregation in Iowa City is seen on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020.

UI faculty and student-led project maps history of segregation in Johnson County

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
August 26, 2020
Interim Associate Director for the Office of MISSE to maintain sense of community online

Interim Associate Director for the Office of MISSE to maintain sense of community online

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
August 24, 2020
Cambus stop 0125 for the IMU is seen on Monday, July 27, 2020. This stop is one of many that are deemed “walkable” and are being closed for the Fall 2020 semester in response to COVID-19.

Cambus to temporarily close stops, with updated routes and mitigation efforts

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
August 3, 2020
The College of Public Health is seen on March 11, 2019. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan).

Janitors and Custodians remain essential workers during COVID-19 pandemic

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
July 28, 2020
University of Iowa Counseling Services Director Barry Schreier is seen in his office at the Westlawn Building on December 12, 2019. Schreier recently was awarded the Association of University and College Counseling Center’s President’s Award for Meritorious Service in the National Field of Campus Mental Health.

Barry Schreier bikes 550 miles to raise money and awareness for UI Afro House

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
July 27, 2020
The Iowa DOT building is seen on Monday, July 20, 2020.

Iowa one of few states sharing drivers license data with U.S. Census Bureau

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
July 21, 2020
Guns are displayed at Scheels in Coralville on Tuesday, April 11, 2018.

Tighter state laws means more uniformity amongst local restrictions on firearms in Iowa

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
July 15, 2020
Beer flows as patrons enjoy on a sunny afternoon. As seen on Sunday, July 13, 2020. (Jeff Sigmund/The Daily Iowan)

Public-health officials examine effects of alcohol consumption on spread of COVID-19

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
July 12, 2020
The University Counseling Service is seen on April 16, 2019.

UI psychiatric professionals address mental health concerns around COVID-19

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
July 9, 2020
The Johnson County Courthouse in Iowa City is seen on Wednesday, July 1, 2020.

Community members call for change to the namesake of Johnson County amid anti-racism movement

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
July 2, 2020
Supporters hold signs at the Old Capitol Building on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017. The recent decision regarding DACAs rescission has been a highly controversial issue in national politics.

Despite the Supreme Court ruling on DACA, uncertainties for the program remain

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
June 24, 2020
U.S. Rep. Steve King, R-Kiron, speaks to the Westside Conservative Club on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019, at The Machine Shed in Urbandale, Iowa.

Iowa 4th District party leaders remain focused on general election after King’s defeat

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
June 22, 2020
Dr. Jay Holstein poses for a portrait outside Macbride Hall on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. the J.J. Mallon Teaching Chair in Judaic Studies has taught at the University of Iowan since 1970.

Professor Jay Holstein reflects on 50 years of teaching at the University of Iowa

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
June 21, 2020
A sign for the Iowa City Community School District is seen outside the districts administration building on Tuesday, April 28.

Teachers and leaders within Iowa City schools address racial injustice in lower education

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
June 14, 2020
Contributed/Katina Zentz

DI alum Katina Zentz places second in Hearst National Photojournalism Championship

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
June 10, 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.

College of Liberal Arts and Science Classes canceled on June 10 in observation of #ShutDownAcademia

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
June 9, 2020
Local activist Tre’chiondria Latham gives an impassioned speech about her struggles with systemic racism and how it has taken her brothers life. Latham is one of many local activists leading a protest outside the Graduate Hotel in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, June 6th, 2020.

Thousands gather to share stories, march during daytime protest in Iowa City

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
June 6, 2020
A memorial for Breonna Taylor is seen on Friday, June 5 at the bottom of the Old Capitol building steps. Protesters lined up to place flowers in front of a photo of Taylor, who was killed by police in her home on March 13, 2020. The crowd sang Happy Birthday to her on I-80 as well as on the Pentacrest lawn, as today would have been her 27th birthday.

Breonna Taylor vigil held, crowd returns to I-80 during Iowa City protest

Julia Shanahan and Mary Hartel
June 5, 2020
Randy Feenstra ousts Steve King, clinches Republican party nomination for 4th District

Randy Feenstra ousts Steve King, clinches Republican party nomination for 4th District

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
June 2, 2020
Contributed

University of Iowa International students navigate post graduation realities amid the COVID-19 pandemic

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
May 12, 2020
Angie Looney

‘Nothing but school:’ Looneys know both sides of the classroom experience

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
May 10, 2020
All graduating seniors that participated in the Rainbow Graduation pose after the event on Tue. May 8, 2018 held in the Old Capitol Senate Chamber. The Rainbow Graduation allows LGBTQ students to celebrate their graduation as a group.

UI multicultural, diversity centers explore new ways to celebrate graduating seniors amid COVID-19

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
May 10, 2020
Nonresident University of Iowa students concerned about out-of-state tuition rates amid online instruction

Nonresident University of Iowa students concerned about out-of-state tuition rates amid online instruction

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
May 5, 2020
The University of Iowa Study abroad office is seen on Monday, October 21st, 2019.

Fate of fall study abroad remains uncertain

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
May 3, 2020
The University of Iowa Study abroad office is seen on Monday, October 21st, 2019.

University of Iowa anticipates drop in new international-student enrollment for fall 2020 due to COVID-19

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
April 28, 2020
Jacinto Rivera Ramirez poses for a portrait in the dining room of the Catholic Worker House on Saturday, April 18 in Iowa City, Iowa.

‘Yo no soy un delincuente:’ Iowa agencies call for the release of immigrants from deportation centers amid COVID-19 pandemic

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
April 21, 2020
The University of Iowa campus looking west from Old Capitol and the Pentacrest.

University of Iowa planning for in-person classes in fall 2020 semester

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
April 17, 2020
Contributed

Social workers, child-welfare services fight for child safety and family support during COVID-19

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
April 13, 2020
The Iowa City Community School District sign is seen on April 29, 2019.

Iowa Youth Writing Project aims to inspire K-12 students digitally as schools are closed

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
April 8, 2020
First United Methodist Church is seen on Monday, April 6. Parishioners can comment on prompts introduced during the service via Facebook Live, but the pews remain empty.

‘Faith will not be canceled’: Places of worship work to digitize practices, maintain community amid COVID-19

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
April 6, 2020
Johns Grocery manager Doug Alberhasky poses for a portrait in Johns Grocery on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Various small business and local grocers have had to change policies and practices due to mandatory social distancing. Were not getting nearly as many people coming in, but thankfully weve got a lot of email and phone orders so that good. A lot of people are calling in to order Lysol, Clorox wipes, and wine.

Iowa City grocers make changes to stay open during COVID-19 pandemic

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
April 1, 2020
Nikki Gierman donates blood for the Greek Week blood drive at the IMU on Monday, April 7, 2014.

Iowa blood-donation centers call for donations after canceled blood drives

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
March 26, 2020
Iowa City North Dodge Hy-Vee Employee tests positive for COVID-19

Iowa City North Dodge Hy-Vee Employee tests positive for COVID-19

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
March 24, 2020
South Clinton St. is seen empty on Wednesday, March 18th, 2020. The spread of coronavirus in Johnson county has been named a public health emergency.(Tate Hildyard/The Daily Iowan.)

U.S. Small Business Administration issues disaster declaration in Iowa, allowing small businesses to apply for federal loans

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
March 21, 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.

UI cancels events, UIHC to screen patients and visitors to mitigate COVID-19 risks

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
March 13, 2020
Photo Illustration by Ryan Adams

Upcoming 2020 US Census brings new ways of data collection in an increasingly digital age

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
March 9, 2020
The student group 50/50 meets in the IMU on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. 50/50 is an organization intended to promote female representation in politics.

Hawkeyes set in motion Iowa nonprofit 50-50 student organization

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
March 3, 2020
Associate Professor of Education, David Johnson poses for a portrait in the Lindquist Center on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020. His research, teaching, and service focus on how language policies impact educational opportunities for students in bilingual education and English language education programs.

UI and Iowa City schools address massive growth in English-language learners

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
February 28, 2020
The Jefferson Building is seen on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. UI Office of the Ombudsperson sees visitors from the university community to help with independent problem-solving and conflict resolution.

Ombudsperson’s Office searching for associate ombuds position

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
February 26, 2020
Epidemiologist Jorge Salinas talks about the spread of coronavirus during the World Canvas discussion about Coronavirus on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020 at the Old Town Capitol Mall.

UI panel discusses response, concerns on coronavirus

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
February 23, 2020
Macbride Hall is seen on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020.

UI Anthropology Department celebrates 50 years of education, research

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
February 20, 2020
UI Public Health program-director Daniel Gentry to lead health-education association

UI Public Health program-director Daniel Gentry to lead health-education association

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
February 13, 2020
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