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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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

The Daily Iowan
Rachel Schilke

Rachel Schilke, Senior Print Editor

(she/her/hers)

Rachel Schilke is the Senior Print Editor and one of the Projects Editors at The Daily Iowan. She is a senior at the University of Iowa majoring in journalism and international relations on the conflict and foreign policy track. In previous years, she has served as summer editor, news editor, and a news reporter covering local government and health care.

All content by Rachel Schilke
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

University of Iowa reports 37 new COVID-19 cases

Rachel Schilke, News Editor
September 16, 2020
The Iowa City City Council is seen at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. (Nichole Harris/The Daily Iowan

Iowa City City Council passes resolution to create Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Brian Grace and Rachel Schilke
September 16, 2020
The Old Capital is seen on Tuesday, September 18, 2018.

University of Iowa drops slightly in US News rankings

Rachel Schilke and Rylee Wilson
September 14, 2020
Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague addresses the crowd at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020.

Iowa City extends mask mandate until November

Rachel Schilke, News Editor
September 14, 2020
Coralville man accused of harassment, assault, and child endangerment

Coralville man accused of harassment, assault, and child endangerment

Rachel Schilke, News Editor
September 13, 2020
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Sexual assault reported at a fraternity

Rachel Schilke, News Editor
September 11, 2020
The Iowa City City Council is seen at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. (Nichole Harris/The Daily Iowan

City Council holds off on taser purchase amid protests against police funding

Rachel Schilke, News Editor
September 2, 2020
Iowa City man charged with criminal mischief

Iowa City man charged with criminal mischief

Rachel Schilke, News Editor
August 30, 2020
Iowa City man charged with domestic abuse assault and endangerment

Iowa City man charged with domestic abuse assault and endangerment

Rachel Schilke, News Editor
August 30, 2020
Coralville man accused of controlled substance violations

Coralville man accused of controlled substance violations

Rachel Schilke, News Editor
August 26, 2020
A group of friends sit at a picnic table outside Molly’s Cupcakes in Iowa City on Friday, August 21. With classes starting the following Monday, some people looked to go downtown to socialize before the start of school.

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld ‘exceedingly disappointed’ in downtown businesses

Rachel Schilke and Eleanor Hildebrandt
August 25, 2020
Iowa City transient man accused of unauthorized possession of weapons

Iowa City transient man accused of unauthorized possession of weapons

Rachel Schilke, News Editor
August 24, 2020
Iowa City man accused of domestic abuse assault and burglary

Iowa City man accused of domestic abuse assault and burglary

Rachel Schilke, News Editor
August 24, 2020
University of Iowa freshman Patrick Houston and his father, Tim Houston load a cart for moving into a dorm in Iowa City on Thursday, August 20th, 2020. The university is currently attempting to adjust their housing and orientation plans around the Coronavirus pandemic to maintain health and safety. (Tate Hildyard/ The Daily Iowan)

First-year Hawkeyes look towards an uncertain semester

Rachel Schilke and Rylee Wilson
August 23, 2020
Man accused of first-degree robbery, attempted murder

Man accused of first-degree robbery, attempted murder

Rachel Schilke, News Editor
August 23, 2020
North Liberty man accused of operating under the influence, serious injury by vehicle

North Liberty man accused of operating under the influence, serious injury by vehicle

Rachel Schilke, News Editor
August 23, 2020
Washington man accused of operating under the influence, interfering with officials

Washington man accused of operating under the influence, interfering with officials

Rachel Schilke, News Editor
August 23, 2020
West Branch man accused of domestic abuse assault, violating no contact

West Branch man accused of domestic abuse assault, violating no contact

Rachel Schilke, News Editor
August 23, 2020
Currier Residence Hall is seen on Friday, May 1, 2020.

‘I felt like a guinea pig’: student’s ‘awful’ quarantine experience prompts UI apology

Rachel Schilke, News Editor
August 20, 2020
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics as seen on Sept. 17, 2018.

UIHC warns against monoxide poisoning after derecho; 3,200 in Johnson County still without power

Rachel Schilke, News Editor
August 15, 2020
A split tree and a knocked down power line are seen in Iowa City on Monday, Aug. 10, 2020. A severe weather storm swept through the city causing property damage.

Local utilities, Iowa City street management engage in around-the-clock repairs after storm

Rachel Schilke, News Editor
August 11, 2020
Hillcrest as seen on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017. Hillcrest is one of the University of Iowas Residence Halls.

University of Iowa resident assistants demand more transparency from campus administration

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter
August 7, 2020
UI graduate student Ramin Roshandel poses for a portrait outside on Sunday Aug. 2 2020 outside Shaffer Hall. Roshandel is currently working on his Ph.D. in music composition.

University of Iowa international students dismayed by U.S. response to COVID-19

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter
August 3, 2020
Santos is a customizable, physics-based, biomechanically accurate virtual human that can measure how humans would respond while completing various tasks in different environments.(Contributed/University of Iowa Institute of Technology)

UI virtual-avatar program allows for equipment, activity testing for U.S. soldiers

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter
July 28, 2020
Mayor Bruce Teague speaks at a city council meeting over Zoom on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Items included the possible building of solar panels in Waterworks Prairie Park and the COVID-19 City Employee Pay Plan.

Iowa City City Council to move forward with creating Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Rachel Schilke and Riley Davis
July 21, 2020
A sign for the Iowa City Community School District is seen outside the districts administration building on Tuesday, April 28.

ICCSD at square one, unsure what fall instruction will entail

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter
July 20, 2020
Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague sits alone in City Hall while leading a city council meeting conducted over video chat due to health concerns caused by COVID-19 on Tuesday, April 21, 2020.

Iowa City Mayor issues proclamation requiring masks in public

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter
July 20, 2020
From left to right, Nicole Del Castillo, director of the Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion in the Carver College of Medicine, and UI postdoctoral research scholars, Andrea Marshall and Antentor Hinton, pose for portraits. Contributed.

Black researchers at the University of Iowa named to inspiring-scientists list

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter
July 19, 2020
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

UI Heart and Vascular Clinic completes 1000th TAVR surgery

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter
July 14, 2020
Candidate for the role of Vice President of Student Life Sarah Hansen speaks during a forum at the IMU on Feb. 4, 2020. Hansen graduated from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor of Arts in Education and a Masters in Arts in Sociology.

Students expected to sign agreement to comply with COVID-19 guidelines in fall semester

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter
July 8, 2020
A community member addresses the council about a zoning proposition regarding a proposed animal recreation center at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020.

Iowa City City Council lifts gun ban for public buildings, buses

Rachel Schilke and Riley Davis
July 8, 2020
Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague addresses the crowd at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020.

Iowa City parking permit and agreement holders to receive refund credit

Riley Davis and Rachel Schilke
July 7, 2020
Freedom Fighter and Iowa City alumn, Sophia Lusala, reads of the lists of changes their organization has proposed over a Zoom call on Wednesday July 1, 2020. The list had seven demands including: removal or School Resource Officers (SRO), diversified school board, anti-racist curriculum, creation of an equity team, mental and financial support to students and staff of color and an open space to talk about complaints of racial bias.

Iowa Freedom Riders seek clarifications to the Iowa City Community School District’s responses to demands

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter
July 2, 2020
James Shepherd/Contributed

University of Iowa chemistry professor receives federal research grant

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter
June 30, 2020
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

University of Iowa researchers develop mice model to study COVID-19 symptoms

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter
June 28, 2020
Photo of Venise Berry, Department Chair of the University of Iowa African American Studies program. Contributed.

UI African American Studies program to form institute, promote Black culture

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter
June 18, 2020
Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague addresses the crowd at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020.

City Council passes resolution addressing Iowa Freedom Riders’ demands

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter
June 17, 2020
Protester Ezra Edgerton holds a sign above a crowd that says, defund the police. The crowd is gathered on the east side of the Pentacrest and listening to speeches from organizers and city council members before beginning a march to support the Black Lives Matter movement and protest police brutality on Thursday, June 4 in Iowa City.

Community Police Review Board under review, local demands for more power

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter
June 15, 2020
The Sanxay-Gilmore House on is seen on June 15 on Market Street in Iowa City.

Iowa City’s oldest known residence to relocate

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter
June 15, 2020
Student organizations urge University of Iowa to cut ties with local law enforcement

Student organizations urge University of Iowa to cut ties with local law enforcement

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter
June 6, 2020
Mayor Bruce Teague speaks at a city council meeting over Zoom on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Items included the possible building of solar panels in Waterworks Prairie Park and the COVID-19 City Employee Pay Plan.

Police to increase cultural competency training, dialogue with community

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter
June 3, 2020
Contributed

COVID-19 affects benefits and mental health of veterans

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter
May 14, 2020
Planned Parenthood in seen on Friday, May 8, 2020.

Iowa City clinics seek to define essential practices

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter
May 13, 2020
Contributed

Nurse liaisons provide human connection, technology support to patients

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter
May 12, 2020
Contributed

UI master’s student breaks barriers for Hawkeyes, raising disability awareness

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter
May 10, 2020
Emmy Knutsson reaches for bubbles at the silent disco during Block Party in downtown Iowa City on June 22, 2019. Several blocks of Iowa City were reserved for games, performances and vendors.

Downtown Block Party changed, Summer of the Arts programming cancelled due to COVID-19

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter
May 1, 2020
The Old Capitol is seen on April 13, 2020.

UI partners with autism research organization amid community concerns

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter
April 29, 2020
University of Oklahoma Price College of Business Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Engagement Laku Chidambaram speaks during a forum in search of a new Dean of the Tippie College of Business over a Zoom video call on April 23, 2020. This is the first forum in search of a new dean for the college of business.

Tippie dean search: Oklahoma business school associate dean emphasizes inclusion, accessibility

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter
April 23, 2020
Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague sits alone in City Hall while leading a city council meeting conducted over video chat due to health concerns caused by COVID-19 on Tuesday, April 21, 2020.

Iowa City City Council faces community pushback for Benton Hill Park prairie restoration

Rachel Schilke and Riley Davis
April 21, 2020
Iowa reports 398 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, two-thirds connected to meat-packing facilities

Iowa reports 398 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, two-thirds connected to meat-packing facilities

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter
April 19, 2020
Food and supplies donated by the public line the halls on Tuesday, March 31 at the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center.

Iowa City Animal Shelter helps pet owners take care of pets during COVID-19

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter
April 12, 2020
Contributed

Regina High School community remembers beloved ‘Coach D’ who died from coronavirus

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter
April 9, 2020
City Manager Geoff Fruin speaks at a City Council meeting over Zoom on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Fruin spoke about the proposed plan to build solar panels in Waterworks Prairie Park and the COVID-19 employee pay plan. (Hayden Froehlich/The Daily Iowan.)

Iowa City City Council votes to pay temporary employees until May 16

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter
April 7, 2020
City Council member Pauline Taylor speaks at a City Council meeting over Zoom on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Items included the possible building of solar panels in Waterworks Prairie Park and the COVID-19 city employee pay plan. (Hayden Froehlich/The Daily Iowan.)

Iowa City City Council spikes solar energy project in Waterworks Prairie Park

Rachel Schilke and Riley Davis
April 7, 2020
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

University of Iowa organizations, community answer UIHC call for hospital equipment

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter
April 5, 2020
Contributed

COVID-19 postpones internships and study abroad programs

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter
April 2, 2020
Contributed

Celebrating 51 years volunteering, directing with the Iowa City Community Theater

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter
March 30, 2020
City Council convenes virtually on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Iowa City residents could tune in on several online platforms and write in for public comment.

Iowa City City Council defers conversation on solar-energy project to next meeting

Annie Fitzpatrick and Rachel Schilke
March 24, 2020
Commuters load and unload buses at the Downtown interchange in Iowa City on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018.

Iowa City buses won’t charge a fare

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter
March 19, 2020
Kim Reynolds talks at Hy-Vee in Coralville during her 99 Counties tour on Thursday, April 5, 2018.

Governor, top Iowa health official: mosts Iowans will not need to be tested for COVID-19

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter
March 18, 2020
Candidate for the role of Vice President of Student Life Sarah Hansen speaks during a forum at the IMU on Feb. 4, 2020. Hansen graduated from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor of Arts in Education and a Masters in Arts in Sociology.

Sarah Hansen named next University of Iowa Vice President for Student Life

Rachel Schilke and Katie Ann McCarver
March 13, 2020
Nathan Hubert poses for a portrait on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 in the Pappajohn Biomedical Research Institute. Hubert is a fourth year dentistry student.

Clinicals still on at University of Iowa medical colleges

Rachel Schilke and Lauren White
March 11, 2020
Easa Aristizabal plays George Micheals “Careless Whisper” on his saxophone on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020.

University of Iowa researchers continue to study music’s physical effect on the brain

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter
March 9, 2020
Then-Democratic candidate for State Auditor Rob Sand speaks during the Progress Iowa Corn Feed in Bondurant Iowa on Sept. 16, 2018.

Emeritus psychiatry professor and former UIHC employee investigated

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter
March 5, 2020
Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague addresses the crowd at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020.

Iowa City City Council approves Prentiss St. bridge-replacement budget of $1.37 million

Riley Davis and Rachel Schilke
March 4, 2020
The West Side Food Pantry is seen in the University of Iowa Pride Alliance Center on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. The pantry is about to celebrate its first year in the Pride Alliance Center.

West Side Food Pantry celebrates one-year anniversary to combat food insecurity

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter
February 26, 2020
The UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital is seen in September 2018.

UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital receives donations from IHOP through partnership with Children’s Miracle Network

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter
February 25, 2020
Children’s Library Intern Lauren Claeys prepares snacks in the Iowa City Main Library on Wednesday, February 19, 2020. The library began serving snacks to children everyday from 4:00 to 5:00 since Feburary 1st. “Before they would ask and we could only give them a few crackers or raisins,” Claeys said. “Now we can give them much healthier options.”

Iowa City Public Library receives donation to create snack program for children to combat food insecurity

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter
February 24, 2020
The Iowa City Community School District sign is seen on April 29, 2019.

Iowa City schools help paint a portrait of a graduate through program to improve students’ post-education skills

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter
February 24, 2020
University of Iowa Marketing Professor Alice Wang poses for a portrait in the Pappajohn Business Building on Feb. 17, 2020. Researchers in the Tippie College of Business have connected hoarding to the feeling of loneliness.

UI researchers determine loneliness affects how people hoard belongings

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter
February 24, 2020
A community member addresses the council about a zoning proposition regarding a proposed animal recreation center at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020.

Iowa City City Council passes additional height bonus to building at 12 E. Court St.

Hannah Rovner and Rachel Schilke
February 19, 2020
University of Iowa professor Steven Green poses for a portrait in the University of Iowa Biology Building on Monday. Professor Green and Associate Professor Ning Hu of the UI Department of Biology recently discovered a receptor that can prevent a common type of hearing loss by testing it on mice, sparking the discussion of finding more drugs that could prevent hearing loss and distributed non-invasively.

University of Iowa researchers discovered ‘chemical earmuffs’ that could prevent hearing damage

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter
February 11, 2020
Faculty Senate President Sandra Daack-Hirsch speaks during the Faculty Senate meeting on April 23, 2019.

UI Faculty Senate talks catastrophic-leave program and phase two of policy changes

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter
February 11, 2020
United Nations Association President, Carolina Herrera and Director of Supply Chain and Logistics, Sam Andrus pose for a portrait at Cortado in downtown Iowa City on Tuesday, February 4th, 2020. The United Nations Association at Iowa is a student org dedicated to educating Iowa City and the university on the United Nations and international relations matters.

New UN student organization allows for students to participate in international advocacy

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter
February 10, 2020
Kamal Rahmouni is seen in his office in the Bowen Science Building on Tuesday, February 4, 2020.

Professors at UI appointed as co-directors of obesity research initiative

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter
February 10, 2020
Alex Butler, 7, plays with putty in the Makers Space at the Robert A. Recreation Center on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020.

Iowa City community benefits from interactive art and science program

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter
February 10, 2020
Thompson and Company Owner Bobby Thompson poses for a portrait with his daughter Lola Thompson during the Short Hair Dont Care event at Dance Marathon 26 in the IMU on Feb. 8, 2019. Thompson has been cutting hair for the event for four years. (Ryan Adams/The Daily Iowan)

Thompson and Company father and daughter hold hands, donate hair on main stage

Riley Davis and Rachel Schilke
February 8, 2020
The Tippie College of Business is seen on Monday, January 27th, 2020.

Tippie becomes first UI college to adopt United Nations sustainability goals

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter
January 29, 2020
Professor of Spanish and Portuguese Ana Merino poses for a portrait in her Phillips Hall office on Tuesday. Merino recently won the Premio Nadal for her book, El mapa de los afectos.

Award-winning author, UI professor draws inspiration from Iowa City community

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter
January 23, 2020
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