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A Brief History of Halloween

Reba Zatz, Photo journalist
October 30, 2019
Democratic presidential candidate and former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro speaks at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church on Oct. 18.(Reba Zatz/The Daily Iowan)

Voters listen to Democratic presidential candidate and former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church on Oct. 18.(Reba Zatz/The Daily Iowan)

Democratic presidential candidate and former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro speaks at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church on Oct. 18.(Reba Zatz/The Daily Iowan)

Democratic presidential candidate and former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro speaks at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church on Oct. 18.(Reba Zatz/The Daily Iowan)

Democratic presidential candidate and former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro speaks at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church on Oct. 18.(Reba Zatz/The Daily Iowan)

Democratic presidential candidate and former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro speaks at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church on Oct. 18, 2019.

[Photo] Julián Castro ends presidential campaign

January 2, 2020
Democratic presidential candidate Julian Castro takes questions from supporters at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church on Oct. 18, 2019.

Democratic presidential candidate Julian Castro takes questions from supporters at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church on Oct. 18, 2019.

Democratic presidential candidate and former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro speaks at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church on Oct. 18, 2019.

Democratic presidential candidate Julian Castro takes questions from voters at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church on Oct. 18.(Reba Zatz/The Daily Iowan)

Democratic presidential candidate Julian Castro takes questions from audience members at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church on Oct. 18, 2019.

Supporters listen to Democratic presidential candidate and former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church on Oct. 18, 2019.

Supporters listen to Democratic presidential candidate and former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church on Oct. 18, 2019.

Supporters listen to Democratic presidential candidate and former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church on Oct. 18, 2019.

Members of the Alumni Band play snare drums during the University of Iowa Homecoming Parade through downtown Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019.

Photos: 2019 Homecoming Parade (10/18/2019)

Jenna Galligan and Reba Zatz
October 18, 2019
Franz Gramenz of Iowa City cleans his grill during the tailgate before the Iowa-Penn State football game on October 12, 2019. The Hawkeyes are currently 4-1 after a loss to Michigan on the road last Saturday.

Photos: Tailgate (10/12/2019)

Ryan Adams and Reba Zatz
October 12, 2019
A crowd of hundreds gathers on the Pentacrest lawn to raise awareness about climate change. The Iowa City Climate Strike march was one of hundreds taking place around the world on Friday, Sept. 20.

[Photo] Opinion: UI leaders must react to calls of climate strikers

Becca Bright, Columnist
September 25, 2019
University of Iowa faculty march for climate change awareness on Washington Ave. The Iowa City Climate Strike march was one of hundreds taking place around the world on Friday, Sept. 20.

[Photo] Iowa City Global Climate Strike march demands climate action

September 20, 2019
University of Iowa faculty march for climate change awareness on Washington Ave. The Iowa City Climate Strike march was one of hundreds taking place around the world on Friday, Sept. 20.

[Photo] Iowa City Global Climate Strike march demands climate action

Rin Swann, News Reporter
September 20, 2019
Tailgaters play a game of jenga during the tailgate before the Iowa vs. Rutgers game on September 7, 2019. This is the second game in the Hawkeye’s football season.

Photos: Tailgate (09/07/19)

Ryan Adams and Reba Zatz
September 7, 2019
A group of Hawkeye fans enjoying a barbecue and playing games off of Melrose Avenue. Tailgate gatherings are set up all along Melrose Avenue before the Hawkeye vs. Miami University on August 31, 2019.

Photos: Iowa vs. Miami (OH) Tailgate (8/31/2019)

Reba Zatz, Photojournalist
August 31, 2019
The Helen Lemme Reading Club Library opens to the public at the Afro-American Cultural Center on May 2. The collection is made up entirely of works by African-American authors.

[Photo] Afro House library dedicated to Helen Lemme Reading Club

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter
May 1, 2019
Graduate student Aiden Bettine with a Trans Oral History kit at the UI Main Library on April 29, 2019. The kits are distributed to various locations in Iowa so that transgendered/nonbinary individuals can record their stories.

[Photo] Transgender Oral History Project celebrates and preserves trans history in Iowa

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
April 29, 2019
Select pieces from the exhibit honoring the 200th birthday of author Walter Whitman at the University of Iowa Main Library on April 9.

[Photo] Baseball, free verse, and the ‘inventor’ of gay identity: Whitman at 200

Nathan Kouri, Arts Reporter
April 11, 2019

Mission Creek 2019

Tate Hildyard, Katie Goodale, Wyatt Dlouhy, Michael Guhin, and Reba Zatz
April 7, 2019
Honduran asylum seeker Rosalinda Velazquez tells her story of immigrating to the United States during the U.S./Mexico Border and State of Asylum Forum at the Iowa City Public Library on Wednesday.

[Photo] Asylum seekers speak at panel

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
April 3, 2019
University of Iowa engineering professor Jun Wang stands outside the Iowa Advanced Technology Laboratories on March 27.

[Photo] UI researchers develop technology to promote sustainable farming

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter
March 31, 2019
Students gather around the cereal bar at Melk on Sunday, March 24, 2019. Running on the Inspire UI ticket, Alexia Sanchez and Madhuri Belkale announced their presidential and vice presidential candidacy for UISG.

Photos: UISG Candidacy Announcements (3/25/19)

Michael Guhin, Reba Zatz, and Alyson Kuennen
March 24, 2019
Dady Mansary announces his candidacy for UISG president, representing the Charge Party at Buffalo Wild Wings on Sunday, March 24.(Reba Zatz/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Three tickets will run in this year’s UISG election

Rylee Wilson, Kate Pixley, and Andy Mitchell
March 24, 2019
Pastor Sean McRoberts at St. Marks United Methodist Church on Thursday, March 14, 2019.

[Photo] United Methodist Church faces backlash from local congregations

Kate Pixley, News Reporter
March 14, 2019
The house chamber at the Old Capitol Museum as seen on March 5.

[Photo] UI Pentacrest Museums launch monthly radio show on KICI

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter
March 7, 2019
Student J. P Amply works in the North Parking Ramp on Feb. 19.

[Photo] Student parking coordinators say night shifts at UI vary in safety

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter
February 21, 2019
A collection of specimens from the evolutionary order crocodylomorphia at Trowbridge Hall on Feb. 13.

[Photo] UI professor uncovers complex evolutionary history of crocodylia

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter
February 18, 2019
Selected pieces on display as part of the Ganary Books exhibition at the University of Iowa Main Library on Feb. 6.

[Photo] New exhibit showcases the work of UI alum’s press

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
February 6, 2019

Dance Marathon 25: Full Recap

Shivansh Ahuja, Roman Slabach, Katie Goodale, Reba Zatz, Tate Hildyard, Ryan Adams, and Michael Guhin
February 3, 2019
A couple dancing and dressed in 1920s style clothing at the Swing Dance Club's Gatsby Dance on Jan. 26 at the IMU.

[Photo] Great Gatsby Dance swings through the IMU

Adrian Enzastiga, Arts Reporter
January 27, 2019

Kanopy: A video streaming service for Iowa City library card holders

Reba Zatz, Videographer
January 24, 2019
The women's clothing boutique Azera is seen in the Old Capitol Mall.

[Photo] Customer service, quality contribute to business longevity, owners say

Charles Peckman, News Reporter
December 10, 2018
Raqsat Salaam performs traditional Middle Eastern music at the Trumpet Blossom Cafe this Thurs.

[Photo] Raqsat Salaam gives warm performance of peace

Jack Howard, Arts Reporter
December 7, 2018
Rene Rocha gives a presentation at a discussion of border security. The Border Panel was held at the Iowa City Public Library this Thurs.

[Photo] U.S.-Mexico border forefront of Obermann Conversation

Chris Borro, News Reporter
December 6, 2018
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[Photo] The Nutcracker takes the Englert stage for a holiday delight

Naomi Hofferber, Arts Editor
December 2, 2018
A traditional Grass Dance during American Indian Dance Theater performance in the Main Ballroom of the IMU on Wednesday, Nov. 28. This event was hosted by the Native American Student Association.

[Photo] A celebration of Native and self-defining culture

Haley Triem, Arts Reporter
November 29, 2018
The Multicultural Showcase celebrated a variety of cultures through singing and dancing on Nov. 15, 2018.

[Photo] Multicultural Showcase features art and collaboration

Olivia Bohlmann, Arts Reporter
November 17, 2018

[Video] Video: Witching Hour takes over Iowa City

October 14, 2018

[Video] Video: An artistic light show illuminates the Old Capitol

October 4, 2018

[Video] Video: Annual Latino Festival takes over downtown Iowa City

September 23, 2018

[Video] Video: Butterfly curator: People need to get over the ‘ick factor’ of insects

August 26, 2018
Video: #MeToo on the University of Iowa's campus

Video: #MeToo on the University of Iowa’s campus

Reba Zatz, [email protected]
April 26, 2018
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