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Sabine Martin, News Editor

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Sabine Martin is one of two News Editors at The Daily Iowan. She is a sophomore at the University of Iowa majoring in journalism and mass communication and international studies. She also is earning a minor in French. Sabine has previously worked as a summer news editor and a news reporter covering higher education at the DI.

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Demonstrators marched from the Iowa City Catholic Worker House to Mercer Park Wednesday afternoon.

Demonstrators call on city to provide funds for excluded workers

August 11, 2021
Abortion-rights counter-protesters and anti-abortion protesters gathered in front of the Emma Goldman Clinic on June 3.

[Photo] Democratic County Supervisor candidate joins counter-protesters at Emma Goldman Clinic

June 5, 2021
Johnson County residents Tom and Joan Cook speak to Johnson County Supervisor Candidate Jon Green at Greens campaign rally on May 22.

[Photo] Johnson County Supervisor Candidate Jon Green holds campaign rally

May 22, 2021
UI student arrested for Art Building West robbery

UI student arrested for Art Building West robbery

April 25, 2022
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics graduate nurse Lydia Leyden poses for a portrait on Thursday, March 24, 2022.

UI College of Nursing alumni thrust into pandemic care after graduation

March 27, 2022
The Old Capitol building is seen on March, 6, 2021.

Most UI students feel they belong on campus, sense of belonging lower for underrepresented groups

March 24, 2022
Johnson County sees low level of COVID-19 community spread, single-digit cases

Johnson County sees low level of COVID-19 community spread, single-digit cases

March 20, 2022
Iowa City Police Dept. 410 E. Washington St.As seen on Monday June 8, 2020.

Iowa City man arrested as armed subject from Tuesday incident

March 9, 2022
Johnson County Courthouse.

Johnson County ends face covering policy for staff and visitors

March 3, 2022
The Coralville Post Office is seen on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022.

Coralville, Tiffin experience multi-day mail delays with U.S. Postal Service understaffed

January 27, 2022
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics named Kimberly Hunter as Interim CEO of UIHC on Thursday. Suresh Gunasekaran, the hospital’s current CEO, will depart at the end of February.

Kimberly Hunter named UI Hospitals and Clinics interim CEO

January 27, 2022
Graduate student Junhee Park types on a computer during the first day of spring semester classes in the Main Library on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2022. With classes starting up again, some University of Iowa members have concerns with the COVID-19 omicron variant and how the university is handling it. Park spoke about masks on campus and in classrooms. “We need to have a policy wearing masks,” Park said. “At least in the class or library- like a public area.”

UI faculty, students request increased COVID-19 mitigation strategies

January 18, 2022
A free take home Covid-19 test kit, available at the Iowa City city hall is seen on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021. (Jeff Sigmund/The Daily Iowan)

UI to provide free COVID-19 test kits

January 14, 2022
The ACT building sign is seen on November 2 2021.

Regents retire ACT/SAT admissions requirement

January 12, 2022
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors Budget Meeting took place at the Johnson County Administration Building on Jan. 12 2022. In the meeting, the board of supervisors discussed the police budget as the Iowa City Police Department want funding for a new military SWAT vehicle.

Supervisors unanimously reject purchase of armored vehicle

January 12, 2022
Johnson County Courthouse.

County health officials prepare for student return during ‘unprecedented’ times

January 12, 2022
The Johnson County Administration Building is seen in Iowa City on Monday, Aug. 1, 2021.

Johnson County Public Health request position to improve COVID-19 messaging

January 11, 2022
State Hygienic Lab confirms first case of omicron variant in Iowa

State Hygienic Lab confirms first case of omicron variant in Iowa

December 9, 2021
A UIHC staff member puts a bandaid on Keagan Kleppe at the UIHC Riverside Landing Clinic in Coralville, Iowa Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2021.

Children ages 5-11 receive COVID-19 vaccines at UIHC

November 3, 2021
Biden Administration predicts liquid fuel to outlast 2050

Biden Administration predicts liquid fuel to outlast 2050

October 28, 2021
A protester chants and throws up their hand during a protest against a military coup in Sudan at the University of Iowa Pentacrest on Monday, Oct. 25, 2021. Around 80 people protested with other protests happening around the nation. (Gabby Drees/The Daily Iowan)

Johnson County Sudanese community joins Sudan’s national call for help

October 25, 2021
A person receives a booster shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021.(Jeff Sigmund/Daily Iowan)

Retirement communities plan for COVID-19 booster shots

September 30, 2021
Contributed photo of Kid Captain Galilea Gonzalez.

Kid Captain Galilea Gonzalez to celebrate recovery at Kinnick

September 16, 2021
Protesters hold up signs outside of the University of Iowa President’s Residence following sexual assault allegations against the University of Iowa’s chapter of Phi Gamma Delta on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021.

Students demonstrate for second day at UI President’s Residence

September 1, 2021
The Phi Gamma Delta house is seen on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021.

Members of UI FIJI fraternity face sexual assault allegations, petition circulates

August 30, 2021
University of Iowa Student Government office door as seen on Jan. 26.

UI student governments respond to regents’ COVID-19 rules

August 29, 2021
The Tamarak Discovery School is pictured on Monday, Aug. 16, 2021 in downtown Iowa City. The private school will host kindergarten through sixth grade and open this week. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Tamarack Discovery School in Downtown District opens doors, requires masks

August 23, 2021
First-year students are seen taking a class of 2025 photo on Kinnick Stadium at Kickoff at Kinnick on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021.

UI Class of 2025 in person, but COVID-19 looms

August 22, 2021
The Johnson County Health and Human Services building at 855 South Dubuque Street.

Johnson County requires masks in county buildings

August 12, 2021
Mercy Hospital as seen from the street in Iowa City on Thursday, May 4, 2017. Mercy is affiliating with the Mercy Health Network in the near future. (The Daily Iowan/James Year)

Mercy Iowa City not affected by MercyOne vaccination requirement

August 10, 2021
Fact Check | About 70 percent of U.S. residents expected to live in the 15 largest states in 2040

Fact Check | About 70 percent of U.S. residents expected to live in the 15 largest states in 2040

August 5, 2021
The Johnson County Health and Human Services building at 855 South Dubuque Street.

Johnson County Public Health recommends indoor mask-wearing

August 4, 2021
Iowa City Police Department vehicles are seen on July 9, 2019.

Police charge Cedar Rapids man in Ped Mall shooting investigation

July 29, 2021
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics request three capital improvement projects for patient observation rooms, intake bays

July 28, 2021
The Old Capitol building is seen on March, 6, 2021.

Regents approve University of Iowa Graduate School program terminations, name changes

July 28, 2021
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 to seek community feedback on military vehicle

July 28, 2021
Cristhian Bahena Rivera stands as the verdict in the trial for the death of Mollie Tibbetts is read on May 28, 2021. Bahena Rivera was found guilty of first-degree murder. (Pool Photo/Associated Press)

Rivera trial: Judge to submit written decision on motion for new trial

July 27, 2021
University of Iowa student charged with first-degree murder trial set for January 2022, will plead not guilty

University of Iowa student charged with first-degree murder trial set for January 2022, will plead not guilty

July 22, 2021
University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson walks on campus July 20.

President Wilson talks tuition, state funding fluctuations

July 20, 2021
A sign is seen outside the Iowa Memorial Union for the vaccine clinic at the University of Iowa on Wednesday, April 21, 2021.

Johnson County to surpass national July 4 COVID-19 vaccination goal

June 30, 2021
Mayor Bruce Teague is sworn in during the City Council meeting at Iowa City City Hall on Thursday, January 2, 2020. The city councilors also voted on appointments for a number of city commissions.

Q&A: Mayor Bruce Teague talks reelection, his vision of Iowa City, COVID-19

July 5, 2021
Spectators watch fireworks from a Hy-Vee parking lot in Coralville on Saturday, July 4, 2020.

After hiatus, Coralville 4th Fest returns with new spark

June 29, 2021
Undergraduate Student Government President Regan Smock speaks to the state Board of Regents on June 24.

University of Iowa student leaders call for affordable tuition in higher education

June 24, 2021
The Tippie College of Business, located at the University of Iowa, is seen on Monday, March 15, 2021. Iowa’s business school has declared a program between business schools from University of Northern Iowa, Grinnell, and Cornell, to allow students to get their master of finance degrees quicker. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

UI Tippie College of Business selects associate dean of undergraduate programs

June 24, 2021
Amanda Green, Cole Green, Knox Green, Lisa Skriver, Danielle Barefoot, Chelsea Green, and Iowa City Queer Exchange admin Claire Czerwionka pose for a portrait at City Park in Iowa City during a Pride pool party on June 19, 2021.

Iowa City Queer Exchange group helps LGBTQ Iowa Citians feel safe, provides resources

June 22, 2021
Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague addresses the crowd at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020.

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague to formally announce reelection after first term

June 17, 2021
Johnson County Supervisors Rod Sullivan and Royceeann Porter listen to a presentation during a meeting on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2020.

Johnson County Board of Supervisors consider removal of MRAP vehicle

June 17, 2021
University of Iowa student Alexander Jackson charged with first-degree murder for killing family

University of Iowa student Alexander Jackson charged with first-degree murder for killing family

June 16, 2021
Emily Manders poses for a portrait on Sunday, May 16, 2021.

Iowa City landlord-tenant disputes dominate UI Student Legal Services agenda

June 15, 2021
Gov. Kim Reynolds listens to Senate President Jake Chapman speak during the State of the State address in the house chamber of the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 in Des Moines. Gov. Reynolds highlighted in the address expansion of broadband internet, a push for in-person learning, and economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

University of Iowa professors say new law prohibiting ‘divisive concepts’ misrepresents critical race theory

June 14, 2021
Fact Check | Iowa moms who attended bill signing shared false information related to pandemic, connected to QAnon-affiliated people

Fact Check | Iowa moms who attended bill signing shared false information related to pandemic, connected to QAnon-affiliated people

June 11, 2021
Gov. Kim Reynolds listens during a conference at the GuideLink Center in Iowa City on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021. The new crisis center is a collaborative project between the Johnson County Board of Supervisors and community partners, and focuses on providing mental health and substance use care. It will have a soft opening on Monday.

Gov. Kim Reynolds signs bill prohibiting critical race theory in Iowa schools

June 8, 2021
Abortion-rights counter-protesters and anti-abortion protesters gathered in front of the Emma Goldman Clinic on June 3.

Democratic County Supervisor candidate joins counter-protesters at Emma Goldman Clinic

June 5, 2021
The Old Capitol building is seen on March, 6, 2021.

UI seeks approval from regents for departmental name changes

June 2, 2021
Jason Glass, 44, is an Iowa City resident. Glass plans to run in the November 2 Iowa City City Council election.

Vice Chair of Iowa City Human Rights Commission and UI instructor Jason Glass to run for Iowa City City Council

May 25, 2021
Johnson County residents Tom and Joan Cook speak to Johnson County Supervisor Candidate Jon Green at Greens campaign rally on May 22.

Johnson County Supervisor Candidate Jon Green holds campaign rally

May 22, 2021
A sign for the Iowa City Community School District is seen outside the districts administration building on Tuesday, April 28.

Gov. Kim Reynolds signs bill banning school mask mandates

May 20, 2021
Claire McDonnell poses for a portrait at the Pentacrest on Wednesday, May 5, 2021.

UI graduate student promotes financial literacy on viral TikTok account

May 9, 2021
The Old Capitol building is seen on March, 6, 2021.

UI reports zero new COVID-19 cases

May 3, 2021
Fourth-year students, Grace Cannell and Ethan Fobbe, hold hands while Cannell receives her Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at the Iowa Memorial Union at the University of Iowa on Wednesday, April 21, 2021.

Over 100 higher education institutions requiring vaccine for fall, University of Iowa not on the list

May 2, 2021
University of Iowa Presidential Candidate Barbara Wilson addresses the audience during the second UI Presidential Forum in the Levitt Center for University Advancement on Thursday, April 15, 2021. Wilson is currently the executive vice president and vice president for Academic Affairs for the University of Illinois System.

UI presidential candidates not asked to list identity status on application

April 28, 2021
Georgia State University Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Wendy Hensel speaks during the third UI Presidential Forum in the Levitt Center for University Advancement, Monday, April 19, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Hensel is the third of four candidates vying for the UI presidential position. (The Daily Iowan/The Daily Iowan via AP, Pool)

Finalist Wendy Hensel brings record of diversity, equity, and inclusion work from time as Georgia State University provost

April 28, 2021
Teresa Marshall, the new president of the University of Iowa Faculty Senate, is seen during a UI Faculty Senate meeting on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. (Brianna Brown/The Daily Iowan)

New faculty officers hope to establish ‘strong working relationship’ with new UI administration

April 28, 2021
Georgia State University Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Wendy Hensel speaks during the third UI Presidential Forum in the Levitt Center for University Advancement, Monday, April 19, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Hensel is the third of four candidates vying for the UI presidential position. (The Daily Iowan/The Daily Iowan via AP, Pool)

Finalist Wendy Hensel brings record of diversity, equity, and inclusion work from time as Georgia State University provost

April 27, 2021
Students make appointments for their next COVID-19 vaccine in the Iowa Memorial Union at the University of Iowa on Wednesday, April 21, 2021.

University of Iowa continues to have increased supply of Pfizer vaccines for students’ second dose

April 26, 2021
Campus Buildings and Grounds Vertical File. University of Iowa Archives. Contributed.

Westlawn, current home to Student Health, to be torn down

April 25, 2021
The Old Capitol building is seen on March, 6, 2021.

In wake of Chauvin trial, University of Iowa to provide mental health support

April 21, 2021
Georgia State University Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Wendy Hensel speaks during the third UI Presidential Forum in the Levitt Center for University Advancement, Monday, April 19, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Hensel is the third of four candidates vying for the UI presidential position.

Third UI presidential forum: Georgia State Provost Wendy Hensel advocates for student success, hiring diverse UI administrators

April 19, 2021
The Old Capitol building is seen on March, 6, 2021.

University of Iowa distributes COVID-19 relief dollars to 6,500 students

April 19, 2021
Photo of UI junior Elizabeth Wagner. Contributed.

Remote internships: part of the new normal

April 18, 2021
UI presidential search: Georgia State University Provost Wendy Hensel named finalist

UI presidential search: Georgia State University Provost Wendy Hensel named finalist

April 18, 2021
Alejandro Comellas is seen giving a UIHC presentation during the Iowa Board of Regents meeting on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. (Brianna Brown/The Daily Iowan)

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics reports near-record patient volumes

April 14, 2021
University of Iowa reports single-digit COVID-19 cases since April 9

University of Iowa reports single-digit COVID-19 cases since April 9

April 12, 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.

The University of Iowa ‘strongly encourages’ students, faculty, and staff to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, but won’t require it

April 9, 2021
First year University of Iowa student and Coralville Food Pantry volunteer Tommy Stevens poses for a portrait in Downtown Iowa City on March 23, 2021.

Coralville Food Pantry administers over 500 COVID-19 vaccinations to pantry patrons

April 8, 2021
The Old Capitol Building is seen on Monday, March 1, 2021.

Faculty numbers decline at all three regent institutions in Iowa

April 7, 2021
University of Iowa Finance and Operations Senior Vice President, Rod Lehnertz, speaks during an Iowa Board of Regents meeting on Wednesday, April 7. Lehnertz talked about upcoming projects that needed funding. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

University of Iowa to start capital improvement projects for three on-campus facilities in the next year

April 7, 2021
University of Iowa Graduate College Dean John Keller (left) and Interim Executive Associate Dean of the College of Nursing Sandra Daack-Hirsch (right) hold the UI Presidential Search Committee meeting on Friday. The committee selected 12 semi-finalists for the position of UI president.

UI Presidential Search Committee selects 12 semi-finalists to be interviewed next week

March 26, 2021
University of Iowa students vacationed on Miami Beach in Florida on March 7 while keeping up with remote online classes. (Contributed)

University of Iowa students escape campus for unofficial spring breaks

March 24, 2021
University of Iowa Faculty Senate President, Joseph Yockey, speaks during the University of Iowa Faculty Senate meeting over Zoom on Tuesday, March 23.

UI Faculty Senate urges shared governance inclusion in leadership appointments

March 23, 2021
The Old Capitol building is seen on March, 6, 2021.

Federal court of appeals rules against University of Iowa in religious student organization case

March 22, 2021
Sisters Shannon (left) and Erin (right) Huebscher host of their podcast, “Pod Across the Pond” about German culture, current events, their life stories.

University of Iowa alumni create podcast linking the U.S. and Germany

March 22, 2021
A panel of University of Iowa administrators field questions from reporters during a press conference about the UIs COVID-19 response at the IMU on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. (Jeff Sigmund/ The Daily Iowan)

Lessons learned: how University of Iowa administrators steered campus in a pandemic

March 19, 2021
Photo of Jasmina Arnaut.

Providers aren’t barred from vaccinating non-priority groups, but equity questions arise

March 18, 2021
A member of UIHC staff fills needles with the Moderna vaccine on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021 at the UI Medical Education Research Facility. (Hannah Kinson/The Daily Iowan)

UI adds capacity to test university community for COVID-19; vaccine eligibility remains limited for employees

March 17, 2021
The Old Capitol building is seen on March, 6, 2021.

A year ago, the University of Iowa shut down campus. Now, it’s navigating a new financial future

March 17, 2021
Rod Lehnertz, age six, and his brother meet Los Angeles Dodgers play-by-play voice, Vin Scully in 1971. Scully later signed the image in 2003, “Hi Rod don’t give up on your dreams. God bless, Vin Scully” on the top right corner of the image.

From behind the mic, UI administrator shares his public announcing talents

March 14, 2021
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.

Iowa public universities’ international travel ban lifted by Board of Regents a year later

March 11, 2021
The Old Capitol building is seen from the T. Anne Cleary on Feb. 10, 2021.

University of Iowa to invite presidential candidates to campus beginning April 12, regents to select UI president April 30

March 11, 2021
Photo of President of River City Housing Collective Al Christopher (left) and one of the organizations houses (right). Contributed.

Local collective housing lifestyle ‘drastically’ changes during pandemic

March 8, 2021
The Faculty Council meeting is shown on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. Faculty Council met to discuss campus safety and fall 2021 semester plans, amongst other topics.

Campus Health Officer: vaccine rollout slower for faculty in Iowa than in other states

March 9, 2021
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

University of Iowa to offer in-person celebration along with virtual commencements

March 8, 2021
Iowa City citizens march through downtown as part of another protest on Sunday, June 14th, 2020. Iowa City, along with several other major cities across the country has spent the past few weeks protesting the murder of George Floyd at the hands of the police and systemic racism.

Bill increasing penalties for unlawful protests passes Senate committee

March 3, 2021
In this diptych Jazsmine VanPelt (left) and Erica Gooding (right) pose for a portrait. VanPelt is a University of Iowa freshman and owner of The Grove Village. Gooding is the owner of Artisan Jewelry.

Iowa City small business owners shift to online platforms as the pandemic continues

March 2, 2021
Rep. Bobby Kaufmann speaks during the opening of the 2021 legislative session on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines. Legislative goals for the session include further tax cuts, expanding in-person learning, and moving towards economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Iowa lawmaker introduces bill to require in-person graduation at Iowa’s public universities

February 26, 2021
Dr. Courtney Miller is seen during an oboe lesson with Allyson Kegel at the Voxman Music Building on Feb. 23. Kegel is a senior studying music education and oboe performance while Miller is an assistant professor of oboe.

University of Iowa professors share teaching strategies during COVID-19 faculty-run podcast

February 24, 2021
The Old Capitol building is seen from the T. Anne Cleary on Feb. 10, 2021.

Housing and Dining faces financial toll after offering a ‘compassionate’ approach with student contract cancellations

February 24, 2021
Photo of Department of Occupational & Environmental Health director Peter Thorne. Contributed.

University of Iowa environmental health expert says climate change could affect future infectious diseases

February 18, 2021
The Old Capitol building is seen from the T. Anne Cleary on Feb. 10, 2021.

Financial losses for Iowa regent universities due to COVID-19 exceed $185 million

February 16, 2021
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