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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

Sarah Watson

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor

(she/her/hers)

Email: sarah-e-watson@uiowa.edu

Twitter: @K_5mydearwatson

Sarah Watson is the executive editor at The Daily Iowan. Sheโ€™s in her fourth year at the University of Iowa, studying journalism and political science. Previously, she coordinated election and political coverage as a three-semester politics editor, and has reported on student government and the statehouse. Last spring, she stepped into the role of the DIโ€˜s managing news editor. Sheโ€™s an advocate for transparent government and is committed to making journalism work better for people of all identities. She also thinks pineapple on pizza is a good idea. Email her for a discussion.

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National anthem protests wonโ€™t include Hawkeyes

Sarah Watson, sarah-e-watson@uiowa.edu
September 28, 2017
Students converse during the UISG Asian American Discussion Circle at the Asian Pacific American Cultural Center on Monday, Sept. 18, 2017. The event served as an outlet for Asian UI students to explore identity and express issues related to Asian students. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

UISG hosts Asian Discussion Circle to build bridges

Sarah Watson, sarah-e-watson@uiowa.edu
September 19, 2017
Cyclocross riders roll down a flyover during the first day of Jingle Cross at the Johnson County fairgrounds on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017. The three day cyclocross event will host events Friday night, masters ones on Saturday under the lights, and the UCI Telenet Cyclocross World Cup to close out the weekend on Sept. 17. Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Bike riders feel the heat as Jingle Cross kicks off

Sarah Watson, sarah-e-watson@uiowa.edu
September 16, 2017
Katie Compton of Wilmington, Delaware climbs Mount Crumpit during the Volkswagen UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale) Elite Women race at Jingle Cross in the Johnson County Fairgrounds on Sunday, September 25, 2016. Iowa City was the second city in the United States to host a cyclocross World Cup event after Las Vegas. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Jingle Cross rolls into Iowa City again

Sarah Watson, sarah-e-watson@uiowa.edu
September 15, 2017
Painted radiation masks are shown in the Pomerantz Pavilian Radiation Oncology Center on Wednesday, Sep. 6, 2017. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Killer Croc helps one kid blast cancer

Sarah Watson, sarah-e-watson@uiowa.edu
September 7, 2017
Green outlets are shown in Catlett Residence Hall on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017. With the opening of the new residence hall, there have been new efforts made in being green. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Catlett strives for energy efficiency

Sarah Watson, sarah-e-watson@uiowa.edu
August 25, 2017
Patrons swim in the Field House pool on Tuesday. The Field house renovation plans call for the removal of the pool in order to increase the amount of space available for workout rooms. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Field House slated for updates

Sarah Watson, sarah-e-watson@uiowa.edu
August 23, 2017
Infographic on the total solar eclipse. Los Angeles Times 2017

Iowa City prepares for solar eclipse

Sarah Watson, sarah-watson@uiowa.edu
August 21, 2017
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