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Sid Peterson, Photojournalist

Sid Peterson is a photographer at The Daily Iowan. She is a sophomore at the UI studying journalism and international studies.
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Joceyln Roof poses for a portrait at the Pentacrest on Tuesday, May 5, 2021.

[Photo] Graduating founder of Hawk the Vote helped evolve civic engagement for the pandemic

May 11, 2021
Claire McDonnell poses for a portrait at the Pentacrest on Wednesday, May 5, 2021.

[Photo] UI graduate student promotes financial literacy on viral TikTok account

May 9, 2021
The Old Capitol is seen on Sunday, March 21, 2021.

Featured photos: Sunny Sunday on the Pentacrest

March 21, 2021
Madison Smith journals in College Green park on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. She came to College Green after getting off work for the day.

Featured photo: Sunny Day in the Park

March 11, 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.

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

March 8, 2021
The Sundance Film Festival took place from January 28 to February 3, 2021, consisting primarily of virtual programming and in-person events at independent cinemas across the U.S. In Iowa City, FilmScene served as a partner and Satellite Screen host for film screenings at the Chauncey.

[Photo] Sundance brings together film lovers and the FilmScene community

February 4, 2021
The Iowa City Council meets for a formal meeting on Tuesday, October 16, 2018.

[Photo] City reviews proposed budget for upcoming fiscal year

January 13, 2019
The University of Iowa International Programs office is seen at the University Capitol Centre on Wednesday, December 12, 2018

[Photo] Crowdfunding campaign to bring African students to the UI

December 13, 2018
Johnson County supervisor candidates Royceann Porter and Phil Hemingway debate in a forum at City Hall on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. The election will be held on December 18, 2018.

[Photo] Johnson County Board of Supervisors candidates hold public forum

December 6, 2018
The Barry White bus is seen at the Iowa football alumni tailgate prior to the football match between Iowa and Northwestern on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2018. Names of cancer survivors are listed throughout the walls of the bus.

[Photo] This Week in Photos (11/16/18)

November 16, 2018
Prairie Lights, an independent bookstore downtown, is seen on Monday, November 12, 2018. (Sid Peterson/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Small, independently owned businesses on a decline nationwide

November 12, 2018
The University of Iowa College Republicans, Wronkiwicz for Iowa, and Dr. Christopher Peters for Congress supporters gather at the Airliner Bar on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.

[Photo] Photos: Election Night in Iowa (11/6/18)

November 7, 2018
Kinsey Phillips receives a crescent moon tattoo at Velvet Lotus Tattoo shop on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. The shop hosted their second annual Halloween charity event called Tats for Tots.

[Photo] This Week in Photos (11/2/18)

November 1, 2018
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[Photo] UI graduate student paving the way for Native fiction

October 31, 2018
The Hawkeyes begin the Womens 4k race at the Hawkeye Invitational on Friday, August 31, 2018 at Ashton Cross Country Course. The Hawkeyes were defeated by Iowa State 56 to 24.

[Photo] Hasenbank’s harriers break out from the bottom of the Big Ten

October 30, 2018
Kinsey Phipps receives a crescent moon tattoo at Velvet Lotus Tattoo shop on Sunday, October 28, 2018. The shop hosted their second annual Halloween charity event called Tats for Tots. (Sid Peterson/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Tattoo shop draws a crowd getting inked to help families this holiday season

October 28, 2018
UI Students for Disability Advocacy & Awareness spoke at the first annual Students with Disabilities Panel in the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018. Each panelist had a personal story to share about life at Iowa with their disability.

[Photo] Students push for change of Disability Services’ location

October 25, 2018
Yusong Ju raps at the University of Iowa Chinese Music Clubs outdoor performance at the Iowa City Ped Mall on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018.

[Photo] UI student and rapper Nobi remains in the shadows of the hip-hop world

October 17, 2018
Ian Eklin and Daniel Soto race in the Mens 6k at the Hawkeye Invitational on Friday, August 31, 2018 at Ashton Cross Country Course. Iowa State defeated Iowa 24 to 56.

[Photo] Men’s X-C heads to Wisconsin, women travel to Bradley

October 11, 2018
University of Iowa students Inigo OBrien and Isaac Connor perform on stage in Theatre B at the Theater Building on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018. The play HIR will be performed on multiple occasions beginning Thursday, Oct. 11 to Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018.

[Photo] A play revolving around the wobbly theme of change will be performed at UI

October 10, 2018
Veritas Church located in Tiffin, Iowa is seen on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018. The University of Iowa SALT Company will begin hosting their services at the new building on Thursday.

[Photo] Student growth causes Salt Company to move locations

October 9, 2018
Terry Trueblood Recreation Area is seen on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018. The area is currently seeking volunteers to help remove the invasive Honeysuckle. Individuals will gather from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 7, 21, and 28.

[Photo] This Week in Photos (10/5/18)

October 4, 2018
The Makers Loft, a new business downtown Iowa City, is seen on Wednesday, October 3, 2018. Local artists and makers come together in this space to create and sell their pieces to the community.

[Photo] The Makers Loft is Iowa City’s latest spot for homegrown arts and crafts

October 4, 2018
The University of Iowa Study Abroad Office in the Old Capitol Mall is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018.

[Photo] Council of Deans recommend a plan to raise money for study abroad scholarships

September 25, 2018
Eric Gjerde, Democratic candidate for Iowa State House District 67, met with students involved in the Planned Parenthood at the Womens Resource and Action Center on Monday, September 24, 2018.

[Photo] UI students petition for birth control

September 24, 2018
A volunteer carrying voter registration forms is seen on the Pentacrest on Monday, September 17, 2018. Members of the University of Iowa ROTC read the U.S. constitution aloud in honor of Constitution Day.

[Photo] UISG, GPSG hopes to increase student voter turnout through Voter Registration Week

September 17, 2018
Haley Jennings of Ames, Iowa receives a button for taking her first shot in the Hawks-To-Go taligate trailer on Golfview Ave on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. All proceeds donated from trailer participants go directly to the University of Iowas Childrens Hospital. Both Hawkeye and Cyclone fans tailgated throughout Iowa City prior to the annual Iowa vs. Iowa State football game.

[Photo] This Week in Photos (9/14/18)

September 13, 2018
The exterior of Bread Garden Market in downtown Iowa City is seen on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018. The Java Houses in University of Iowa will soon all be replaced by Bread Gardens.

[Photo] UIHC switches Java House to Bread Garden

September 12, 2018
The Delta Zeta Sorority house is seen on South Dodge Street on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018.

[Photo] UI greek life pushes for sustainability

September 12, 2018
Crowds of Hawkeye and Cyclone fans are seen walking together down Burlington Street on Saturday, September 8, 2018. Both Hawkeye and Cyclone fans tailgated throughout Iowa City prior to the annual Iowa vs. Iowa State football game.

Photos: Iowa State game day in Iowa City (9/8/18)

September 9, 2018
Junior Karson Summer races to the finish line in the Mens 6k at the Hawkeye Invitational on Friday, August 31, 2018 at Ashton Cross Country Course. Iowa State won the meet with a score of 15, while the Hawkeyes finished second with a score of 63. Sommer finished 23rd.

Photos: Cross-Country Hawkeye Invitational (8/31/18)

August 31, 2018
Receptionists Christian Castano and Mackenzie Goss are seen at the University Housing and Dining Administration Building on Tuesday, August 28, 2018. University Housing and Dining are in process of making changes in their Residence Education Model.

[Photo] UI Housing & Dining plans to improve residence-hall living

August 28, 2018
A Catlett resident sits at his desk on Tuesday, August 21, 2018. University of Iowa Housing and Dining and the Office of Sustainability have teamed up this year to offer residents the option of composting in their rooms. Composting bins are available for residents at the Office of Sustainability.

[Photo] This Week in Photos (8/24/18)

August 23, 2018
A Catlett resident sits at his desk on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018. University of Iowa Housing and Dining and the Office of Sustainability have teamed up this year to offer residents the option of composting in their rooms. Composting bins are available for residents at the Office of Sustainability.

[Photo] UISG and Office of Sustainability introduce dorm compost program

August 23, 2018
A composting bin is seen in a residents room at Catlett Hall on Tuesday, August 21, 2018. University of Iowa Housing and Dining and the Office of Sustainability have teamed up this year to offer residents the option of composting in their rooms.

[Photo] Nadler: Less trash, more compost – count me in

August 21, 2018
Protestors raise their signs and march through downtown Iowa City at the March for Our Lives event on Saturday, March 24, 2018.

[Photo] Smith: Why I don’t want my teachers to have guns

March 28, 2018
A student activist from City High School speaks to the crowd of protestors at the March for Our Lives event on the Pentacrest on Saturday, March 24, 2018.

[Photo] Iowa City’s youngest residents speak out for gun reform

March 26, 2018
Ryan Finn, a co-owner of Ulysses Modern is seen examining a vintage watch behind the counter on February 21, 2021. Finn and his wife Clara opened the vintage shop on Gilbert Street last October. Finn is passionate for mid- century modern design and furnishings.

Featured photo: Vintage is the new black

February 22, 2021
The unique interior of the local shop Vice is seen at 114 E. Prentiss St. Iowa City. (Sid Peterson/Daily Iowan)

New store aims to be the ‘vice’ of locals

March 7, 2018
Joe Osheroff’s take on theatrical masks

Joe Osheroff’s take on theatrical masks

February 11, 2018
Actors prepare to set the scene for Busted, a play written by Jason Grobstich during a dress rehearsal for the 10-minute plays. The 10-minute plays feature a variety of student playwrights and actors as they perform short sequences of plays.

Ten-Minute Play Festival

February 7, 2018
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