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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Tate Hildyard

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A Burge Marketplace worker serves a line of students on Monday, Aug. 26, 2020.

[Photo] Opinion | Students with dietary restrictions deserve better

October 20, 2024
The Old Capitol building is seen on March, 6, 2021.

[Photo] Point/counter point | Should students begin higher education at community college?

March 7, 2023
Former President of the University of Iowa Sandy Boyd reads from his memoir at the Iowa City Public Library on July 28, 2019. Boyd's memoir is titled "A Life on the Middle West’s Never-Ending Frontier."

[Photo] Willard ‘Sandy’ Boyd remembered as an icon at the UI

Hannah Pinski, Executive Editor
January 22, 2023
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

[Photo] Opinion | Hidden fees lead to rising healthcare costs

Dell Harbaugh, Opinions Columnsit
September 7, 2022
John Muriello performs in the University of Iowa Theater Department's production of "Sunday in the Park With George" on Monday, March 4th, 2019.

[Photo] Former UI professor taught students despite accusations of child pornography, meth distribution

Sabine Martin, Managing Editor
September 6, 2022
Students walk on the Pentacrest on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. The university will be suspending classes until at least April 3, 2020 and will be moving instruction online amidst concerns around coronavirus.

[Photo] Editorial | A letter to myself: Reflecting two years of COVID-19

DI Opinions Staff
March 27, 2022
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[Photo] UI professors violated ethics policy, free speech, investigation finds

Rylee Wilson, Managing Editor
February 3, 2022
A COVID-19 testing site in the parking lot of UI Urgent Care in Coralville on Dec. 10, 2021.

[Photo] From the COVID-19 unit: what Iowa health care workers want you to know

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter
December 8, 2020
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics as seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

[Photo] COVID-19 vaccine study of UI Health Care workers confirms effectiveness

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter
October 10, 2021
A crosswalk light is seen on Madison Street on Monday Sept. 30, 2019.

[Photo] Opinion | The crosswalk lights at the intersection of Madison Street and Iowa Avenue needs to change

Signe Nettum, Opinions Contributor
September 29, 2021
The Old Capitol building is seen on March, 6, 2021.

[Photo] Opinion | After Class Events ideal for late night activities

Elise Cagnard, Opinions Contributor
September 28, 2021
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

[Photo] Opinion | Iowa needs to add more beds to its hospitals

Luke Krchak, Opinions Columnist
September 20, 2021
Iowa head coach Dave DiIanni paces the sidelines during the Iowa vs. Purdue soccer game on Sept. 20, 2018 at the Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City. Iowa tied Purdue 1-1 in overtime.

Photo by Katie Goodale

[Photo] Senior Column | Finding purpose through the arts

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Editor
May 11, 2021
University of Iowa senior Zahra Aalabdulrasul poses for a portrait in the Chauncey building on Monday, May 3, 2021.

[Photo] Senior Zahra Aalabdulrasul reimagines scope of inclusion initiatives in business

Marco Oceguera
May 11, 2021
Nicole Johnson and her son Elon explore Terry Trueblood recreational area on Monday, March 29, 2021. Johnson moved to Iowa City with her family in June.

[Photo] Navigating and negotiating in an unsupportive system

May 10, 2021
Kara Houser sits outside of her therapy office on May 5, 2021.

[Photo] Moving forward

May 10, 2021
Laura Greenwood sits at her kitchen table with her daughter Bridget, seven, and son Reid, one, on Thursday, April 1, 2021. “The beginning of the pandemic was scary, very scary.” Greenwood said. “We were expecting a baby and there was a lot of uncertainty.”

[Photo] Finding support where they can

May 10, 2021
Brooke Buxton runs through a science lesson with the six children in their learning pod in the front yard on April 26, 2021. Buxton was a first grade teacher for 13 years before the pandemic, but chose to take the year off to help their three children go through online learning. She now teaches four other neighboring children as well.

[Photo] Supporting and being supported: Mothers navigate life over a year of COVID-19

Brooklyn Draisey, Projects reporter
May 10, 2021
Photo by Katie Goodale (Contributed by Julia Shanahan).

[Photo] Senior Column | Grateful to be a DI alum

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
May 10, 2021
The Iowa State Capitol building is seen in Des Moines on April 9, 2019.

[Photo] Opinion | The ACLU of Iowa is right: Trans people should not be discriminated against in healthcare

Evan Mantler, Opinions Contributor
May 4, 2021
The Iowa State Capitol building is seen in Des Moines on April 9, 2019.

[Photo] Letter to the Editor | Senate File 252 shouldn’t have been signed

May 4, 2021
Iowa Defensive Tackle Daviyon Nixon raises his fist as the Hawkeyes take to their home field for the first time in the season during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20.

[Photo] Tracking where Iowa draft picks, undrafted free agents landed after 2021 NFL Draft

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
May 2, 2021
University of Iowa sophomore Kurt Bennett plays frisbee with a friend on the on the Pentacrest in downtown Iowa City on Thursday, April 29, 2021. Now that the weather has finally warmed up, Kurt and his friend decided to take a break from studying for finals and enjoy some time outside.

Feature photo: Frisbee fun

Tate Hildyard, Senior Photojournalist
April 29, 2021
The Ped Mall is seen on Saturday, April 4, 2020. Downtown was quiet during the first weekend after spring break as classes have been moved online and the bars closed due to coronavirus. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Opinion | Iowa City residents must continue to support the local economy

Katie Perkins, Opinions Contributor
April 29, 2021
Filmscene is seen on April 15, 2020.

[Photo] Sycamore Cinema reopens, local cinemas talk return to movie theaters

Parker Jones, Arts Reporter
April 28, 2021
The Ped Mall is seen on Saturday, April 4, 2020. Downtown was quiet during the first weekend after spring break as classes have been moved online and the bars closed due to coronavirus.

[Photo] As vaccinations continue, Iowa City leaders consider various ways to boost local economic activity

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter
April 26, 2021
The Ped Mall is seen on Saturday, April 4, 2020. Downtown was quiet during the first weekend after spring break as classes have been moved online and the bars closed due to coronavirus. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] UI poetry professor to create book about African American trailblazer using Guggenheim grant

Jenna Post, Arts Reporter
April 26, 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 Monday, April 10, 2021. Wilson is currently the executive vice president and vice president for Academic Affairs for the University of Illinois System.

[Photo] Student focused: UI Presidential Finalist Barbara Wilson’s career embraces building connections as a higher education leader

Rachel Schilke and Eleanor Hildebrandt
April 25, 2021
The University of Iowa Club Volleyball team practices on the Pentacrest in downtown Iowa City on Thursday, April 21, 2021. Now that the weather has finally warmed up and that the team has been fully vaccinated, the team decided to head out and hold an informal practice.

Feature photo: Practice on the Pentacrest

Tate Hildyard, Senior Photojournalist
April 22, 2021
A group of protesters gather outside of the Johnson County Courthouse to advocate for Iowa City resident, Naa Adjeiwa Tackie on Monday, April 19, 2021.

[Photo] Iowa City community rallies in support around small business owner’s alleged wrongful eviction

Claire Benson, News Reporter
April 20, 2021
Sen. Chuck Grassley addresses the crowd during a rally for Vice President Mike Pence at the Des Moines International Airport on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020. Vice President Pence discussed several topics including religion, Supreme Court Judge Amy Coney Barrett, and the importance of voting. The election is in five days. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Grassley’s fundraising emails sound the alarm for donations, senator says he is still considering reelection

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Reporter
April 20, 2021
The Ped Mall is seen on Saturday, April 4, 2020. Downtown was quiet during the first weekend after spring break as classes have been moved online and the bars closed due to coronavirus. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Johnson County continues to meet COVID-19 vaccine demand as public health leaders urge people to get vaccinated

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter
April 19, 2021
Iowa’s Alex Schaake embraces family members after winning the Hawkeye Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on Sunday, April 18, 2021. Iowa won the invitational 24 under par.

[Photo] Iowa soccer claims Big Ten Tournament title

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter
April 18, 2021
Iowa’s Alex Schaake (left) gets ready to tee off during the third round of the Hawkeye Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on Sunday, April 18, 2021. Iowa won the invitational with a final overall score of 840.

Photos: Iowa men’s golf Hawkeye Invitational

Katie Goodale, Visual Director
April 18, 2021
Fans watch as the Hawkeyes huddle after Iowa football spring practice on Saturday, April 17, 2021 in Kinnick Stadium.

Photos: Iowa Football Spring Practice

Katie Goodale and Jerod Ringwald
April 17, 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.

Photos: UI Presidential Forum – Barbara J. Wilson

Katie Goodale , Visuals Editor
April 15, 2021
Citizens march through downtown Iowa City as part of the the Back the Blue protest on Friday, September 25th, 2020. Citizens marched through downtown Iowa City to show solidarity with the local police force and as a counter protest the Black Lives Matter activity that took place over the past few months.

[Photo] Guest Opinion | ‘Back the Blue’ bill will harm rather than help Iowa

April 14, 2021
The Old Capitol building is seen on March, 6, 2021.

[Photo] UI Strategic Planning Team adds shared governance late into process

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter
April 12, 2021
Dublin Underground Bartender Rory Brown serves a patron on Thursday, April 7, 2021. Despite being much slower than usual for a Thursday afternoon, Rory insists that the bar will gain sufficient foot traffic by the time Jeopardy is on.

Feature photo: Fish food

Tate Hildyard, Senior Photojournalist
April 8, 2021
University of Iowa first year, medical student, Tanner Kempton gets his COVID-19 vaccination at the Westlawn Student Health Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 6th, 2021. With the eligibility requirements for vaccinations lifted, University of Iowa students are now able to book appointments to get their vaccinations.

[Photo] ‘It’s a good feeling’: University of Iowa wraps up first week vaccinating students with Johnson & Johnson

Brady Osborne, News Reporter
April 8, 2021
Local Republicans cheer on as Joni Ernst delivers her victory speech at the Moines Marriott Downtown on Tuesday Nov. 3, 2020. Republicans from across the state have gathered to watch the results of the 2020 General Election.

[Photo] Too soon to tell if Iowa will remain a purple state, politicos say, despite ruby red 2020 election results

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
April 6, 2021
Performer, Bryce Graves aka “The Govna” performs as part of Hellzapoppin Circus Sideshow Revue at Wildwood Saloon on Saturday, April 3, 2021. Hellzapoppin is a touring act harkening back to the days of circus freak shows updating the concept for a modern audience.

Photos: Hellzapoppin Circus Sideshow Revue

Tate Hildyard, Photojournalist
April 4, 2021
Photo Illustration by Katie Goodale

[Photo] University of Iowa students advised to take first available vaccine appointment

Lily Rosen Marvin, News Reporter
April 1, 2021
A cast sheet for the University of Iowa Theatre Department’s Just For Fun Comedy show is seen on Wednesday, March 31st, 2021.

[Photo] Six student comedians featured in upcoming Theatre Department comedy show

Tatiana Plowman, Arts Reporter
March 31, 2021
Terry Trueblood Recreation Area is seen on Monday, March 29, 2021.

[Photo] Iowa City sees large fish kill because of extreme winter conditions

Claire Benson, News Reporter
March 30, 2021
Head Coach Kirk Ferentz and Offensive Coordinator Brian Ferentz are seen without masks during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20. Many Iowa Coaches wore Gaitor face guards, which the CDC has suggested is not as effective against the spread of COVID-19 as a regular mask.

[Photo] Iowa football notebook: Spring football underway for the Hawkeyes, Ferentz talked to Jaguars before Doyle’s brief NFL stint

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
March 29, 2021
A group of people rally in downtown Iowa City on Sunday, March 28, 2021 to raise awareness of racism against Asian Americans in wake of the recent shooting in Atlanta. The protest was informally organized over social media in less than a week by the Iowa City area Asian American Pacific Islander community.

Photos: Stop Asian Hate Rally in downtown Iowa City

Tate Hildyard, Photojournalist
March 29, 2021
Janelle Lutgen poses for a portrait at Jimi B’s Bar and Grill in Bernard on March 14, 2021. Lutgen’s son Jesse died after financial struggle forced him to ration insulin. Now Lutgen works to provide free insulin to all.

[Photo] Insulin prices remain high through the pandemic, Iowa lawmakers push for reform

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
March 23, 2021
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

[Photo] New data shows racial disparities in Iowa’s health care system

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter
March 22, 2021
The Hawkeyes huddle between events during the Iowa v. Nebraska men’s gymnastics meet in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, March 20, 2021. Iowa defeated Nebraska with a score of 406.700 - 406.650. This was the Hawkeye’s last home meet of their final season.

Photos: Iowa men’s gymnastics v. Nebraska

Katie Goodale, Visuals Director
March 20, 2021
Michael Warner-Craft poses for a portrait outside of the Afro-American Cultural House on March 12, 2021.

[Photo] Michael Warner-Craft

Hannah Pinski, Opinions Editor
March 16, 2021
Joseph Villalobos poses for a portrait outside of the Pride Alliance Center on March 12, 2021.

[Photo] Joseph Villalobos

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
March 16, 2021
Michelle Tran-Duong poses for a portrait outside of the Asian Pacific American Cultural Center on March 11, 2021.

[Photo] Michelle Tran-Duong

Alexandra Skores, Managing Editor
March 16, 2021
Actors Steven Willis, Branden Shaw and Kate Anderson perform in Before the Park on Thursday, March 10, 2021. Before the Park is set in the predominantly black community of Seneca Village as its citizens are being forced to flee so New York City can build Central Park over their land.

[Photo] The people behind the production: Tech for UI’s mainstage share how theater has changed during the pandemic

Jenna Post, Arts Reporter
March 16, 2021
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