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Tate Hildyard

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Skarlett Roxx performs at Wildwood Saloon on Saturday, January 30th, 2021. Skarlett Roxx is a band modeled on and influenced by eighties hair metal.

[Photo] Photos: Skarlett Roxx at Wildwood Saloon

Tate Hilyard, Photojournalist
January 31, 2021
University students from the dental college marched to the College of Dentistry to protest unaddressed issues regarding the treatment of minority students on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021. (Tate Hildyard/ The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Iowa Senate approves bill to regulate DEI training and K-12 schools and public colleges

March 9, 2021
President Joe Biden prepares to sign a series of executive orders at the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office just hours after his inauguration on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington, D.C. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images/TNS)

[Photo] Letter to the Editor | The 22 votes should be counted

January 27, 2021
President Joe Biden delivers his inaugural address on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington, D.C. (Kent Nishimura/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

[Photo] Opinion | Can Biden unite the country?

Jacob Wendell, Opinions Contributor
January 27, 2021
Dragonfly Transplant Fund co-founder Ed Brown and social worker, Brittni Engrav pose for a portrait in front of the Iowa River Landing in Coralville on Saturday, January 24th 2021. The Dragonfly Transplant Fund was founded by Ed and his wife Deb who would use the program to reward organ donors with gift cards. (Tate Hildyard/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Dragonfly Transplant Fund extends support to transplant patients and their families

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter
January 27, 2021
Local artist, Kelly Clare’s piece, A MODERN APPROACH WILL NOT ONLY PROVIDE DECOYS BUT BREADCRUMBS ALSO is on display outside of Public Space One on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021 as part of This Could Get Snowed On. This Could Get Snowed On is a monthly exhibition of large-scale works by local artists, displayed on the front porch of Public Space One.

[Photo] Public Space One turns outdoor space into snow-proof art display

Morgan Ungs, Arts Reporter
January 26, 2021
The United States Vice Presidential Debate plays on television inside Cactus 3 in downtown Iowa City on Wednesday, October 7th, 2020. The debate is between U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris, D-California running alongside President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President Mike Pence running alongside President Donald Trump.

[Photo] Photos: Inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris

Daily Iowan Visuals Staff, USA Today, and Getty Images
January 20, 2021
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst R-IA speaks at the republican watch party at the Des Moins Marriott Downtown on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020 . Republicans from across the state have gathered to watch the results of the 2020 General Election. (Tate Hildyard/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] This Year in Photos – 2020

Daily Iowan Visuals Staff
December 31, 2020
Boxed board games are seen at Critical Hit Games in Iowa City on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020.

[Photo] Rape Victim Advocacy Program launching Dungeons & Dragons therapy sessions

Ailis McCardle, News Reporter
December 10, 2020
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

[Photo] Why does COVID-19 burden hospitals?

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor
December 8, 2020
The Prairie Light virtual potluck is held over Zoom on Sunday, December 6, 2020. Prairie Lights is hosting a group of six Midwest authors to talk about the books they published in 2020. (Tate Hildyard/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Midwest authors discuss Midwestern culture in their books at Prairie Lights virtual potluck

Jenna Post, Arts Reporter
December 6, 2020
Marissa Mueller (contributed)

[Photo] Iowa Track and Field’s Marissa Mueller awarded Rhodes Scholarship

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
December 2, 2020
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

[Photo] UIHC Home Treatment Team works to reduce COVID-19 hospitalizations

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter
December 2, 2020
University of Iowa senior engineering students, Jake Robinson and Logan O’Brien pose for a portrait in the Seamans Center in downtown Iowa City on Wednesday, November 17th, 2020. Due to complication with COVID-19, they current class of graduating seniors will not have an in-person presentation at the end of the semester to showcase their capstone project, which is an important networking event for graduating seniors.

[Photo] Iowa City to use new anti-ice methods on city roads this winter

Clinton Garlock, News Reporter
December 1, 2020
A group of fans jam out to up and coming rapper, Mod Sun headlines at Gabes in downtown Iowa City on Thursday, March 5, 2020. “Mod Sun is like positive hippy rap”- Davenport citizen/Mod Sun fan, Chandler Carpenter.

[Photo] Opinion | Put hip-hop in the literature curriculum

Zeina Aboushaar, Opinions Columnist
November 18, 2020
Local Republicans socialize while watching the Fox News election coverage at the Joni Ernst Republican watch party at the Des Moins Marriott Downtown on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020 . Republicans from across the state have gathered to watch the results of the 2020 General Election.

[Photo] Opinion | Republicans must keep fighting and unite against Biden-Harris

Ally Pronina, Opinions Columnist
November 17, 2020
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

[Photo] Opinion | COVID-19 isn’t under control

Zeina Aboushaar, Opinions Columnist
November 11, 2020
The University of Iowa Theater Building is seen on Monday, May 6, 2019.

[Photo] Neo Futurist theatre performance closes out University of Iowa Department of Theatre Arts’ fall 2020 Gallery Season

Tatiana Plowman, Arts Reporter
November 11, 2020
The Tippie College of Business is seen on Monday, January 27th, 2020.

[Photo] Advisers help first year students adjust to college virtually

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter
November 11, 2020
Doctor, Patrice A. Harris gives a lecture over zoom on Monday, November 9th, 2020. Dr.Harris is a guest lecturer invited by the University of Iowa medical community to discuss the issue of health inequity.

[Photo] First African American woman to lead the American Medical Association speaks to University of Iowa students, staff on racial health disparities

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter
November 9, 2020
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

[Photo] UIHC CEO says its ready for surge capacity as COVID-19 hospitalizations climb

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter
November 5, 2020

Film: The COVID-19 Agenda

Tate Hildyard, Senior Videographer
November 5, 2020
Local Republicans socialize while watching the Fox News election coverage at the Joni Ernst Republican watch party at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020 . Republicans from across the state have gathered to watch the results of the 2020 General Election.

Des Moines citizen, Stephanie Jones checks in at the Joni Ernst Republican watch party at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020 . Republicans from across the state have gathered to watch the results of the 2020 General Election.

Local Republicans socialize while watching the Fox News election coverage at the Joni Ernst Republican watch party at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020 . Republicans from across the state have gathered to watch the results of the 2020 General Election.

Donald Trump campaign volunteer Brad Bouster poses for a portrait at the check-in table at the Joni Ernst Republican watch party at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020 . Republicans from across the state have gathered to watch the results of the 2020 General Election. ÒI donÕt have an official rank, weÕre all just volunteers from across the state coming together to help Trump.Ó

Des Moines citizen Stephanie Jones has her temperature taken at the Joni Ernst Republican watch party in the Des Moines Marriott Downtown on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020. Republicans from across the state had gathered to watch the results of the 2020 general election. Before entering, guests were required to have their temperature taken to limit the spread of COVID-19.

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst R-IA speaks at the republican watch party at the Des Moins Marriott Downtown on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020 . Republicans from across the state have gathered to watch the results of the 2020 General Election.

[Photo] Joni Ernst defeats Theresa Greenfield in race for U.S. Senate seat from Iowa

Brian Grace, News Reporter
November 4, 2020
Senate candidate Theresa Greenfield enjoys a beer with a small number of supports at Backpocket Brewery in Coralville on Sunday, November 1st, 2020. Greenfield and her campaign team felt tit was important to hold events in a limited and safe capacity. (Tate Hildyard/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Theresa Greenfield stops in Coralville for “Jobs That Need to Get Done” tour ahead of Election Day

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
November 1, 2020
Kinnick Stadium, home to the University of Iowa Hawkeyes, is seen on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, game day afternoon. Tailgating has looked a lot different recently in the light of COVID-19, as both the streets and the stands remain empty. The Hawks are playing Northwestern.

Photos: Tailgate – Iowa vs. Northwestern Football

Tate Hildyard and Kate Heston
October 31, 2020
The Englert Theater is seen closed early during the quarantine on Wednesday, March 18th, 2020. Iowa City is under a mass quarantine due to the Coronavirus and is taking precautionary measures to minimize risk of spreading the disease.

[Photo] Witching Hour to celebrate art through a screen

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter
October 28, 2020
The Iowa City Community Theater stages a virtual rehearsal for their one night only reading of the War of the Worlds radio drama on Tuesday, October 26th, 2020. Due to social distancing regulations and safety concerns from the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Iowa City Community Theater has tried to figure out ways to continue performing while keeping performers and audiences safe.

[Photo] Iowa City Community Theater presents one-night-only Halloween performance of ‘War of the Worlds’

Parker Jones, Arts Reporter
October 27, 2020
Hancher Auditorium is seen in Iowa City on Sunday, September 20th, 2020.

[Photo] Timely jazz composition takes center stage at Hancher Auditorium

Tatiana Plowman, Arts Reporter
October 26, 2020
University of Iowa AfroHouse director Shalisa Gladney poses for a portrait in Oak Grove Park on Thursday, October 22nd, 2020.

[Photo] New Afro House Coordinator Shalisa Gladney adjusts to role in virtual format

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
October 25, 2020
A group of University of Iowa seniors play a game of dye outside while tailgating on Saturday, October 24th, 2020. Despite it being an away game, a handful of Iowa City residents still decided to celebrate with their own, small scale tailgates. “Yeah there’s a lot going on right now, but we all live together anyway so this is safe and for a lot of us, this is our last first tailgate of the season so we figured we had to do something."

Photos: Iowa City Tailgate – Iowa v. Purdue Football

Tate Hildyard and Jeff Sigmund
October 24, 2020
The second 2020 Presidential Debate plays on the television in Gabe's on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020. The debate is between Democratic candidate Joe Biden and President Donald Trump.

Photos: Second 2020 Presidential Debate

Jake Maish, Tate Hildyard, and Ayrton Breckenridge
October 22, 2020
The second 2020 Presidential Debate plays on the television in Gabe’s on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020. The debate is between Democratic candidate Joe Biden and President Donald Trump.

[Photo] Iowans say Thursday’s presidential debate was more productive

October 22, 2020
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

[Photo] University of Iowa researchers discover electromagnetic fields treat diabetes in mice

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter
October 22, 2020

Film: President Trump Rally in Des Moines

Tate Hildyard, Senior Videographer
October 21, 2020
University of Iowa graduate student Drew Etienne poses for a portrait in downtown Iowa City on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020. The Campaign to Organize Graduate Students (COGS) led a march to President Bruce Harreld's home in order to protest the administration's insistence that the university remain open despite the health risk posed by COVID-19.

[Photo] Unions at Iowa universities vote to recertify for bargaining power, frustrated with election process

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter
October 20, 2020
A voting site is seen in the University of Iowa Visual Arts Building on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Counties all across Iowa along with eight other states are participating in the 2020 primary elections.

[Photo] First time voters share the importance of voting, encourage others to vote

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
October 20, 2020
A Johnson County citizen is seen anonymously voting in the The University of Iowa Visual Arts building on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Counties all across Iowa along with eight other states are participating in the 2020 primary elections.

[Photo] Opinion | Diversity deserves celebration

Ally Pronina, Opinions Columnist
October 20, 2020
A Johnson County precinct indicator is seen outside The University of Iowa Visual Arts building on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Counties all across Iowa along with eight other states are participating in the 2020 primary elections. (Tate Hildyard/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Opinion | Voting third party is pointless

Signe Nettum, Opinions Columnist
October 19, 2020
Iowa City locals and University of Iowa students pile into Elray’s in downtown Iowa City on Friday, October 9th, 2020. As of this weekend, the government mandated closing of bars has been lifted prompting an upswing of business as locals and students return.

[Photo] ICPD and UIPD encourage education over punishment as bars reopen

Samantha Murray, News Reporter
October 15, 2020
Mercy Hospital is seen in Iowa City on Monday, September 15th, 2020. (Tate Hildyard/ The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Opinion | Mercy Hospital’s inpatient closure will harm the most vulnerable Iowans

Ally Pronina, Opinions Columnist
October 12, 2020
Studio 13 Patrons enjoy a drag show with drag queen, Beep Beep in downtown Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 9, 2020. As of this weekend, the government mandated closing of bars has been lifted prompting an upswing of business as locals and students return.

Photos: Bars Reopening (Night Two)

Tate Hildyard, Photojournalist
October 10, 2020
University of Iowa third year law student, Paul Esker poses for a portrait in front of the Boyd Law Building on Wednesday, October 7th, 2020. Esker, along with 176 other law students students and faculty across Iowa's college of law and Drake's law school sent letters to Iowa Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst in support of waiting to appoint a new Supreme Court Justice until after the fall Presidential election.

[Photo] Iowa, Drake law students oppose Ernst and Grassley’s decision on Supreme Court nomination

Brian Grace, News Reporter
October 8, 2020
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

[Photo] University of Iowa researchers discover that COVID-19 is deadlier in patients with Parkinson’s disease

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter
October 8, 2020
The Vice Presidential Debate plays on television inside Cactus 3 in downtown Iowa City on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020. The debate is between U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif. running alongside Democratic candidate Joe Biden and Vice President Mike Pence running alongside President Donald Trump.

Photos: U.S. Vice Presidential Debate

Tate Hildyard and Matthew Hsieh
October 8, 2020
Geroge’s bartender, Rani Simawe watches the United States Vice Presidential Debate on television on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020. The debate is between U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris, D-California running alongside Democratic candidate Joe Biden and Vice President Mike Pence running alongside President Donald Trump.

[Photo] Pence and Harris remain civil in debate over Trump’s record

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor
October 8, 2020

Film: Student Thoughts | President Trump Tests Positive for COVID-19

Tate Hildyard and Daniel McGregor-Huyer
October 7, 2020
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