Annie Fitzpatrick

The Daily Iowan • May 10, 2020

Unprecedented economic conditions loom over UI graduates as they enter workforce

The outbreak of the novel coronavirus has led to an economic recession, adding to the stress of UI graduating seniors. COVID-19 has changed the job search for several University of Iowa seniors as they enter the workforce while facing the greatest...

The Daily Iowan • May 4, 2020

College of Engineering faculty, staff councils send climate resolution to UI administration

The UI's Engineering Faculty Council and Engineering Staff Advisory Council passed a joint resolution to advocate for the university to address climate change. The engineering focus serves as another way to address climate change using special...

The Daily Iowan • April 21, 2020

Earth Day moves indoors: Celebrations adapt to online format amid COVID-19 outbreak

Amid social distancing, Earth Day celebrations on the UI campus have made significant changes to original plans. However, online-focused initiatives and plans hope to spread information on sustainability and continue the celebration. Faculty, staff,...

The Daily Iowan • March 29, 2020

Big Grove Brewery offers a sip of sustainability for the Iowa City community

Big Grove Brewery received Iowa Green Brewery platinum certification through their sincere sustainable efforts at all levels of production. The brewery’s efforts highlight the need for change in the industry and pave a path forward for others to...

The Daily Iowan • March 24, 2020

Iowa City City Council defers conversation on solar-energy project to next meeting

In alignment with MidAmerican Energy’s goal of using 100 percent renewable energy sources by 2021 and Iowa City’s Climate Action Plan, a new solar project located in a prairie park has been proposed for Iowa City. City Council convenes virtually on...

The Daily Iowan • March 20, 2020

UI seniors face the reality of canceled commencement this spring

The confirmation of canceled spring commencement ceremonies for University of Iowa seniors hits hard for those who have worked four years for the celebration. University of Iowa mascot Herky the Hawkeye goes back out On Parade for the 10th...

The Daily Iowan • March 17, 2020

UI employees directed to work remotely

In an effort to reduce community spread of COVID-19, UI employees outside of UI Health Care have been directed to work remotely, if possible. An email was sent out to UI students, faculty, and staff following Gov. Reynolds’ issue of a State of Public...

The Daily Iowan • March 17, 2020

Iowa governor declares public-health disaster emergency amid COVID-19 spread, closing bars and restaurants

The Iowa Office of the Governor issued a State of Public Health Disaster Emergency in a press release Tuesday. The state of emergency includes significant social-distancing measures related to bars, restaurants, and recreational facilities, in...

The Daily Iowan • March 3, 2020

New electric-vehicle charging stations open in Iowa City's Court Street Transportation Center

Another electric vehicle charging station located at the Court Street Transportation Center in Iowa City joins a fleet of stations that are adding to the city’s Climate Action Plan through a reduction in greenhouse-gas emissions. Two cars recharge at...

The Daily Iowan • February 25, 2020

Iowa bill proposes limited control of rural farms from local government

A new bill would forgo the requirement of farmers to pay fees or fill out applications to work on their own land, limiting control of local governments in rural land. A bill introduced in the Iowa Legislature that would give farmers more control over...

The Daily Iowan • February 18, 2020

UI alum addresses needs of prisoners in solitary confinement through photo project

The "Photo Requests from Solitary" project aims to combine activism and art to meet the emotional, creative, and “human” needs of prisoners facing solitary confinement. Life in solitary confinement is a silent one, but a photography project developed...

The Daily Iowan • February 8, 2020

Kiddo talent show rocks the main ballroom

Dance Marathon 26’s kiddo talent show featured performances from singers, dancers, and everything in between. Max performs during the Dance Marathon Kiddo Talent Show at the IMU on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2020. (Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan) From...

The Daily Iowan • February 8, 2020

Dance Marathon participants are ‘re-energized’ as they reach the halfway point

Dancers, captains, and representatives have reached the halfway point at this year’s 26th annual Dance Marathon. Despite a lack of sleep and constant movement, the fight “for the kids” continues. Dancers participate in the halfway mark of Dance...

The Daily Iowan • February 5, 2020

UI cancels international programs to China this semester due to coronavirus

The UI Office of International Programs has canceled all Spring Semester programs in China in wake of coronavirus. An outbreak of the coronavirus in China has prompted University of Iowa officials to suspend university-sponsored international...

The Daily Iowan • February 4, 2020

Second UI VP for Student Life finalist Sarah Hansen emphasizes inclusion, relationship-building

RELATED: Tippie Associate Dean Kenneth Brown announced as first candidate for vice president for student life At the second public forum in the search for a new Vice President for Student Life, finalist Sarah Hansen promised to fully commit to...

The Daily Iowan • January 28, 2020

Winter conditions prove challenging for Iowa City riders

Winter conditions can make biking a challenge, but with the right equipment, Iowa City is still a haven for bikers. UI Associate Professor Steven Spears talks about his experience as a biker and how to better prepare for conditions. The local biking...

The Daily Iowan • December 17, 2019

City Council defers rental moratorium vote for second time

Iowa City City Council voted to defer the vote on the Rental Moratorium to their Jan. 7 meeting, in order to further consider the community’s ideas regarding the issue. Iowa City resident Nancy Carlson speaks to the Iowa City councilors during a...

The Daily Iowan • December 12, 2019

New library card aims to increase literacy among students in Iowa City schools

A new “AIM” library card created as a result of the partnership between the Iowa City School District and the Iowa City, North Liberty, and Coralville libraries gives students access to more literary materials in the area. A new library card will...

The Daily Iowan • December 5, 2019

UI Office of Sustainability moves to Pentacrest to boost accessibility to students

The UI Office of Sustainability and the Environment has moved its office location to Jessup Hall. The move comes as a result of plans to raze the UI Communications Center, the office's old location. The sign for the Office of Sustainability sits...

The Daily Iowan • November 19, 2019

Iowa entities join declaration to commit to Paris Climate Agreement goals after federal withdrawal

Iowa City is one of 26 parties to sign the “We Are Still In” declaration, which challenges the Trump administration's planned withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement. Protestors crowd in front of the stage to hear Swedish climate activist Greta...