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Status Uncertain for UI Grad The Daily Iowan MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 THE INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY SINCE 1868 DAILYIOWAN.COM 50¢ NATIONAL POLITICS COVID campaign Candidates in some of Iowa’s most competitive races are trying to navigate campaigning during a global pandemic and push their messaging through virtual platforms. BY JULIA SHANAHAN “We wear a mask, we [email protected] step back from the door, so we're very respectful of Republican and Democratic candidates for anybody who comes to the door,” the U.S. House and Senate in Iowa are navigat- Miller-Meeks said of her campaign’s ing a new culture of campaigning in conten- door-knocking efforts. “I personally haven't tious races many election experts consider to be interacted with anybody who … told us to get toss ups. away or These candidates, in races crucial to their party’s efforts to either hold or flip a seat, are pushing their messages through social media, Zoom rallies, and socially distanced events. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced campaigns to put limitations on in-per- son gatherings and shift to virtual events as a way to bring together large groups of been angry that we're at the door.” voters. With less than two months until Elec- Hart said she envisioned this campaign tion Day, these final weeks would typically be to look like the campaigns she ran while spent shaking hands in local restaurants and serving in the Iowa Senate — travel- stumping at campaign rallies to call on Iowans ing the district, knocking on doors, to actually go to the polls Nov. 3. and speaking in front of large While large, in-person events are currently crowds. being avoided, many campaigns nationally have Hart also ran for lieu- seen how virtual events can increase accessibil- tenant governor ity for voters who don’t typically make it out to with former hear candidates stump. Democratic Rita Hart, Democratic candidate in Iowa’s gubernato- 2nd Congressional District, launched her “back- rial candi- yard talks” tour on Sept. 18 after not holding any date Fred in-person events since the pandemic unfolded. Hubbell Hart is meeting with small groups of Iowans in 2018, where outdoors and socially distanced. she traveled through Infographic by Maxwell Johnson Iowa State Sen. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, the entire state to shake How much money politicians and R-Ottumwa, is the Republican nominee for the hands with voters. political organizations have spent on U.S. House in the 2nd District, and unlike Hart, “The typical kind of campaigns Facebook targeted to Iowa from Aug. 17 to Sept. 15. Miller-Meeks has been running a door-knock- that we're all used to — that all came to a grind- Digital advertising is key as campaigning in-person ing campaign and traveling the district since becomes more challenging. late July. SEE CAMPAIGNING, 3 Source: Facebook Ad Library Report. INSIDE Swim and dive file Title IX Status 2 Four female student-athletes are contesting the University of Iowa's decision to discontinue women's swim and dive at the end of the 2020-21 academic year. uncertain for UI grad Celine Kusnadi, Class of 2020 Cultural Centers pro- graduate, is currently working vide a virtual home for hawkeyes three different positions to The University of Iowa's four pursue her career goals in the cultural centers will not open this fall, so the centers are currently U.S. and native country. navigating ways to develop a community virtually. BY MARY HARTEL [email protected] Celine Kusnadi was frantically seeking a job and 2 conducting informational interviews in May. The University of Iowa graduate from Jarkarta, Indo- nesia, needed to find work that related to her major in order to stay in the country. More than four months later, Kusnadi is work- ing three different jobs virtually from an apart- ment in North Hollywood. Her status, however, is still not secure. According to U.S. Citizenship and Immigra- tion Services, graduating international students Class of 2025 Hawkeyes Jake Maish/The Daily Iowan in the country on F-1 visas can be permitted up to recruited virtually Kelsey Drake competes during the first heat of the 200 yard individual medley during the Women’s Big Ten Swimming and 12 months of temporary work employment as long Because of the COVID-19 pandem- Diving Championships on Feb. 20 at the CRWC. Drake finished second in her heat with a time of 1:59.41. as it is in their major’s sector, under the Optional ic, the Univerisity of Iowa Admis- Practical Training program. sions Office is navigating ways to BY AUSTIN HANSON year. At the time, Barta said the department was Although regulations concerning international recruit new Hawkeyes virtually. [email protected] facing a $75 million deficit because of COVID-19, students in the U.S. have been tumultuous, in an largely because of lost revenue from football. Barta email to The Daily Iowan, UI Associate Director of Christina Kaufman, Sage Ohlensehlen, Alexa said these cuts will save the department $5 million International Student and Scholar Services Mi- Puccini, and Kelsey Drake have filed a Title IX com- annually. chael Bortscheller said this rule has not changed. plaint following the University of Iowa’s decision Now that a Big Ten football season is being “...The rule that students on Optional Practical to discontinue its women’s swimming and diving played this fall, Barta told the state Board of Re- Training must have at least 20 hours per week of program at the end of the 2020-21 academic year. gents on Sept. 23 that the department’s deficit will work in one or more jobs to be considered em- The complaint was submitted the morning of now be between $40-60 million. The cuts, however, ployed has not changed,” Bortscheller said. Sept. 25 by attorney Jared C. Larew of Larew Law. are still final. After graduation, Kusnadi said she moved to Tune in for LIVE updates “The University of Iowa’s actions have caused Detailed later in the complaint is the UI’s obliga- Washington, D.C., and began networking and Watch for campus and city news, harm to the plaintiffs, and those who are similar- tion to provide equal opportunity and treatment in meeting people. weather, and Hawkeye sports ly situated, and constitute intentional, prohibited athletics with regard to gender as it receives feder- Now, Kusnadi said she is currently interning coverage every day at 8:30 a.m. discrimination based on sex in violation of Title IX al funding. part-time for the United Nations Association of at dailyiowan.com. of the education amendments of 1972 . .” the com- “[The University of Iowa] has failed to provide the National Capital Area, which is in Washing- plaint states. student-athletes with athletic opportunities at a ton, D.C. She also holds a contract position with a UI President Bruce Harreld and Athletic Di- rate that is ‘substantially proportionate’ to their Washington-based think tank, and a full-time In- rector Gary Barta announced on Aug. 11 that four undergraduate and full time enrollment rate; and donesia-based internship for the United Nations Hawkeye sports – men’s and women’s swimming it has failed to show that the interests and abilities Development Program, which she works at night. and diving, men’s tennis, and men’s gymnastics – would be cut at the end of the 2020-21 academic SEE TITLE IX, 3 SEE INTERNSHIPS, 3 2 NEWS THE DAILY IOWAN | DAILYIOWAN.COM | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 FLASHMOB FIANCE Volume 153 The Daily Iowan Issue 16 STAFF BREAKING NEWS Publisher. 335-5788 Phone: (319) 335-6030 Jason Brummond Email: [email protected] Fax: 335-6297 Executive Editor. 335-6030 Sarah Watson CORRECTIONS Managing Editor Call: 335-6030 Alexandra Skores Policy: The Daily Iowan strives for Rotating Managing Editors accuracy and fairness in the Caleb McCullough, Julia Shanahan reporting of news. If a report is wrong or misleading, a request Managing Digital Editor for a correction or a clarification Kelsey Harrell may be made. News Editors Rachel Schilke, Rylee Wilson PUBLISHING INFO Projects/Depth Editor The Daily Iowan (USPS 143.360) is Brooklyn Draisey published by Student Design Editor Publications Inc., E131 Adler Kate Doolittle Journalism Building, Iowa City, Iowa 52242-2004, daily except Arts Editors Saturdays and Sundays, legal and Josie Fischels, Maddie Lotenschtein university holidays, and universi- Opinions Editor ty vacations. Periodicals postage Peyton Downing paid at the Iowa City Post Office Politics Editors under the Act of Congress of Caleb McCullough, Julia Shanahan March 2, 1879. Visuals Editor Katie Goodale SUBSCRIPTIONS Call: Juli Krause at 335-5783 Assistant Visuals Editors Jeff Sigmund/The Daily Iowan Email: [email protected] Hannah Kinson, Ryan Adams A group poses for a portait at T. Anne Cleary Walkway after Ben Ong hosted a Engagement Flashmob marriage proposal to ask Jenny Choung to marry Subscription rates: Sports Editor him. As seen on Sept. 26. Austin Hanson Iowa City and Coralville: $30 for one semester, $60 for two Assistant Sports Editor semesters, $5 for summer Isaac Goffin session, $60 for full year. Pregame Editor A virtual home away from home Out of town: $50 for one Robert Read semester, $100 for two semesters, Copy Editors The University of Iowa’s four cultural centers will not open their physical spaces this fall, $10 for summer session, $100 all Elijah Helton, Katie Ann McCarver prompting centers to create community online with events, drop-in hours, and study sessions. year. TV News Director Send address changes to: Bailey Cichon BY ELEANOR HILDEBRANDT come from planning events to other accountable,” Ruacho are very calculated.
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