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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

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

Opinion | After Class Events ideal for late night activities

Elise Cagnard, Opinions Contributor September 28, 2021

Picture this: it’s a Friday night, you don’t have any plans, and the only option that seems viable is going to the bars. If not that, what else can you do besides sit in your room and feel an intense...

Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Caterina Zamuta poses for a portrait at the Iowa Advanced Technologies Laboratories at the University of Iowa on Monday, Sept. 27, 2021.

UI researchers make artificial muscles with grant

Anthony Neri, News Reporter September 28, 2021

A University of Iowa professor is working with grant funds to create cephalopod, or tentacle-like, muscles to improve movement in marine technology. UI Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering...

A masked visitor picks out a book at the Iowa City Public Library on Monday, Sept. 27, 2021.

Iowa City’s ‘pumping heart of literature’ sees some pre-pandemic normalcy

Kate Perez, News Reporter September 28, 2021

The Iowa City literary community isn’t ready to come back in full force. As Iowa City records 50 to 60 cases of COVID-19 each day, literary hubs are trying to return to pre-pandemic norms while...

The unfinished American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Corn Monument is seen in the Hydraulics Model Annex on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. The Corn Monument is set to be finished on the Sunday following the Iowa football game against Penn State.

University of Iowa homecoming corn monument to be largest in university history

Meg Doster, News Reporter September 28, 2021

The Hawkeyes’ largest corn monument, a model of the Old Capitol building, is well underway to be showcased in time for the 2021 University of Iowa Homecoming Week. The corn monument has been a...

Paula Miranda practices her putt at Finkbine Golf Course on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021.

Iowa women’s golf freshman Paula Miranda makes mark in fall tournaments

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter September 28, 2021

Iowa women’s golf freshman Paula Miranda came to Iowa City this fall after a successful summer on the course. The freshman from Puebla, Mexico, placed third at the 72nd U.S. Girls’ Junior Amateur,...

The Iowa City Public Library is seen on Monday, Sept. 20, 2021.

Young journalists share knowledge with Iowa City teens

Emily Delgado, News Reporter September 28, 2021

High school students and young journalists Victoria Feng and Malini Pillai from Illinois are sharing their knowledge in a more than a month-long teen journalism workshop at the Iowa City Public Library. The...

The Association of Graduate Students in English are holding a book sale outside of the University of Iowa English Philosophy Building on Monday, Sept. 27, 2021. “Our goal is to raise money for AGSE and we’ll be here all week from 9 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for cash only sales,” said Jamie Chen.

Featured Photos: Book it to the EPB!

Dimia Burrell, Photojournalist September 28, 2021

Hawk the Vote executive director Joseph Verry talks to a community member about voter registration on the Pentacrest on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021. Hawk the Vote wants to get people registered for the upcoming city council election.

Hawk the Vote looks toward local elections on National Voter Registration Day

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter September 28, 2021

As local elections approach, Hawk the Vote is registering students to vote to emphasize the importance of voting in elections at all levels. The University of Iowa’s Hawk the Vote student organization...

Contributed.

UIHC participated in national NICU read-athon to promote brain development

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter September 28, 2021

Parents of babies in intensive care are typically restricted to watching from the sidelines. In the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, however, parents and...

Iowa midfielder, Olivia Hellweg, and Penn State forward, Ellie Wheeler, fight for the ball during the Iowa women’s soccer match v. Penn State at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Thursday, March 25, 2021. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 1-0.

Iowa soccer defender Olivia Hellweg grows from walk-on to starter

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter September 28, 2021

Iowa soccer senior defender Olivia Hellweg originally planned on attending the University of Iowa for business — not soccer. Hellweg decided to enroll in the Tippie College of Business after she...

Yes

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor September 28, 2021

Watching college football on Saturday is habitual and a bit ritualistic for me. It’s easily the best day of the week to watch a game. Nothing beats kicking back on your couch, watching ESPN’s College...

No

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter September 28, 2021

Friday night college games aren’t cool. College football is for Saturday, not Friday. I get that it’s mainly a TV thing. I’m sure network executives think their games will get higher ratings on...