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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Illinois outside hitter Raina Terry spikes the ball during a volleyball game between Iowa and Illinois at Xtreme Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes with a score of 3-2.

Photos: Iowa volleyball vs. Illinois

Grace Smith, Photo Editor September 22, 2021

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

Iowa women’s golf finishes ninth at Badger Invitational

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter September 22, 2021

Hawkeye women’s golfer Paula Miranda got off to a hot start at the Badger Invitational in Verona, Wisconsin, this week. The freshman from Puebla, Mexico, fired a 5-under-par 67 in the tournament’s...

Joan Mulholland looks to the side as she speaks during a film and discussion on the Freedom Riders at The Englert Theatre on Sept. 22 2021.

Englert hosts film screening and discussion with Freedom Rider, civil rights activist Joan Trumpauer Mulholland

Scout Adams, Arts Reporter September 22, 2021

Freedom Rider and civil rights activist Joan Trumpauer Mulholland and her son, film director Loki Mulholland, came to Iowa City to visit the Englert on Wednesday night to share Loki’s film about...

Vilnius, Lithuania - June 17, 2011: preparing of a homemade tomato sauce in a frying pan from fresh tomatoes.

Opinion | Students need more cooking-related classes

Signe Nettum, Opinions Contributor September 22, 2021

Cooking and baking have never been my forte. Growing up, I managed to burn my upper arm while making pancakes — don’t ask me how, I don’t remember. My finest moment was my attempt to heat up a...

Construction is seen in the Education Technology Center inside the Lindquist Center on Sept. 20, 2021.

UI Lindquist Center’s modernization to complete next month

Isabel Tuisl, News Reporter September 22, 2021

The University of Iowa’s College of Education building, the Lindquist Center, is receiving major renovations scheduled to be complete next month. The first floor will have updated classrooms, according...

Democratic candidate for Iowa governor Kathy Glasson addresses protestors at a demonstration outside of a Burger King in Des Moines on Monday September, 4 2017. Protestors attended multiple events Des Moines on Labor Day in order to demonstrate in support of a fifteen dollar per hour minimum wage and private sector unions.

Opinion | Unions work for everyone

Peyton Downing, Opinions Columnist September 22, 2021

A massive victory for labor rights happened recently that may have flown under the radar — the Nabisco Workers’ Strike ended in favor of the strikers. Yet again, we are shown the benefits of labor...

University of Iowa forward Samantha Tawharu works to move the ball around two Northwestern defenders. The University of Iowa beats Northwestern 2-1 on Sept. 19 2021.

Iowa soccer prepped for back-to-back road games

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter September 22, 2021

Iowa soccer downed Northwestern, 2-1, at the Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City last Sunday. The game was the Hawkeyes’ first against a Big Ten opponent in 2021-22. Today, Iowa will travel to Indiana...

Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. jogs off the field during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Flashes 30-7. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye football’s Tyrone Tracy Jr. hoping for increased production

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor September 22, 2021

Hawkeye junior wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. hauled in a catch from quarterback Spencer Petras in the third quarter of Iowa’s matchup against Kent State on Saturday. Well, that’s what he thought...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics CEO Suresh Gunasekaran speaks at a virtual press conference on Sept. 22.

UI Health Care employees tiring out from marathon pandemic

Cooper Worth, News Reporter September 22, 2021

The staff of University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics remain “exhausted” as employees continue to endure the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic as cases remain steady in Johnson County.   UIHC...

University of Iowa Symphony Orchestra conductor Mélisse Brunet leads the symphony orchestra during one of the symphony orchestra’s dress rehearsals on Monday, Sept. 20, 2021. This year, Symphony Orchestra will be celebrating its 100th year.

UI Symphony Orchestra introduces first female conductor, celebrates 100th anniversary

Maddie Johnston, Arts Editor September 22, 2021

The University of Iowa Symphony Orchestra’s first concert of the season is happening tonight, a celebratory kick-off that will mark its 100th anniversary. What’s more — it will also be led by...

The University of Iowa Department of Public Safety is housed in the Old Capitol Mall.

UI student found dead outside Burge Hall Friday

Caleb McCullough, Executive Editor September 22, 2021

University of Iowa Public Safety reported a student death that happened on Sept. 17. UI Assistant Director of Media Relations spokesperson Hayley Bruce wrote in an emailed statement on Tuesday that...

Iowa City City Council votes down Truth and Reconciliation Commission facilitator proposal

Iowa City City Council votes down Truth and Reconciliation Commission facilitator proposal

Emily Delgado, News Reporter September 21, 2021

The Iowa City City Council did not advance a proposal from an out-of-state consulting firm to facilitate the city’s Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission, despite the facilitator having support...