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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The Title IX and Gender Equity office is seen in Van Allen Hall at the University of Iowa on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021.

Opinion | UI sexual assault and misconduct reporting process is complicated and complex

Hannah Pinski, Opinions and Amplify Editor September 19, 2021

We are in the red zone. At the University of Iowa, we as students are at our most vulnerable for sexual assault. This is why the time period is called the “red zone,” as a majority of sexual...

Iowa runners Lauren McMahon (left) and Miriam Sandeen	 (right) compete in the Hawkeye Invite meet at the Ashton Cross Country Course on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021.

Iowa women’s cross country wins 2021 Dirksen-Greeno Invitational

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter September 19, 2021

The Iowa women’s cross country team finished first in the 5,000-meter race at the 2021 Dirksen-Greeno Invitational in Lincoln, Nebraska, Saturday morning. Just three points separated first-place...

Right side Courtney Buzzerio goes for a kill against two Ball State blockers during the volleyball match between Iowa and Ball State on Friday, Sept 10, 2021. The Cardinals defeated the Hawkeyes 3-2.

Iowa volleyball finishes 1-2 at Mile High Invitational

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter September 19, 2021

Iowa volleyball finished 1-2 at the Mile High Invitational in Colorado Springs, Colorado, this past weekend, defeating Incarnate Wood while dropping two matches to Denver and Air Force. The Hawkeyes...

Iowa’s Alexa Noel goes low to return a ball during a women's tennis meet at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers with a score of 4-3.

Women’s tennis sophomore Alexa Noel prepared for first tournament since ankle injury

Chase Szewc, Sports Reporter September 19, 2021

Iowa women’s tennis will kick off its 2021 season this week at the Dallas-Fort Worth 25K Tournament in Dallas, Texas. Hawkeye sophomore Alexa Noel, the program’s first-ever All-American, will...

A mural is seen on Burlington Street on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021. Oracles of Iowa City is a mural project in collaboration with Public Space One and the Center for Afrofuturist Studies.

‘Oracles of Iowa City’ murals reimagine double consciousness

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter September 19, 2021

Overlooking East Burlington Street, a pair of striking murals portray the bold statements, “Black Joy Needs No Permission” and “Weaponize Your Privilege To Save Black Bodies.” These murals,...

Kalpaj Parekh, interim chair of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery poses for a portrait at the UI Heart and Vascular Center on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021.

Reestablished Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery names Kalpaj Parekh interim chair

Anthony Neri, News Reporter September 19, 2021

Kalpaj Parekh, professor of Surgery-Cardiothoracic Surgery, began his role as interim chair and departmental executive officer of the relaunched Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery in the University...

Herky enters the field before a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021.

Herky the Hawk brings magic back to the UI

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, News Reporter September 19, 2021

Herky the Hawk, the University of Iowa’s mascot, had some challenges to overcome as this year's football season began. Herky and his security team spent the time away from in-person events in...

Iowa forward Courtney Powell goes to kick the ball during the Iowa Soccer Cy-Hawk Series game against Iowa State on Aug. 26, 2021 at the Iowa Soccer Complex. Iowa defeated Iowa State 2-1.

Iowa soccer downs Northwestern, 2-1, in conference opener

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter September 19, 2021

When Northwestern struck with the first goal in the 61st minute of Iowa's Big Ten opener at the Iowa Soccer Complex, the Hawkeyes knew how to defend its home field. Hawkeye graduate transfer forward...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras claps after the national anthem 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 quarterback Spencer Petras settles into game against Kent State

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor September 19, 2021

Hawkeye junior quarterback Spencer Petras started out slow in Iowa’s 30-7 victory over Kent State. The second-year starter completed just two of his first five attempts, and at times scrambled...

Iowa defensive back Riley Moss looks down at Kent State running back Xavier Williams 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)

Grading the Iowa football team’s 30-7 win over Kent State

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 19, 2021

Daily Iowan Pregame Editor Robert Read graded Iowa’s performance in all three phases after the Hawkeyes’ 30-7 win over Kent State.  Offense — B- Giving the ball to Tyler Goodson always seems...

Kent State wide receiver Keshunn Abram attempts to catch a ball during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Flashes with a score of 30-7. Abram had 138 yards and one touchdown.

Opinion | Iowa’s victory over Kent State wasn’t always pretty, but a win is a win

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 19, 2021

The No. 5 Iowa football team only looked fine in its 30-7 win over Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday. And that’s fine. Not every game is going to be a convincing victory over a top-20...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson answers questions from Big Ten Network sideline reporter Cole Harvey after a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Flashes 30-7.

Iowa football team remains No. 5 in Week 4 AP poll

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 19, 2021

Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz joked during a postgame interview on the Big Ten Network that after his team's relatively sloppy 30-7 win over Kent State on Saturday that the Hawkeyes might drop in the polls. Well,...