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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

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People stand in front Phi Gamma Delta during a protest following sexual assault allegations against the University of Iowa’s chapter of Phi Gamma Delta on Tuesday Aug. 31, 2021.

Defendant in alleged sexual assault case between FIJI and University of Iowa student denies sexual assault

Rachel Schilke, Senior Print Editor December 7, 2021

Editor’s Note: This article contains references to sexual assault. A man accused in a lawsuit against two former members of the University of Iowa’s Phi Gamma Delta chapter filed a counterclaim...

Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. runs into the end zone for a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Maryland at Maryland Stadium on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. Tracy Jr. had one touchdown. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 51-14.

Iowa football wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. enters transfer portal

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor December 7, 2021

Iowa football junior wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. has entered the transfer portal. The wideout confirmed that he entered the portal on Dec. 8 with a statement posted to Twitter. "First and...

Illinois center Kofi Cockburn stands on the court during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. Cockburn finished with 17 points and 18 rebounds. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes, 87-83.

Cockburn heats up, Illinois men’s basketball downs Iowa, 87-83

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter December 6, 2021

Illinois men’s basketball center Kofi Cockburn had just one field goal attempt in the first half against Iowa Monday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.  But the preseason All-Big Ten honoree...

Illinois guard Trent Frazier jumps to pass the ball past Iowa forward Kris Murray during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. Frazier gave the Illini two assists.The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes, 87-83.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Illinois

Jerod Ringwald, Photo Editor December 6, 2021

Iowa returned to Carver-Hawkeye Arena to play Illinois on Monday, Dec. 6. Illinois defeated Iowa, 87-83. Illinois out-rebounded Iowa, 52-23, on their way to a victory. Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery...

Iowa forward Keegan Murray shoots a layup during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Dec. 6, 2021.

Iowa men’s basketball falls to Illinois, 87-83

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 6, 2021

The University of Iowa men’s basketball team lost to Illinois, 87-83, Monday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Keegan Murray, the Big Ten Conference’s leading scorer, dropped a team-high 19 points...

The book "We the Interwoven" is seen at the University of Iowa Main Library on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021.

Ask the Author — Writers of ‘We the Interwoven: An Anthology of Bicultural Iowa’

Anaka Sanders, Arts Reporter December 6, 2021

Sarah Elgatian, Eyad Said, and Shalini Jasti are writers for the book series We the Interwoven: An Anthology of Bicultural Iowa, a series from emerging authors who have witnessed or gone through immigration...

Jeremy Swanston poses next to his award winner poster, "Say Their Names," in his office at the Visual Arts Building in Iowa City on Dec. 3, 2021. Swanston believes that his piece of art would "bring some sort of awareness to this cause," as it was his original motivation.

UI graphic design program head wins award for Black Lives Matter poster

Parker Jones, Arts Reporter December 6, 2021

Art and design have the power to inspire social change. Jeremy Swanston knows this and aims to use his art to motivate others to take action. Swanston is an associate professor of graphic design...

Johnson County residents protest the use by law enforcement of armored vehicles at the Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting held at the County Administration Building on December 6 2021. The meeting focused primarily on the Sheriff Department’s budget for the next fiscal year and the purchasing of a Bearcat G2 armored vehicle.

Johnson County Supervisors weigh replacing MRAP with smaller armored vehicle

Cooper Worth, News Reporter December 6, 2021

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is divided on a $240,000 proposal by the sheriff to replace its Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle with a smaller armored truck. The county is considering...

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Opinion | Take care of your mental health during the holidays

Ally Pronina, Opinions Columnist December 6, 2021

Although the holidays are a joyous time for many, there are still those who struggle with their mental health. College students who are struggling during the holidays should not be afraid to do activities...

Guest Opinion | Join Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America to help combat gun violence

Guest Opinion | Join Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America to help combat gun violence

December 6, 2021

Whether or not you were surprised by the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse in Kenosha on Nov. 19, you might nevertheless have been deeply shocked that a 17-year-old could carry his AR-15 style rifle (that...