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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

At Large Janice Weiner speaks at the Iowa City City Council Meeting at the Senior Center Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021.

Iowa City City Council to approve increased number of voting precincts

Emily Delgado, News Reporter December 6, 2021

Iowa City residents can expect a change in their voting locations, as the city plans to introduce three precinct maps. The maps to determine where Iowa City residents will vote for the next decade,...

Iowa forward Keegan Murray shoots a layup during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Western Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday Nov. 22, 2021. Murray scored a career-high 29 points. The Hawkeyes defeat the Broncos 109-61.

Iowa men’s basketball looking to bounce back against Illinois

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter December 6, 2021

Iowa and Illinois men’s basketball matchups have recently turned into a heated rivalry between the two teams. When the two sides met in Iowa City in the 2019-20 season, Iowa defeated Illinois,...

University of Iowa senior Dylan Harvey poses for a portrait on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021.

UI student Dylan Harvey launches Iowa House campaign

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor December 6, 2021

University of Iowa sociology and political science student Dylan Harvey is running for office as a Democrat in Iowa House District 89. “I've lived in the state my whole life, and I've seen its...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark hugs head coach Lisa Bluder as Iowa celebrates Bluder’s 800th career win after a women’s basketball game between No. 9 Iowa and Michigan State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 88-61.

Photos: No. 9 Iowa women’s basketball vs Michigan State

Dimia Burrell, Photojournalist December 6, 2021

The Iowa Hawkeyes hosted the Michigan State Spartans at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec.5, 2021. The Hawkeyes improved to 5-1 after defeating the Spartans, 88-61. Iowa guard Caitlin Clark led the...

Iowa State's 141-pound Zach Redding flips Iowa second-ranked 141-pound Zaydin Elerman during a wrestling meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 13 Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. Elerman defeated Redding 15-7. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 22-11.

Photos: No. 1 Iowa wrestling vs. No. 13 Iowa State

Gabby Drees, Photojournalist December 6, 2021

No. 1 Iowa wrestling competed in the annual CyHawk dual against No. 13 Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa, on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 22-11. Iowa has won the...

Iowa's Max Murin grapples with Iowa State's Ian Parker during a dual at Hilton Coliseum in Ames on December 5th, 2021. The Hawkeyes beat the Cyclones, 22-11.

Murin, Warner return to mat in Iowa men’s wrestling team’s 22-11 win over Iowa State

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter December 5, 2021

AMES, Iowa — A familiar face returned to the Iowa men’s wrestling team’s lineup Sunday. Senior Max Murin hit the mat for the first time this season in the Hawkeyes’ 22-11 win over the Iowa...

Iowa State assistant coach Brent Metcalf speaks with a referee after a conflict broke out after a wrestling meet betwen No. 1 Iowa and No. 13 Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 22-11.

No. 1 Iowa men’s wrestling takes down No. 13 Iowa State

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter December 5, 2021

AMES — The No. 1 Iowa men’s wrestling team defeated in-state rival No. 13 Iowa State, 22-11, on Sunday night at Hilton Coliseum. The Hawkeyes improved to 3-0 on the season, while the Cyclones dropped...

Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz talks with Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras during the Big Ten Championship game between No. 13 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. The Iowa offense recorded 279 total yards compared to Michigan’s 461. The Wolverines became Big Ten Champions after defeating the Hawkeyes, 42-3.

Opinion | Some part of Iowa’s no good, very bad offense needs to change

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 5, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — Leftover maize and blue confetti sprinkled the turf at Lucas Oil Stadium in the hours after Saturday’s Big Ten Championship Game. The stands were empty. Event staff members hurriedly...

Photo illustration by Tate Hildyard

I don’t game, but I loved Arcane

Josie Fischels, Managing Editor December 5, 2021

I’ve never played League of Legends — my passion for gaming extends only about as far as my poor Mario Kart skills.  So when my friends who do play the online game urged me to watch Arcane on Netflix,...

Spooky Santos performs for the crowd on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021. An amateur drag competition took place before the main oven on Friday night. The event was held to promote safe sex and the self-expression of students through drag.

UI raises awareness for World AIDS Day and sexual health at The Mirage

Jami Martin-Trainor, Arts Reporter December 5, 2021

The Iowa Memorial Union ballroom was completely transformed Friday night for a drag show and condom casino, The Mirage, as university and city organizations collaborated to raise awareness of the AIDS...

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh holds up the Big Ten Championship trophy during the Big Ten Championship game between No. 13 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. The Wolverines became Big Ten Champions after defeating the Hawkeyes, 42-3.

Grading the Iowa football team’s 42-3 loss to Michigan in the Big Ten Championship Game

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 5, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — Daily Iowan Pregame Editor Robert Read graded the Iowa football team’s performance in all three phases after the Hawkeyes’ 42-3 loss to Michigan in the Big Ten Championship Game...