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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

University of Iowa student Montala Carruthers poses for a portrait on Monday, Nov.1, 2021.

UI students consider the benefits between a HBCU vs a predominantly white institution

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter November 2, 2021

For over two weeks, students at Howard University, a historically Black university located in Washington D.C., have camped outside the campus’ Blackburn Center to protest reports of rodent infestations,...

An alter created by Miriam Alarcón Avila is displayed at the Día de los Muertos ofrenda at Wetherby Park in Iowa City on Monday Nov. 1, 2021. The table has items to remember loved ones that have passed away, including flowers, candles, food, and more.

Iowa City celebrates Día de los Muertos at a public ofrenda exhibit

Jami Martin-Trainor, Arts Reporter November 2, 2021

“I will always remember… I will never forget the way… I am grateful to have known them because…” These words were printed on a sheet of paper at Wetherby Park in front of the community...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson finds space to run during a football game between No. 9 Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 27-7. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa debuts at No. 22 in College Football Playoff rankings

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 2, 2021

The College Football Playoff Committee, chaired by Iowa Athletics Director Gary Barta, released its first rankings of the 2021 season Tuesday. Iowa debuted at No. 22 on the list of the nation's top...

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Student Spotlight: UI freshman is a three-time self-published author

Olivia Augustine, Arts Reporter November 2, 2021

Never did Nora Walls, a University of Iowa first-year, expect that the her casual writing on the notes app of her iPad would turn into three self-published novels.  Walls is one of many UI students...

The Nite Ride transportation vehicle is seen on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Opinion | Nite Ride needs to start earlier for UI students

Signe Nettum, Opinions Contributor November 2, 2021

I never considered myself a night person growing up. I was always early to bed, early to rise. But, when I came to college, I started to find myself across campus at night, still studying at the...

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

Opinion | Land Acknowledgments should be required in all UI classrooms

Grace Hildahl, Opinions Contributor November 2, 2021

November, Native American Heritage Month, is a time to recognize the considerable contributions, traditions, and culture of the first Americans, as well as the injustices they suffered and continue...

A voter fills out their ballot on Election Day at Horace Mann Elementary School in Iowa City on Nov. 2, 2021. This year’s election is centered on local city councils and school boards.

Photos: 2021 Iowa City local elections

Visuals Team, Photojournalists November 2, 2021

Iowa runners Nick Trattner (left) and Noah Healy (right) compete in the Hawkeye Invite meet at the Ashton Cross Country Course on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021.

Iowa men’s cross country runners see bright future ahead

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter November 2, 2021

The Iowa men’s cross country team has been solid this year, recording four top-five finishes during the regular season. Despite their success, there is still room for the Hawkeyes to improve.  Sophomore...

Mar 19, 2021; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  Iowa Hawkeyes wrestler Michael Kemerer celebrates after defeating North Carolina State Wolfpack wrestler Daniel Bullard in the 174 weight class during the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Iowa men’s wrestling returns 10 starters for 2021-22

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter November 2, 2021

The Iowa men’s wrestling program won its first team national championship since 2010 last year. Now, all 10 of the Hawkeyes’ starting wrestlers from 2020-21 are back for 2021-22. Many of the...

Iowa women’s head basketball coach Lisa Bluder speaks with Big Ten Network broadcaster Mike Hall and players Caitlin Clark and Monika Czinano during Big Ten Basketball Media Days at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021.

Czinano, Clark ‘dynamic duo’ for Iowa women’s basketball

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor November 2, 2021

Iowa women’s basketball sophomore point guard Caitlin Clark found her partner in crime on the court last season: Senior center Monika Czinano. Czinano and Clark were both named to the preseason...

The inside of the new Unimpaired Dry Bar on Nov. 1, 2021. The bar recently opened in downtown Iowa City on 125 E Burlington St serving non-alcoholic drinks and food. (Dimia Burrell/The Daily Iowan)

New bar offers non-alcoholic alternative in Iowa City

Sam Knupp, News Reporter November 2, 2021

With the bustling nightlife that exists in Iowa City, Unimpaired Dry Bar and Eats is going in a different direction. On the menu, customers can find mimosas, sangria, mai tais, daiquiris, mojitos,...

San Francisco 49ers' George Kittle (85) drops a pass while being tackled by Detroit Lions' Quandre Diggs (28) in the third quarter on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group/TNS)

Hawks in the NFL | Week 8

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 2, 2021

The Houston Texans incurred the seventh loss of their 2021-22 NFL season Sunday. Houston has played eight games this year. Former Iowa linebacker Christian Kirksey has started all eight of the Texans’...