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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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Guest Opinion | UI Special Collections and Archives serves campus community

Guest Opinion | UI Special Collections and Archives serves campus community

November 1, 2021

In an opinion piece on Oct. 24, 2021, the author highlighted the need for a renovation of the Main Library. As director of Special Collections and Archives at the University of Iowa Libraries, I would...

A visitor picks out a book at the Iowa City Public Library on Monday, Sept. 27, 2021.

Opinion | The university needs to be transparent about their student initiatives

Yassie Buchanan, Opinions Columnist November 1, 2021

While transitioning back to in-person learning and living, students have faced a variety of challenges, the university needs to be transparent about what initiatives are being introduced for students. President...

Classroom 105 in the English-Philosophy Building sits empty on Aug. 28, 2020.

Opinion | All departments at the UI should have youth classes to improve enrollment

Luke Krchak, Opinions Columnist November 1, 2021

The University of Iowa should implement more youth classes, from an array of departments, to get young people excited about enrolling at the UI. One youth program already at the university is the...

Nailers surround center Tyler Mosienko during a hockey game between the Iowa Heartlanders and the Wheeling Nailers at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021. Mosienko had one assist. The Wheeling Nailers defeated the Heartlanders 4-3.

Tyler Mosienko brings veteran presence to young Iowa Heartlanders squad

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter November 1, 2021

It’s 6:39 p.m., 21 minutes before an Iowa Heartlanders game at Xtream Arena. Players have vacated the rink after going through pregame warmups. Yet, one skater remains. With a minute left on...

A reporter takes notes on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021.

Opinion | Journalists need to show kindness when reporting on traumatic events

Ally Pronina, Opinions Columnist November 1, 2021

Reporting on difficult topics isn’t anything uncommon for journalists. We report on it all — including sexual assault, murder, and death. In order to protect the sources who have gone through traumatic...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark and Iowa forward/center Monika Czinano answer questions from members of the media during Big Ten Basketball Media Days at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021.

Opinion | With defense, No. 9 Iowa women’s basketball could live up to expectations

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor November 1, 2021

Iowa women’s basketball isn’t used to being the one to beat. The Hawkeyes are accustomed to being the underdogs, the ones with a chip on their shoulder. But after a trip to the Sweet 16 in the...

DITV: What’s on Deck Episode 1

Ashley Weil, Arts Reporter November 1, 2021

Northwestern celebrates a win at a field hockey game between Iowa and Northwestern at Grant Field on Oct. 29, 2021. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 2-1.

Photos: Iowa field hockey vs. Northwestern

Dimia Burrell, Photojournalist October 31, 2021

A new University of Iowa Merchandise store is seen on Monday, Oct. 25, 2021. The store is located at 30 S Clinton St.

New store selling Hawkeye merchandise opens on Clinton Street

Kate Perez, News Reporter October 31, 2021

A new store selling University of Iowa merchandise opened officially Friday at 30 S. Clinton Street after a soft opening that wiped them out of all merchandise in stock. “We’re not going to...

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How gun laws have changed since the 1991 fatal shooting at the University of Iowa

Lauren White, Politics Reporter October 31, 2021

Thirty years ago, local legislators said that the fatal shooting at the University of Iowa was not going to affect gun legislation in the state — and they were right, to some extent. Due to a...