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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

The Daily Iowan

Iowa midfielder Hailey Rydberg passes the ball during a soccer game between Iowa and Michigan State at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. Michigan State defeated Iowa 2-1.

Iowa soccer set for No. 8 Rutgers

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 7, 2021

Iowa soccer is heading to New Jersey this weekend to take on Rutgers. And the Hawkeyes (8-4-1 overall, 2-3 Big Ten) are prepared to rise up to the challenge on Sunday at 11 a.m. Rutgers is 10-2...

Iowa women’s head basketball coach Lisa Bluder talks about Iowa defense during Big Ten Basketball Media Days at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021. “Defensively, I think we look much better but I guess the proof is in the pudding when we see it on the court.” Bluder mentioned the team changing certain aspects of their defense to give the girls more confidence. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Big Ten, NCAA placing emphasis on women’s sports

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor October 7, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — The Big Ten Conference, along with the NCAA, is putting an emphasis on supporting and airing women’s sports ahead of the 2021 winter season. At Big Ten Basketball Media Days Thursday,...

Classroom 105 at the EPB- English-Philosophy Building 251 W Iowa Ave. Sits empty As seen on Friday Aug 28,2020 (Jeff Sigmund/Daily Iowan))

Opinion | There needs to be a way to evaluate teaching assistants earlier in the semester

Peter Anders, Opinions Contributor October 7, 2021

There are very few things that can ruin a student’s learning experience quite like a bad learning environment. The University of Iowa, like most public universities, has a way for students to give feedback...

Opinion | College students need to better participate in politics

Opinion | College students need to better participate in politics

Luke Krchak, Opinions Columnist October 7, 2021

The average age of senators and representatives is on the rise, and we need young people to participate more in politics to achieve better representation. There are many ways young people can participate...

Guest Opinion | Vengeance isn’t healing

Guest Opinion | Vengeance isn’t healing

October 7, 2021

The man who raped me has been arrested, over a year after the warrant was issued, on a probation violation. I wasn’t even notified. I only know because a family friend saw in the court docket that...

Iowa City City Hall on Tuesday, July, 6, 2021. City Hall is located at 410 E. Washington Street.

Iowa City reaches carbon emission goal nine years early

Emily Delgado, News Reporter October 7, 2021

Iowa City beat its goal to lower carbon emissions by 2030 nine years early. Since 2010, Iowa City has decreased carbon emissions by 49 percent, but their goal was to reduce carbon emissions by 45...

Swimmers compete in the 200 backstoke during a swim meet at the CRWC on January 11, 2020 between Iowa, Illinois, and Notre Dame. The Hawkeye men's team defeated the fighting Irish 159.50 to 140.50 while the Hawkeye women's team defeated the fighting Illini 223 to 86 and lost to the fighting Irish 99.50 to 209.50.

University of Iowa, women’s swimmers reach settlement in Title IX lawsuit

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor October 7, 2021

The University of Iowa will pay almost $400,000 in a settlement reached with four women's swimmers who filed a Title IX lawsuit last September. The UI, its former president Bruce Harreld, and its...

Iowa Center Sharon Goodman (40) is seen during a semifinal game of the Big Ten women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked No. 6, took on No. 7 seeded Michigan State in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Friday afternoon. The Hawks beat the Spartans, 87-72, advancing the Hawks to take on Maryland Saturday in the Big Ten Tournament finals.

Iowa women’s basketball sophomore center Sharon Goodman suffers torn ACL

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor October 7, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — Iowa women’s basketball announced Thursday morning that sophomore center Sharon Goodman suffered a torn ACL in the Hawkeyes’ fall preseason practice. Goodman will be out for...

The CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank is seen on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. Formerly known as the Crisis Center of Johnson County, the food bank rebranded in order to emphasize the importance of community.

University of Iowa debuts 24-hour Mental Health Support Line for UI students

Kate Perez, News Reporter October 7, 2021

The University of Iowa now has a 24-hour Mental Health Support Line for students. Announced by the UI Division of Student Life on Oct. 7, the new support service comes after a recent partnership...

Kevin Warren speaks with members of the media at Big Ten Basketball Media Days at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, October 7th, 2021.

Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren hosts basketball media days press conference

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor October 7, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — Big Ten Conference Commissioner Kevin Warren kicked off the league’s annual basketball media days with a press conference at Gainbridge Fieldhouse Thursday morning. Warren announced...