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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

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Ella Christopher is seen going to class with her personal care assistant Ashlyn on the Pentacrest at the University of Iowa on Sept. 21, 2023.

Photos: Missing The Mark

Madison Frette, Photojournalist October 2, 2023

Ella Christopher and Grace Nelson are navigating their Freshman year of college as students with a physical disability. Along with new classes and a new environment the two are dealing with the shortcomings...

A pedestrian walks past a Kokomo City movie poster seen at Film Scene in Iowa City on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.

FilmScene screens ‘Scrapper’ as part of ‘Reel Representation,’ highlights underrepresented voices

Will Bower, Arts Reporter October 1, 2023

As part of its “Reel Representation” series, FilmScene is showing “Scrapper” through Oct. 5, a new British film directed by Charlotte Regan.  FilmScene introduced its Women’s March initiative...

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Review | Jazz group Late Aster concocts a heady mix of genres in newest EP

Caden Gantenbein, Arts Reporter October 1, 2023

Musical group Late Aster released their Live EP on Sept. 29 titled “Light Rail Session,” a four-track project with a runtime of just over 22 minutes.  The band is extremely underground, with...

Anthony Courant poses for a portrait in Iowa City on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023.

Student Spotlight | UI third-year student defies boundaries by examining his life, lives of famous playwrights

Emma Gaughan, Arts Reporter October 1, 2023

Third-year theater student and playwright Anthony Courant aims to test the boundary of what a play can be, using his time at the University of Iowa to grow and develop his writing skills.  Courant,...

Green Day performs at the Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival celebrating the company's 120th anniversary on Friday July 14, 2023 at Veterans Park in Milwaukee, Wis.

Review | Green Day sparks nostalgia with 30th anniversary “Dookie” deluxe album release

Zhenya Loughney, Arts Reporter October 1, 2023

I always say there’s a Green Day song for everyone, which is probably why the band has amassed such a large fanbase since its conception in 1987. Green Day has explored countless genres and sounds...

Photo contributed by Alta Medea, the community engagement director at DVIP.

Construction begins on new domestic violence shelter in Iowa City

Sydney Becker, News Reporter October 1, 2023

The Domestic Violence Intervention Program, also known as DVIP, started construction on a new emergency shelter located in Iowa City, with plans to open it in September 2024.  DVIP provides services...

Long-time Iowa City resident Rob Dietrich poses for a portrait at the corner of Washington Street and Linn Street on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023. Dietrich is rallying for the open lot across from the Senior Center on Linn Street to be turned into a green space for all ages to appreciate.

IC residents advocate for downtown gathering space in open lot

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 1, 2023

Looking out the windows of the Senior Center, Rob Dietrich sees an empty lot surrounded by a chain link fence and full of gravel, chunks of concrete, and weeds.  Something Dietrich also sees while...

A potential new member runs to a sorority during the University of Iowa’s Bid Day in the Iowa Memorial Union and Hubbard Park in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023. The potential new members accepted their bids.

Photos: Iowa Sorority Bid Day 2023

Ava Neumaier, Photojournalist October 1, 2023

The University of Iowa’s sororities celebrate Bid Day on Sunday.  Potential New Members, or “PNM”s, who rushed for the last month receive acceptances in the Iowa Memorial Union, and then run...

Merrilee Ramsey releases a butterfly during the Iowa City Sober Living women’s home opening in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023.

Iowa City Sober Living home opens

Jack Moore, News Reporter October 1, 2023

Iowa City Sober Living, a nonprofit committed to creating a safe and sober environment for women in recovery, held its long-awaited grand opening on Sunday. The two-story house was filled with the community...

A chef cooks in the kitchen at the Webster in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023.

New York Times names The Webster in Iowa City on top restaurant list

Sydney Becker, News Reporter October 1, 2023

The New York Times released its 2023 Restaurant List, and The Webster, located at 202 N. Linn St., was the only establishment in the state of Iowa to make the list. The list is composed of 50 restaurants...

Iowa forward Kenzie Roling runs toward the ball during a soccer game between Iowa and Illinois at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023. Sunday’s game marked Iowa’s Big Ten home opener. The Hawkeyes and the Fighting Illini tied, 1-1.

Iowa women’s soccer beats Rutgers, 1-0, behind firm possessive play

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter October 1, 2023

The Iowa women’s soccer team continued Big Ten play with a 1-0 home win against Rutgers at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday. The Hawkeyes entered the game against Rutgers with a 7-1-3 overall...