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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

Customers play one of six pin ball machines in Double Tap bar in Iowa City. Double Tap opened its door in the summer of 2022 and features many vintage video gaming machines along with a full service bar.

The Double Tap Beercade hosts ‘Grand Champion’ tournament

Caden Gantenbein, Arts Reporter September 26, 2023

For the entire month of September, the Beercade welcomed both serious gamers and newcomers alike to enter a Grand Champion Event competition for some exciting prizes and an all-encompassing night of...

Amaya Clark is one of many Freshmen girls who have changed their hair ahead of Rush Week. Maya had her hair highlighted with the new autonomy she has a college student. (Ava Neumaier/The Daily Iowan)

UI students explore identities in fresh hairstyles

Riley Dunn, Arts Reporter September 26, 2023

Some new college students arrive on campus each fall desiring a complete identity change, and their external features are among the first to be addressed.  Hair, for one — cutting it, dyeing...

Curator of Science Fiction and Popular Culture Collections Peter Balestrieri holds Godzilla cutouts from the mid 1900s at the special archives in the University of Iowa Main Library on Sept. 22, 2023. Balestrieri explained that the archives holds 400 20th Century Fox scripts spanning from the 1920s to 1970s

Iowa City appreciates B-films and their low-budget brilliance

Stella Shipman and Will Bower September 26, 2023

Since the first presentation of a motion picture in December 1895, film has played a large role in society. High-budget cult-classic movies like “Star Wars,” “The Godfather,” and “Harry Potter”...

Iowa defense Lauren DeRose (14) watches after hitting the ball during the game against the Vermont Catamounts at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sept. 15, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Catamounts 5-0.

Iowa field hockey notebook | Hawkeyes prepare for Big Ten play at home

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter September 26, 2023

The No. 1 Iowa field hockey team bolstered its winning streak to nine games after defeating Michigan, 2-0, on Sept. 22 in Ann Arbor. Both teams started slow in the contest, with the score knotted...

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.

Get to know Iowa women’s soccer’s Kenzie Roling

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter September 26, 2023

The Daily Iowan: What’s your major? Kenzie Roling: I’m an enterprise leadership major with a minor in nutrition. DI: What has been your favorite class so far? Roling: Iowa has some fun...

Iowa running back Max White and his teammates celebrate White’s touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Western Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 41-10. White rushed the ball three yards and a touchdown.

PCP | Will Iowa win the Big Ten West Division?

Jake Olson and Keaton Speicher September 26, 2023

Yes When the 2023 football schedule was announced, I immediately knew the Iowa football team had a great chance to win the Big Ten West Division.  The Hawkeyes drew a very favorable mix of non-conference...

No. 1, Nataly Moravec jumps to hit the ball while being covered by her team, through Ohio States block at the Xtreme Arena in Coralville on Sept 24. 2023.

Iowa volleyball sophomore outside hitter Nataly Moravec looks to write a new script for herself

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter September 26, 2023

While following family tradition is always the ideal option, second-year Nataly Moravec decided she wanted to write her own story. The outside hitter was raised in Weston, Connecticut, by her parents,...

Macy Enneking saves the ball during a soccer game between Iowa and Minnesota at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023. The Hawkeyes tied the Golden Gophers 0-0.

Iowa women’s soccer goalie Macy Enneking stays focused, answers the call when needed

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter September 26, 2023

The Iowa women’s soccer team has been stout on defense this season, but fourth-year goalkeeper and captain Macy Enneking has answered the call when needed. Iowa’s defense has limited its opposition’s...

Photo Illustration by Matt Sindt

Iowa men’s golfer Max Tjoa provides spark for the Hawkeyes

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter September 26, 2023

Iowa men’s golfer Max Tjoa has shown no signs of rust during his first collegiate starts as a Hawkeye.  After a streaky performance at the ANF Fall Classic on Sept. 5-6, the first-year bounced...

Iowa's Brooke McKee runs during the Hawkeye invite at Ashton Cross-Country Course in Iowa City, on Friday, Sep. 1, 2023. The Iowa men's team won the Invite and the women came in second.

Iowa cross country senior distance runners Amber Aesoph, Brooke McKee, Abby Ryon reflect on team bond, consider fifth year of eligibility.

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter September 26, 2023

Nearly four years ago, Iowa distance runners Amber Aesoph, Brooke McKee, and Abby Ryon were prospective first-years excited to join the Iowa cross country and track and field program, despite the COVID-19...

Iowa offensive lineman Gennings Dunker blocks Penn State defensive end Zuriah Fisher during a football game between No. 24 Iowa and No. 7 Penn State at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 31-0.

Iowa football right tackle Gennings Dunker commands presence on and off field

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter September 26, 2023

When discussing Iowa football each offseason, not much is typically said about the offensive line. The unit has been a breeding ground for NFL teams looking to fill up their front five, as 19 former...

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.

CommUnity Crisis Services lays off 100 employees nationwide

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter September 26, 2023

CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank laid off 100 workers Monday, but there will be no impact on any of CommUnity’s Iowa City services or its State 988 services. The layoff comes after a failure...