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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa City man sentenced to 11 years for possession of over 17,000 images of child pornography.

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor September 21, 2023

An Iowa City man was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison and ordered to pay $3,000 in restitution on Wednesday for possessing over 17,000 images of child sex abuse material. Yasir Elamin Babekir Hamid,...

The Johnson County Courthouse is seen in Iowa City on Sept. 21, 2023.

Lima Younes sentenced to five years in prison for role in son, former UI student Ali Younes’ escape

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor September 21, 2023

As she choked back tears, Lima Khairi Mohammad Younes, 45, received her sentencing Thursday for her role in the escape of her son and former University of Iowa student Ali Younes, 20, from the U.S. The...

Iowa women's cross country team stretches during a practice at the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility in Iowa City on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023.

Iowa cross country notebook | Redbird Invite recap, Joe Piane Invite preview

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter September 21, 2023

The Iowa women’s cross country program sent a few mid-distance specialists to the Redbird Invite in Normal, Illinois, on Sept. 15. Senior Alli Bookin-Nosbisch was the first Hawkeye to cross the line,...

Feb 5, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Rae Sremmurd recording artists Slim Jxmmi and Swae Lee perform during the Pro Bowl Games at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Rapper Swae Lee to perform at UI Homecoming concert in October

Stella Shipman, Arts Editor September 21, 2023

The University of Iowa’s Scope Productions is bringing Swae Lee to perform at the 2023 UI Homecoming concert. The American rapper, singer, and songwriter is best known for his wide vocal range and genre-bending...

Iowa Swarm Collective President and CEO Brad Heinrichs during a press conference for the Iowa Swarm Collective, a name, image, and likeness group partnering with Hawkeye student-athletes, at the Heights Rooftop in Iowa City on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Heinrichs doesn’t know how much money this NIL will bring in, but he said it depends on how much the Hawkeye community wants to provide.

Iowa SWARM Collective expands NIL opportunities to all Hawkeye student athletes

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 21, 2023

The Iowa SWARM Collective announced Thursday that all 22 Hawkeye athletic programs can now receive NIL opportunities. Before the announcement, the collective was only geared toward the football and...

Iowa Spirit Squad member Austin Beam Holds a sign at a football Game between Iowa and Western Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023.

‘I could feel the wind between my legs’: UI cheerleader goes viral after losing pants during Iowa game

Grace Olson, News Reporter September 20, 2023

While performing a stunt during the Western Michigan football game, Hawkeye cheerleader Austin Beam lost his pants in mid-air. Despite that head-turning complication, he nailed the landing.  A...

Mar 27, 2022; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Kenneth Branagh, winner of the Oscar for Original Screenplay for Belfast, in the photo room at the 94th Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre.. Mandatory Credit: Dan MacMedan-USA TODAY

Review | ‘A Haunting In Venice’ has audiences on the edge of their seats

Isabelle Lubguban, Arts Reporter September 20, 2023

I did not know what to expect from “A Haunting in Venice” as the lights of the movie theater dimmed, and previews flashed on the screen. When the trailers for horror films ran one after the other,...

The outside of the James Theatre is seen on Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022.

Crooked Path Theatre to present a weekend of ‘Hamlet’ at the James

Zhenya Loughney, Arts Reporter September 20, 2023

Crooked Path Theatre will debut their production of “Hamlet” at the James Theatre for one weekend only on Sept. 21 at 7:30 p.m. This four-show run is fueled by passionate local theatre artists...

A gavel is seen before a Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting at the Johnson County Administration Building in Iowa City on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.

JoCo civil mental health court begins operations to reduce criminal convictions

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter September 20, 2023

The Johnson County Civil Mental Health Court started accepting participants, educating providers, and hiring a judicial referee since starting in May.  Established in May by the county’s Attorney’s...

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Iowa women’s golf aims for faster start

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter September 20, 2023

The Iowa women’s golf team will begin its season on Sept. 17-19 at the Badger Invitational in Madison, Wisconsin. The tournament will include three rounds, with a round of 18 holes being played each...

A Wig & Pen Pizza Pub cook prepares food at Wig & Pen Pizza Pub in Coralville on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023.

PCP | What is the best late night food spot in Iowa City?

Tanner Duncan and Shubhresh Jha September 20, 2023

D.P. Dough It’s 1 a.m., and you’ve spent all day watching football and studying. What’s on your mind? Food. With so many options in Iowa City, you’re probably thinking “Where should I go?”...

Penn State players celebrate in front of the student section  after Iowa's game against Penn State at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, October 27, 2018. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 30-24.

Iowa football enters Penn State for White Out, first matchup since 2021

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter September 20, 2023

The Iowa football team will travel to State College, Pennsylvania, on Saturday to take on the Penn State Nittany Lions in one of the most electric environments in football history: the White Out.  The...