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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

Outside hitter Nataly Moravec and middle hitter Rosa Vesty seen blocking a spike during a volleyball match between Iowa and Grand Canyon University at Xtream Arena in Coralville on September 10, 2023. The Antleopes defeated the Hawkeyes 3-0.

Iowa women’s volleyball on pace to have successful season amid rebuild

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter September 19, 2023

The 2023 season is off to a strong start for the Iowa women’s volleyball team. Coming off a 2022 season where the team finished with a 10-21 record, the Hawkeyes are heading into Big Ten play...

Iowa City city council members sit during a city council meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, June 20, 2023

IC passes zoning changes to increase affordable housing

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter September 19, 2023

Housing supply and affordability in Iowa City may see positive progress as a result of various zoning code changes approved by the city council in a 5-1 vote Tuesday night. The changes include a...

State Board of Regents members lead a meeting in Iowa City on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

Regents ask Iowa Legislature for $14.8 million appropriations bump

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor September 19, 2023

The state Board of Regents is requesting $619 million from the Iowa Legislature in funding for the next budget year — a sizable decrease from last year after its full request wasn’t granted.  The...

Lexie Olgren, 28, and her daughter, Isabelle, 4, water a plant they bought together at the Olgren family home in Ankeny, Iowa, on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. In the fall of 2022, Iowa’s only inpatient eating disorder clinic closed at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Olgren was a patient when she was 26 years old, and said the program is crucial to helping those with eating disorders and is upset about its closing. Olgren said she still struggles with disordered eating daily. She said it sucks that her daughters have to watch her go through that.

Closure of UI inpatient eating disorder program leaves gap in care for Iowans

Jami Martin-Trainor, Managing Digital Editor September 19, 2023

Content Warning: This article discusses eating disorders, associated behaviors, and a reference to self-harm. April Bannister was actively receiving treatment from the University of Iowa’s inpatient...

Former Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras holds back offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz 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.

Point/Counterpoint | Will Iowa average 25 points per game this season?

Matt McGowan and Jake Olson September 19, 2023

Yes Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor I can’t believe I’m writing this, but Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz will reach the top of the mountain. And by mountain, I mean the peak of Sickos...

A podium sits in the Iowa Memorial Union during a lecture organized by the University of Iowa Chapter of YAF for Matt Walsh’s “What Is a Woman?” documentary on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Prior to the lecture, progressive students called for the lecture to be suspended because of Walsh’s transphobic remarks and organized protests.

UI Young Americans for Freedom to host ‘detransitioner’ at IMU

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor September 19, 2023

The University of Iowa chapter of Young Americans for Freedom will host Chloe Cole, a 19-year-old “detransitioner,” in the Iowa Memorial Union in October. The conservative student group previously...

Candidate for Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird delivers a speech after being elected during a watch party for Iowa Republicans on Election Day at the Hilton Downtown in Des Moines on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has been supportive of Bird. In May, Reynolds drew criticism for her support of Bird because she said: “I want my own [attorney general], please.”

Opinion | Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird’s withholding of funds from sexual assault survivors is inhumane

Gabriel Arboleda, Opinions Columnist September 19, 2023

Thanks to a deplorable political decision, sexual assault survivors in Iowa are being forced to pay for emergency medical treatment out of their own pockets. In April, Iowa Attorney General Brenna...

Opinion | Artificial intelligence is a great tool, but not a journalist

Opinion | Artificial intelligence is a great tool, but not a journalist

Natalie Nye, Opinions Columnist September 19, 2023

Journalists and writers fear artificial intelligence will take their jobs in the news industry, but AI isn’t going to be competition. According to NBC News, Google asserts that its AI tools are...

Vermont forward Alina Gerke (28) races with the ball down the field while Iowa midfielder Dionne van Aalsum chases her during the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sept. 15, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Catamounts 5-0.

Iowa field hockey’s Dionne van Aalsum effortlessly transitions into collegiate play

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter September 19, 2023

First-year Dionne van Aalsum is having one of the best seasons in all of field hockey. The forward leads the nation with 21 goals. She also has scored multiple goals in every single contest this...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark hypes up the crowd during the 2023 NCAA Second Round women’s basketball game between No.2 Iowa and No.10 Georgia at a sold-out Carver Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 19, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lady Bulldogs, 74-66.

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark wins AAU James E. Sullivan Award

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor September 19, 2023

Iowa women's basketball star guard Caitlin Clark was named the winner of the 93rd AAU James E. Sullivan Award, the university announced Tuesday. Since 1930, the award has been given annually to...

Iowa soccer player Morgan Lietz braids teammate Kelli McGroarty’s hair before 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 10 home opener.

Iowa women’s soccer defense impresses early, adds to hot start

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter September 19, 2023

The Iowa women’s soccer team is off to its best start to a season since 2019 with a 6-0-2 record, but that wouldn’t be possible without its firm effort on the defensive end of the pitch. The...

Wig & Pen Pizza Pub Co-Owner and General Manager Chris Querrey picks up a drink at Wig & Pen Pizza Pub on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023.

Father and son duo build legacy at Wig & Pen

Graci Moore, News Reporter September 19, 2023

Co-owner of the Wig & Pen Pizza Pub Richard Querrey purchased the Iowa City pizza place in 1993 and is working to leave a legacy to his son, Chris Querrey. Known for its Chicago-style deep dish...