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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

Iowa’s Vipasha Mehra hits the ball during a tennis meet at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreational Complex in Iowa City on Friday, April 14, 2023. Mehra won her doubles match with Samantha Mannix.

Iowa women’s tennis senior Vipasha Mehra matches dedication with memories in final season

Keaton Speicher, Sports Reporter August 29, 2023

Iowa women’s tennis senior Vipasha Mehra hopes her tennis career will culminate in a final season of many memories. Mehra, who was born in India, moved around often in her childhood. She lived in...

Photo Illustration by Matt Sindt

Iowa graduate transfer Josh Lundmark adjusting to new home, preparing for new season

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter August 29, 2023

To achieve the team’s goal of reaching the postseason in 2023, Iowa men’s golf head coach Tyler Stith knew he needed another veteran in the locker room. So, he dug into the transfer portal and...

Iowa defender Samantha Cary maintains possession of 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.

Meet the Player: Samantha Cary

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter August 29, 2023

Isaac Elzinga: What are a few items you would want to have if you were an island? Samantha Cary: I am obsessed with Marvel movies, so I go to every midnight premiere of every Marvel movie or every...

Titan Mercury Wrestling Club’s 59kg Nanea Estrella walks onto the mat during session three at the 2022 USA Wrestling Senior World Team Trials Challenge Tournament at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa on Sunday, May 22, 2022.

Iowa women’s wrestler Nanea Estrella leading donation drive for those affected by wildfires in Hawaii

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor August 29, 2023

Hawkeye women’s wrestler Nanea Estrella left Hawaii for Iowa on Aug. 14. She said leaving Hawaii “in the state of peril it was in” was the most heartbreaking thing she’s ever had to do. “It’s...

Interim Athletic Director Beth Goetz talks during a press conference on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023.

Interim Athletic Director Beth Goetz brings competitive outlook to Iowa

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor August 29, 2023

Beth Goetz’s love for competing was ingrained in her from a young age. Athlete, coach, and now the interim athletics director at the University of Iowa, Goetz looks to navigate the ever-changing...

Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz shakes hands with quarterback Cade McNamara after a spring football practice at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Iowa football notebook: Hawkeye starting QB Cade McNamara returns amid preparation for Utah State

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor August 29, 2023

When Iowa football released its official depth chart on Monday, Hawkeye faithfuls were greeted with a welcome sight: Cade McNamara as QB1. After missing two weeks due to a soft tissue injury he...

(Left) Members of the Wisconsin volleyball team celebrate after a volleyball match between Iowa and No. 4 Wisconsin at Xtream Arena on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 3-0. (Right) Nebraska team members celebrate after scoring a point during a volleyball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. The Cornhuskers beat the Hawkeyes 3-0.

Point/Counterpoint: Who will win the Big Ten volleyball championship?

Chris Meglio and Mia Boulton August 29, 2023

Nebraska The University of Nebraska women’s volleyball team has been on a dominant run throughout recent memory. Since finishing first in the Big Ten standings in 2016, the Cornhuskers have finished...

Owners of Da Flava Unit Express Tony and Zee Brown pose for a portrait in Iowa City on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023. The duo, who have been together for over 20 years, opened the restaurant about a year ago and now sell their Caribbean-inspired street food in Sycamore Mall Shopping Center.

JoCo small business owners go from mobile food to stationary eats

Archie Wagner, Amplify Editor August 29, 2023

On a vacation in Miami, Florida, Zee Brown expected to see the beach and swim in the ocean, however, her husband, Tony Brown, had other ideas. “He told me that he had an appointment to go get...

Christopher asks a trivia question during Christopher’s bar exam at Micky’s Irish Pub in Iowa City on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023.

From Andrew’s Bar Exam to Christopher’s: Local trivia event finds success

Avi Lapchick, Assistant Arts Editor August 29, 2023

Despite a demographic notoriously unable to answer some of life’s biggest questions, trivia night is a hit within circles of University of Iowa students. This is because of UI alumni Chris Adams...

Barista Kara Thai makes coffee at Daydrink’s new location on Bowery Street in Iowa City on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023. Daydrink on Bowery Street, which also has a location on the Pedestrian Mall, opened its doors on Thursday to eager coffee and tea drinkers.

Daydrink coffee shop opens second location in historic building on East Bowery Street

Lily Czechowicz, Arts Reporter August 29, 2023

The one-story storefront of the historic building on East Bowery Street sticks out from the other residential buildings with its stark black exterior and unusual rounded facade, but behind its doors,...

Photo Illustration by Raquele Decker.

Opinion | Don’t blame student loan debt on students

Natalie Nye, Opinions Columnist August 29, 2023

The long-winded fight for student loan forgiveness is a necessary one for low-income borrowers. The heavy cost of student loans has led to 20 percent of student loan borrowers having to choose between...