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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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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.”

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird leads challenge to Trump gag order

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor November 14, 2023

Iowa Republican Attorney General Brenna Bird, along with 18 other Republican state attorney generals, filed an amicus brief with the Washington, D.C., appeals court asking the court to strike the gag...

Landon Gundlach, 7, creates landscape art at the Stanley Museum of Art in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. The museum hosted “School's Out at the Stanley” when the Iowa City district schools had no school on Election Day.

Stanley Museum hosts ‘School’s Out’ series for K-12 students

Caden Gantenbein, Arts Reporter November 14, 2023

While the typical day off from school might warrant all-day relaxation, the University of Iowa’s Stanley Museum of Art offers an alternative activity to video games and snacking. Instead of hiring...

Leila Arnaut poses for a portrait next to one of her pieces of art during her BFA Exhibition “Byte the Dust” in the Visual Arts Building on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023.

Student Spotlight | Graphic design student wants to keep art human

Zhenya Loughney, Arts Reporter November 14, 2023

University of Iowa graphic design student Leila Arnaut wants to keep her art real amid  the growing use of artificial intelligence. AI Image generators, such as DALL-E and Lensa, use machine learning...

A child skips between the middle aisle at intermission during “Oh My Gourd!” a Playmaker performance hosted by Riverside Theatre in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023.

Pupil playwrights: IC elementary students’ plays share the big stage

Lily Czechowicz and Avi Lapchick November 14, 2023

Fourth-grade student Caroline Hodges wanted to create a story from her mind. She said she got pretty far and might put it to paper one day — if only she had the time and the space to do so. She...

Attendees observe fireworks shoot off after the 2022 Iowa City Jazz Festival on Saturday, July 2, 2022. Thousands of people piled onto the Pentacrest lawn to observe the show.

Opinion | Iowa should once again ban the sale of fireworks to individuals

Caden Bell, Opinions Columnist November 14, 2023

Every year, eruptions of freedom are shot into the sky at the private homes of many Iowans. While fireworks are an exciting tradition for holidays such as the Fourth of July and New Year’s, they...

Nov 20, 2022; Al Khor, Qatar; Jung Kook of BTS performs during an opening ceremony before a group stage match during the 2022 FIFA World Cup between Qatar and Ecuador at Al Bayt Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Danielle Parhizkaran-USA TODAY Sports

Review | K-Pop star Jungkook’s ‘Golden’ album release shows a surprising side to him that listeners would have never expected

Isabelle Lubguban, Arts Reporter November 14, 2023

Even though all members of the South Korean boy group BTS have taken a break to fulfill mandatory military service, they refused to put their careers on the back burner, releasing individual musical...

Writers from around Iowa City work on the short stories and novels  at the Iowa City Public Library, in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016. The Iowa City Public Library will be hosting meetings to for writers to celebrate National Novel Writing Month.

Aspiring novelists at UI dedicate themselves to the November writing challenge

Riley Dunn, Arts Reporter November 14, 2023

Writing a novel is hard work. The act of creating a full-fledged and developed story requires time, effort, and dedication. It can be easy for many writers to become discouraged, especially if they...

University of Iowa’s Interim Athletic Director Beth Goetz speaks with members of the media during a press conference at the Hansen Football Performance Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. After Goetz said in a statement released on Oct. 30 that she informed offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz that “this is his last season with the program,” Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and Goetz answered questions from the media about the statement.

Point/Counterpoint | When should Iowa hire Beth Goetz full-time?

Colin Votzmeyer and Kenna Roering November 14, 2023

NOW There is no point in waiting to hire Beth Goetz as the University of Iowa’s full-time athletic director. Since she stepped into the role on Aug. 1, she’s not only shown her passion for...

Iowa players run onto the field before a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Iowa had 402 total yards compared to Rutgers’ 127. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 22-0.

Iowa football Week 12 notebook | Senior Hawkeyes look ahead to last home game but maintain focus on present objective

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 14, 2023

Iowa football’s game against Illinois on Saturday will be the last time Hawkeye sixth-year seniors compete at Kinnick Stadium, a home turf they have come to know and love over the years.  For players...

Missouri State’s outside hitter Breanah Rives and middle blocker Neele’ge’ Sims attempt to block the ball from Iowa’s outside hitter Gabby Deery during a volleyball game between Iowa and Missouri State on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.

Iowa volleyball’s Gabby Deery talks life mottos, favorite items, and fun activities

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter November 14, 2023

The Daily Iowan: What do you like to do for fun? Gabby Deery: Obviously, I’m very busy, but when I’m not playing volleyball, I love to spend time with my family. I’m super close with my cousins....

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 women’s cross country comes to a close for the 2023 season, top runners reflect on strides made

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter November 14, 2023

The Iowa women’s cross country season came to a close on Nov. 10. After failing to qualify for the NCAA Championships with a 19th-place team finish at the NCAA Midwest Regional meet, the Hawkeyes...

Iowa’s No. 10 149-pound Max Murin wrestles Oklahoma State’s No. 18 Victor Voinovich during a wrestling dual between No. 2 Iowa and No. 6 Oklahoma State in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday Feb. 19, 2023. Murin won by decision, 4-3. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys, 28-7.

Iowa men’s wrestler Victor Voinovich III transfers from one powerhouse program to another

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 14, 2023

From one powerhouse program to another, Victor Voinovich III transferred from Oklahoma State wrestling to Iowa head coach Tom Brands and the Hawkeyes over the summer. The second-year 149-pounder adds...