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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 Brayden Burnett warms up during a practice outside the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023.

Iowa second-year distance runner Brayden Burnett sees career off to a quick start, full of progress

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter November 7, 2023

Iowa second-year distance runner Brayden Burnett never thought it would be possible to run cross country at the Division I level. Now, Burnett is making a name for himself on the team ranked No. 15...

Sisters Brianna and Emilie Gonzalez pose for a portrait during the inaugural Iowa women’s wrestling media day in the Feller Club Room and the Dan Gable Wrestling Complex at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2023. The duo wrestled at Arroyo High School in their hometown of El Monte, California.

Iowa women’s wrestling dominates to start inaugural season, excited for Carver-Hawkeye Arena debut

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 7, 2023

The Iowa women’s wrestling team’s performance showed the Hawkeyes will be a force to be reckoned with in its inaugural season. Eighth-ranked Iowa traveled to Pennsylvania to take on No. 7 East...

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Iowa book bans contradict history of controversial literature in school

Archie Wagner, Amplify Editor November 7, 2023

Despite rereading “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” every year since I first picked up the book at 13 years old, I didn’t consider it controversial until I noticed its title on a list of 68 books...

Kim Painter, recorder for Johnson County, poses for a portrait in Iowa City, on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. Painter recieved the Rick Graf award from the Iowa City Human Rights Commission for her help legalizing gay marriage in Iowa.

JoCo recorder Kim Painter awarded for LGBTQ+, gay marriage advocacy

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter November 7, 2023

Kim Painter described the topic of gay marriage as “politically volcanic” before it was legalized. Painter, the Johnson County recorder, advocated for the LGBTQ+ community and gay marriage through...

Iowa guard Molly Davis, guard Kylie Feuerbach, and guard Taylor McCabe celebrate a play during a home opener basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and Fairleigh Dickinson at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. Iowa scored 66 points in the paint compared to FDU’s 16. The Hawkeyes, defeated the Knights, 102-46.

Iowa women’s basketball running familiar faces in new roles, anticipating No. 8 Virginia Tech

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor November 7, 2023

The Iowa women’s basketball 2023 season is underway, with the same team boasting familiar faces in new roles amid a tougher plan of attack. After an adjective score win over Fairleigh Dickinson...

Currier Residence Hall is seen on August 30, 2020.

UI requests regent approval for campus renovations totaling over $100 million

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter November 7, 2023

The University of Iowa is requesting permission to proceed with new project plans from the state Board of Regents, according to an agenda Tuesday. The combined cost of the proposed projects will be...

Attendees arrive at George's in downtown Iowa City during the tenth annual Mark Lebeck bike ride and bar crawl in Iowa City on Saturday Oct. 28, 2023.

Hawkeye fan’s memorial bike ride reaches ten-year anniversary

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 7, 2023

Mark Lebeck had many qualities that made him stand out in a sea of Hawkeye fans, with bright blonde hair, piercing blue eyes, an infectious smile. But most of all, his intense passion for all things...

Iowa prepares to walk onto the field during the 2023 Wildcats Classic, a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Iowa had a total of 169 yards. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 10-7.

Iowa football Week 11 notebook | Hawkeyes well aware of improved Rutgers squad

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 7, 2023

After an upset-filled week, the Iowa football team once again finds itself in control of its own destiny. Breaking away between a four-way tie with Nebraska, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, Iowa is now atop...

Liam Doxsee dances in the stands during a baseball game at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023. Iowa baseball infielder Ben Wilmes said when he first met Liam, the boy was a bit shy walking into the hitting facility. Now, Liam serves a key role in bringing out the laughter and youth of the baseball players. “Liam is a very loving child and very happy and really doesn’t take anything for granted,” Wilmes said. “...We see his happiness side because whenever we’re together, we take away the aspect of his life in the hospital and kind of help him completely forget about that in the moment.”

Duane Banks Field $27.4 million renovations pending approval by regents

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter November 7, 2023

The University of Iowa Athletic Department announced that renovations to Duane Banks Field are pending approval by the state Board of Regents with a decision to be made at the Nov. 17 meeting. Approval...

The Iowa City Council holds a meeting in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.

IC City Council removes Eric Harris from Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Jack Moore, News Reporter November 7, 2023

The Iowa City City Council voted Monday to remove Eric Harris as an Ad-Hoc Truth and Reconciliation commissioner.  The City of Iowa City’s Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission, or TRC,...

Iowa's Miranda Jackson fends off an attacker to keep control of the ball during a field hockey game between Iowa and Michigan State on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 3-1.

Column | Underclassmen show bright future for Iowa field hockey

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter November 7, 2023

The NCAA announced placements for the national field hockey tournament, and the No. 8 Iowa Hawkeyes will face No. 10 Louisville in the Evanston Regional on Friday at 2:30 p.m.  The Hawkeyes and...