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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

The Iowa City Free Medical Clinic is seen in Iowa City on Tuesday Oct. 3, 2023.

Iowa City Free Medical Clinic welcomes new director

Julia Rhodes, News Reporter October 3, 2023

The Iowa City Free Medical Clinic’s new executive director, Jennie Schmidt, looks to expand outreach efforts at the clinic after the previous director of 30 years retired in March. Schmidt has...

Kappa Alpha Theta poses for a photo at the University of Iowa’s Bid Day in Hubbard Park in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023. The potential new members accepted their bids.

UI sororities report increase in number of members

Olivia Gamertsfelder and Grace Olson October 3, 2023

Sorority prospects nervously awaited their sealed, gold-lined envelopes which would reveal the sorority they had been accepted to. First-year students gathered in the University of Iowa’s IMU...

Wilco's Solid Sound Festival at Mass MoCA, fan karaoke set on Friday, June 28, 2019, broadcast live on WFUV.

Review | ‘Cousin’ returns Wilco to their soft rock roots with the perfect autumn album

Charlie Hickman, Arts Reporter October 3, 2023

Marking their 13th studio album, Chicago-based alt-rock band Wilco released their newest project on Sept. 29. “Cousin” is a welcome return to their most iconic music with hits that are sure to...

The band Early Girl performs at Gabe’s on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023. They played songs from their 2023 album “Lovers Out To Pasture,” as well as their new song, “Evil Head.”

Iowa City princess-punk band Early Girl makes music for all

Zhenya Loughney, Arts Reporter October 3, 2023

Texas-born artist Aaron Longoria missed out on an “angsty-punk-teen” phase in their adolescence, but Iowa City’s live music scene led them to create the princess-punk band, Early Girl. During...

Daydreams Comics Owner Zach Power hands out comic books and graphic novels on National Comic Book Day at Daydreams Comics in Iowa City on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023.

IC comic book community stays persistent amid national sales lag

Charlie Hickman, Arts Reporter October 3, 2023

Behind the tinted windows facing East Washington Street live countless stories of inhuman strength, scheming villains, and endless cultural icons. Despite its unassuming exterior, thousands upon thousands...

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Review | Wes Anderson’s filmmaking flare shines in new short film

Charlie Hickman, Arts Reporter October 3, 2023

Wes Anderson’s latest filmmaking experiment is not only impressive from a technical perspective but also keeps the humanity of his other work. “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar” debuted...

A projector runs during the premiere of The Daily Iowan Documentary Workshop’s feature film, Lost In The In-between: Graduating Into 2020, at the Chauncey at FilmScene in Iowa City on Thursday, May 4, 2023. The film follows five Iowa graduates as they find their place in the world post graduation during a global pandemic.

10 movies to watch this fall

Anupama Choudhury, Arts Reporter October 3, 2023

It’s almost “Gilmore Girls” and “Red (Taylor’s Version)” pumpkin spice season. The trees are on the brink of changing color and the local thrift stores have started stocking up on Halloween...

Students in the University of Iowa's Department of Dance perform in a dress rehearsal for the Faculty/Graduate Concert in Space Place Theater on Tuesday, Feb 5., 2019.

Renovations to Space Place Theater improve experiences for audience and performers

Emma Gaughan, Arts Reporter October 3, 2023

While students may congregate in North Hall on the University of Iowa campus for classes or activities, they may also be drawn to the recently renovated Space Place Theater, where various performances...

Herky is lifted up by the spirit squad during a football game between Iowa and Western Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. Herky celebrated his 75th birthday during halftime.

Photos: Cheers to 75 Years of Herky

Cody Blissett, Visual Editor October 3, 2023

Herky the Hawk is celebrating his 75th birthday this year, and was honored at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sept. 16, 2023. For gameday, Herky started the morning at the President's tailgate and then...

Photo Illustration by Matt Sindt

Iowa men’s golf struggles in Fighting Irish Classic, women rained out at Yale Invitational

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter October 3, 2023

The Iowa men’s golf team suffered a disappointing outing at the Fighting Irish Classic in South Bend, Indiana, from Oct. 1-2. Notre Dame hosted the meet at Warren Golf Course, and the Hawkeyes...

Senior Abby Ryon competes during the Hawkeye invite at Ashton Cross-Country Course in Iowa City, on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. The Iowa men's team won the invite with the women coming in second.

Q&A | Iowa distance runner Abby Ryon talks pre-meet routine

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter October 3, 2023

The Daily Iowan: What is your pre-meet routine? Abby Ryon: I like to wake up and get a little shake out [run] in. Just a little jog to shake out all those nerves. Then, I have breakfast. I like...

An Iowa fan reacts to a play during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 26-16.

Point-Counterpoint | What needs to change for Iowa football?

Brad Schultz and Cooper Worth October 3, 2023

Offensive play calling It seems like a broken record, but if the run game isn’t clicking for Iowa, watching the offense can be pain-inducing for anyone mindful of how they want to spend their Saturdays. After...