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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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Iowa Head Coach Jan Jensen speaks during a panel discussion at the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Media Days in the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. The day began with six panel discussions led by Big Ten Network moderators, which each featured three coaches.

Iowa women’s basketball readies for new conference competitors

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter October 2, 2024

ROSEMONT, Illinois — The Iowa women’s basketball team enters a new era of Big Ten basketball as USC, UCLA, Washington, and Oregon join the conference for the 2024-25 season. The decision to...

An attendee passes by a Big Ten banner outside of the main conference hall during the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Media Days at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. The day began with six panel discussions led by Big Ten Network moderators, which each featured three coaches.

Column | Who will Iowa women’s basketball’s toughest opponent be this season?

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter October 2, 2024

ROSEMONT, Illinois — The Iowa women’s basketball team had a 2023-24 campaign that was nothing short of sensational. While Caitlin Clark was shocking the world one basket at a time, the team racked...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark looks across the court during a NCAA Championship game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 1 South Carolina at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on Sunday, April 7, 2024. The Gamecocks defeated the Hawkeyes, 87-75.

Caitlin Clark’s impact remains with Big Ten women’s basketball

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter October 2, 2024

The 2024 Big Ten basketball media day marks the start of a new chapter for women’s basketball.  Among the several key departures across the conference, Caitlin Clark sits at the top of that list...

Guests speak during a Johnson County Democrats Vice Presidential Watch Party at Field Day Brewery in North Liberty, Iowa on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. State and county elected democrat officials gathered to watch and converse.

Abortion, immigration takes center stage at Tuesday night vice presidential debate

Liam Halawith and Roxy Ekberg October 1, 2024

Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Republican Ohio U.S. Sen. JD Vance faced off in a mild-mannered vice presidential debate in New York City on Tuesday night. Abortion and immigration took center...

The Phi Gamma Delta, also known as FIJI, house is seen in Iowa City on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023.

Former UI student drops FIJI, one fraternity brother from sexual assault lawsuit

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, Managing Print Editor October 1, 2024

After three years, a former University of Iowa student has dismissed all claims in an upcoming trial except those against former Phi Gamma Delta member Carson Steffen. The student, Makéna Solberg,...

Iowa guard Sydney Affolter celebrates during the NCAA Championship game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 1 South Carolina at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on Sunday, April 7, 2024. The Gamecocks defeated the Hawkeyes, 87-75.

Iowa women’s basketball guard Sydney Affolter to miss time after knee surgery

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter October 1, 2024

Iowa women’s basketball guard Sydney Affolter underwent knee surgery and will be out until early November, head coach Jan Jensen said Tuesday. The fourth-year played a key role in the Hawkeyes last...

A dancer from Uganda approaches the audience during the first-ever African Festival of Arts and Culture in the Pedestrian Mall in Iowa City on Sept. 28, 2024. Over a dozen vendors sold food, jewelry, and clothing from a variety of African countries.

First annual Africa Fest brings together blossoming African community

Isabelle Foland and Charlotte Ericson October 1, 2024

Looking around his classroom over two decades ago, Sunday Goshit did not see many students who looked like him. Goshit came to Iowa City from Nigeria for graduate school around 24 years ago. He...

Paula Miranda practices her putt at Finkbine Golf Course on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021.

Iowa women’s golf notebook | Hawkeyes earn first home tournament win since 2018

Zoe Smith, Sports Reporter October 1, 2024

The Iowa women’s golf team returned to action this week, hosting the Diane Thomason Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course from Sept 30-Oct 1. Iowa’s lineup included Paula Miranda, Ximena Benites, Maura...

Hyper Energy Bar as seen in Iowa City on Oct. 1, 2024. The Iowa City Hyper Energy Bar will be the first outside of the Des Moines metro area.

Hyper Energy Bar to open in IC this fall

Madelyn Ambroz, News Reporter October 1, 2024

Energy drinks have become a new fad across the country, with the University of Iowa reporting increases in student consumption of caffeine in recent years. A new company, run by Iowan Chris Whalen...

Smith Likongwe addresses the audience during an International Writer Program panel held in the Iowa City Public Library on Sept. 13. The panel focused on storytelling in the digital age.

The weight of the world is in the word

Haya Hussain, Arts Reporter October 1, 2024

The defining attribute that makes a writer a writer is debatable — it’s a job title, a history of published work, or an ambition to actualize the abstract. Most of all, though, what makes a writer...

An Iowa women’s rugby player warms up with teammates before a practice at the Hawkeye Recreation Fields on Sept. 26, 2024. Despite a lack of athletics funding, the team self-funds to
travel around the Midwest for matches.

‘Every body is a rugby body:’ A look into the rugged nature of the Iowa women’s club rugby team

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter October 1, 2024

What’s the difference between a collegiate varsity team and a collegiate club team? The answer is simple: funding. Varsity teams are the ones that are publicized by their universities, receive...

Iowa tight end Luke Lachey lunges for a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Lachey had seven catches 89 yards. The Huskers defeated the Hawkeyes, 24-17.

Iowa football notebook | Hawkeyes Luke Lachey, Kaleb Johnson take different perspectives of a homecoming

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 1, 2024

When Iowa football’s Luke Lachey walks onto the field at Ohio Stadium, he’ll be sure to soak in the more than 100,000 fans in attendance. While a majority of the crowd will be rooting against the...