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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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Patti Smith sings during a reading and performance at the Englert Theatre during the Infinite Dream Festival on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. Smith is an author, singer-songwriter, and activist who sang with her band, played guitar, and read from her award-winning writing during her two shows.

Patti Smith takes the stage for two nights at Infinite Dream Festival

Olin Myhre and Kate Wolfe September 30, 2024

Iowa City audience members brought the punk to The Englert Theatre on Friday night — or, as close to punk as Iowa City could offer the iconic Patti Smith. A multigenerational group of fans lined...

Nite Ride vehicles are seen in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. Nite ride has seen a high demand this year, prompting Uber vouchers to be distributed.

Nite Ride collaborates with USG to reduce wait times

Miranda Davis, News Reporter September 29, 2024

As the University of Iowa’s first semester kicks into full gear and students are becoming more involved in the campus scene, the demand for safe transportation — particularly at night — is becoming...

Iowa midfielder Dionne van Aalsum sends shot during a field hockey match between Iowa and Delaware at Grant Field on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Hens, 1-0.

Three takeaways from Iowa field hockey’s weekend split against Rutgers and Villanova

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter September 29, 2024

After suffering a 3-2 overtime defeat to Rutgers on Friday, the Iowa field hockey team bounced back with a 2-0 shutout victory against Villanova on Sunday afternoon.  Here are three takeaways from...

Iowa middle hitter Gracie Gibson signals to the Iowa defense during a volleyball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Drake Bulldogs in the third and final game of the Kwik Star Klassic Tournament at Xtream Arena in Coralville Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 21,2024. The Bulldogs defeated the Hawkeyes 3-1. Gibson scored 13 points for the Hawkeyes.

Iowa volleyball earns hard-fought 3-2 win over Maryland.

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter September 29, 2024

Following a victory at Rutgers, the Iowa volleyball team continued their east coast road trip with a matchup against Maryland on Saturday.  The Hawkeyes earned a hard-fought, 3-2 victory, improving...

Iowa middle hitter Gracie Gibson signals to the Iowa defense during a volleyball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Drake Bulldogs in the third and final game of the Kwik Star Klassic Tournament at Xtream Arena in Coralville Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 21,2024. The Bulldogs defeated the Hawkeyes 3-1. Gibson scored 13 points for the Hawkeyes.

Iowa volleyball kicks off Big Ten campaign with 3-2 triumph over Rutgers

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter September 27, 2024

The Iowa volleyball team traveled east for their first Big Ten competition of the 2024-25 season, facing off against Rutgers in a fast-paced showdown at Jersey Mike’s Arena in Piscataway, New Jersey.  Despite...

Members of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors meet at the Johnson County Public Health and Clinical Services building on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Following a growth in concerns over safety since the legalization of consumer fireworks in 2017, amendments to Johnson County’s Fireworks Ordinance were brought to the Board of Supervisors.

Johnson County Board of Supervisors consider changing fireworks policy

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter September 26, 2024

Amid growing concerns over public safety following the legalization of consumer fireworks in Iowa, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors are considering changing their policies on fireworks. Supervisor...

The Iowa women's basketball team is introduced before a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. Within the first three minutes of the game, Iowa guard Caitlin Clark broke the NCAA all-time scoring record for women’s basketball hitting 3,528 points recorded at Iowa. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines 106-89.

Iowa women’s basketball sells out the entire home schedule for the second-straight year

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter September 25, 2024

Despite the loss of superstar Caitlin Clark to the WNBA, momentum surrounding the Iowa women’s basketball program continues.  On Wednesday, the program announced that it sold out its general public...

Fishbait guitarist Thomas Halligan performs at the Gabe’s 50th Anniversary Show in Iowa City on Sept. 21, 2024. Gabe’s has been a pillar within Iowa City’s music scene, hosting local and nationally renowned bands. Fishbait released their first album in Oct. of 2023.

Gabe’s celebrates 50 year anniversary highlighting acts of all ages

Madison Schuler and Riley Dunn September 24, 2024

Vibrant music reverberated down the rickety flight of stairs, drowning out the buzz of conversation as five local bands took the stage at Gabe’s. Music lovers packed together near the foot of...

Erin Birler, a student at the University of Iowa, waits for her classes to start on the UI campus on Sept. 18. Birler said she rarely listens to podcasts and prefers to listen to music instead.

Appreciating literary art with audiobooks, ADHD, and attention spans

Haya Hussain, Arts Reporter September 24, 2024

Discussions on whether the digitization of literature deprives people of the physical experience of reading have taken the literary community by storm. Thousands are left wondering if the introduction...

Iowa offensive coordinator Tim Lester speaks during a press conference at the Hansen Football Performance Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz announced on Jan. 31 that former senior analyst for the Green Bay Packers Tim Lester will serve as the next offensive coordinator for the Hawkeyes. Before his move to Iowa City, Lester held the position of head coach at Western Michigan University for six seasons and served as quarterbacks coach for both Purdue and Syracuse before his head coach title at WMU.

Iowa football notebook | Hawkeye coordinators address struggles and note progress

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 24, 2024

With the Iowa football team on bye this week, the Hawkeye coordinators Tim Lester, Phil Parker, and LeVar Woods each spoke with the media for about 20 minutes on Tuesday. As Iowa sits at 3-1 overall...

The Old Capitol Building is seen on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. Recently, the University of Iowa dropped its overall ranking among U.S. universities according to the annual U.S. News and World Report college rankings.

UI falls in overall rank, remains number one public nursing school in latest report

Brianna Brands, News Reporter September 23, 2024

The University of Iowa fell in the overall rank for American universities, according to the annual U.S. News and World Report college rankings, which were released Wednesday morning. Iowa was just...

A Harvest Moon, which also happens to be an exceptionally bright and large supermoon, is seen during a partial lunar eclipse as it begins to recede at about 11 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024, in Indian River County, Florida. A mini moon will soon join the moon's orbit.

Earth is capturing a ‘mini moon’ in orbit

Brianna Brands, News Reporter September 23, 2024

Earth is set to have a second “mini moon” for just under two months. The lunar companion will be in Earth’s orbit from Sept. 29 to Nov. 25. A mini moon is an object from space that is temporarily...