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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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West High running back Trey King avoids defenders during the Iowa City West football game against Iowa City High on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020. The Trojans defeated the Little Hawks 35-7. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City West dominates City High again

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor October 23, 2020

The second round of the IHSAA Class 4A playoffs featured a Battle of the Boot rematch between the Iowa City West Trojans and Iowa City High, and the sequel ended in a fashion similar to the original. No,...

The second 2020 Presidential Debate plays on the television in Gabe’s on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020. The debate is between Democratic candidate Joe Biden and President Donald Trump.

Iowans say Thursday’s presidential debate was more productive

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor October 22, 2020

Donald Trump and Joe Biden offered contrasting visions for America’s future Thursday night, in an exchange that was far more restrained than the pair’s first debate in September. With less than...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training Review Committee lifts pause on University of Iowa DEI trainings, continues some evaluations

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor October 22, 2020

A University of Iowa training review committee on Thursday lifted the campus-wide pause on departmental diversity, equity, and inclusion trainings — which was prompted by a White House Executive...

Graduate student Yujia Lyu photographed on Oct. 20.

Federal proposal could limit the duration of status for international students

Mary Hartel, News Reporter October 21, 2020

A new change to the Code of Federal Regulations proposed by the Trump administration would limit international students’ stays and would require students from some countries required to request costly...

University of Iowa graduate student Drew Etienne poses for a portrait in downtown Iowa City on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020. The Campaign to Organize Graduate Students (COGS) led a march to President Bruce Harreld's home in order to protest the administration's insistence that the university remain open despite the health risk posed by COVID-19.

Unions at Iowa universities vote to recertify for bargaining power, frustrated with election process

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter October 20, 2020

When Elizabeth Handschy decided she wanted to earn a Ph.D. in anthropology, she knew it wouldn't be easy. But she never expected that continuing her education would be in jeopardy every other year. In...

The local band known as Ped Mall play outside of Daydrink coffee shop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, October 17, 2020.

Brewing a new beat: new coffee shop helps local band find its start

Josie Fischels, Arts Editor October 19, 2020

On a bustling evening outside the downtown Iowa City bars in late August, 20-year-old University of Iowa junior Ethan Traugh was doing one of the things he loved most: jamming on his guitar for passersby....

University of Iowa Lecturer of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Mary Kosloski, and her son, Felix, pose for a portrait at the Pentacrest on Oct. 16.

Professors, TAs balance teaching and parenting in a pandemic

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter October 18, 2020

Many teaching assistants and professors returned to campus this fall tasked with juggling teaching their classes and parenting and parenting at home during the pandemic. University of Iowa Earth...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz watches his players swarm the field before a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State University on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Raiders 48-3.

Eight former Iowa football players demand removal of Kirk and Brian Ferentz, Gary Barta

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 18, 2020

Eight Black former University of Iowa football players are demanding monetary compensation and the removal of head coach Kirk Ferentz, offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz, and Athletics Director Gary...

Communications Studies Professor and Department Chair Kembrew McLeod dances in a viral TikTok video that has garnered over 730,000 likes, showing the professor challenging University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld to a dance battle. President Harreld has yet to comment on or accept the dance battle from Professor McLeod.

UI professor’s dance challenge to Harreld goes viral

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter October 15, 2020

Engaging with students through pre-recorded lectures is no easy task, but when University of Iowa Professor of Communications Kembrew McLeod challenged UI President Bruce Harreld to a dance off, he...

University of Iowa Interim Associate Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Liz Tovar, poses for a portrait on Oct. 7.

University of Iowa ends search for associate VP for diversity, equity, and inclusion after candidates withdraw

Sarah Watson and Rachel Schilke October 15, 2020

The University of Iowa ended its search for the next associate vice president for diversity, equity, inclusion after candidates for the position announced they would withdraw “in the wake of President...

President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020 at the Des Moines International Airport. Several thousand people attended the rally to support the president in his reelection campaign for the upcoming election.

Trump rallies thousands of voters in Des Moines less than three weeks from Election Day

Julia Shanahan and Caleb McCullough October 14, 2020

Less than three weeks out from Election Day and in the midst of a pandemic, President Trump implored Iowa voters to elect him to a second term, saying his term greatly benefited Iowa agriculture, creating...

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UI spent hundreds of thousands to upgrade Zoom, other online learning software

Sabine Martin, News Reporter October 13, 2020

The shift to primarily online courses has added extra expenses for the University of Iowa, as it works to upgrade software and provide online-learning tools for students tuning in from home. In...