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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa City West semifinalist Mami Selemani wrestles with an opponent during The 2020 Iowa Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association Girls' State Wrestling tournament at Waverly-Shell Rock High School on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020. Iowa City West High School competed in their first state tournament and had two girls place in the semifinals.

Fight like a girl: Iowa City West High School adds its first all-girl wrestling team

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter January 28, 2020

In middle school, Laurel Haverkamp would square up eye-to-eye with her opponent — who was almost always a boy. Due to this, she dropped the sport she loved before starting high school, opting instead...

Hairstylist and reality TV Star Jonathan Van Ness introduces Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., at NewBo Market in Cedar Rapids on Sunday, Jan. 26. Van Ness endorsed Warren and spoke about her platform issues such as health care and discrimination.

Jonathan Van Ness brings star power to Iowa for Elizabeth Warren

Rylee Wilson, Politics Reporter January 26, 2020

Queer Eye star Jonathan Van Ness drew hundreds of people out while campaigning for Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Sunday afternoon — though many students said they are still not sure which candidate...

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y. speaks to the audience during a campaign event for Senator Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. on Friday, January 24, 2020. Although Sanders could not attend the event, Ocasio-Cortez spoke in his place. The Iowa caucuses, just under two weeks away, will take place on February 3.

Late Friday night, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rallies several hundred people for Bernie Sanders in Iowa City

Caleb McCullough, Politics Reporter January 25, 2020

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., said radical change is necessary to adapt to issues such as wealth inequality and climate change while campaigning in Iowa for presidential hopeful Sen. Bernie...

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y. speaks to the audience during a campaign event for Senator Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. on Friday, January 24, 2020. Although Sanders could not attend the event, Ocasio-Cortez spoke in his place. The Iowa caucuses, just under two weeks away, will take place on February 3.

Photos: Bernie Sanders Campaign Event (1/25/2020)

Wyatt Dlouhy, Photojournalist January 25, 2020

On Friday, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y. spoke to an audience of Senator Bernie Sanders, I-V.T. supporters to gather support just before the Iowa Caucuses on February 3.

Professor Anita Hill gives a speech on sexual harassment on Thursday, January 23, 2020.

Anita Hill calls on 2020 candidates to address sexual assault during University of Iowa stop

Rylee Wilson, Politics Reporter January 23, 2020

Professor Anita Hill promised herself she would speak about sexual assault for at least two years after her 1991 testimony before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, hoping she would see government...

Thousands of scientists and their supporters, including Bill Nye the Science Guy, join the March for Science on April 22, 2017 in Washington, D.C. Nye is suing Walt Disney Co., claiming the company improperly kept millions of dollars in profits related to his popular TV series.

Bill Nye is coming to the University of Iowa

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter January 23, 2020

The University Lecture Committee will bring Bill Nye the Science Guy to the University of Iowa on April 14 as part of the 2019-20 academic year’s lecture series. The Emmy winner will visit the...

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Painting the town purple: The Color Purple comes to Hancher

Jenna Post, Arts Reporter January 22, 2020

The Color Purple has gained massive popularity since its literary début in 1982. Whether the story is on the page, screen, or stage, it has resonated with audiences for decades. Now, the fourth national...

FILE - The Old Capitol is shown on Monday, July 25, 2016.

University of Iowa to launch another search for associate VP for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief January 22, 2020

The University of Iowa provost on Wednesday shared the institution will begin searching for another associate vice president for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion later this spring — filling a position...

Cristhian Bahena Rivera walks into the Poweshiek County courthouse for day two of an evidence suppression hearing at the Poweshiek County Courthouse on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019 in Montezuma. Bahena Rivera confessed to killing Molly Tibbetts last year but his attorneys filed a motion to suppress the confession because he was not properly read his Miranda warning during initial interviews with police.

Trial on hold for man accused of killing Mollie Tibbetts

Kayli Reese, Managing Editor January 22, 2020

The trial for Cristhian Bahena Rivera, the man accused of killing University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts in 2018, is being put on hold until the Iowa Supreme Court rules on an appeal regarding...

Mary Kosloski reads with her son Felix during an office opening event for Senator Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn. in Iowa City on Dec. 28.

Caucuses and kids: Making the big decision through a parent’s eyes

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor January 21, 2020

Emily Johnson and Ian Cawley started preparing for a Cory Booker presidential campaign event in North Liberty the night before, having discussed and planned for days in advance. They weren’t campaign...

Cristhian Bahena Rivera appears for an evidence suppression hearing at the Poweshiek County Courthouse on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019 in Montezuma. Brian Powers/The Register

Defense for man accused of killing Mollie Tibbetts asks to delay trial

Kayli Reese, Managing Editor January 21, 2020

The lawyers for Cristhian Bahena Rivera, the man accused of killing University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts in July 2018, have requested his trial be postponed and have asked the Iowa Supreme Court...

Former Vice President Joe Biden takes a question from an audience member during the Black and Brown Forum in Des Moines on Monday, January 20, 2020. VICE interviewed each of the presidential hopefuls still in the race on their records, plans, and a minute of short answer questions.

Photos: Brown and Black Forum (1/20/20)

Wyatt Dlouhy, Photojournalist January 20, 2020

On Monday, VICE hosted the Brown and Black Forum in Des Moines. Their correspondents interviewed eight of the presidential hopefuls on their records, plans, and had a minute of short answer questions.