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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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Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt, and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y, exit the stage after a rally at the Coralville Marriott Hotel and Conference Center on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. Sen. Sanders and Rep. Osasio-Cortez spoke on climate change and women’s rights.

Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez preach grassroots campaigning in Coralville stop

Caleb McCullough, Politics Reporter November 9, 2019

CORALVILLE — Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, also known by her initials, AOC, joined Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., in Coralville on Nov. 9, where the two spoke on solidarity and touted the grassroots strengths...

The badger defense stops a two-point conversion during a game against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, November 9, 2019. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Badgers 24-22.  (Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

Failed 2-point conversion sums up Hawkeyes’ season

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor November 9, 2019

MADISON, Wis. — After trailing 21-6, Iowa wasn’t going to wilt. The Hawkeyes fought back against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Nov. 9 with a touchdown and a field goal in the fourth quarter...

Iowa running back Toren Young carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison on Saturday, November 9, 2019.

Hawkeyes fall to Badgers in Madison

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor November 9, 2019

Iowa tried with everything it had. Facing an 8-point deficit against Wisconsin on Nov. 9 in Madison, Matt Hankins picked off Badger quarterback Jack Coan in the fourth quarter to set Iowa up with favorable...

Attendees write on the Berlin Wall artwork in Phillips Hall on Thursday. Members of the community contributed to the piece by adding words regarding their feelings about the relationship between the tearing down of the Berlin Wall and President Trump’s efforts to build a wall.

The fall of the Berlin Wall through Iowans’ eyes

Charles Peckman, Senior Reporter November 7, 2019

Should you step into the Language Media Center in Phillips Hall this semester, you will be met with a mini replica of the Berlin Wall. In conjunction with the 30th anniversary of the wall’s demise, the...

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder leads a team huddle during an Iowa women's basketball practice at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Oct. 24.

Lisa Bluder: 20 years of making leaders for Iowa women’s basketball

Shivansh Ahuja, Photo Editor November 6, 2019

Iowa women’s basketball head coach Lisa Bluder’s mark on the University of Iowa Athletics Department is unquestionable; the wins, trophies, and accolades that have come to the Hawkeyes are to be expected...

Left: Laura Bergus speaks with The Daily Iowan in October 2019. Right: Janice Weiner speaks with The Daily Iowan in October 2019.

Iowa City voters elect Laura Bergus, Janice Weiner to City Council at-large seats

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter November 5, 2019

Women will dominate the Iowa City City Council after Laura Bergus and Janice Weiner secured at-large seats to the governing body Tuesday night. Megan Alter, Laura Bergus, and Janice Weiner had vied...

Fair Fight Founder Stacey Abrams addresses the crowd at the IMU on Monday, Nov. 4, 2019. Abrams spoke on the 100th commencement of the 19th amendment. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Stacey Abrams ‘happy’ to run as vice presidential candidate, she says at University of Iowa

Rin Swann, News Reporter November 4, 2019

In an event commemorating 100 years of women’s suffrage, former Democratic nominee for Georgia governor Stacey Abrams said Monday she would be comfortable running for vice president with the eventual...

Dance group MPR performs during the Multicultural Showcase at the Iowa Memorial Union on Saturday, November 2, 2019. The event showcased performances from different cultural groups on campus. MPR won the first place prize with their dance routine.

UI students showcase their talents in a multicultural competition

Lauren White, News Reporter November 3, 2019

In a series of performances ranging from traditional South Asian dances to multicultural acapella, cultures from all of over the world were connected through a student-led showcase on Saturday filled with...

Rep. Abby Finkenauer, D-Iowa greets the crowd during the first annual Finkenauer fish fry at Hawkeye Downs on Saturday, November 2, 2019. (Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

Presidential hopefuls connect climate change to infrastructure policies at first Finkenauer fish fry

Caleb McCullough, Politics Reporter November 2, 2019

Several presidential hopefuls linked their jobs and infrastructure proposals with their positions on climate change at Abby Finkenauer's first fish fry and forum focused on jobs and infrastructure on Saturday. Sen....

Former Secretary of Housing and Development Julian Castro speaks during the 2019 Liberty and Justice Celebration at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, November 1, 2019.

Democratic candidates play into their personal brands at Liberty and Justice Dinner

Julia Shanahan, Assistant Politics Editor November 2, 2019

Democratic presidential hopefuls played into their personal brands at the largest fundraiser in the Democratic caucus’s history, turning out some of the largest organizing efforts so far with supporters...

Tyler Bell, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, poses for a portrait on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019. Bell worked with the UI 3D Club to  launch their AR sandbox at Science Center of Iowa in Des Moines. (Hannah Kinson/The Daily Iowan)

UI 3D club, Science Center of Iowa create AR Sandbox

Preston Hayes, News Reporter October 31, 2019

Playing in the sand is being taken to the next level as the University of Iowa 3D Club partnered with the Science Center of Iowa to make an interactive sandbox for kids to learn about topography. The...

Iowa City Police Department Community Outreach Assistant Daisy Torres poses for a portrait in the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. Daisy Torres was recently promoted to the position after serving in the student run Department of Public Safety.

Hawkeye uses new Iowa City police position to connect authorities, community

Rachel Steil, News Reporter October 30, 2019

In her office between the gym and the ping-pong tables, the new Iowa City police Community Outreach Assistant Daisy Torres works in an office at the Robert A. Lee Community Rec Center behind a door covered...