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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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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 1, 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...

Effectiveness of gun buyback programs cause divide in Democratic presidential candidates

Effectiveness of gun buyback programs cause divide in Democratic presidential candidates

Kayli Reese, Managing News Editor October 29, 2019

Some professors specializing in gun policy are skeptical that mandatory gun buyback programs — a contentious topic among Democratic presidential hopefuls — would reduce the amount of guns in circulation...

Photo of Roy C. Browning contributed by the Johnson County Sheriff's Office.

Records shed light on potential financial motive behind husband’s alleged murder of JoEllen Browning

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief October 29, 2019

University of Iowa Health Care budget official JoEllen Browning had questioned her husband about discrepancies in their financial records days before he allegedly stabbed her to death in April, authorities...

Photo of Roy C. Browning contributed by the Johnson County Sheriff's Office.

Husband charged with first-degree murder of UI Health Care budget official JoEllen Browning

DI staff October 28, 2019

READ THE MOST RECENT UPDATE: Records shed light on potential financial motive behind husband’s alleged murder of JoEllen Browning The husband of University of Iowa Health Care budget official JoEllen...

Hank Lab Co-Director Joe Kearney walks through one of the virtual reality environments wearing a headset with sensors attached at Hank Virtual Laboratory on October 24, 2019. The lab conducts research on pedestrian behavior, and has collaborated with companies such as Toyota.

Advanced virtual-reality tech helps UI scientists study pedestrian behavior

Mitchell Griffin, News Reporter October 27, 2019

Virtual-reality goggles, real-life simulations, and a cave-like environment are just a few of the many resources the University of Iowa Hank Virtual Environments Lab provides to researchers who combine...

Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy, Jr. carries the ball during the Iowa vs. Northwestern football game at Ryan Field on Saturday, October 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 20-0.

Tracy steps up against Northwestern in Smith’s absence

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor October 26, 2019

EVANSTON, Ill. — It looked easier than it should have. Surrounded by five purple Northwestern jerseys, Tyrone Tracy — starting in place of the injured Brandon Smith — hauled in a third-down pass...

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent carries the ball during the game against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday, October 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes lead the Wildcats 10-0 at half.

Hawkeyes topple Wildcats in Evanston

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor October 26, 2019

When Tyrone Tracy slipped past five Northwestern defenders to score Iowa's first points against the Wildcats on Saturday, it was over. The Hawkeyes went up 7-0 with the score and never looked back,...