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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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Delegates and other attendees wait outside of the safety perimeter of the United Center during the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. Protesters also gathered around the outside of the perimeter.

Vice President Kamala Harris reenergizes Democrats after President Joe Biden’s exit

Liam Halawith and Roxy Ekberg August 27, 2024

CHICAGO — Vice President Kamala Harris, stepping out from President Joe Biden’s shadow, is now rallying a reenergized Democratic Party after she took the top spot on the Democratic presidential...

The crowd dances to Chappell Roan’s performance during the final day of Hinterland Music Festival at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in Saint Charles on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. Chappel Roan's combination of midwest aesthetics and pop has brought midwest fashion to the national stage.

Midwestern fashion unites voters and music-lovers

Charlie Hickman, Arts Editor August 27, 2024

On the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, former President Barack Obama sent the crowd into uproarious laughter with a joke about vice-presidential nominee Tim Walz. “You...

Photo via University of Iowa Department of Public Safety.

Former UI student Ali Younes returns to Iowa for trial after fleeing country

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter August 27, 2024

Ali Younes, a former University of Iowa student arrested in April 2022 for the alleged robbing and strangling of a woman, leaving her unconscious near Art Building West, will return to Iowa for trial...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks to the media after Iowa's game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 1, 2018. during Iowa's game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 1, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 33-7. With the win Ferentz became the all time winningest coach in program history.

Iowa football notebook | Hawkeyes discuss reaction to Ferentz suspension amid preparation for Illinois State

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor August 27, 2024

From an outside perspective, the Iowa football team should carry some added motivation when they take on Illinois State for the 2024 season opener. That contest against the Redbirds will be head coach...

Freshmen University of Iowa students take free cups of water from event organizers during the 2024 Convocation on the Pentacrest on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024.

UI campus experiencing cooling issues, excessive heat on first day of class

Elijah Exley-Schuman, News Reporter August 26, 2024

Air conditioning systems across several University of Iowa campus buildings are not working as warmer than usual temperatures persist on the first day of class. A notice sent to UI faculty cited...

Freshmen University of Iowa students gather on the Pentacrest for the 2024 Convocation on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024.

Warm convocation concludes Class of 2028 welcome week

Elijah Exley-Schuman, News Reporter August 25, 2024

To cap off an eventful week on campus, thousands of students from the Class of 2028 gathered at the Old Capitol Building to receive encouragement from university officials and this year’s convocation...

Former Lynx player Maya Moore reacts to speeches after a WNBA game between the Minnesota Lynx and the Indiana Fever at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. The Lynx defeated the Fever, 90-80. Moore was honored with her jersey being retired.

Basketball legend Maya Moore’s jersey retired after Fever-Lynx game

Brady Behrend, DITV Assistant Sports Director August 25, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever traveled to Minnesota to take on the Lynx. This game, however, wasn’t just any regular season matchup.  The Fever are fighting to stay in the...

Minnesota forward Alanna Smith attempts to block a shot by Las Vegas guard Kelsey Plum during a WNBA game between the Minnesota Lynx and the Las Vegas Aces at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn. on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. The Lynx defeated the Aces, 87-74. The teams faced off a two days prior in Las Vegas, where the Lynx won, 98-87.

The Las Vegas Aces drop a road game, former Hawks get limited minutes

Brady Behrend, DITV Assistant Sports Director August 24, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS — The Las Vegas Aces lost to the Minnesota Lynx 87-74 on Friday night to extend the Lynx’s win streak to five games.  The Aces were led by A’ja Wilson’s 24-point, 7-rebound...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks to media members during a press conference at the Hansen Football Performance Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. After the University of Iowa’s Interim Athletic Director Beth Goetz said in a statement released on Oct. 30 that she informed offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz that “this is his last season with the program,” Ferentz answered questions from the media about the statement. Ferentz also spoke about Iowa’s game against Northwestern on Nov. 4.

Iowa football’s Kirk Ferentz addresses his one-game suspension amid NCAA Level II recruiting violation

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor August 22, 2024

For the first time since Nov. 21, 1998, Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz will not be on the sidelines coaching the Hawkeyes. The longest-tenured active head coach in the FBS will serve a one-game...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz walks on the sideline during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes, 26-0.

Iowa football’s Kirk Ferentz, Jon Budmayr suspended for Hawkeyes’ season opener

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor August 21, 2024

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and wide receivers coach Jon Budmayr will serve a one-game suspension for a recruiting violation of quarterback Cade McNamara. Scott Dochterman of The Athletic first reported...

Protestors hold up signs during the second day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024.

Day two of the Democratic National Convention brings protests

Liam Halawith, Elections Editor August 20, 2024

CHICAGO — The second day of the Democratic National Convention drew a slurry of small protests outside the convention, held in the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, as delegates filed in on Tuesday...

President Barack Obama discusses energy plans during his visit to Newton, Iowa at the Trinity Structural Towers on April 22, 2009.  The warehouse was once occupied by Maytag before it closed in 2006 and then was bought by Whirlpool.

Obamas back Vice President Kamala Harris at Democratic National Convention

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor August 20, 2024

Former president Barack Obama closed the second night of the Democratic convention in Chicago, discussing President Joe Biden’s successes, national unity, and Kamala Harris’ plans for the presidency.  Barack...