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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The Old Capitol is seen on Nov. 25, 2018.

New student organization wants to bring fair trade to the UI

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter November 26, 2018

A new student organization, Fair Trade at Iowa, wants to make the University of Iowa a certified fair-trade university and educate students and the Iowa City community about the value of the fair-trade...

Iowa kicker Miguel Recinos kicks a field goal as time expires during Iowa's game against Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Friday, November 23, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers 31-28.

Recinos’ game-winner sends Huskers packing

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor November 23, 2018

With a chance to extend its lead to 11 points over Nebraska in the fourth quarter, Iowa sent out kicker Miguel Recinos for a 37-yard attempt. Recinos, who entered the game having made 14 of his 18 attempts...

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent carries the ball during Iowa's game against Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018.

Halftime reactions – Iowa vs. Nebraska

November 23, 2018

Iowa's defense got better as the half went on. After giving up points on Nebraska's first two drives, Iowa's defense came up big on its third outing of the game. Back-to-back sacks by A.J. Epenesa...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz walks out of the tunnel before the Iowa/Nebraska football game in Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 56-14. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Huskers, Hawkeyes clash in Black Friday battle

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor November 23, 2018

After Iowa’s 63-0 win over Illinois last week, ESPNs Kyle Bonagura and Mitch Sherman projected the Hawkeyes to play in the San Diego Credit Union Holiday Bowl on New Year’s Eve. As of now, the Hawkeyes...

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Iowa lineman balances football and family with newborn twins at home

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor November 21, 2018

On Sept. 7, Dalton Ferguson’s life changed forever. In the early hours of the morning before Iowa’s home matchup against Iowa State, the lineman got just two hours of sleep around the premature birth...

Iowa defensive lineman AJ Epenessa returns a fumble recovery for a touchdown during Iowa's game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, IL, on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 63-0.

Hawkeyes taste victory champagne

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter November 17, 2018

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. —After three-straight losing efforts, the Hawkeyes finally come up with a 63-0 victory over Illinois (4-7, 2-6 in Big Ten) Iowa's victory was also a milestone win for head coach, Kirk...

Iowa’s Tyler Cook dunks the ball mid-way through the second half during the Iowa vs. Green Bay basketball game. The Hawkeyes defeated the Phoenix 93-83 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. Iowa continues its undefeated record next week against No. 14 Oregon.

Iowa defeats UConn, wins 2K Empire Classic

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor November 16, 2018

Iowa men’s basketball’s defense (yes, defense) was its specialty in a 91-72 win over UConn in the 2K Empire Classic Championship. The Hawkeyes (4-0) held the Huskies (3-1) to 42.6 percent shooting...

Iowa long snapper Tyler Kluver makes a reception off of a trick play on fourth down during the Iowa/Ohio State football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017.

3 former Iowa football players present new Hawkeye podcast

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor November 16, 2018

Tyler Kluver was a long snapper who had a separate persona for Iowa fans as a special-team folk hero after a clutch trick-play reception set up a Hawkeye touchdown against Ohio State last season, becoming...

University of Iowa's Kinnick Stadium on Stadium Drive on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016. The University of Iowa is considering spending $100,000 to renovate a portion of the stadium. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Movie about Nile Kinnick hopes to première in namesake stadium

Charles Peckman, News Reporter November 15, 2018

For many Iowans, football is synonymous with the name Nile Kinnick, and soon his story will appear on the big screen. Before his premature death in 1943, Kinnick won the Heisman Trophy (only Hawkeye...

Regents listen during the state Board of Regents meeting on Sept. 12, 2018 in the IMU Main Lounge.

UI, ISU students likely to see 3 percent tuition hikes for five years, Iowa regents decide

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter November 15, 2018

Students attending Iowa’s three public universities governed by the state Board of Regents will likely see tuition increases of about 3 percent each year for five years, depending on state funding levels,...

University of Iowa Dining Hall Chef Barry Greenberg poses for a portrait on Monday, Nov. 12, 2018. Barry just won Minor's Flavor Contest and has been rewarded with a trip to France, and $10,000.

UI chef wins $10K and a trip to France in major recipe competition

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter November 15, 2018

A University of Iowa chef put his skills to the test in a national recipe contest and is now tasting sweet success. As the UI executive chef, Barry Greenberg keeps busy, overseeing production and recipe...

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, stands on stage at the Second Annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. He serves as the Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Grassley nominated Senate pro tem, making him third in line for U.S. presidency

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor November 14, 2018

After the retirement of Sen. Orin Hatch, R-Utah,  Iowa's senior senator, Chuck Grassley, a Republican, is set to assume a position that will put him third in line of succession for the presidency. The...