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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Engineer Greg Wagner drives the autonomous new Lincoln MKZ on I-80 on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018. The researchers are creating new softwares to enhance autonomous features in Tesla and Lincoln MKZ.

A tale of two autonomous vehicles

Charles Peckman, News Reporter October 25, 2018

On Wednesday afternoon, I rode in two automated vehicles at the National Advanced Driving Simulator in Coralville (and lived to tell the story.) There might as well have been smoke pouring out of the...

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley arrives at the committee's hearing where Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford will testify on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 27, 2018. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

Sen. Grassley confirmed he received death threats for his support of Kavanaugh

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter October 24, 2018

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, announced to an Iowa crowd Wednesday that he was the target of death threats over the confirmation of Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Grassley confirmed that he was one of two...

The Old Capitol building is seen in 2018.

UI considers adopting new schedule for staff and faculty salary increases

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter October 23, 2018

The University of Iowa recently announced that unit leaders have adjusted the schedule for faculty and staff pay raises following the adoption of a new budget model. Unit leaders — deans and vice presidents...

Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) addresses a rally at Old Brick in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018

Sen. Kamala Harris debuts in Iowa City ahead of midterms

Elianna Novitch, Politics Reporter October 23, 2018

With the midterm elections just a couple weeks away, California Sen. Kamala Harris, a Democrat, urged Iowa City voters to recognize the importance of the November elections. Harris, a speculated contender...

Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta sits at his desk on Oct. 17.

UI Athletics Director Gary Barta discusses Title IX, alcohol sales in Kinnick, and more

DI Staff October 22, 2018

DI: We’ve seen a rise in the success of nonrevenue sports. Volleyball and baseball are quite successful. So are rowing and field hockey. What can this success be attributed to, in your eyes? Was there...

The roots for students to flourish: After 50 years, Afro House remains necessary

The roots for students to flourish: After 50 years, Afro House remains necessary

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor October 22, 2018

You could go days without seeing a black person around campus and Iowa City when Venise Berry was a University of Iowa student in the 1970s. It was that sense of isolation compounded by the racial tensions...

T.J Hockenson (38) jumps Terrapin defender Tre Watson during the Iowa vs. Maryland game at Kinnick stadium on Saturday Oct. 20, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 23-0. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa runs all over Maryland in Homecoming win

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter October 20, 2018

Very rarely was the outcome in doubt in the Oct. 20 game; Iowa (6-1, 3-1 Big Ten) dominated Maryland straight out of the swarm in its 23-0 victory. Iowa’s dominance in this one shouldn’t have been...

Anthony Nelson recovers a fumble and scores a touchdown during the Iowa vs. Maryland game at Kinnick stadium on Saturday Oct. 20, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 23-0.

Hawkeye defense dominating in Terrapin shellacking

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor October 20, 2018

Backed up at his own 10-yard line, Maryland backup quarterback Tyrrell Pigrome took a snap. One of his receivers had gone into motion seconds before and collided with the Terrapin signal caller. The ball...

Iowa WR Brandon Smith hauls in a touchdown pass during a football game between Iowa and Maryland in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, October 20, 2018. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes hand Terrapins a turtle egg, 23-0

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor October 20, 2018

The Hawkeyes celebrated Homecoming in style, shutting out the Terrapins, 23-0, on Oct. 20. Iowa’s defense held Maryland to just 115 yards of total offense. Meanwhile, Iowa's offense controlled...

Iowa WR Brandon Smith hauls in a touchdown pass during a football game between Iowa and Maryland in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, October 20, 2018. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Halftime reactions – Iowa vs. Maryland

Adam Hensley and Jordan Zuniga October 20, 2018

Wind grounds Hawkeye passing game. It's a windy day here at Kinnick stadium and it showed in the first quarter of Saturday's football game. The wind was at 30 mph at kick off and that showed in the Hawkeyes...

Kid Captain Harper Stribe waits to meet Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz during Iowa Football Kids' Day at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018. The 2018 Kid Captains met the Iowa football team and participated in a behind-the-scenes tour of Kinnick Stadium.

The Hawkeye Spirit: Children’s Hospital and Iowa football celebrate a decade of Kid Captain

Katelyn Weisbrod, Managing Editor October 19, 2018

The Smith family pulled into a parking spot reserved for the Kid Captain before the Iowa/Illinois game on Oct. 7, 2017. Parked next to them was former Hawkeye and New England Patriot defensive end Adrian...

Community members gather on the Pentacrest to protest the closing of the Labor Center on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018.

Students, faculty members, and community members rally to save UI Labor Center

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter October 17, 2018

Students and workers gathered on the Pentacrest Wednesday evening to show their support for the Labor Center, in part calling for clearer communication and stronger representation in the decision to close...