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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

Police arrive at Catlett Residence Hall after reports were made of a man with a knife was building on Sept. 25, 2018

Hawk Alert: Man with knife seen outside Catlett Hall

Katelyn Weisbrod, Managing Editor September 25, 2018

UPDATE 9:43 a.m.: Officers did not find the suspect on Wednesday night after searching Catlett Residence Hall for a man with a knife seen near the third-floor entrance. A press release said officers searched...

Pictured here is me, in the north of Israel, enjoying the old city of Tzfat. Before this smiley photo was taken, a man approached me while playing his ukulele, asking for money (as the devil's lettuce is expensive in Israel).

From Iowa to Israel: The search for my Jewish identity

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Reporter September 24, 2018

After one too many tequila shots, Monica woke up in the same state she had been the night before: drunk. My friends and I noticed her drunken stupor after her purchase of a small drum with “Jerusselm”...

San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard (3) prepares to make a pass against the New York Giants during the first quarter Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers won, 31-21. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group/TNS)

Former Hawkeye C.J. Beathard takes over for 49ers

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor September 24, 2018

On Sept. 23, San Francisco starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo suffered a knee injury against the Kansas City Chiefs. The 49ers' coaching staff feared the worst, and on Monday, NFL Insider Adam Schefter...

Thea Basili preps food on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018. She has been working at Oasis for over a year. "This is the friendliest kitchen I have ever worked in," Basili said.

Oasis Falafel opens second location in Omaha

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter September 23, 2018

Iowa City’s resident Middle Eastern café, Oasis Falafel, has expanded to Omaha. The Omaha location is operated by Council Bluffs natives and University of Iowa alumni Mike and Kellie Osler. After...

Twitter reactions from Wisconsin's win over Iowa

Twitter reactions from Wisconsin’s win over Iowa

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor September 23, 2018

Last 3 punt returns by Iowa: Turnover Fair catch inside 3 yard line Turnover This may be how the Big Ten West was lost. — Chris Hassel (@Hassel_Chris) September 23, 2018 That's...

Referees perform a video review after Iowa punt returner Kyle Groenwing fumbled during a return during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin on Saturday, September 22, 2018. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes, 28-17.

Special-team mistakes cost Iowa in loss to Wisconsin

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor September 22, 2018

The stands of Kinnick Stadium were striped with black and gold when Iowa took on Wisconsin under the lights Sept. 22, but the Hawkeyes ended up black and blue. Bruised by its own mistakes, Iowa fell...

Wisconsin wide receiver A.J. Taylor catches a touchdown pass during Iowa's game against Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 22, 2018. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 28-17.

Wisconsin’s dagger drive ruins Iowa’s hope for an upset

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor September 22, 2018

https://youtu.be/CHhuCHkIxv4 Iowa’s upset bid sailed just over linebacker Nick Niemann and into the arms of Wisconsin wide receiver A.J. Taylor with 57 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter in Kinnick...

Iowa tight end Noah Fant catches a touchdown pass in the first half of Iowa’s game against Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sep 22, 2018. The score is tied 7-7 at the half.

Wisconsin defeats Iowa, 28-17

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor September 22, 2018

https://youtu.be/UMRPH5Gb0dw After a head-scratching loss at home to BYU, Wisconsin bounced back at Kinnick on Sept. 22, beating Iowa, 28-17. The Hawkeyes held a 17-14 lead until the Badgers drove...

Iowa tight end Noah Fant catches a touchdown pass in the first half of Iowa’s game against Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sep 22, 2018. The score is tied 7-7 at the half.

Halftime reactions – Wisconsin vs. Iowa

Adam Hensley and Pete Ruden September 22, 2018

Iowa’s run defense looked better on last two Wisconsin possessions, but it has been shaky otherwise. After holding opponents to just 42 yards per game on the ground in nonconference action, Iowa gave...

Fans storm the field on Nov. 4, 2017 after Iowa defeated Ohio State, 55-24.

A look back at the best of Kinnick Stadium under the lights

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor September 20, 2018

Kirk Ferentz and Company are no stranger to the magic that Kinnick Stadium holds during night games. With No. 18 Wisconsin coming into town this weekend for a 7:35 p.m. kickoff, the 18th night game in...

Candidates Bruce Teague and Ann Freerks debate during a UISG election forum at the IMU on Sept. 19, 2018. The debate allowed each candidate to discuss their plans for Iowa City regarding topics such as off-campus housing and transportation.

City Council candidates hold public forum to communicate with students

Christopher Borro, News Reporter September 19, 2018

Following the special primary on Sept. 4, two candidates remain in the competition for the vacant Iowa City City Council seat. Ann Freerks and Bruce Teague participated in an hour long public forum in...

Tailgaters walk out of a party before a football game against Iowa State University on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018.

University of Iowa no longer a top-20 party school

Julia DiGiacomo, News Reporter September 19, 2018

For the first time in years, the University of Iowa is not ranked among the nation’s most prominent party schools. Last year, the UI ranked No. 6 on the Princeton Review’s top 20 party school list....