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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

John Muriello performs in the University of Iowa Theater Department's production of "Sunday in the Park With George" on Monday, March 4th, 2019.

Former UI professor taught students despite accusations of child pornography, meth distribution

Sabine Martin, Managing Editor September 6, 2022

Editor’s Note: This article makes brief mention of instances of sexual misconduct and harassment, including alleged nonconsensual sexual acts, and drug use.  A former University of Iowa School of...

Contributed photo from Montala Carruthers.

Paws at Iowa advocates for therapy animals for all

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter September 5, 2022

Paws at Iowa is looking to bring therapy animals to campus to improve students’ overall mental health and wellbeing. While the University of Iowa provides therapy dog services on campus around...

Iowa player Alex Wesneski waits for the ball after scoring a goal during a field hockey game between Iowa and St. Louis at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Billikens, 6-0. Wesneski scored two goals and played 26 minutes.

Iowa field hockey’s Alex Wesneski off to hot start

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter September 5, 2022

For Iowa field hockey’s Alex Wesneski, the ascension from role player to top scorer has been a winding road.  As a true freshman in 2020-21, Wesneski saw playing time in all eighteen games and...

Iowa wide receiver Keagan Johnson makes a move after a reception during a football game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 4 Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 23-20. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Sophomore wideout Keagan Johnson missing from Iowa football’s Week 2 depth chart

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 5, 2022

The Iowa football team released its Week 2 depth chart ahead of Saturday's Cy-Hawk game at Kinnick Stadium on Monday. Three names were unexpectedly missing from the Hawkeyes' two-deep: Keagan Johnson,...

Iowa punter Tory Taylor puts the ball during a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jackrabbits, 7-3. Taylor punted for 479 yards.

‘This kid is a freak’: Tory Taylor’s 10 punts aid Iowa in season-opening win

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor September 3, 2022

Iowa players spent a lot of time near the South Dakota State goal line on Saturday afternoon, but they weren't scoring any touchdowns. Instead, the Hawkeyes were downing Tory Taylor's punts deep in...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras throws the ball during a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The score at halftime was tied, 3-3.

Iowa football wins unconventional season-opener against South Dakota State, 7-3

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 3, 2022

Offense was optional Saturday afternoon at Kinnick Stadium, as the Iowa football team won its season-opener against South Dakota State, 7-3. The only offensive players to score were placekickers Aaron...

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz touches the Nile Kinnick statue during the Hawk Walk before a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The Hawkeyes are favored to win the game.

Live updates | Iowa takes on South Dakota State in season opener

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor September 3, 2022

Iowa and South Dakota State will meet to begin the 2022 football season on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Kinnick Stadium.  The Hawkeyes and Jackrabbits have never played before. Iowa finished the 2021...

Three-time Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas talks with moderator Charity Nebbe during 'An Evening with Gabby Douglas' put on by the UI Lecture Committee at Hancher Auditorium on Thursday, Sept. 1.

UI Lecture Committee hosts ‘An Evening with Gabby Douglas’ at Hancher Auditorium

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor September 2, 2022

When 2012 Olympic gymnastic all-around gold medalist Gabby Douglas first came to Iowa in 2011, she couldn’t believe what she was seeing out of her airplane window. “I'm originally from Virginia...

Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta poses for a portrait during Iowa football media day at Iowa football’s practice facility on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022. LaPorta, one of Iowa’s selections to attend Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis at the end of July, recorded three touchdowns in the 2021-22 season.

From one to No. 1: How Iowa football’s Sam LaPorta became one of the nation’s best tight ends

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor September 1, 2022

As a high school senior, Sam LaPorta believed he was going to play college football at Bowling Green State University in Ohio. The Illinoisan had built strong relationships with the school’s coaching...

Michigan head football coach Jim Harbaugh speaks during Day 1 of the 2021 Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on July 22.

Big Ten football notebook | Michigan to play two quarterbacks, Northwestern upsets Nebraska in Ireland

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor August 31, 2022

The Michigan football team engaged in an open quarterback competition between senior Cade McNamara and sophomore J.J. McCarthy through the offseason. With the Wolverines’ season set to kick off...

Contributed photo of Bradley E. Britigan. Britigan is the fourth candidate to be announced for the vice president for medical affairs, Carver College of Medicine dean.

UI announces Bradley Britigan as fourth candidate for vice president of medical affairs, College of Medicine dean

Virginia Russell, News Reporter August 31, 2022

Bradley Britigan is the fourth and final candidate announced in the search for the next University of Iowa vice president for medical affairs and Carver College of Medicine dean, the UI announced on...

Catherines Boutique on North Dubuque Street by Iowa Ave. Thursday, August 25, 2022.

Iowa City’s Catherine’s Boutique pink bench returned

Madeleine Willis, News Reporter August 30, 2022

The iconic pink bench that sits outside Catherine’s Boutique in downtown Iowa City was recently stolen twice in one week and returned by Iowa City residents. The clothing, shoes, and accessories...