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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

Iowa's Seth Wallace, who was named assistant head coach on Jan. 16 and recently hired offensive coordinator Tim Lester enter a press conference at the Hansen Football Performance Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz announced on Jan. 31 that former senior analyst for the Green Bay Packers Tim Lester will serve as the next offensive coordinator for the Hawkeyes. Before his move to Iowa City, Lester held the position of head coach at Western Michigan University for six seasons and served as quarterbacks coach for both Purdue and Syracuse before his head coach title at WMU.

Photos: Recently hired Iowa offensive coordinator Tim Lester holds first press conference

Grace Smith, Photojournalist February 6, 2024

Newly hired Iowa offensive coordinator Tim Lester held his first press conference for media members at the Hansen Football Performance Center in Iowa City on Tuesday. Lester discussed his experience and...

Nebraska gymnast Csenge Bácskay competes on bar during a gymnastics meet between No. 27. University of Iowa and No. 26 University of Nebraska at Xtream Arena on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024. The Cornhuskers defeated the Hawkeyes, 196.5- 195.725. Bácskay scored 9.725 in the event, placing 9th.

Photos: Iowa gymnastics vs. Nebraska

Isabella Tisdale, Photojournalist February 4, 2024

The No. 27 Iowa gymnastics team fell to No. 26 Nebraska, 196.500-195.725, at Xtream Arena on Feb. 4, 2024. Iowa had stand-out performances on the floor by Emily Erb and Bailey Libby scoring 9.950 and...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates a win during a women’s basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and Maryland at a sold-out Xfinity Center in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 93-85.

Photos: No. 3 Iowa women’s basketball at Maryland

Grace Smith, Photojournalist February 4, 2024

The No. 3 Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Maryland Terrapins, 93-85, at a sold-out Xfinity Center in College Park, Maryland, on Saturday night. Iowa had never won a Big Ten game at Maryland until Saturday night,...

Attendees dance during the University of Iowa’s 30th Dance Marathon at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. Dancers raised $1,454,929.30 for the Stead Family Children's Hospital.

Photos: University of Iowa Dance Marathon 30

DI Visuals Staff February 3, 2024

University of Iowa students and volunteers participated in Dance Marathon 30 on Friday and Saturday. This year's event raised $1,454,929.30, with the highest number of participants since before the...

The cast of Dance Nation performs during a dress rehearsal for “Dance Nation” at David Thayer Theatre on Feb. 1, 2024.

Photos: University of Iowa Theatre Arts “Dance Nation”

Isabella Tisdale, Photojournalist February 2, 2024

The University of Iowa Theatre Arts program held a dress rehearsal for “Dance Nation” at the David Thayer Theatre on Thursday.  “Dance Nation” is a play following young competitive dancers...

Iowa Forward Hannah Stuelke attempts a layup during a women’s basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and Northwestern at sold-out Welsh Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois, on Wednesday Jan. 31, 2024.

Photos: No. 3 Iowa women’s basketball vs. Northwestern

Grace Smith and Isabella Tisdale January 31, 2024

The No. 3 Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Northwestern Wildcats, 110-74, in Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois, on Wednesday night. The Big Ten's lowest-attendance average team with a usual 1,670 fans played...

Kilo plays guitar near his camp on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. At the time, Kilo was living within the southside encampment located off the Iowa River. “I never expected to be homeless in Iowa City,” Kilo said.

As fall and winter weather brings colder days to Iowa City, individuals living outside can be put at risk. Iowa City’s homeless population must navigate a set of difficulties which includes food insecurity, exposure to the elements and often personal traumas and or addiction. Despite the hardship, individuals have become increasingly resourceful and have built community-like networks as well as intricate encampments.

Photos: A City Within: An inside look at homelessness

Jordan Barry, Photojournalist January 30, 2024

Last fall I had the opportunity to be part of a documentary workshop sponsored by the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communications. Through the Changing Heartland workshop I spent...

Wester Illinois’ Emma Ponx competes in pole vaulting during the Black and Gold Invitational at the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024.

Photos: 2024 Black and Gold Invitational

Shaely Odean, Photojournalist January 27, 2024

Iowa hosted the 2024 Black and Gold Invitational at the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility on Saturday. Iowa hosted nine teams, including Drake, Kansas University, and Western Illinois. Iowa’s Kalen Walker...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark and Iowa guard Kate Martin celebrate a win during a women’s basketball game between No. 5 Iowa and Nebraska in a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 92-73.

Photos: No. 5 Iowa women’s basketball vs. Nebraska

Grace Smith and Ayrton Breckenridge January 27, 2024

No. 5 Iowa defeated Nebraska, 92-73, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday in front of a sold-out crowd. The Hawkeyes led the Huskers at halftime, 36-31, but pulled away in the final two quarters.  Iowa...

Iowa City High School student Jazmin Clark poses for a portrait during a protest in support of Palestinian people, held by Iowans For Palestine, at the University of Iowa Pentacrest in Iowa City on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. Iowans for Palestine were joined by community members and a City High School walkout, who voiced frustration and anger over the Jan. 18 Iowa House of Representatives resolution that supports Israel and condemns Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack. About 50 protesters yelled chants and marched around downtown after the chants.

Photos: Community members protest Israel-Hamas war, voice support for Palestine

Grace Smith, Emma Calabro January 27, 2024

Protesters joined together at the University of Iowa Pentacrest on Friday to protest the Israel-Hamas war, voicing their support for Palestine. Iowans for Palestine were joined by community members...

Iowa fans cheer for a t-shirt during a gymnastics meet between No. 20 Iowa and No. 41 Southern Utah at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Thunderbirds 195.800 to 195.425. 3,105 attendees came to watch the matchup. (Isabella Tisdale/The Daily Iowan)

Photos: Iowa gymnastics vs. Southern Utah

Isabella Tisdale and Cody Blissett January 27, 2024

  No. 20 Iowa defeated No. 41 Southern Utah, 195.800-195.425, at Xtream Arena at the Taylor Swift night on Friday. Fans, players, and staff celebrated head coach Larissa Libby’s birthday after...

Iowa guard Ben Krikke gets blocked during a men's basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Maryland Terrapins at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. The Terrapins defeated the Hawkeyes, 69-67.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Maryland

Theodore Retsinas, Photojournalist January 25, 2024

The Maryland Terrapins defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes 69-67 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday. The Hawkeyes were favorites coming into the game. The Hawkeyes fell short in the second half and had no field...