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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

Iowa's Brooke McKee runs during the Hawkeye invite at Ashton Cross-Country Course in Iowa City, on Friday, Sep. 1, 2023. The Iowa men's team won the Invite and the women came in second.

Photos: 2023 Hawkeye Cross Country Invitational

Theodore Retsinas, Photojournalist September 1, 2023

The Iowa Hawkeyes men's and women’s cross country teams had their season opener at the Hawkeye Invite at Ashton Cross-Country Course in Iowa City on Friday. The invite included The University of Iowa,...

A firefighter saws through the Advanced Technology Laboratories during a fire on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. The first Hawk Alert urged people to avoid the area around 10:54 a.m. On Thursday, Firefighters and other first responders arrived at the building to fight an active fire at around 1:30 p.m.

Photos: Second Active Fire at Advanced Technologies Lab

Emily Nyberg, Grace Smith, and Ayrton Breckenridge September 1, 2023

An active fire broke out at the Advanced Technology Lab on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City on Friday. The first Hawk Alert went out at 10:54 a.m., urging people to avoid the area. At 11:27...

Iowa City firefighter Brian Marak takes off his gear after responding to an active fire at the Advanced Technology Lab on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023. The first Hawk Alert went out at 1:29 p.m., urging people to avoid the area. At 1:58 p.m., a second Hawk Alert said people could resume normal activity, as the situation “has stabilized.”

Photos: Active Fire at Advanced Technology Lab

Cody Blissett, Grace Smith, and Emily Nyberg August 31, 2023

An active fire broke out at the Advanced Technology Lab on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City on Thursday. The first Hawk Alert went out at 1:29 p.m., urging people to avoid the area. At 1:58...

Attendees participate in a mosh pit during Battle of the Bands hosted by Scope Productions at the Iowa Memorial Union River Amphitheater on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023. Four different local bands competed throughout the evening and placed after attendees voted.

Photos: Battle of the Bands Hosted by Scope

Cody Blissett, Visual Editor August 30, 2023

Scope Productions hosted a battle of the bands at the Iowa Memorial Union River Amphitheater on Wednesday. Dozens of people showed up to listen to the live music and vote on their favorite at the end...

A protestor yells during a protest against sexual violence by campus fraternities in Iowa City on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023. Around 50 protestors marched from the Rape Victim Advocacy Program building  to the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity house which was blocked off by five police cars.

Photos: Protest Against Fraternity Sexual Violence

Emily Nyberg and Cody Blissett August 29, 2023

Iowa City community members and University of Iowa students joined together to speak out against sexual violence by campus fraternities on Tuesday. Dozens of protesters marched from the Rape Victim...

University of Iowa third-year students Ben Hill (left) and George Wolfe (right) enjoy burgers during the 15th Annual Taste of Iowa City downtown on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023. After postponing the event for a week because of extreme heat, community members congregated downtown to enjoy diverse cuisine from over 50 participating restaurants.

Photos: 15th Annual Taste of Iowa City

Grace Smith, Emily Nyberg, and Lua Rasga August 29, 2023

Over 50 restaurants and hundreds of community members participated and enjoyed the 15th Annual Taste of Iowa City that occurred downtown on Tuesday. After postponing the event for a week because of extreme...

Keith Barkalow (left) and Demetrius Perry (right) spray down Perry’s lawnmower during the second Iowa City Repair Cafe at the Eastside Recycling Center on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023. Numerous volunteers who specialized in different trades repaired household items from fans to lawnmowers. Barkalow has been fixing up lawnmowers and other machinery for about six years, repairing items at his home and also helping community members.

Photos: Iowa City Repair Cafe

Grace Smith, Photojournalist August 27, 2023

Numerous volunteers who specialized in different trades repaired household items from fans to lawnmowers at the second Iowa City Repair Cafe at the Eastside Recycling Center on Sunday. Throughout the morning...

Performers from Ballet Folklorico Sones Mexicanos dance at the 2023 Iowa City Latino Fest in Downtown Iowa City on Aug. 26, 2023.

Photos: 2023 Iowa City Latino Fest

Grace Smith, Bella Tisdale, and Shuntaro Kawasaki August 27, 2023

Thousands flocked to the Pedestrian Mall on Saturday for the 11th annual Iowa City Latino Fest, celebrating Latinx cultural heritage. Various vendors sold food while community members enjoyed traditions,...

Photos: Joey Green at Wildwood

Emily Nyberg, Visual Editor August 27, 2023

Texas county rock singer Joey Green played alongside bandmates at Wildwood Smokehouse and Saloon in Iowa City on Saturday. His show was opened by Texas folk artist Erick Willis. Green gained popularity...

A soccer ball is seen during a women's soccer game between Iowa and Iowa State on Aug. 25, 2023.

Photos: Iowa Women’s Soccer Vs. Iowa State

Theodore Retsinas, Photojournalist August 25, 2023

The University of Iowa women's soccer team defeated Iowa State, 2-1, at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex against their in-state rivals in the first game of the CyHawk series. Temperatures reached...

Aug 22, 2023; Budapest, Hungary; Laulauga Tausaga (USA) celebrates after winning the women's discus with a throw of 228-0 (69.49m) on her fifth attempt during the World Athletics Championships Budapest 23 at National Athletics Centre. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Photos: Laulauga Tausaga – Hawkeye gold to gold medal

August 23, 2023

Former Iowa track and field thrower Laulauga Tausaga became the first United States’ women’s discus gold medalist at the World Athletics Championship in Budapest, Hungary, on Tuesday, Aug. 22. Tausaga's...

Iowa Junior Emma Anderson works outside of the Main Library on the first day of fall classes in Iowa City on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023.

Photos: First Day of Classes – Fall 2023

Emily Nyberg, Shuntaro Kawasaki, and Maddie Frette August 21, 2023

A heat wave brought in the fall semester at the University of Iowa on Monday. According to KCRG, an excessive heat warning was put in place through Wednesday, Aug. 23, and may be extended into Thursday,...