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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

An empty podium is seen during the annual Lincoln Dinner at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa, on Friday, July 28, 2023.

University Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs become target for conservative politics

Natalie Miller, Politics Reporter September 19, 2023

Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in higher education have become a target for conservative lawmakers. These programs, which promote a sense of belonging for and understanding of historically...

The City Park Pool is seen in Iowa City on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022.

Public input for City Park Pool to take place soon

Jack Moore, News Reporter September 19, 2023

Iowa City Park Pool’s reconstruction is underway as City of Iowa City officials look to gather feedback from residents on what the new pool should look like. After unanimous approval to replace...

Dr. Bob Kirby, director of the UI Office of Undergraduate Research (O.U.R.), discusses methods to promote student involvement in research at a weekly meeting with O.U.R. staff and ambassadors in Gilmore Hall on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. The Office of Undergraduate Research, formerly ICRU, hosts events, workshops and presentations at student organization meetings and classes to promote undergraduate research.

Undergraduates at the UI get involved in research

Olivia Gamertsfelder, News Reporter September 19, 2023

Undergraduate students at the University of Iowa are finding research opportunities in and outside of the STEM field from assisting studies on artificial intelligence in job interviews to nuclear power. Nearly...

Dr. Oluwafemi Adeagbo (left) and Dr. Oluwaseun Badru (right) pose for a portrait in the UI College of Public Health Building on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023.

UI researchers investigate stigma behind HIV

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter September 19, 2023

Stigma plays an incredibly large role in the lives of those with human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV. University of Iowa researchers Oluwafemi Adeagbo and Oluwaseun Badru are taking a magnifying...

Iowa wide receiver Arland Bruce IV celebrates after a successful play during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini 33-23 at the last home game of the season.

Bruce, Uhlis among four more former Hawkeyes to plead guilty to reduced underage gambling charge

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor September 19, 2023

Four more former Hawkeye athletes pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of underage gambling, it was announced on Monday. Former Iowa football receivers Jack Johnson and Arland Bruce IV and defensive...

An Iowa City Police car is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022.

Iowa City police arrest man who made sexual comments to junior high students

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor September 18, 2023

The Iowa City Police Department arrested the man who made sexual comments to two junior high students last week. On Monday, police arrested Brayton Kylar Reynolds, 29, of Iowa City, charging him...

Iowa Soccer Head Coach Dave DiIanni talks to the team at halftime of a soccer game between Iowa and Illinois at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023. The Hawkeyes were down by one at halftime. Sunday’s game marked Iowa’s Big 10 home opener. The Hawkeyes and the Fighting Illini tied 1-1.

Photos: Iowa Women’s Soccer Behind The Scenes

Emily Nyberg, Visual Editor September 18, 2023

Over the course of a week, The Iowa women’s soccer team holds daily practices, team breakfasts, and gameplay reviews in preparation for their next game. Spending countless hours together, the players...

The Old Capitol Building is seen on the first day of 2023 fall classes in Iowa City on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023.

UI ‘writing school’ rank slips, nursing school fourth in the nation in latest report

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor September 18, 2023

The University of Iowa fell in the overall rank for American universities, according to this year’s college rankings from U.S. News and World Report. The UI’s ranking dropped to fifth for writing,...

Mike Pence speaks during the Faith and Freedom Presidential Town Hall at the Iowa Events Center on Sept. 16, 2023. The event had ten Republican candidates speak for a crowd of over 1,000. Pence highlighted issues like his stance on abortion and the banning of gender affirming care.

GOP presidential hopefuls talk abortion at evangelical town hall on Saturday

Grace Katzer and Natalie Miller September 17, 2023

Republican presidential hopefuls talked faith and Christianity during the Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition’s fall banquet on Saturday. Evangelical Christians make up 37 percent of Iowa Republicans,...

Western Michigan quarterback Treyson Bourguet prepares to catch a snap during a football game between Iowa and Western Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 41-10. Western Michigan had possession of the ball for 26 minutes and seven seconds.

Iowa defensive lineman Anterio Thompson makes the most of his ‘last opportunity’

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor September 16, 2023

  One of the first things Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz noticed about Anterio Thompson was his hands. And it wasn't just the size of them. "He's got the heaviest hands of anyone...

Iowa running back Max White and his teammates celebrate White’s touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Western Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 41-10. White rushed the ball three yards and a touchdown.

Iowa wins big against Western Michigan on the heels of backup running backs

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter September 16, 2023

The Iowa Hawkeyes Football program has historically been referred to as “tight-end university” for its success at that particular position group, but after Iowa’s 41-10 Week 3 win against Western...

Iowa wide receiver Diante Vines catches a pass for a touchdown during the first half of a football game between Iowa and Western Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa defeats Western Michigan, 41-10, to finish non-conference play undefeated

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 16, 2023

No. 25 Iowa football defeated Western Michigan, 41-10, to close out its non-conference schedule. Now at 3-0, the Hawkeyes overcame a two-turnover first half and an injury to tight end Luke Lachey with...