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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

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Iowa men's basketball point guard Tony Perkins responds to a question during day one of Big Ten Media Days at Target Center in Minneapolis on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. This year marks the first year of the Target Center hosting Big Ten Media Days. Perkins said "neither" when asked about which Murray brother he liked best.

Iowa men’s basketball guard Tony Perkins confident ahead of junior season

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor October 11, 2022

Tony Perkins was smiling for what seemed like the entirety of his media availability session during Iowa Men’s Basketball Media Day on Oct. 5. And he had good reason. The junior guard started...

The outside of the University of Iowa Police station is seen in Iowa City on Monday, April 11, 2022.

UI Police arrest individual connected to September robbery, assault

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter October 11, 2022

The University of Iowa Police Department arrested an individual believed to be responsible for a robbery that occurred on Sept. 24, according to a press release from Oct. 11. Police arrested Darlin...

Iowa women's basketball head coach Lisa Bluder speaks during day one of Big Ten Media Days at Target Center in Minneapolis on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. This year marks the first year of the Target Center hosting Big Ten Media Days.

Iowa women’s basketball returns five starters, adds crucial transfer

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter October 11, 2022

A theme of Iowa women’s basketball for the second straight year is familiar faces. Head coach Lisa Bluder’s squad enter the year ranked in the top 10 of every preseason poll so far. The Hawkeyes...

Aug 27, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Los Angeles Rams safety Jake Gervase (39) and linebacker Jake Hummel (59) tackle Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Trenton Irwin (16) in the first half at Paycor Stadium.

Hawks in the NFL | Week 5

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter October 11, 2022

Former Iowa football players made their marks on Week 5 of the NFL season in unconventional ways. Against the Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Rams linebacker Jake Gervase converted a fourth down just...

Jon Green speaks to the University Democrats at the Iowa Memorial Union, on Monday, Oct. 10, 2022.

Democratic Johnson County Board of Supervisors candidates meet students ahead of November election

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter October 11, 2022

Johnson County Board of Supervisors Democratic candidates Jon Green and V Fixmer-Oraiz emphasized the importance of connecting with students at a University Democrats at Iowa meeting on Monday ahead...

Photo of Roy C. Browning contributed by the Johnson County Sheriff's Office.

Roy Browning Jr. will plead to 2019 killing of his wife

Cooper Worth, News Editor October 10, 2022

Roy Browning Jr., who is accused of killing his wife in 2019, will plead to a lesser charge on Wednesday — avoiding the mandatory life imprisonment if convicted — and not go to trial. The details...

Sunset watchers gather to watch the sunset on the Capital in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 10, 2022.

Hawkeye Sunset Club helps UI students unwind with a view

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 10, 2022

While walking past the University of Iowa Old Capitol steps in the evening, passersby can witness a group of students gathered on the steps. These students, who are members of the Hawkeye Sunset Club,...

Contributed photo from Gursharan Virk

UI student serves his country while upholding religious beliefs

Madeleine Willis, News Reporter October 10, 2022

When he became a Hawkeye, University of Iowa third-year student Gursharan Virk was unable to wear his turban or keep his beard and wear a U.S. Air Force uniform.  Now, Virk is the first Sikh Air...

Photo illustration by Matt Sindt

Iowa City Community School District sees high special education balance deficit, requests additional aid

Grace Katzer, News Reporter October 9, 2022

After reporting a high deficit in the special education balance for the 2021-22 academic year, the Iowa City Community School District is seeking additional aid with approval from the school board. The...

Students find ways to cope and support families after Hurricane Ian

Students find ways to cope and support families after Hurricane Ian

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 9, 2022

Following the devastation of Hurricane Ian, University of Iowa students from Florida have been dealing with the aftermath by supporting their families from afar. Hurricane Ian touched down in Florida...

The first day of the fundraising event is held at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreational Complex, on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022.

UI student takes love for tennis to raise money for stroke awareness

Sofia Mamakos, News Reporter October 9, 2022

University of Iowa students and Iowa City residents hit groundstrokes in the event to raise money for “Groundstrokes for Strokes” from Oct. 7-9. Second-year UI medical student Chirayu Shukla...

Iowa exits the field after a football game between Iowa and Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes, 9-6.

Iowa football hoping to rest, improve in bye week

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor October 9, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Iowa football will enter its bye week at 3-3 following a 9-6 loss to Illinois on Saturday. And the Hawkeyes say their rest is much needed. The Hawkeyes have been playing football...