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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Protesters yell a chant during a demonstration aimed at standing in solidarity with Iranians at Hubbard Park in Iowa City on Monday, Sept. 26, 2022. About 30 people attended.

Johnson County residents, UI students join Iran anti-government protesters

Grace Katzer, News Reporter September 26, 2022

Members of Johnson County gathered at Hubbard Park on Monday to join thousands of Iranian protesters across the world after a movement against gender discrimination was launched in Iran over a week...

Iowa punter Tory Taylor warms up before a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, N.J. on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022.

Iowa football notebook | Hawkeyes earn two Big Ten Players of the Week, Jestin Jacobs out for the season

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor September 26, 2022

Senior defensive back Kaevon Merriweather and junior punter Tory Taylor earned Big Ten Player of the Week honors on Monday following Iowa’s victory over Rutgers. In his first career defensive...

Photo by Johanna Leonard.

UI students use T. Anne Cleary walkway to spread kind messages

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter September 25, 2022

One University of Iowa class spread positivity to staff and students after drawing inspirational messages on the T. Anne Cleary walkway last week. Passersby could read messages like “you belong...

Iowa’s public universities report a decline in conduct violations on campus

Iowa’s public universities report a decline in conduct violations on campus

Grace Katzer, News Reporter September 25, 2022

Iowa’s three public universities reported conduct violations and criminal offenses decreased over the past year at the state Board of Regents meeting on Sept. 14. At the meeting, student life...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras hands the ball off to running back Leshon Williams during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, N.J. on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 27-10.

‘I knew he was there with me tonight’: Iowa football’s Leshon Williams honors late father with touchdown at Rutgers

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor September 25, 2022

Iowa football running back Leshon Williams scored the Hawkeyes’ first offensive touchdown of the game against Rutgers on Saturday night. And that touchdown, he said, was in honor of his late father.  Williams...

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, N.J. on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 27-10.

Opinion | Iowa football might have found its offensive identity Saturday night

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 25, 2022

PISCATAWAY, N.J., — Saturday’s Iowa-Rutgers game didn’t go as many projected it to. Initially billed as an Australian “Puntapalooza,” the contest featured fewer than 10 punts between the...

Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean intercepts a pass during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, N.J. on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 27-10. DeJean’s interception was taken back for 45 yards.

Grading Iowa football’s Big Ten-opening victory over Rutgers

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor September 25, 2022

Iowa football officially started the 2022 Big Ten season 1-0 with a 27-10 victory over Rutgers at SHI Stadium in Piscataway on Saturday night. The Hawkeyes are now 3-1 on the season. Defense led...

Iowa defensive lineman Logan Lee talks to wide receiver Brody Brecht during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, N.J. on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. The Hawkeyes lead the Rutgers 17-3 at halftime.

Twitter reacts to Iowa football’s 27-10 victory over Rutgers at SHI Stadium

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor September 24, 2022

Iowa's defense outscored its own offense again on Saturday night against Rutgers. The Hawkeye defense opened Iowa's scoring as sophomore defensive back Cooper DeJean captured an interception for...

Iowa kicker Drew Stevens kicks a field goal during Iowa football’s Kids’ Day at Kinnick in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022. Iowa introduced its 2022 kid captains before the team practiced in front of fans. Iowa looks to fill the role of kicker for 2022 after former kicker Caleb Shudak signed with Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent.

Watch: Iowa football’s Drew Stevens banks in 51-yard field goal to extend Hawkeye lead over Rutgers

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor September 24, 2022

Although Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz has maintained the competition at kicker between freshman Drew Stevens and sophomore Aaron Blom is "wide open" Stevens has built quite the resume in his two games...

Iowa safety Kaevon Merriweather celebrates a safety during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Watch: Iowa football safety Kaevon Merriweather records Hawkeyes’ second interception against Rutgers

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor September 24, 2022

Scoring a defensive touchdown wasn't enough for Iowa football safety Kaevon Merriweather. After Merriweather completed a scoop and score off of a Rutgers fumble in the second quarter, he captured...

Iowa running back Leshon Williams carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and South Dakota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jackrabbits, 7-3. Williams ran for 72 yards.

Watch: Iowa football’s Leshon Williams scores Hawkeyes’ first offensive touchdown against Rutgers

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor September 24, 2022

Sophomore running back Leshon Williams punched in the Hawkeyes' first offensive touchdown of the night with 10:09 left in the third quarter. After two defensive touchdowns helped Iowa to a 17-3...

Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean runs the ball back for a pick-six during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, N.J. on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. The Hawkeyes lead the Rutgers 17-3 at halftime.

Halftime reactions | Iowa football leads Rutgers, 17-3, at SHI Stadium in New Jersey

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 24, 2022

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Thanks to two defensive touchdowns, the Iowa football team leads Rutgers, 17-3, at SHI Stadium. Defensive back Cooper DeJean scored Iowa's first TD of the day on a 45-yard pick...