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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 guard Aaliyah Guyton speaks with assistant coach Tania Davis during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and No. 4 Southern California at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025. The sold-out game marked Iowa’s first Big Ten game against the Trojans and the retirement of the No. 22 for former Iowa guard Caitlin Clark. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 76-69.

Iowa women’s basketball guard Aaliyah Guyton rises to the occasion

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter February 4, 2025

Even in a program with so many new faces, Iowa women’s basketball first-year Aaliyah Guyton has become a player to watch this season. The daughter of Indiana Hoosiers All-American A. J. Guyton, the...

Former President Donald Trump is interviewed by U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 at Macomb Community College in Warren.

How Trump’s economy could impact Iowa’s rural farmers

Mia O’Connor-Walker, Politics Reporter February 4, 2025

Local business owner Kris Kass fears President Donald Trump’s economic policies may negatively impact her businesses. Kass, part owner of Bread Garden, Joseph’s Steakhouse in Iowa City, and Reunion...

Demonstrators march during an immigration protest in downtown Iowa City on Friday, Feb. 3, 2025. Dozens of demonstrators danced, sang, chanted, and marched throughout the early evening. A handful of counter-protesters were in attendance.

Protest erupts in downtown Iowa City against Trump’s latest deportation plans

Genevieve DiChiara and Emma Jane February 3, 2025

In a sudden, sweeping demonstration that clogged the streets of downtown Iowa City Monday evening, a large crowd gathered to rally against President Donald Trump's latest deportation plans. Dozens...

The Old Capitol building is seen during the first day of the 2025 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025.

Iowa lawmakers advance to use Trump’s new name for Gulf of Mexico in public schools

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor February 3, 2025

Iowa lawmakers advanced a bill Monday requiring public schools to replace references to the Gulf of Mexico and Denali with references to the “Gulf of America” and “Mount McKinley” in classroom...

Council members gather before a city council meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. The upcoming primary election on Tuesday will remain unchanged despite Sharon DeGraw's exit from the race.

City Council primary election to remain unchanged despite candidate dropout

Madison Schuler, News Reporter February 3, 2025

After recently announcing her departure from the Iowa City City Council race, Sharon DeGraw will remain on ballots in the upcoming primary election. The primary election is set to take place on...

The Old Capitol Building is seen on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. Several online programs at the University of Iowa were ranked the top in the country.

Multiple UI online programs rank top in the country

Madison Schuler, News Reporter February 2, 2025

A recent report from the U.S. News & World Report was released that ranked several University of Iowa programs as top in the country. The rankings included a total of nine online programs, with...

Vocalists of Indiana University’s Humraah perform during the 17th annual Gathe Raho at the Englert Theatre on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. Gathe Raho is the South Asian acapella competition hosted by the Indian Student Alliance of the University of Iowa. Humraah placed first overall.

Gathe Raho lights up Englert with Bollywood-meets-pop fusion

Charlie Christensen, Arts Reporter February 2, 2025

As audience members mingled among themselves waiting for the show to start, the lights flashed and exciting music began to play. Three mysterious figures charged down the aisles. When they arrived...

Iowa third-year Paula Miranda Hernandez hits the ball during the Diane Thomason Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course in Iowa City on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. Iowa finished in first with 906 strokes.

Iowa women’s golf places 11th in Collegiate Invitational

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter February 2, 2025

The Iowa women’s golf team closed out the Collegiate Invitational at the Guadalajara Country Club in Guadalajara, Mexico, on Saturday, finishing 11th overall. The Hawkeyes finished with a total score...

Iowa 145-pound Reese Larramendy looks at the score during the Grand View Open at the Johnson Wellness Center in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025.

Iowa women’s wrestler Ava Bayless secures second open championship at Grand View Open

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter February 2, 2025

DES MOINES — After winning the 2024 National Collegiate Women's Wrestling championship, Iowa second-year women’s wrestler Ava Bayless couldn’t have drawn up a better start to her 2024-25 campaign.  Bayless...

University of Southern California guard Kayleigh Heckel attempts to shoot during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and No. 4 Southern California at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025. The sold-out game marked Iowa’s first Big Ten game against the Trojans and the retirement of the No. 22 for former Iowa guard Caitlin Clark. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 76-69.

Iowa women’s basketball boosts stock, fixes errors in 76-69 upset win over No. 4 USC

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter February 2, 2025

The Iowa women’s basketball team has endured some challenging adversity this season, but they put everything together on Sunday afternoon against No. 4 USC, upsetting them in a 76-69 thriller at...

Iowa guard Lucy Olsen shoots over University of Southern California forward Kiki Iriafen during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and No. 4 Southern California at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025. The sold-out game marked Iowa’s first Big Ten game against the Trojans and the retirement of the No. 22 for former Iowa guard Caitlin Clark. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 76-69.

Iowa women’s basketball upsets No. 4 USC in gutsy home win

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter February 2, 2025

The Iowa women’s basketball team pulled off a monumental 76-69 upset victory against No. 4 USC on Sunday afternoon in front of a raucous capacity at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.  The triumph wrapped...

The Iowa Memorial Union is seen on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. City Council candidate Oliver Weilein spoke at a Young Democratic Socialists of America event at the IMU on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025.

UI Young Democratic Socialists of America hosts meet-and-greet with IC City Council candidate

Emma Jane, News Reporter January 30, 2025

A crowd of about 20 people gathered at the Iowa Memorial Union on Thursday evening as Iowa City City Council candidate Oliver Weilein discussed his campaign’s focus on affordable housing and progressive...