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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

The outside of Burge Dining Hall is seen on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022.

UI work grant incentivizes dining hall employment

Archie Wagner, News Reporter November 7, 2022

University of Iowa Housing and Dining launched a pilot program to award new dining hall associates a $1,000 grant to increase the number of student workers on campus. The UI sent out emails for...

Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery shoots a 3-pointer during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Bethune-Cookman at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. McCaffery shot 3-of-5 in 3-pointers. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 89-58.

Iowa men’s basketball defeats Bethune-Cookman in 12th straight season-opening win

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor November 7, 2022

The Iowa men’s basketball team used a balanced scoring attack on its way to a dominant, season-opening, 89-58 victory over the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats on Monday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.  All...

Board of Regents president Mike Richards is seen during the board of regents meeting on April 6, 2021 at the Alumni Center at Iowa State University. The Board of Regents looked over requests and plans from the University of Northern Iowa, Iowa State University, the Iowa school for the deaf, and the University of Iowa.

UI seeking Regents approval for three UIHC improvement projects

Emily Nyberg, News Reporter November 7, 2022

The University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics is requesting approval from the state Board of Regents this week to add 13 inpatient rooms, create a new Ophthalmology Simulation Lab, and modernize the...

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Musical ‘Annie’ returns to Hancher directed by member of original Broadway cast

Vaishnavi Kolluru, Arts Reporter November 7, 2022

The engaging, melodious, family-oriented musical “Annie” will be presented at Hancher Auditorium by Broadway on Nov. 14-16. “Annie” originated in the 1970s to help Americans cope with the...

Iowa midfielder Ella Wareham celebrates with teammate Esme Gibson during a field hockey game between Iowa and Michigan State at Grant Field in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 1-0.

Iowa field hockey earns at-large bid to NCAA Tournament

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor November 7, 2022

The Iowa field hockey team garnered an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament on Sunday night — its fifth consecutive berth.  Iowa was knocked out of the Big Ten Tournament by now-conference champion...

Contributed photo from Jason Radley.

UI researchers find link between a brain circuit and reaction to stress

Sofia Mamakos, News Reporter November 6, 2022

Researchers at the University of Iowa recently discovered a new function for a pathway in the brain that decides whether people respond to a threat passively or actively. In a series of experiments...

The Boyd Law Building is seen in Iowa City on Sunday Nov. 6, 2022.

COVID-19 relief funds go to free legal help for Iowans

Emily Nyberg, News Reporter November 6, 2022

The University of Iowa helped launch a website with the State Library of Iowa to provide information about the types of law free of charge. The website, called the People’s Law Library of Iowa, was...

Contributed photo from Beth Brown and Leslie Nolte.

Performing arts boarding school to open in Iowa City

Sydney Libert, News Reporter November 6, 2022

A new performing arts boarding school is opening in downtown Iowa City that will allow young artists from across the country to expand their creative interests. ICON Arts Academy, located at 123...

Executive Director of Public Space One John Engelbrecht poses for a photo in front of the mural outside of Public Space One North Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022.

Public Space One receives USA Today grant to bring artists of color to Iowa City

Virginia Russell, News Reporter November 6, 2022

Public Space One in Iowa City received a grant through the USA TODAY Network that will boost new artist diversity in the community. The $2,500 grant will support the Center for Afrofuturist Studies,...

Board of Regents president Michael Richard and president pro tem Sherry Bates listen at the Iowa Board of Regents meeting hosted at the University of Northern Iowa on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022.

Regent universities report six-year enrollment drop

Grace Katzer, News Reporter November 6, 2022

Overall student enrollment grew at the University of Iowa in fall 2022 despite a decline in Iowans enrolled at Iowa’s public universities for the sixth year in a row. The overall student enrollment...

Photo of Sameer Patel.

UI community, students react to former employee’s child pornography charges

Kate Perez, News Editor November 6, 2022

Some University of Iowa students are shocked after a former university employee was sentenced to federal prison after possessing and distributing child pornography. Sameer Chandulal Patel, 30, of...

Iowa players embrace after a goal during a hockey game between the Xtream Arena in Coralville Sunday Nov. 6, 2022. (Matt Sindt/Daily Iowa) The Heartlanders beat the Komets 7-2.

Forward Cole Stallard records hat trick in Iowa Heartlanders’ first win of 2022-23

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter November 6, 2022

Iowa Heartlanders forward Cole Stallard’s first ECHL hat trick propelled the Heartlanders to their first win of the 2022-23 season on Sunday afternoon. The Heartlanders downed the Fort Wayne Komets,...