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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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Iowa’s 165-pound Alex Marinelli grapples with Nebraska’s Peyton Robb during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 6 Nebraska at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. No. 2 Marinelli defeated No. 18 Robb by decision, 9-3, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 31-6.

Clarissa Chun named head coach of Iowa women’s wrestling team

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 18, 2021

Former Olympic wrestling coach Clarissa Chun was named the first-ever head coach of the University of Iowa women’s wrestling team Thursday. The UI officially added women’s wrestling to the list...

Iowa guard Sydney Affolter drives the ball to the hoop during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Southern University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021. Affolter shot 2-6 from the field. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jaguars 87-67.

No. 8 Iowa women’s basketball takes down Southern, 87-67

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter November 17, 2021

No. 8 Iowa women’s basketball moved to 4-0 on the season as the Hawkeyes defeated Southern University, 87-67, on Wednesday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Preseason first-team All-American sophomore...

Iowa Caitlin Clark attempts to find an open center during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Southern University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021. Clark played a total of 29 minutes and 30 seconds. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jaguars 87-67.

Iowa women’s basketball guard Caitlin Clark records second career triple-double

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor November 17, 2021

Iowa women’s basketball sophomore point guard Caitlin Clark achieved her second career triple-double in the No. 8 Hawkeyes’ 87-67 victory over Southern on Wednesday night. Clark recorded 16...

The Phi Gamma Delta house is seen on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021.

UI FIJI fraternity president elected as new Interfraternity Council president amid lawsuit against chapter

Caleb McCullough, Executive Editor November 17, 2021

As Iowa’s Phi Gamma Delta chapter faces a lawsuit over an alleged sexual assault last year and a review over compliance from the national fraternity, the Iowa chapter’s current president, Mason...

Indianola High School athletic teams are called the Indians, with a feathered dreamcatcher symbol as its team and school logo. Originating in some Native American and First Nation cultures, a dreamcatcher is a handmade willow hoop on which is woven a net or web and may be decorated with  feathers or beads. Traditionally, dreamcatchers are hung over a cradle or bed as protection.

Native American communities call for the removal of Native ‘themed’ mascots

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter November 17, 2021

The Sac and Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa, also known as the Meskwaki Nation, penned a letter to 66 Iowa K-12 schools calling for the retirement of Native “themed” mascots in late October. Iowa...

A Board of Supervisors meeting for Johnson County is shown in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 15, 2021.

Johnson County Board of Supervisors considers funding 37 projects with American Rescue Plan

Cooper Worth, News Reporter November 17, 2021

The 37 remaining American Rescue Plan projects — pending final approval from the Johnson County Board of Supervisors — are classified under four specific funding categories. The board will vote...

The University of Iowa Faculty Council meet over Zoom in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. The meeting composed primary of discussing the University’s current Covid-19 vaccination policies.

Federal deadline for vaccine mandate applies to UI departments

Kate Perez, News Reporter November 17, 2021

University of Iowa employees who work directly with a federal contract must provide proof of vaccination status or obtain a voluntary medical or religious exemption, while the state Board of Regents...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon releases a 3-pointer during a basketball game between Iowa and North Carolina Central at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. The 3-pointer gave Bohannon a share of the Big Ten record for most 3’s made in a career. Bohannon tied former Ohio State guard Jon Diebler at 374 career makes. The Hawkeyes defeated the Eagles 86-69.

Iowa men’s basketball downs North Carolina Central, 86-69

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter November 17, 2021

Iowa men’s basketball defeated North Carolina Central, 86-69, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena Tuesday night.  Senior shooting guard Jordan Bohannon tied Jon Diebler’s Big Ten Conference record for...

The Iowa City City Council meets at the Senior Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. City Manager Geoff Fruin looks to community members addressing the council about Covid-19 relief funds for front line workers.

Johnson County, Iowa City to work together to allocate American Rescue Plan Act funds

Emily Delgado, News Reporter November 16, 2021

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors and Iowa City City Council will use American Rescue Plan Act Funds to improve affordable housing and allocate direct payments to eligible adults. “Both...

University of Iowa Associate Professor of Neurology Nandakumar Narayanan poses for a portrait. (Contributed)

New Iowa Center for Neurodegeneration aims to unite researchers against neurodegenerative diseases

Anthony Neri, News Reporter November 16, 2021

Researchers from the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine are already congregating on the fifth floor of the Pappajohn Biomedical Discovery Building as members of the...

Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. prepares to throw the ball during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 34-6. Penix threw for 156 yards.

Big Ten Notebook | Indiana QB Michael Penix Jr. plans to return to field this season

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 16, 2021

Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has dealt with injuries throughout his college career. In his three years as a Hoosier, Penix has suffered season-ending injuries every fall. Penix sustained...

Iowa defensive back Riley Moss returns an interception for a touchdown during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football notebook | Petras taking second-team reps, Moss not ruling out another year

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 16, 2021

Iowa cornerback Riley Moss will go through Senior Day ceremonies on Saturday before Iowa's game against Illinois as if he is playing his last game at Kinnick Stadium — even if he might not be. Moss,...