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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

University of Iowa grad student and teaching assistant Hannah Zadeh poses for a portrait in a classroom at Schaeffer Hall on Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. (Gabby Drees/The Daily Iowan)

University of Iowa COVID-19 protocols leave students, professors, struggling for solutions

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Editor December 7, 2021

When Thom Blair had COVID-19 in September, attending class and doing homework was the last thing on his mind. After days of experiencing flu-like symptoms, Blair, who has Type 2 diabetes, tested...

‘It’s hard to put into words:’ Citrus Bowl a reunion for former Hawkeye Mark Stoops

‘It’s hard to put into words:’ Citrus Bowl a reunion for former Hawkeye Mark Stoops

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 7, 2021

Kirk Ferentz can still recall when, during his time as Iowa’s offensive line coach under Hayden Fry in the 1980s, he strolled past Bill Brashier’s office and saw the defensive coordinator chatting...

Democratic candidate for State Auditor Rob Sand speaks during the Progress Iowa Corn Feed in Bondurant Iowa on Sunday, September 16, 2018.

Auditor Rob Sand running for reelection, rules out gubernatorial bid

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor December 7, 2021

State Auditor Rob Sand will not run for Iowa governor in 2022, he announced on Tuesday.  Instead, Sand is seeking a second term in his current position.  In his announcement video, Sand said...

People stand in front Phi Gamma Delta during a protest following sexual assault allegations against the University of Iowa’s chapter of Phi Gamma Delta on Tuesday Aug. 31, 2021.

Defendant in alleged sexual assault case between FIJI and University of Iowa student denies sexual assault

Rachel Schilke, Senior Print Editor December 7, 2021

Editor’s Note: This article contains references to sexual assault. A man accused in a lawsuit against two former members of the University of Iowa’s Phi Gamma Delta chapter filed a counterclaim...

Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. runs into the end zone for a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Maryland at Maryland Stadium on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. Tracy Jr. had one touchdown. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 51-14.

Iowa football wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. enters transfer portal

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor December 7, 2021

Iowa football junior wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. has entered the transfer portal. The wideout confirmed that he entered the portal on Dec. 8 with a statement posted to Twitter. "First and...

Illinois center Kofi Cockburn stands on the court during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. Cockburn finished with 17 points and 18 rebounds. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes, 87-83.

Cockburn heats up, Illinois men’s basketball downs Iowa, 87-83

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter December 6, 2021

Illinois men’s basketball center Kofi Cockburn had just one field goal attempt in the first half against Iowa Monday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.  But the preseason All-Big Ten honoree...

Iowa forward Keegan Murray shoots a layup during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Dec. 6, 2021.

Iowa men’s basketball falls to Illinois, 87-83

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 6, 2021

The University of Iowa men’s basketball team lost to Illinois, 87-83, Monday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Keegan Murray, the Big Ten Conference’s leading scorer, dropped a team-high 19 points...

Johnson County residents protest the use by law enforcement of armored vehicles at the Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting held at the County Administration Building on December 6 2021. The meeting focused primarily on the Sheriff Department’s budget for the next fiscal year and the purchasing of a Bearcat G2 armored vehicle.

Johnson County Supervisors weigh replacing MRAP with smaller armored vehicle

Cooper Worth, News Reporter December 6, 2021

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is divided on a $240,000 proposal by the sheriff to replace its Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle with a smaller armored truck. The county is considering...

University of Iowa senior Dylan Harvey poses for a portrait on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021.

UI student Dylan Harvey launches Iowa House campaign

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor December 6, 2021

University of Iowa sociology and political science student Dylan Harvey is running for office as a Democrat in Iowa House District 89. “I've lived in the state my whole life, and I've seen its...

Iowa's Max Murin grapples with Iowa State's Ian Parker during a dual at Hilton Coliseum in Ames on December 5th, 2021. The Hawkeyes beat the Cyclones, 22-11.

Murin, Warner return to mat in Iowa men’s wrestling team’s 22-11 win over Iowa State

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter December 5, 2021

AMES, Iowa — A familiar face returned to the Iowa men’s wrestling team’s lineup Sunday. Senior Max Murin hit the mat for the first time this season in the Hawkeyes’ 22-11 win over the Iowa...

Iowa State assistant coach Brent Metcalf speaks with a referee after a conflict broke out after a wrestling meet betwen No. 1 Iowa and No. 13 Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 22-11.

No. 1 Iowa men’s wrestling takes down No. 13 Iowa State

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter December 5, 2021

AMES — The No. 1 Iowa men’s wrestling team defeated in-state rival No. 13 Iowa State, 22-11, on Sunday night at Hilton Coliseum. The Hawkeyes improved to 3-0 on the season, while the Cyclones dropped...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson walks off the field after the Big Ten Championship game between No. 13 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. The Wolverines became Big Ten Champions after defeating the Hawkeyes, 42-3.

Iowa football trying to move past Big Ten Championship Game loss

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 5, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — Confetti began to fall from the rafters at Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday night as a defeated Iowa football team retreated to the venue’s home tunnel. In their classic swarm fashion,...