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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 student Montala Carruthers poses for a portrait on Monday, Nov.1, 2021.

UI students consider the benefits between a HBCU vs a predominantly white institution

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter November 2, 2021

For over two weeks, students at Howard University, a historically Black university located in Washington D.C., have camped outside the campus’ Blackburn Center to protest reports of rodent infestations,...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson finds space to run during a football game between No. 9 Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 27-7. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa debuts at No. 22 in College Football Playoff rankings

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 2, 2021

The College Football Playoff Committee, chaired by Iowa Athletics Director Gary Barta, released its first rankings of the 2021 season Tuesday. Iowa debuted at No. 22 on the list of the nation's top...

University of Iowa Professor David Ryfe poses for a portrait in the Adler Journalism and Mass Communication Building on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021.

Associate Dean for the Natural, Mathematical, and Social Sciences search: David Ryfe to focus on communication, faculty support, retention

Rachel Schilke, Senior Print Editor November 2, 2021

Current director of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication David Ryfe provided a “toolkit for change” based on communication between faculty and the University of Iowa administration during...

A couple dozen students protested against former Vice President Mike Pence’s visit to the University of Iowa.

UI students demonstrate outside Pence speech

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor November 1, 2021

A couple dozen students stood outside of the Iowa Memorial Union before, during, and after former Vice President Mike Pence’s speech on Monday night. The demonstrators used signs, chalk and chants...

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New City High inclusion club to help create friendships

Simone Garza, News Reporter November 1, 2021

Iowa City High School is looking to push forward inclusivity through friendships. To do so, they’ve established the Iowa City Community Inclusion Club, formerly known as Best Buddies. The nonprofit...

A pack of Big Grove’s newest drink, “Greener State of Mind” is shown at Big Grove in Iowa City, IA on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021.

Big Grove Brewery, Green State Credit Union create beer to help water quality in Iowa

Natasha Keicher, News Reporter November 1, 2021

Big Grove partnered with Green State Credit Union to create a beer that would give back to the state in an influential way. All proceeds raised by the beer, named ‘Greener State of Mind,’ will...

A new University of Iowa Merchandise store is seen on Monday, Oct. 25, 2021. The store is located at 30 S Clinton St.

New store selling Hawkeye merchandise opens on Clinton Street

Kate Perez, News Reporter October 31, 2021

A new store selling University of Iowa merchandise opened officially Friday at 30 S. Clinton Street after a soft opening that wiped them out of all merchandise in stock. “We’re not going to...

University of Iowa graduate student and Ph.D. candidate Logan Augustine poses for a portrait inside the chemistry building on Oct. 26.

UI grad student Logan Augustine heads for Los Alamos after winning national research award

Anthony Neri, News Reporter October 31, 2021

University of Iowa graduate student Logan Augustine is taking steps to make nuclear power a safer source of energy. Augustine, a fourth-year graduate student in the Department of Chemistry and member...

Iowa setter Bailey Ortega sets the ball during a volleyball game between Iowa and Illinois at Xtreme Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes with a score of 3-2.

Iowa volleyball picks up first Big Ten Conference win of 2021 season

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter October 31, 2021

Iowa volleyball defeated Michigan State on Friday night, snapping a 12-match losing streak. The match also marked the Hawkeyes’ first win against a Big Ten opponent this season. Iowa put together...

Iowa forward Alyssa Walker goes to kick the ball during a soccer game between Iowa and Michigan State at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. Michigan State defeated Iowa 2-1.

Iowa soccer defeats Michigan State, advances to Big Ten Tournament semifinals

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 31, 2021

Michigan State defender Samantha White was dribbling the ball at the Spartans’ own end when Iowa forward Alyssa Walker saw a chance to snatch the ball away. When the two players met, the ball...

University of Iowa Professor David Ryfe poses for a portrait in the Adler Journalism and Mass Communication Building on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021.

UI schools and departments release COVID-19 statements encouraging mask and vaccine mandates

Kate Perez, News Reporter October 31, 2021

Multiple departments and schools at the University of Iowa have released statements encouraging UI administration and the state Board of Regents to implement campus-wide vaccine and mask mandates. The...

Wisconsin tight end Jake Ferguson catches a touchdown during a football game between No. 9 Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. Ferguson caught three passes for 13 yards and one touchdown. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 27-7.

Iowa football team drops to No. 19 in Associated Press poll

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 31, 2021

The Iowa football team dropped 10 spots to No. 19 in the Week 10 Associated Press poll after losing to Wisconsin, 27-7, in Madison on Saturday. The Hawkeyes were ranked No. 2 in the nation after...