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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Board member Christine Hensley listens to a presentation discussing the universities’ top majors at their respective schools during the Board of Regents meeting. The Iowa Board of Regents met November 12, 2024 at the Alumni Center at Iowa State University in Ames, IA. (Danny Enright/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa Board of Regents discuss UI Center for Intellectual Freedom bylaw

Grace Bartlett, News Reporter November 12, 2025

The Iowa Board of Regents discussed bylaws for the Center for Intellectual Freedom at their meeting on Wednesday. The regents did not take action Wednesday, and will vote on the bylaws at their meeting...

Iowa guard Isaia Howard goes for a layup during an Iowa men’s basketball game against Western Illinois on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Howard contributed 8 points. The Hawkeyes defeated the Leathernecks 77-58.

Iowa men’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes welcome Xavier to Iowa City

Brad Schultz, Sports Editor November 12, 2025

The first day of school is one of the easiest, stress-free days of the entire school year. Teachers will simply list off their class rules and lay out their plan for the semester. Before the students...

The Iowa Board of Regents met November 12, 2024 at the Alumni Center at Iowa State University in Ames, IA. (Danny Enright/The Daily Iowan)

Burge Residence Hall, UI Health Care North Liberty Campus set to see renovations following regents’ approval

Anna Olson, News Reporter November 12, 2025

AMES — The University of Iowa and UI Health Care requested approval of four projects from the Iowa Board of Regents at their meeting held at Iowa State University Wednesday. UI Health Care received...

A projector is seen in Iowa City on May 4, 2023.

Review | ‘Bugonia’ is a disappointing outing from one of the most interesting filmmakers working today

Charlie Hickman, Managing Arts and Opinions Editor November 11, 2025

Yorgos Lanthimos’ third film in three years, “Bugonia,” is about what you would expect from the director at this point. For fans of the filmmaker’s signature darkly comic, bleak sensibility,...

Students study at the University of Iowa’s Main Library on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. The main library is a notable place to study, hosting 18 private study rooms and 6 open group areas.

Places to look for on your next study crawl

Hailey Shaffer, Arts Reporter November 11, 2025

Midterm season has officially wrapped up, and for some of us, this time is a period of mourning for our fallen grades.  Alas, life goes on — and so does the workload. Yes, midterms may be over,...

(LEFT) Graffiti is seen in Gabe’s bathroom on Nov. 6, 2025. (Samantha DeFily/The Daily Iowan) (RIGHT) Graffiti is seen in the alleyway beside San Grill in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. The alley is one of multiple locations across Iowa City that is covered in street art. (Ava Neumaier/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City’s graffiti and the community it creates

Hailey Shaffer and Madisyn Hunt November 11, 2025

Walking through the tunnels and hidden alleys of Iowa City, once barren walls shimmer with vibrant graffiti.  The walls speak in drunken messages left by people coming home from the bars. They...

The Iowa State Capitol as seen following the Condition of the State address in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. The Iowa legislature allocated $204,638 to Informed Choices to be administered through HHS.

State panel projects Iowa revenue to drop $800 million in fiscal 2026

Anna Mitchell, Politics Reporter November 11, 2025

Iowa’s general revenue is projected to drop 9 percent, or around $800 million, in fiscal year 2026, according to recent projections by the Iowa Revenue Estimating Conference. The October projections...

A goat from the Go-At It herd attempts to eat foliage in Coralville on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. Go-At It is owned by Tamara and Ryan Elliot, a service that brings out goats in order to clear out foliage in the Coralville and Iowa City areas.

How a herd of goats is reviving Iowa’s prairie

Liz Sleper, News Reporter November 11, 2025

 Off the Coral Strip Trail in Coralville, a dozen goats and their kids wander through the trees, tugging at vines and low branches on a sloped patch of prairie remnant. The animals aren’t just...

Game Day host Laura VandeBerg speaks to the crowd during a football game between No. 20 Iowa and No. 9 Oregon at Kinnick Stadium on Nov. 8, 2025. The Ducks defeated the Hawkeyes 18-16. (Cody Blissett / The Daily Iowan)

Iowa Sports Host Laura VandeBerg’s rise to Hawkeye fame

Jackson Miller, Sports Reporter November 11, 2025

Almost any Hawkeye fan who has attended an Iowa football or basketball game has seen Laura VandeBerg, her sideline presence plastered on the big screen and providing both entertainment and insight amid...

Customers file into Hyper Energy Bar in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. Hyper Energy Bar will open a new location in North Liberty in December and opened the Iowa City location November of2024.

Hyper Energy Bar will open a new location in North Liberty

Grace Bartlett, News Reporter November 11, 2025

The inside of Iowa City’s Hyper Energy Bar boasts a colorful space decorated with murals, sitting in between ReUnion Brewery and The Stuffed Olive.  On a typical day, the line will stretch out...

Cattle producer Steve Swenka poses for a portrait at his farm in Tiffin, Iowa, on Nov. 6, 2025. Comments on beef imports from President Donald Trump earlier last month pose uncertainty for cattle producers like Swenka. (Cody Blissett / The Daily Iowan)

Iowa cattle farmer sentiment falls alongside beef futures following Trump’s beef import comments

Evan Watson, News Editor November 11, 2025

Iowa producers are reporting damage to their bottom lines following the Trump administration’s plan to bolster the domestic beef supply, resulting in mounting financial struggles continuing to snowball...

A student walks into the IVETS student lounge in Calvin Hall in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025. Recent shutdowns have affected scholarships for ROTC students, veterans, and National Guard personnel. University of Iowa military-affiliated students and service members have missed thousands in payments.

ROTC, veteran students struggle financially amid government shutdown

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter November 11, 2025

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history is not only freezing pay for full-time federal employees — it’s also cutting off scholarship funds of approximately $6,000 for commissioned cadets...