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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

By AJ Boulund

What Daily Iowan editors are thankful for this Thanksgiving

DI Staff November 28, 2020

The year 2020 has been a challenging one for eastern Iowa and University of Iowa students, faculty, staff, and alumni. In February, The Daily Iowan staff covered the quadrennial caucuses, criss-crossing...

Iowa center Luka Garza makes a shot during the Iowa men’s basketball game against the Southern University Jaguars at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jaguars 103-76 in their first game against them since 2017. (Jenna Galligan/The Daily Iowan)

Luka Garza dominates as Iowa men’s basketball beats Southern University

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter November 27, 2020

Luka Garza showed the nation why he is the Preseason National Player of the Year on Friday. The No. 5 ranked Iowa men’s basketball team celebrated Black Friday by beating Southern University,...

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez runs from pressure during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020.

Social media reactions following Iowa’s 26-20 victory over Nebraska on Black Friday

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 27, 2020

The No. 24 Iowa football team improved to 4-2 on the season with a 26-20 victory over Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Black Friday. The Hawkeyes have won six straight games over the Cornhuskers in...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 26-20.

Rushing game picks up in second half of Hawkeye victory

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor November 27, 2020

Iowa only ran for 35 yards in the first half against Nebraska on Friday. Which, for the run-heavy and sometimes run-dependent Hawkeyes, wasn't a promising start. But the Iowa running game picked...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras attempts a pass during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. Petras moves to 4-2 as IowaÕs starter this season.

Photos: Iowa football vs. Nebraska

Shivansh Ahuja, Senior Photojournalist November 27, 2020

A tight contest came down to a fumble by Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez in the final two minutes of the game, allowing Iowa to run the clock down in a 26-20 Hawkeye victory. Iowa moves to 4-2 while...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras looks to pass during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Late turnover seals Iowa’s sixth straight Heroes Game victory over Nebraska

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 27, 2020

The No. 24 Iowa football team defeated Nebraska 26-20 at Kinnick Stadium on Black Friday for the team's six consecutive victory in the Heroes Game. The Hawkeyes have now won four games in a row...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

University of Iowa reports 18 new COVID-19 cases among faculty, students, staff

Rachel Schilke, News Editor November 27, 2020

The University of Iowa is reporting new COVID-19 cases on campus. As of Nov. 25, 18 members of the UI community have self-reported testing positive for the virus since Nov. 23. According to the...

Iowa wideout Charlie Jones returns a punt during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Halftime reactions: Iowa and Nebraska tied at 13 through 30 minutes of game time

Robert Read and Isaac Goffin November 27, 2020

Iowa and Nebraska are tied at 13 at halftime of the 2020 Heroes Game at Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes got out to an early 10-0 lead. Nebraska scored 13 points in the second quarter, while Iowa tacked...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras attempts a pass during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The Hawkeyes dominated the Spartans, 49-7.

Live updates and analysis: Iowa football takes on Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 27, 2020

The Iowa football team is looking for its sixth straight victory over Nebraska as it hosts the Cornhuskers on Black Friday. The No. 24 Hawkeyes are 3-2 on the season and have won three games in...

Caitlin Clark shines for Iowa in collegiate debut

Caitlin Clark shines for Iowa in collegiate debut

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter November 25, 2020

Iowa women’s basketball freshman and former top recruit Caitlin Clark finally had the opportunity to take the court as a Hawkeye on Wednesday, and she displayed why colleges all across the country...

Hawkeyes dominate Panthers to open the season after losing in Cedar Falls last year

Hawkeyes dominate Panthers to open the season after losing in Cedar Falls last year

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 25, 2020

Directly before the Iowa women’s basketball team took the floor at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday to open its 2020-21 season, the Hawkeye men’s team played on the same court and won a game it...

Iowa women's basketball team extends home winning streak to 37 games with victory over UNI

Iowa women’s basketball team extends home winning streak to 37 games with victory over UNI

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 25, 2020

The Iowa women's basketball team dominated in-state rival Northern Iowa, 96-81, to win its season-opener at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday. The Hawkeyes lost to the Panthers 88-66 in Cedar Falls...