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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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Action is underway during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020.

UI athletics department reports seven positive COVID-19 tests out of 601 tests conducted

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 7, 2020

The University of Iowa athletics department conducted 601 COVID-19 PCR tests for the week of Nov. 30 - Dec. 6 and received seven positive tests and 594 negative tests. As part of Iowa’s return...

Former Iowa wrestler Barry Davis (left) talks with former Iowa wrestling head coach Dan Gable during the intermission of a wrestling dual meet between Iowa and Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arean on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 48-0.

Gable officially awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 7, 2020

Former University of Iowa head wrestling coach Dan Gable has officially received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Gable and his reported 23-person entourage – mostly composed of his family –...

Big Cat Rescue founder Carole Baskin in a still from Netflix's "Tiger King."

Carole Baskin encourages Iowa Law students with personalized video

Lauren White, Politics Reporter December 6, 2020

At the start of COVID-19 isolation in the U.S. last spring, the Netflix Original “Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness” premiered and garnered huge audiences nationwide, including a certain...

Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette moves the ball upfield during the Iowa v. Illinois football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. Iowa defeated Illinois with a final score of 35-21.

Social media reactions following Iowa’s comeback victory over Illinois

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 5, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Twitter users went after Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras early in the game when Iowa was trailing Illinois 14-0. Following the team's 35-21 comeback victory, in which Petras...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras (7) throws a pass during the third quarter of the Iowa v. Illinois football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. Iowa defeated Illinois with a final score of 35-21.

Spencer Petras looks sharp after early struggles against Illinois

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor December 5, 2020

Twitter accounts from Iowa fans were steaming after Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras struggled early against Illinois. Petras was sacked on the first drive, and his passes were off target as the...

Iowa Guard Gabbie Marshall passes the ball during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, December 5, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 85-78. (Ryan Adams/The Daily Iowan)

Marshall impresses in Iowa’s Big Ten-opener against Wisconsin

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter December 5, 2020

Sophomore guard Gabbie Marshall showed her maturity on Saturday as Iowa women’s basketball defeated the Wisconsin Badgers, 85-78. The Hawkeyes are now 3-0 on the season. Marshall – a Cincinnati,...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark prepares to shoot the ball during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, December 5, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 85-78.

Clark cools down as Hawkeyes defeat Badgers

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 5, 2020

After back-to-back standout performances in Iowa’s first two games of the season, freshman point guard Caitlin Clark’s roll was slowed by Wisconsin Saturday, though not significantly. Clark...

Montse Fuentes speaks during the provost forum on Thursday, February 7, 2019.

Former University of Iowa Provost Montserrat Fuentes named president of Catholic liberal arts university in Austin

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor December 5, 2020

St. Edward's University, a private Catholic liberal arts university in Austin, Texas, named former University of Iowa executive vice president and provost Montserrat Fuentes as its next president. Fuentes...

Iowa's Gabbie Marshall prepares to shoot the ball during a game against Drake University on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs, 79-67.

Iowa women’s basketball defeats Wisconsin to move to 3-0 on the season

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter December 5, 2020

Iowa women’s basketball defeated the Wisconsin Badgers on Saturday to improve to 3-0 on the season and extend its home win streak to 38. Freshman point guard Caitlin Clark struggled for the first...

Players and coaches stand on the field before the Iowa v. Illinois football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. Kick-off is set for 2:30 p.m. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Live updates and analysis: Iowa football team takes on Illinois at Memorial Stadium

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 5, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The No. 19 Iowa football team competes against Illinois on Saturday looking for its fifth win in a row after starting the season 0-2. The Hawkeyes have defeated the Fighting...

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

University of Iowa reports 31 new COVID-19 cases, shares vaccine distribution plan

Sabine Martin, News Reporter December 4, 2020

The University of Iowa reported 31 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the semester total of student cases to 2,734.  The campus-wide update on Friday said there have been 22 new self-reported student...

Iowa forward Jack Nunge throws the ball to a teammate during the Iowa v. Western Illinois basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020. Iowa defeated Western Illinois with a final score of 99-58.

Jack Nunge excels in return to the court, serves as inspiration for Hawkeyes

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 3, 2020

Jack Nunge’s return to the court Thursday night came at a time when he and his family needed basketball as a diversion. Dr. Mark Nunge, Nunge’s father, died suddenly at the age of 53 on Nov....