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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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Hawkeyes defend against the Coyotes during a men's basketball game between Iowa and South Dakota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Coyotes 96-77.

Iowa men’s basketball rides dominant second half to defeat South Dakota, 96-77

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor November 12, 2024

The Iowa men’s basketball team rode a dominant second half to defeat South Dakota, 96-77 on Tuesday evening at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.  Third-year guard Josh Dix led the Hawkeyes in scoring with...

Iowa No. 2 197-pound Stephen Buchanan flips Stanford No. 17 197-pound Nick Stemmet while wrestling during No. 2 Iowa’s first home dual against No. 20 Stanford at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tree, 32-9. Buchanan defeated Stemmet, 18-1.

No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling lands big-name transfers in search of national championship

Trey Benson and Colin Votzmeyer November 12, 2024

Through the murky waters of the transfer portal that rules college athletics today, the No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling team has pieced together a championship-caliber program. After a fourth-place...

Illustration by Amy Scott

Future of AI in education sparks hope and hesitation

Charlie Hickman and Riley Dunn November 12, 2024

In a narrow office four floors above the freshly renovated Seamans Center, one engineer is optimistic amid an uncertain industry.  Sitting at a desk with four screens and a colorful keyboard, Tyler...

Dante Leon jumps on Carlos Oliva from a ladder during an underground pro-wrestling event at The Dandy Lion in Iowa City on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. The event featured three matchups between pro-wrestlers of the Black and Brave Wrestling Academy based out of Davenport, Iowa which was founded by Seth “Freakin” Rollins, a five time world champion in WWE.

In a downtown diner, Iowa’s wrestling scene finds new blood — no ring required

Olin Myhre, Arts Reporter November 12, 2024

On a rainy Thursday evening, Carlos Oliva climbed to the top of a ladder inside The Dandy Lion — a diner and staple of Iowa City. Onlookers — inside and out — followed Oliva with their eyes as...

Former President Donald Trump is interviewed by U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 at Macomb Community College in Warren.

Young voters shift right in 2024 election following national trend

Liam Halawith, Elections Editor November 12, 2024

Young voters were key to Donald Trump’s path to the White House, with the demographic following national headwinds shifting to the right. The change dealt a critical blow to Democrats, who led the...

Dr. Carrie Schuettpelz speaks with students during a Native Policy Lab in Jessup Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. Indigenous leaders recently called President Biden’s apology for the U.S. Indian boarding school era insufficient. Schuettpelz stated that the reported number of Native American children that have attended those boarding schools is only a fraction of the amount.

Biden’s boarding school apology met with calls for action

Emma Jane, News Reporter November 12, 2024

By 1925, almost 85 percent of Native American children had been forcibly removed from their families and sent to government-run boarding schools designed to strip them of their Indigenous identities....

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Iowa men’s basketball lands first verbal commitment from 2025 recruiting class

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter November 12, 2024

The Iowa men’s basketball team landed a big commitment on Tuesday, with 6-foot-10 center Badara Diakite becoming the first verbal commit of the 2025 recruiting class for the Hawkeyes. Diakite...

Michael Knowles, a conservative political commentator, speaks with attendees at a sponsored event in the Iowa Memorial Union’s International Ballroom on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. Knowles spoke to the audience about several topics, including media bias, religion, and transgender identities.

Conservative speaker Michael Knowles draws large audience and protesters

Emma Jane, News Reporter November 11, 2024

The Daily Wire host and conservative author Michael Knowles addressed a packed audience at the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday evening, delivering a lecture titled “We Are So Back: How the Libs Lost...

Emanuelee “Outspoken” Bean performs an original composition at Mic Check Poetry Fest at Hancher in Strauss Hall on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. “I wear coveralls or overalls when I do a performance because it is a living metaphor for the ones who work,” he said during his act. Along with Bean, the event featured spoken word poetry from Rudy Francisco and teens from IC Speaks.

Iowa City Poetry hosts Mic Check Poetry Festival

Flynn Milligan, Arts Reporter November 11, 2024

Poetry is a fascinating form of art with a long and beautiful history. However, it often doesn’t get the recognition it deserves. Regardless of reason, poetry often stays hidden from the forefront...

Vice Chairperson Jon Green speaks during a Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting at the Johnson County Public Health building on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. The Johnson County Board of Supervisors meets every Wednesday at 9:00 a.m.

United Action for Youth adapts after grant cycle losses

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter November 11, 2024

As grant applications nationwide ramp up in competitiveness, crucial organizations are left scrambling for funds to continue operating. Iowa City’s own United Action for Youth, or UAY, now faces...

Niyati Deshpande (center) speaks from the middle of the stage while other cast members dance around her. For colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf by Ntozake Shange is running at the E.C Mabie Theater in the UI Theatre building from Nov. 8 to Nov. 16.

UI Theatre’s “for colored girls” is the definitive way to experience the story

Charlie Hickman, Arts Editor November 11, 2024

Love prevails through tragedy in the University of Iowa Department of Theatre Arts production of “for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf.” The historic poetic...

The Iowa City Area Association of Realtors is seen on Nov. 4 in Iowa City, Iowa. Despite mortgage rates, home buyers and sellers have been more active in Iowa City.

Housing trends show increased demand amid fluctuating interest rates

Evan Watson, News Reporter November 11, 2024

A typical busy season in real estate is during the warmer spring and summer months. Activity increases as more people are keen on looking for attractive homes in good weather. Of course, by the time...