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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Kinnick Stadium is seen fom the north end zone at Iowa Football Media Day on Friday, August 9, 2019.

NCAA Division I Council approves football preseason model

Robert Read, Sports Editor June 17, 2020

The NCAA Division I Council announced Wednesday that it has approved a preseason model for college football activities ahead of the 2020 season. "Assuming a first game on Sept. 5, the model begins...

The Old Capitol is seen on April 13, 2020.

UI to move instruction online after Thanksgiving break, classes over 50 will be virtual in the fall

Rylee Wilson, News Editor June 17, 2020

Classes at the University of Iowa will move to an entirely virtual format after Thanksgiving break in fall 2020, and classes with over 50 students will be conducted online for the semester as part...

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague addresses the crowd at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020.

City Council passes resolution addressing Iowa Freedom Riders’ demands

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter June 17, 2020

In response to the demands of the Iowa Freedom Riders, the Iowa City City Council passed a resolution that will allow for more city involvement in reviewing police procedures and city policies on Tuesday,...

Pride amid a pandemic: Iowa City celebrates 50 years of LGBTQ visibility online

Pride amid a pandemic: Iowa City celebrates 50 years of LGBTQ visibility online

Jenna Post, Arts Reporter June 16, 2020

With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to wreak havoc around the globe in mid-April, Iowa City opted for an online Pride parade to celebrate 50 years of LGBTQ visibility in Iowa City. Drag queens, drag...

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

Iowa Legislature cuts state appropriations to regent institutions by $8 million

Rylee Wilson and Katie Ann McCarver June 16, 2020

The Iowa Legislature has cut funding at the three state Board of Regents universities by $8 million for fiscal 2021.  The regents previously requested an $18 million increase for the next fiscal...

Cristhian Bahena Rivera appears for an evidence suppression hearing at the Poweshiek County Courthouse on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019 in Montezuma. Brian Powers/The Register

State, defense lawyers seek delay of trial for man accused of killing Mollie Tibbetts

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor June 16, 2020

Lawyers for Cristhian Bahena Rivera, the man accused of killing University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts in 2018, and the state of Iowa have requested a delay of his trial that is slated to begin...

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague addresses the crowd at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020.

Iowa City staff responds to Iowa Freedom Riders’ demands

Riley Davis, News Reporter June 16, 2020

Iowa City staff responded to the 12 demands made by the Iowa Freedom Riders, stating which demands the Iowa City City Council has authority over and providing information on others that it does not...

Kinnick Stadium is seen fom the north end zone at Iowa Football Media Day on Friday, August 9, 2019.

Three former Hawkeyes on 2021 College Football Hall of Fame ballot

Robert Read, Sports Editor June 16, 2020

Three former Hawkeyes are one step closer to college football's greatest honor. The National Football Foundation announced its 2021 College Football Hall of Fame ballot Tuesday morning. Former Hawkeyes...

City Councilor Susan Mims addresses the crowd on Monday, June 15 at her house on Oakes Drive. At the edge of the driveway, protesters discussed their demand for disbanding the police and what actions Mims would take in the upcoming City Council meeting. Mims said that she could not promise that all Iowa Freedom Riders' demands will be met immediately.

Protesters march to home of councilor Susan Mims ahead of special City Council meeting

Rylee Wilson, News Editor June 15, 2020

Protesters continued to bring their demands to the homes of Iowa City City Councilors for the fourth night in a row, speaking to City Councilor Susan Mims on Monday night about the Iowa Freedom Riders’...

Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta speaks at a press conference on Monday, June 15 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Barta addressed recent action within the Iowa Athletic Department, including the separation agreement with Chris Doyle, as well as plans for the future.

Iowa AD Gary Barta calls separation agreement with Chris Doyle the ‘thoughtful and sensible thing to do’

Robert Read, Sports Editor June 15, 2020

Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta spoke publicly Monday for the first time since former Hawkeye football players started speaking out on racial disparities within the football program. Only hours...

Carver Hawkeye Arena is seen during a Women’s basketball game between Iowa and North Alabama on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lions, 86-81.

Iowa Athletics Department reports two more positive COVID-19 tests

Robert Read, Sports Editor June 15, 2020

The Iowa Athletics Department announced Monday that it had conducted 109 COVID-19 tests for the week of June 8-14 and received two positive tests. As part of the return to campus protocol, testing...

Iowa players walk out of the tunnel before a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Raiders, 48-3.

UI, Chris Doyle reach separation agreement

Robert Read, Sports Editor June 15, 2020

The University of Iowa announced Monday that it has reached a separation agreement with football strength and conditioning coach Chris Doyle. Doyle has been on administrative leave since June 6...