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The Daily Iowan

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

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. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football to face USC in Holiday Bowl

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 8, 2019

After a 9-3 regular season, Iowa finally knows where it will go to try to accomplish a 10-win season: the Holiday Bowl. The Hawkeyes will take on USC in the Holiday Bowl in San Diego on Dec. 27. The...

Bump Elliott, leader of Iowa's athletic department for 21 years, dies at 94

Bump Elliott, leader of Iowa’s athletic department for 21 years, dies at 94

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor December 8, 2019

Chalmers “Bump” Elliott, who guided men’s athletics at Iowa for 21 years, died Saturday. He was 94. “For over 75 years, Bump epitomized the best values of the Big Ten athletic conference...

Tom Steyer says he would support publicly funded elections

Tom Steyer says he would support publicly funded elections

Julia Shanahan, Assistant Politics Editor December 8, 2019

Businessman Tom Steyer, told reporters at an Iowa City campaign stop that while he would support publicly funded elections, he is unsure if his largely self-funded campaign would be in the same position...

Teamsters member Stephanie Griffin, of Cedar Rapids, ask a question to Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., at the Teamsters Presidential Candidate Forum in the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019.

Democratic presidential hopefuls pitch plans to strengthen workers’ rights in Cedar Rapids

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief December 7, 2019

CEDAR RAPIDS — When Stephanie Griffin was growing up, she sometimes rode along in her father Lawrence’s truck as he delivered animal feed to customers over a four-state area. In true Iowan fashion,...

The Old Capitol is seen on Nov. 25, 2018.

UI receives report of sexual assault at residence hall

Kayli Reese, Managing News Editor December 7, 2019

University of Iowa officials have received a report of a sexual assault that took place Thursday evening in an east side residence hall, according to an email sent to UI students from the Department of...

Cory Booker urges people to donate at Iowa City stop

Cory Booker urges people to donate at Iowa City stop

Julia Shanahan, Assistant Politics Editor December 7, 2019

Presidential hopeful Cory Booker urged Iowans in Iowa City to donate to his campaign and to name him as a top-choice candidate if a pollster calls, even if he is not their first choice. The New Jersey...

Iowa center Luka Garza drives the ball during the men's basketball game against Cal Poly at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, November 24, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mustangs 85-59. Garza made 8 of his 13 baskets.

Garza shines in Iowa’s loss to Michigan

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor December 6, 2019

It was a one-man show for Iowa men’s basketball against Michigan on Friday night. Iowa center Luka Garza scored a career-high 44 points against the Wolverines, but that wasn’t enough for the Hawkeyes...

The sign for the Office of Sustainability sits outside its new location on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. The office recently moved to communications building.

UI Office of Sustainability moves to Pentacrest to boost accessibility to students

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter December 5, 2019

The University of Iowa Office of Sustainability and the Environment moved its office to Jessup Hall Dec. 2 in an effort to be more accessible to students on campus. The office was previously located...

Iowa guard Makenzie Meyer looks to pass during a womenÕs basketball match between Iowa and Clemson at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers, 74-60. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Women’s basketball takes down Clemson behind 28 team assists

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter December 5, 2019

In what was a complete performance at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, the Hawkeyes relied on each other with another great offensive passing performance. Despite not always piling points on the board, Iowa’s...

Iowa forward Amanda Ollinger goes to the rim during a womenÕs basketball match between Iowa and Clemson at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers, 74-60. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Ollinger, Czinano dominate inside in Iowa win over Clemson

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter December 5, 2019

The Hawkeye women have great depth and talent at the guard position, but the frontcourt tandem of Amanda Ollinger and Monika Czinano stole the show in Iowa’s win over Clemson on Wednesday. The pair...

Managing Editor for The Daily Iowan, Brooklyn Draisey, gets a tattoo done by Anne Marsh at Iowa City Tattoo on Friday, November 22, 2019.

Iowa City artists take different paths to becoming tattoo artists

Brooklyn Draisey, Managing Editor December 4, 2019

There’s a weird feeling that comes along with knowing you’re about to willingly put yourself through pain. There’s plenty of excitement at the thought of incorporating beautiful artwork on your body,...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle drives to the net during a women's basketball match between Iowa and Clemson at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019.

Hawkeye women take down Clemson, 74-60

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter December 4, 2019

In a night full of homecomings, Hawkeye women’s basketball earned a convincing 74-60 win over Clemson at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The night started, though, with a ceremony honoring last year’s Big...