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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

Students and members of the community sign in to caucus for the Democrat Party in the Robert Lee Rec Center on February 1, 2016.

Caucus rule change could leave uncommitted caucusgoers stuck in a viable group

Caleb McCullough, Politics Reporter January 26, 2020

The Democratic caucuses serve as a place for Iowans to have an open discussion with their neighbors and fellow Democrats to try and convince them to support a given candidate. This long-standing tradition...

Icicles form on the Old Capitol on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.

Sexual assault reported in UI residence hall

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor January 26, 2020

University of Iowa officials received a report of a sexual assault that occurred during the early morning hours on Jan. 25 at a west side residence hall, according to an email sent to students from the...

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y. speaks to the audience during a campaign event for Senator Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. on Friday, January 24, 2020. Although Sanders could not attend the event, Ocasio-Cortez spoke in his place. The Iowa caucuses, just under two weeks away, will take place on February 3.

Late Friday night, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rallies several hundred people for Bernie Sanders in Iowa City

Caleb McCullough, Politics Reporter January 25, 2020

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., said radical change is necessary to adapt to issues such as wealth inequality and climate change while campaigning in Iowa for presidential hopeful Sen. Bernie...

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y. speaks to the audience during a campaign event for Senator Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. on Friday, January 24, 2020. Although Sanders could not attend the event, Ocasio-Cortez spoke in his place. The Iowa caucuses, just under two weeks away, will take place on February 3.

Photos: Bernie Sanders Campaign Event (1/25/2020)

Wyatt Dlouhy, Photojournalist January 25, 2020

On Friday, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y. spoke to an audience of Senator Bernie Sanders, I-V.T. supporters to gather support just before the Iowa Caucuses on February 3.

Iowa’s 141-pound Carter Happel wrestles Ohio State’s Luke Pletcher during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 4 Ohio State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. No. 1 Pletcher defeated Happel by major decision, 14-5, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 24-10. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes tweak lineup, defeat Buckeyes to stay perfect

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor January 24, 2020

Iowa wrestling head coach Tom Brands is known for his colorful personality and extensive wrestling knowledge. On Friday night, the Iowa head coach of 14 years proved that he can still shock the Hawkeye...

Iowa’s 133-pound Austin DeSanto wrestles Ohio State’s Jordan Decatur during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 4 Ohio State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. No. 2 DeSanto defeated No. 18 Decatur by technical fall in 5:59, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 24-10. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

DeSanto puts on takedown clinic against the Buckeyes

Robert Read, Sports Editor January 24, 2020

There’s domination, and then there’s whatever Austin DeSanto did to his opponent on Friday night. DeSanto matched up with Ohio State’s No. 18 Jordan Decatur for a bout at 133 pounds. Decatur...

IowaÕs 165-pound Alex Marinelli wrestles Ohio StateÕs Ethan Smith during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 4 Ohio State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. No. 2 Marinelli defeated No. 13 Smith by decision, 14-10.

Top-ranked Hawkeyes down Buckeyes in dual at Carver

Robert Read, Sports Editor January 24, 2020

For the second week in a row, the No. 1 Iowa wrestling team welcomed a ranked Big Ten opponent into Carver-Hawkeye Arena. For the second week in a row, Iowa won. The Hawkeyes defeated No. 3 Ohio...

Professor Anita Hill gives a speech on sexual harassment on Thursday, January 23, 2020.

Anita Hill calls on 2020 candidates to address sexual assault during University of Iowa stop

Rylee Wilson, Politics Reporter January 23, 2020

Professor Anita Hill promised herself she would speak about sexual assault for at least two years after her 1991 testimony before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, hoping she would see government...

Iowa forward Amanda Ollinger blocks Ohio State forward Logan Cook during Iowa women’s basketball vs. Ohio State in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 77-68.

Bluder picks up Big Ten win No. 200 in Iowa’s victory over Ohio State

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter January 23, 2020

In what has become quite a familiar scene for those watching Iowa women’s basketball this season, the Hawkeyes came back from yet another halftime deficit to ease ahead of Ohio State, 77-68. The win...

Thousands of scientists and their supporters, including Bill Nye the Science Guy, join the March for Science on April 22, 2017 in Washington, D.C. Nye is suing Walt Disney Co., claiming the company improperly kept millions of dollars in profits related to his popular TV series.

Bill Nye is coming to the University of Iowa

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter January 23, 2020

The University Lecture Committee will bring Bill Nye the Science Guy to the University of Iowa on April 14 as part of the 2019-20 academic year’s lecture series. The Emmy winner will visit the...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle drives to the basket during Iowa women’s basketball vs. Ohio State in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 77-68.

Doyle excels in multiple phases for Iowa

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter January 23, 2020

It was another tough game in the Big Ten for the Iowa women’s basketball team, this time against Ohio State. But once again Iowa prevailed, 77-68, and a big part of that was due to senior guard Kathleen...

Iowa forward Luka Garza dribbles during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Jan. 22.

Garza, Wieskamp lead Iowa to another victory over ranked opponent

Robert Read, Sports Editor January 22, 2020

Three games at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, three ranked opponents, three Hawkeye victories. After beating No. 12 Maryland and No. 19 Michigan in its previous two games at home, the Iowa men’s basketball...