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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

J. Martin Scholtz of the Texas A&M University College of Medicine speaks during the VP for Research candidate forum on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019. Scholtz is the first candidate in the search.

University of Iowa VP for Research Martin Scholtz talks scholarship and service

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor November 21, 2019

Since stepping into the role of University of Iowa Vice President for Research in June, Marty Scholtz said the research and creative activities on campus have exceeded his expectations. The recently...

Iowa Guard Joe Toussaint throws the ball back into play during the Iowa Men's basketball game vs The University of North Florida in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Osprey 83-68.

Toussaint plays at own pace in win over North Florida

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor November 21, 2019

A weak crowd, a botched national anthem, and an injured official all could have been a bad omen for Iowa when North Florida visited Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday. Then Joe Toussaint showed up. The...

Names of people who have died from the AIDS virus are read aloud outside the Old Capital building by a volunteer on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019 as part of the University of Iowa's seventh annuad RED Week hosted by the UI student organization IC RED. The event lasted from dawn to dusk with readers taking five-minute shifts. It is estimated that nearly 681,000 people in the U.S. have died of AIDS since 1981.

IC RED Week sheds light on HIV/AIDS

Rin Swann, News Reporter November 21, 2019

The sky was a bruised shade of purple as four people, wrapped in scarves and tightly zipped jackets, stood outside the Pentacrest. The sun was just beginning to rise, a faint pink streak in the east as...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson hurdles MTSU's Gregory Grate, Jr. during 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.

Goodson continues to excel in freshman campaign

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor November 21, 2019

He’s what wide receiver Brandon Smith calls a “human joystick.” True freshman Tyler Goodson has grown to become a favorite both in the Hawkeye locker room and to those who look at the program...

The office of Finance and Operations is seen in Jessup Hall on Tuesday, November 19, 2019.

University of Iowa Faculty Senate reviews Senior VP for Finance and Operations Office

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor November 21, 2019

The University of Iowa Faculty Senate recently released its review of the Office of the Senior Vice President for Finance and Operations and reported its leaders are innovative in exploring new revenue...

Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, talks about her personal struggles during the Iowa GOP Reception at Hughes Family Barn in Cedar Rapids on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019.

Ernst, Democratic leadership fight over Violence Against Women Act

Julia Shanahan, Assistant Politics Editor November 21, 2019

Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa accused U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of blocking bipartisan work on the 2019 Violence Against Women Restoration Act from coming to the Senate floor in a Nov. 21 conference...

Student Spotlight: Hannah Song

Emily Wangen, Photojournalist November 21, 2019

Attendees watch during a Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass, watch party of the Democratic debates in Schaffer on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City reacts to first debate after Pete Buttigieg’s rise in Iowa Poll

Caleb McCullough, Politics Reporter November 21, 2019

After rising to the top of Iowa polls, Pete Buttigieg fielded some attacks from other presidential hopefuls at the fifth Democratic debates, but not as much as his Iowa City supporters were expecting....

A mural by Thomas Agran depicting Ben S. Summerwill is seen on the wall of the MidwestOne Bank in downtown Iowa City on Tuesday, 19 November, 2019.

Iowa City Public Art Committee works to create a colorful community

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter November 20, 2019

People in Iowa City are surrounded by murals, statues, and other artistic displays when they walk through the Downtown District, a trait that adds color to their journeys. In an effort to place more...

Protesters during a transgender rights rally on the Pentacrest on Thursday Oct 25, 2018. Protesters gathered to promote rights in light of the upcoming elections.

University of Iowa, Iowa City honor Transgender Day of Remembrance

Lauren White and Hannah Rovner November 20, 2019

Candles illuminated the yard of the University of Iowa Pride Alliance Center Tuesday night as people gathered in honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance to show their support for the transgender community. In...

Iowa guard Makenzie Meyer drives to the rim during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Princeton at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, November 20, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers, 77-75, in overtime.

Second half offense helps Iowa women’s basketball

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter November 20, 2019

The Hawkeyes had some struggles from the field in their last game against Northern Iowa when they only shot 35.4 percent from the field. On Wednesday, it looked like that type of shooting would continue...