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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 forward Patrick McCaffery shakes hands after a men's basketball game between Iowa and Southern Illinois-Edwardsville at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. McCaffery finished 2 of 7 from inside the paint and had 4 rebounds on the night.

Patrick McCaffery battling “residual health issues”

Pete Ruden and Robert Read November 15, 2019

Iowa men's basketball forward Patrick McCaffery sat out of the Hawkeyes' game against Oral Roberts on Friday due to residual health issues from a previous illness. McCaffery developed thyroid cancer...

Iowa center Luka Garza runs after Oral Roberts' Deondre Burns at the Iowa-Oral Roberts game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Nov. 15. The Hawkeyes won, 87-74.

Garza scores career-high in win over Oral Roberts

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor November 15, 2019

DePaul did its best to make Iowa center Luka Garza a non-factor in Monday’s game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, but Oral Roberts had no luck with that strategy Friday night. Garza erupted for a career-high...

Iowa forward Jack Nunge keeps the ball from Oral Roberts forward Kevin Obanor at the Iowa-Oral Roberts game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Nov. 15. The Hawkeyes won, 87-74.

Nunge bounces back against Oral Roberts after tough start to season

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor November 15, 2019

Jack Nunge entered Iowa’s game against Oral Roberts on Friday without a field goal. Excluding two free throws in the Hawkeyes’ season-opener against Southern Illinois-Edwardsville on Nov. 8, he...

Regents listen during the state Board of Regents meeting on Sept. 12, 2018 in the IMU Main Lounge.

Anticipated decline in national enrollment to affect resident enrollment in upcoming years

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter November 14, 2019

The state Board of Regents heard a presentation on Thursday that revealed how an anticipated decline in national enrollment will impact Iowa universities. The overall enrollment at the regent universities...

Greg Suckow, known as Hawkeye Elvis, tailgates with friends he met through Twitter.

Hawkeye fans, players face effects of social media

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter November 14, 2019

Tailgating has always been a pivotal experience on Hawkeye football Saturdays. But for some, this old tradition has taken a more modern twist. Greg Suckow — better known as Hawkeye Elvis — regularly...

Robots performed onstage at Hancher Auditorium on Thursday. The performance was put on as part of the University of Iowa Robot Theater Project.

Robots take the stage at Hancher Auditorium

Rachel Steil, News Reporter November 14, 2019

Robots took over Hancher Auditorium Thursday evening to perform a series of skits and routines as part of the University of Iowa’s Robot Theater Project. NAO humanoid robots developed by members of...

New trees are seen on the Pentacrest on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. The tree was planted to replace the European Larch tree that fell due to strong winds in September.

New European Larch replaces iconic Pentacrest tree lost to strong winds

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter November 14, 2019

For years, the European Larch on the University of Iowa Pentacrest provided shade and a place for children to play on its unique low-hanging branches. When winds from a thunderstorm claimed the beloved...

Kid Captain Aubrey Bussan-Kluesner walks onto the field of Kinnick Stadium with Hawkeye Defensive Back Wes Dvorak at Kids Day at Kinnick on Saturday, August 10, 2019. Kids Day at Kinnick is an annual event for families to experience Iowa's football stadium, while watching preseason practice and honoring this year's Kid Captains.

Kid Captain Aubrey Bussan-Kluesner granted her birthday wish this weekend

Alexandra Skores, News Editor November 14, 2019

Soon-to-be 9-year-old Aubrey Bussan-Kluesner will be granted a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity as the Iowa Hawkeyes Kid Captain for her birthday this weekend at the game against Minnesota. Aubrey’s...

The Clarion Hotel and Highlander Conference Center is seen on Wednesday. The hotel is set to undergo $5 million in renovations in December.

Retro-revival of Highlander Hotel sheds light on historical past

Rin Swann, News Reporter November 14, 2019

A typical night at the Iowa City Supper Club in the 1970s consisted of records playing in the background, warm and hearty food, and retro interiors. With the renovation of the Clarion Highlander Hotel,...

Sheriffs drag the Iowa River in boats near the English and Philosophy Building on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. (Jenna Galligan/The Daily Iowan)

Law enforcement searching river near Iowa Avenue bridge under suspicion of jumper

Alexandra Skores, News Editor November 14, 2019

The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a dragging operation on the Iowa River near the Iowa Avenue bridge, according to a Thursday afternoon press release from Johnson County Sheriff Lonny...

Interrogation expert Brian Leslie testifies during day two of an evidence suppression hearing at the Poweshiek County Courthouse on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019 in Montezuma.

Man accused of killing Mollie Tibbetts did not testify on second day of evidence-suppression hearing

Kayli Reese, Managing News Editor November 14, 2019

MONTEZUMA, Iowa — Family members of the man accused of killing University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts, as well as expert witnesses called by the defense, testified Thursday in the second day of an...

3D Design, Theater Students receive award at Sculpture Objects Functional Art and Design Fair

3D Design, Theater Students receive award at Sculpture Objects Functional Art and Design Fair

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter November 13, 2019

University of Iowa graduate students specializing in 3D design and theater earned the top award for their installation in the CONNECT category at the 2019 Sculpture Objects Functional Art and Design Fair...