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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

Matt Schaefer, UI Assistant Director of Sport Programs, and program assistant Peyton Rapier pose for a portrait on Nov. 5, 2019.

New tournament kicks off esports competition for UI campus

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter November 7, 2019

In response to the growing esports video gaming community on campus, the University of Iowa has created a one-on-one intramural tournament for Super Smash Brothers Ultimate. UI Recreational Services...

The Iowa City Community School District sign is seen on Apr. 29, 2019.

Iowa City schools receive funding to monitor student social media to prevent threats

Lauren White, News Reporter November 7, 2019

The Iowa City Community School District has been granted federal funding to protect its students from internal threats by monitoring its social-media accounts and being alerted when a threat is identified. In...

Kid Captain Skylar Hardee signals a thumbs up in the Hawkeye football locker room 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.

From ‘miracle baby’ to Kid Captain: Skylar Hardee will cheer on the Hawkeyes

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor November 7, 2019

Skylar Hardee’s parents were told before he was even born that their son had about a 1 percent chance of survival. Unwilling to give up, the pair traveled to four different specialists before arriving...

Attendees write on the Berlin Wall artwork in Phillips Hall on Thursday. Members of the community contributed to the piece by adding words regarding their feelings about the relationship between the tearing down of the Berlin Wall and President Trump’s efforts to build a wall.

The fall of the Berlin Wall through Iowans’ eyes

Charles Peckman, Senior Reporter November 7, 2019

Should you step into the Language Media Center in Phillips Hall this semester, you will be met with a mini replica of the Berlin Wall. In conjunction with the 30th anniversary of the wall’s demise, the...

Female writers make their marks at the Writing University through the decades

Female writers make their marks at the Writing University through the decades

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Reporter November 6, 2019

Several female authors made the University of Iowa their literary stomping grounds in the 20th and 21st Centuries. Whether they attended as undergraduates or through the Writers' Workshop, they persevered...

Roger Grobstich, Vice President of the Retail Wholesale and Department Store Union, speaks on behalf of the companies employees on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. 99% of workers have rejected the offer presented by the company and will discuss with General Mills tomorrow. If an agreement is not met workers may strike. (Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

Presidential hopefuls weigh in on threat of strike from General Mills workers

Caleb McCullough, Politics Reporter November 6, 2019

General Mills workers in Cedar Rapids voted down a contract offer from the company on Wednesday, drawing the workers closer to a possible strike and gaining praise from presidential hopefuls. Ninety-nine...

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder leads a team huddle during an Iowa women's basketball practice at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Oct. 24.

Lisa Bluder: 20 years of making leaders for Iowa women’s basketball

Shivansh Ahuja, Photo Editor November 6, 2019

Iowa women’s basketball head coach Lisa Bluder’s mark on the University of Iowa Athletics Department is unquestionable; the wins, trophies, and accolades that have come to the Hawkeyes are to be expected...

Cristhian Bahena Rivera (contributed)

State asks to cross-examine Mollie Tibbetts murder suspect

Kayli Reese, Managing News Editor November 6, 2019

State prosecutors on Wednesday filed documents asking to cross-examine the man accused of killing University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts at an evidence-suppression hearing Nov. 13.  Cristhian Bahena...

Barry Jackson poses for a portrait in Poindexter Coffee on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019.

UI alum Barry Jackson talks careers in White House, Congress

Julia Shanahan, Assistant Politics Editor November 6, 2019

Described as one of the University of Iowa’s most distinguished alumni, Barry Jackson calls working at the White House the worst job he’s ever had, but said he would never give up his experience serving...

The Cloakroom: From UI to DC, distinguished UI graduate Barry Jackson's career in Washington

The Cloakroom: From UI to DC, distinguished UI graduate Barry Jackson’s career in Washington

Jake Nemmers, Audio Producer November 6, 2019

In this episode of The Cloakroom, Daily Iowan Assistant Politics Editor Julia Shanahan discusses her interview with distinguished UI graduate Barry Jackson. Jackson is a graduate of the University of Iowa's...

Left: Laura Bergus speaks with The Daily Iowan in October 2019. Right: Janice Weiner speaks with The Daily Iowan in October 2019.

Iowa City voters elect Laura Bergus, Janice Weiner to City Council at-large seats

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter November 5, 2019

Women will dominate the Iowa City City Council after Laura Bergus and Janice Weiner secured at-large seats to the governing body Tuesday night. Megan Alter, Laura Bergus, and Janice Weiner had vied...

Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor carries the ball during Iowa's game against Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 22, 2018. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 28-17.

Iowa defense continues prep for Wisconsin’s Taylor

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor November 5, 2019

On every Wisconsin football highlight reel, No. 23 can be found flying around the field. Jonathan Taylor ranks ninth in the country with 1,009 total rushing yards, and his average of 126.1 yards per...