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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa forward Luka Garza dunks the ball during a menÕs basketball match between Iowa and Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa downs Iowa State in Cy-Hawk showdown

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 12, 2019

Iowa started off fast in this season's Cy-Hawk battle, and it didn't let up, as the Hawkeyes cruised to an 84-68 win over Iowa State in Hilton Coliseum on Thursday. The Hawkeyes started the game hot...

The Lindquist Center is seen on July 30, 2019. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Social Emotional Learning track helps teachers create a nurturing environment

Lauren White, News Reporter December 11, 2019

Future Hawkeye teachers will be equipped to nurture the classroom environment and focus on improving mental health in youth through a new College of Education track. The University of Iowa has partnered...

Former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro speaks at the Latino-Native American Cultural Center on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019. (Jenna Galligan/The Daily Iowan)

Julián Castro challenges Iowa caucuses in Iowa City stop

Caleb McCullough, Politics Reporter December 11, 2019

Presidential hopeful Julián Castro held fast to his criticism of Iowa’s first-in-the-nation caucuses on Wednesday at a visit to the University of Iowa Latino Native American Cultural Center, hosted...

“Star Wars: The Last Jedi” begins where “The Force Awakens” left off, with Rey (Daisy Ridley) having tracked down Luke Skywalker. [Walt Disney Pictures]

The power of the force: The end of the Star Wars saga is nearly here

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Reporter December 11, 2019

Bright blue letters fade into the dark screen, readying audiences with its preliminary, “A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…” Members of this multi-generation audience sit with bated breath,...

Steam swirls around the University of Iowa Power Plant on the evening of Monday, Jan. 14, 2019.

Four UI shared-governance branches back public/private partnership

Rin Swann and Eleanor Hildebrandt December 11, 2019

After the state Board of Regents on Tuesday approved a public/private partnership that would allow a private firm to operate and maintain the University of Iowa Utility System, the four pillars of shared...

Radiation Oncology, Department Chair, John Buatti, MD and his team stand next to University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics’ MR-linac machine on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. This new technology can both treat patients and act as an MRI scan, by focalizing on one spot and sending waves specifically there. (Hannah Kinson/The Daily Iowan)

Holden Center one of three in US to use new tumor-treatment technology

Lauren White, News Reporter December 11, 2019

The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine is one of the first centers in the nation to add MR-linac to its technology, helping to more precisely treat tumors. The UI Radiation Oncology Department...

The Office of Financial Aid is seen inside Calvin Hall on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019.

UI Student Financial Aid Office moves to University Capitol Center

Rin Swann, News Reporter December 11, 2019

In an effort to better accommodate student needs, the University of Iowa Office of Student Financial Aid will move across campus. Effective Jan. 7, the office will relocate to 2400 University Capitol...

Illustration by A.J. Boulund

Online advertising key in countdown to Iowa caucuses

Caleb McCullough, Politics Reporter December 10, 2019

Iowa City high school senior Thomas McMillan can’t open YouTube without being bombarded with advertisements from presidential candidates. “I really hate YouTube video ads. I hate them,” he said...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon shoots during a game against Depaul at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Monday, November 11, 2019. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Blue Demons 93-78.

Bohannon primed for potential season-finale against Iowa State

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor December 10, 2019

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon remains noncommittal as to whether he intends to play the rest of the 2019-20 season or apply for a medical redshirt. That looming decision didn’t seem to bother him against...

Alynda Segarra, the front woman of Hooray for the Riff Raff, raises a fist during a performance for the annual Mission Creek festival at the Englert Theater in Iowa City on Saturday, April 6, 2019.

Englert releases lineup for its annual Mission Creek Festival

Sarah Stortz, Arts Editor December 10, 2019

The Englert Theater has officially released the lineup for the next installation of Mission Creek Festival. The music and literary festival will take place April 1-4.  Musical acts will include The...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld prepares to speak to the state Board of Regents at a meeting in Urbandale on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. The regents voted unanimously to pass the public/private partnership.

Regents sign $1.1 billion UI Utility System public/private partnership

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief December 10, 2019

URBANDALE — When University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld visited the headquarters of French energy conglomerate ENGIE in September, the environment he saw impressed him. Several floors below where...

The Cloakroom: Connecting candidates to campus

The Cloakroom: Connecting candidates to campus

Jake Nemmers, Audio Producer December 10, 2019

In Iowa, campaign field organizers are in heavy demand — personal connections are king when persuading Iowans to turn out and stand in a Democratic presidential candidate’s corner on caucus night....