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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

Teamsters member Stephanie Griffin, of Cedar Rapids, ask a question to Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., at the Teamsters Presidential Candidate Forum in the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019.

Democratic presidential hopefuls pitch plans to strengthen workers’ rights in Cedar Rapids

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief December 7, 2019

CEDAR RAPIDS — When Stephanie Griffin was growing up, she sometimes rode along in her father Lawrence’s truck as he delivered animal feed to customers over a four-state area. In true Iowan fashion,...

The Old Capitol is seen on Nov. 25, 2018.

UI receives report of sexual assault at residence hall

Kayli Reese, Managing News Editor December 7, 2019

University of Iowa officials have received a report of a sexual assault that took place Thursday evening in an east side residence hall, according to an email sent to UI students from the Department of...

Cory Booker urges people to donate at Iowa City stop

Cory Booker urges people to donate at Iowa City stop

Julia Shanahan, Assistant Politics Editor December 7, 2019

Presidential hopeful Cory Booker urged Iowans in Iowa City to donate to his campaign and to name him as a top-choice candidate if a pollster calls, even if he is not their first choice. The New Jersey...

Iowa center Luka Garza drives the ball during the men's basketball game against Cal Poly at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, November 24, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mustangs 85-59. Garza made 8 of his 13 baskets.

Garza shines in Iowa’s loss to Michigan

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor December 6, 2019

It was a one-man show for Iowa men’s basketball against Michigan on Friday night. Iowa center Luka Garza scored a career-high 44 points against the Wolverines, but that wasn’t enough for the Hawkeyes...

The sign for the Office of Sustainability sits outside its new location on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. The office recently moved to communications building.

UI Office of Sustainability moves to Pentacrest to boost accessibility to students

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter December 5, 2019

The University of Iowa Office of Sustainability and the Environment moved its office to Jessup Hall Dec. 2 in an effort to be more accessible to students on campus. The office was previously located...

Iowa guard Makenzie Meyer looks to pass during a womenÕs basketball match between Iowa and Clemson at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers, 74-60. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Women’s basketball takes down Clemson behind 28 team assists

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter December 4, 2019

In what was a complete performance at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, the Hawkeyes relied on each other with another great offensive passing performance. Despite not always piling points on the board, Iowa’s...

Iowa forward Amanda Ollinger goes to the rim during a womenÕs basketball match between Iowa and Clemson at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers, 74-60. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Ollinger, Czinano dominate inside in Iowa win over Clemson

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter December 4, 2019

The Hawkeye women have great depth and talent at the guard position, but the frontcourt tandem of Amanda Ollinger and Monika Czinano stole the show in Iowa’s win over Clemson on Wednesday. The pair...

Managing Editor for The Daily Iowan, Brooklyn Draisey, gets a tattoo done by Anne Marsh at Iowa City Tattoo on Friday, November 22, 2019.

Iowa City artists take different paths to becoming tattoo artists

Brooklyn Draisey, Managing Editor December 4, 2019

There’s a weird feeling that comes along with knowing you’re about to willingly put yourself through pain. There’s plenty of excitement at the thought of incorporating beautiful artwork on your body,...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle drives to the net during a women's basketball match between Iowa and Clemson at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019.

Hawkeye women take down Clemson, 74-60

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter December 4, 2019

In a night full of homecomings, Hawkeye women’s basketball earned a convincing 74-60 win over Clemson at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The night started, though, with a ceremony honoring last year’s Big...

The Communication Center is seen on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019. The Center is the former location of the UI School of Journalism and The Daily Iowan newsroom. The Board of Regents have voted to raze the building.

A glimpse into the past: UI will uncover time capsule with Communications Center demolition

Lauren White, News Reporter December 4, 2019

Demolition of the University of Iowa Communications Center, which is more than a half-century old, will uncover a time capsule placed beneath the building’s floorboards — 33 years before the capsule...

Daily Iowan to host legislative forum Dec. 8 ahead of 2020 session

Daily Iowan to host legislative forum Dec. 8 ahead of 2020 session

Caleb McCullough, Politics Reporter December 4, 2019

Area lawmakers will come together to discuss education and other topics in a forum hosted by The Daily Iowan ahead of the 2020 legislative session. The forum will be Dec. 8 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. in...

Iowa OL Tristan Wirfs defends QB Nate Stanley during the Iowa football vs. Penn State game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 17-12.

Wirfs named Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 4, 2019

Along with being named a first-team All-Big Ten offensive lineman, Iowa junior Tristan Wirfs took home the title of the Big Ten's Rimington-Pace Offensive Lineman of the Year, the conference announced...