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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Corbin Scholz and her dog Nina hang out in the greenhouse on Scholz's organic farm near Solon, Iowa, on May 4, 2019.

2 years ago, she was pre-med at the UI. Now, she’s running her own organic farm.

Katelyn Weisbrod, Projects Editor November 10, 2019
Only 1 in 500 Iowa farmers are women under the age of 25. This first-generation organic farmer is one of them.
The University of Iowa Office of Sustainability in the Communication Center on October 21, 2019. The Office of Sustainability is partnering with University Dining to reduce waste at Iowa. (Ryan Adams/The Daily Iowan)

Growing interest in sustainability science leads to new courses in upcoming semester

Mitchell Griffin, News Reporter November 10, 2019

The University of Iowa will see four new courses in the spring semester for a field that is increasingly popular among new students: sustainability sciences. These “made-from-scratch” courses will...

UI Libraries aim to make a 'scholarly impact' on student research

UI Libraries aim to make a ‘scholarly impact’ on student research

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter November 10, 2019

When University of Iowa Libraries saw increasing student involvement in research, each branch came together with their unique services to create a department aiming to better serve researchers and their...

Former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and 2020 Democratic candidate Julián Castro listens to parents and board members at The Arc of Southeast Iowa on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. Attendees brought up education, funding, privatization of medical care, minimum wage, and other factors that play into the needs of The Arc and the families they serve. (Jenna Galligan/ The Daily Iowan)

Julián Castro says he plans to remain in presidential race if he fails to qualify for November debate

Caleb McCullough, Politics Reporter November 10, 2019

Presidential hopeful Julián Castro plans to continue in the presidential race if he doesn’t make the November debate stage, he said in an interview with The Daily Iowan on Sunday.  Castro, the former...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz walks to a huddle during a game against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, November 9, 2019. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Badgers 24-22. Iowa will stay at 3rd place in the Big Ten west.

Highlights from Iowa’s press conference following loss to Wisconsin

November 9, 2019

MADISON, Wis. — Iowa faced a 15-point deficit in the fourth quarter against Wisconsin on Saturday but pulled within two points of the Badgers. Still, the Hawkeyes couldn't finish the job, falling...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley drops back to pass during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison on Saturday, November 9, 2019. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes, 24-22.

Stanley steps up in fourth-quarter dominance

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor November 9, 2019

MADISON, Wis. — Iowa quarterback and three-year starter Nate Stanley stepped off the field in his final college game in his home state with 249 passing yards in two games, most of which came in the fourth...

Iowa running back Toren Young carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison on Saturday, November 9, 2019.

Hawkeyes fall to Badgers in Madison

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor November 9, 2019

Iowa tried with everything it had. Facing an 8-point deficit against Wisconsin on Nov. 9 in Madison, Matt Hankins picked off Badger quarterback Jack Coan in the fourth quarter to set Iowa up with favorable...

Iowa kicker Keith Duncan attempts a field goal during the Iowa football game against Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 26-20.

Duncan breaks Hawkeye record against Wisconsin

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor November 9, 2019

Iowa kicker Keith Duncan has been nearly automatic for Iowa this season, and he showed that with his school-record-breaking 22nd field goal against Wisconsin on Nov. 9 in Camp Randall. Duncan has hit...

Iowa defensive end AJ Epenesa rushes the passer during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison on Saturday, November 9, 2019.

Week 11 halftime reactions — Iowa vs. Wisconsin

Pete Ruden and Anna Kayser November 9, 2019

Epenesa makes impact in pass defense It's no secret that up to this point, Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa hasn't put up the stats he did last season. Through seven games in 2018, Epenesa racked up...

Iowa center Luka Garza takes a shot during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Southern Illinois-Edwardsville at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cougars, 87-60. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Garza works his way into go-to role with Hawkeye basketball

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor November 8, 2019

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery challenged Luka Garza to be a double-double player for the Hawkeyes this season. One game into the new campaign, Garza has done exactly what his coach asked of him. Garza...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon attempts a 3-pointer during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Southern Illinois-Edwardsville at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cougars, 87-60. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Bohannon bounces back against SIUE after hip surgery

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor November 8, 2019

Coming into the season, no one knew if Jordan Bohannon would grace the floor for the Iowa men’s basketball team at all during the season. He underwent hip surgery in May, putting his season in jeopardy...

Iowa long snapper Jackson Subbert snaps the ball during a game against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday, October 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 20-0. (Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

Subbert adds to Hawkeye long-snapping legacy

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor November 7, 2019

When Keith Duncan lines up for a kick on the Kinnick Stadium turf, everyone in the stadium can almost expect the football to split the yellow uprights. After all, Duncan leads the nation with 19 field...