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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

Hawkeye Sports host Laura Vandeberg poses for a portrait in Carver Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, June 13, 2019. (Wyatt Dlouhy/The Daily Iowan)

UI alum brings high-end fashion to game day

Sabrina Shearer, Arts Reporter June 18, 2019

A new clothing line will serve as a high-class alternative to jerseys and sweatshirts on game day in Kinnick Stadium. Laura VandeBerg plans to launch a clothing line in August to provide alternative...

Washigton Governor Jay Inslee stopped by Paulson Electric Co in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday March 5, 2019. Jay Inslee talked with CEO Tyler Olson about climate change and how solar pannels combat its effects. (Roman Slabach/The Daily Iowan).

Climate change hovers over campaigns

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter June 18, 2019

The call for climate-change solutions is an emerging pattern in the campaigns of Democratic presidential hopefuls. Candidates address the issue in a variety of ways, from outlining specific plans to simply...

Sylvia Dean poses for a portrait near the Old Capitol Building on June 17, 2019. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

UI student, proficient in four languages, to teach English under Fulbright

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter June 18, 2019

Sylvia Dean speaks four languages, has been across the world, has been immersed in Iowa City’s immigrant community since she was a child, and is the first student of the record-setting UI 2019-20 Fulbright...

A statue of Nile Kinnick is seen before the Iowa/North Texas game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017. Iowa last played North Texas in 2015 where they defeated them, 62-16. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Kinnick film seeks local talent with the support of Hawkeye fans

Austin J. Yerington, Arts Reporter June 18, 2019

To live in Iowa City is to know the name Nile Kinnick. So local residents should not be surprised that they may get a chance to have roles in a film about the famous Hawkeye. Iowa City is posed to serve...

The University of Iowa Library is seen on Monday, June 17, 2019.

Facing rising subscription costs, UI Libraries cancels more than 800 journal, database subscriptions

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter June 18, 2019

As the cost of subscribing to scholarly publications such as journals and databases rises, the University of Iowa Libraries is forced to cut subscriptions to research that students and faculty need. The...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp shoots a three-pointer in the last couple minutes of the NCAA game against Cincinnati at Nationwide Arena on Friday, March 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bearcats 79-72.

Hawkeye hoops looks to new leader

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor June 18, 2019

Jan. 20 was not a good day for Illinois basketball head coach Brad Underwood. He said he almost made himself sick during pregame warmups by watching Iowa freshman Joe Wieskamp drain shot after shot,...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) drops back to pass during a game against Northwestern University on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 14-10.

Stanley aiming for success with Martin addition

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor June 18, 2019

Oliver Martin has only been at Iowa for a short time, but his effect has been noticeable. Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley compared the new Hawkeye with former slot receiver Nick Easley, who signed as...

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Mollie Tibbetts homicide suspect asks for more time before judge decides if police violated his rights

Brooklyn Draisey, Summer Editor June 18, 2019

Cristhian Bahena Rivera, the man charged with first-degree murder in the slaying of University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts, has requested to delay a hearing in which a judge will determine whether...

Alex Morgan of the United States celebrates with teammates after scoring her fifth goal in Tuesday's 13-0 win over Thailand in the Women's World Cup Group F soccer match in Reims, France.  Volkswagen's new "Inspire'' spot features  Morgan, a living embodiment of "Drive Bigger'' for how she uses her platform to look out for the next generation of players and give back to the community. [ALESSANDRA TARANTINO]

Same story, different season in soccer

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter June 17, 2019

In 2015, the U.S. Women’s National Team dominated during its run to winning the World Cup, the country’s first crowning as the world’s best since 1999. With this year’s version of the event...

Iowa's 125-lb Spencer Lee wrestles Northwestern's Sebastian Rivera during the fourth session of the 2019 Big Ten Wrestling Championships in Minneapolis, MN on Saturday, March 9, 2019. Rivera won by sudden victory, 6-4, and finished first in his weight class. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Celebrating Iowa’s national champions

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor June 17, 2019

It was a busy year for Hawkeye sports, and it ended with two national champions in the final four months. Iowa wrestling’s Spencer Lee and Hawkeye track’s Laulauga Tausaga both climbed to the top...

Actors perform on stage during a performance of William Shakespeare's *King Henry IV Part I* on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at City Park in Iowa City. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

Riverside Theater brings Henry IV to the stage

Austin J. Yerington, Arts Reporter June 17, 2019

The clouds above you, the wind whispering through the audience, and a stage set for the famous Bard’s play. Iowa City’s own Riverside Theater will present Henry IV free to the public this week. Shakespeare’s Henry...

The Iowa City Ped Mall is seen on Monday, June 17th, 2019. (Michael Guhin/The Daily Iowan)

Ped Mall businesses feel renovation effect

Tian Liu, News Reporter June 17, 2019

As Pedestrian Mall construction continues, some businesses on College Street have felt the effects of having construction at their doors. The pavement removal and replacement along the north side of...