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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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New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker speaks to his audience following a community forum at the Hawkeye Community College Van G. Miller Adult Learning Center in Waterloo, Iowa on Friday, February 8, {yr4.} Senator Booker announced his campaign for President of the United States on February 1, 2019.

Booker highlights message of unity throughout Iowa tour

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter February 9, 2019

2020 Democratic presidential candidate and U.S. Senator Cory Booker spread a message of unity and hope throughout his tour of Iowa Friday. In his first visit to Iowa since the announcement of his presidential...

Iowa wrestler No. 12 Pat Lugo grapples with Maryland Wrestler Pete Tedesco in the 149-pound weight class match during a wrestling dual meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019. Lugo won via tech fall, 23-8, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 48-0.

Iowa wrestling uses bonus points to glide past Maryland

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter February 8, 2019

Hawkeye wrestling has rocked its Big Ten competition this season, holding a record of 6-0 going into Friday’s dual meet. The Hawkeyes’ previous largest win margin against Big Ten competition was 25...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.

UI exploring public-private partnership for utility system

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor February 8, 2019

The University of Iowa is considering a public-private partnership with its utility system per Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ request that the state’s three public universities explore such partnerships —...

Debby Bell, 59, of West Liberty, stands for a portrait outside the Burge Hall Marketplace on Friday, February 1, 2019. Bell works for UI Housing and Dining in order to cover the cost of her husband's medical bills.

Working for a living — and health insurance

Nichole Shaw, Opinions Columnist February 8, 2019

This story was co-published with IowaWatch. A 58-year-old Iowa City man has Stage 4 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, an intense respiratory failure that requires him to rely on an oxygen machine...

The LGBTQ Resource Center is seen on Januahry 16, 2019. The center is the future home of the newest branch of the UI Food Pantry.

LGBTQ Resource Center changes name to Pride Alliance Center to promote inclusion

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter February 8, 2019

The UI LGBTQ Resource Center has renamed itself the Pride Alliance Center in order to be more inclusive of diverse sexual and gender identities, as well as to clarify the purpose of the center. Alex...

Iowa forward Megan Gustafson (10) celebrates with her teammates after a basketball game against Michigan State on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 86-71. Gustafson led all scorers with 41 points.  (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye women get revenge on Spartans in Carver

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter February 8, 2019

Thursday’s cold weather froze schools, roads and everything else. Everything except the Iowa Hawkeyes, that is. Anything the Hawkeyes chucked up seemed to have a chance to go in, as they shot the...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon shoots a 3 while being covered by Ohio State guard Andrew Dakich during an Iowa/Ohio State men's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018.

Bohannon, Cook help Hawkeyes top Hoosiers on the road

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor February 7, 2019

In Iowa’s last road game, it gave up 55 points in the first half, but this time around, the roles were reversed. The Hawkeyes rode a 46-point first half and a clutch second half to a 77-72 win over...

Iowa forward Megan Gustafson (10) fights for a layup during a basketball game against Michigan State on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 86-71. Gustafson led all scorers with 41 points.

Gustafson stuffs the stat sheet, adds to historic season in Hawkeye win

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter February 7, 2019

Just by looking at Megan Gustafson’s stat line, it’s clear that she isn’t just incredible – she’s historic. Her game against Michigan State was a microcosm of her work in Iowa City. She put...

The Capitol building in Des Moines is pictured on Saturday, April 29, 2018.

A proposed law could change carrying guns around schools

Julia DiGiacomo, EPI Reporter February 7, 2019

Gun legislation moving through the Iowa Legislature could allow firearms to be carried in school parking lots and county courthouses. A Senate study bill  that was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee...

The Iowa Recovery Room is seen on Wednesday, February 6th, 2018. The Iowa Recovery Room is a clinic specializing in non-traditional treatment for mental health issues such as anxiety, depression and PTSD.

Recovery room allows IC first responders to float, relieve stress

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter February 7, 2019

The Iowa City Police Department and Iowa City Fire Department have recently been supporting their first responders in a new way to unwind: float therapy. Patrick Krier, owner and operator of Iowa Recovery...

Montse Fuentes speaks during the provost forum on Thursday, February 7, 2019.

Montserrat Fuentes, final UI provost candidate, discusses retention, opportunity

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter February 7, 2019

Students, staff, and faculty gathered on the afternoon of Feb. 7 in the IMU to hear from Montserrat Fuentes, the final University of Iowa executive vice president and provost candidate. Fuentes, the...