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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

Troy Price speaks at the Democratic Gala on Saturday, October 6, 2018. He is the Chair of the Iowa Democratic Party.

Iowa Democratic Party proposes virtual caucuses in 2020

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter February 11, 2019

Democratic caucus-goers could face a different caucus experience come 2020 in the first-in-the-nation Iowa caucuses as the Iowa Democratic Party announced on Monday a proposal for a virtual-caucus system. “Included...

Photo illustration done by Michael Guhin

Clicker software changes again, coming this summer

Josie Fischels, News Reporter February 11, 2019

Lecture halls will see a significant change in how professors engage with their students and measure attendance in the upcoming semester. Starting in the summer, the University of Iowa will fully transition...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon attempts a 3-pointer during the Iowa/Northwestern men's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, February 10, 2019.

Ice in his veins – Jordan Bohannon’s heroics fuel Hawkeye comeback

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor February 10, 2019

Iowa managed to claw its way back from a 15-point deficit within the final 5 minutes of Sunday’s 80-79 win against Northwestern. Down by 2 points with 3 seconds left in the game, Jordan Bohannon set...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon celebrates with teammates after scoring the winning 3-pointer the Iowa/Northwestern men's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, February 10, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 80-79.

Iowa tops Northwestern with 15-point comeback

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor February 10, 2019

It was a solid day of basketball in Carver-Hawkeye for the Northwestern players wearing gray and purple, but it was better for the Iowa player wearing the white No. 3 jersey. Trailing Northwestern by...

Iowa forward Megan Gustafson (10) looks for a shot during a basketball game against Michigan State on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 86-71.

Iowa women’s hoops catching fire with win over Ohio State

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter February 10, 2019

The result was never in much doubt for the No. 16 Hawkeyes (19-5, 10-3 Big Ten) on Sunday as they pulverized Ohio State (10-12, 6-7), 78-52. Almost immediately after the tip, Kathleen Doyle scored a...

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) speaks during a campaign rally in the IMU on Sunday, February 10, 2019.

2020 Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren visits eastern Iowa

Julia Shanahan, Politics Reporter February 10, 2019

2020 Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren condemned President Trump’s economic policies as catering to wealthy Americans and putting the working class at a disadvantage in her Eastern Iowa...

The Iowa State Capitol is shown on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015.

Free-speech bill moving through Iowa Senate following court ruling against UI

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter February 10, 2019

First Amendment rights are up for debate in the Iowa Statehouse amid a controversial court case around religious liberty. Senate Study Bill 1099, a bill addressing First Amendment rights and regulations...

UI orchestra director, Dr. William LaRue Jones, poses for a portrait in his office at Voxman Music Building in Iowa City on Tuesday, February 5, 2019. Dr. Jones is retiring after teaching at the University for over two decades.

UI’s orchestra and opera director will retire at semester’s end

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter February 10, 2019

Every day, there are rehearsals. The symphony practices on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. The opera meets Tuesday evenings and through the end of the week. The chamber orchestra meets Tuesdays and Thursdays,...

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...