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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

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Assistant Professor of Health and Human Physiology Qian Xiao poses for a portrait in the Field House on Monday Dec. 3, 2018. Xiao published a pair of observational studies on the health of people living in low-income communities.

UI study finds link between high death rate and poor neighborhood conditions

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter December 10, 2018

UI researchers appear to have discovered that neighborhoods with worse conditions correlate with a higher mortality and the rate of colorectal cancer. Researchers in the UI Department of Health and Human...

Students walk past  at Burge Residence Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016.

New Living Learning Community to provide support for first-generation students

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter December 10, 2018

For the 2019-20 academic year, incoming students will have a new Living Learning Community option for first-generation students. While the program has been an option previously, it has not been offered...

Two students read books in the Dey House on Tuesday, November 27, 2018. Iowa City is celebrating 10 years of being named UNESCO City of Literature.

Iowa City grows after 10 years as City of Literature

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter December 10, 2018
In its 10th year as a City of Literature, Iowa City continues to be a hub for literary lovers.
Ethan J Anderson , PhDAssociate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics and his lab that conducts Translational Pharmacology and basic science research in the College of Pharmacy Building.

UI research leads to possible treatment for diabetes, fibrosis

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter December 10, 2018

In a recent international collaboration, researchers at the University of Iowa worked with scientists at the University of Milan, Italy, to create a new molecule that could help treat disorders related...

Former Hawkeye George Kittle nearly breaks NFL record

Former Hawkeye George Kittle nearly breaks NFL record

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor December 9, 2018

Former Iowa and current San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle nearly broke an NFL record in the 49ers' win over the Denver Broncos Sunday - in one half. In the first half on San Francisco's victory,...

Iowa's Pat Lugo wrestles Lehigh's Jimmy Hoffman during a wrestling dual-meet between Iowa and Lehigh at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. Lugo, who is ranked tenth at 149, defeated Hoffman 12-3, as the Hawkeyes defeated the Mountain Hawks, 28-14.

No. 4 Iowa takes down No. 16 Lehigh, 28-14

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter December 9, 2018

As “We Will Rock You” filled the Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday night, No. 1 Spencer Lee ran out of the tunnel to do his part in No. 4 Iowa’s 28-14 dominating win over No. 16 Lehigh. Lee defeated...

Hawkeye women top Jaguars despite 3-point woes

Hawkeye women top Jaguars despite 3-point woes

December 8, 2018

Perhaps it was a hangover from the thrilling last-second win over Iowa State Wednesday, but nothing came easy in Iowa women’s basketball’s victory over Indiana/Purdue-Indianapolis on Saturday afternoon. Before...

ACLU Legal Director Rita Bettis speaks to the press following a hearing on the fetal-heartbeat law at the Polk County Courthouse on Friday, December 7, 2018. The decision on whether or not to put the bill into effect that would ban abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected, around six weeks, could take up to 60 days. (Wyatt Dlouhy/The Daily Iowan)

Hearing over fetal-heartbeat law held in Polk County

Elianna Novitch, Politics Reporter December 7, 2018

Opponents of Iowa’s controversial “fetal-heartbeat” law, that would ban abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected, argued that “the law is patently unconstitutional and would gravely harm Iowa...

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Lineup announced for Mission Creek Festival 2019

Sarah Stortz, Arts Reporter December 7, 2018

The lineup for Mission Creek Festival 2019 has officially been released by the Englert Theatre. The upcoming literature and art festival will take place April 7-9. Literature readings will include Kevin...

Iowa forward Cordell Pemsl catches a pass during Iowa's game against Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on December 6, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 98-84.(Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

Beyond the Buzzer Podcast: Episode 2

December 7, 2018

The second installment of the Daily Iowan's Beyond the Buzzer podcast has arrived. This time, Pete Ruden and Adam Hensley discuss Iowa's win over Iowa State, which included stellar performances from Tyler...

Iowa guard Isaiah Moss shoots during Iowa's game against Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on December 6, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 98-84.(Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

Nothing but net for Isaiah Moss in Cy-Hawk victory

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 6, 2018

Flash back to 2016. Iowa toppled then-No. 25 Iowa State, 78-64, at home. Isaiah Moss, then in his first season of live action in Iowa City, proved to be one of the Hawkeyes’ major catalysts, scoring...

Iowa forward Cordell Pemsl catches a pass during Iowa's game against Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on December 6, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 98-84.(Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa shows fight in feisty win over Iowa State

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor December 6, 2018

Iowa desperately needed fight and energy against Iowa State. After suffering a loss in a 6-point heartbreaker to Wisconsin at home and getting demolished by 22 at Michigan State, the Hawkeyes needed...