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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

Supporters hold signs at the Old Capitol Building on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017. The recent decision regarding DACA's rescission has been a highly controversial issue in national politics.

UI Dreamers remain safe but want permanent solution

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter January 24, 2019

Hawkeye Dreamers will not have to worry about leaving the U.S. for at least several more months after the Supreme Court on Tuesday took no action on a case concerning the legality of the Trump administration’s...

Iowa men’s basketball’s upset bid falls out of reach against Michigan State

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor January 24, 2019

The upset was there. No. 19 Iowa led No. 6 Michigan State by 8 points early in the second half, and Carver-Hawkeye was on its feet, as loud as its been all season. Then the Spartans (18-2) threw...

Iowa forward Luka Garza #55 throws up a shot during a basketball game against Michigan State on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes 82-67. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Cook, Garza produce in the paint, but Hawkeyes fall short

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor January 24, 2019

When Iowa faced Michigan State on Dec. 3, things turned bad quick. The Spartans pounded the rock into the paint to the tune of 48 points, far better than the Hawkeyes’ 20. Nick Ward posted 26 points...

Judge strikes down part of 2017 Iowa voter-ID law

Judge strikes down part of 2017 Iowa voter-ID law

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor January 24, 2019

A District 5C Court judge struck down a part of the 2017 voter-ID law that prevented Iowa county auditors from using an existing voter database to verify voters' identity. The bill, which was signed...

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

Bill to eliminate professor tenure reintroduced in Iowa Legislature

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter January 23, 2019

UPDATE Feb. 2: The legislation recently passed a three-member Senate Education subcommittee — the first procedural hurdle to becoming a state law. From there, the Senate Education Committee will need...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson lays the ball up during a women's basketball matchup between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, January 23, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 72-66.

Iowa offense overpowers Rutgers’ top-ranked defense

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter January 23, 2019

Iowa’s game against Rutgers was everything it was hyped to be. It was scrappy, Carver was loud, and neither team held more than an 8-point lead throughout. It was a game that should figure to have...

Iowa guard Tania Davis dribbles through the defense during a women's basketball matchup between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, January 23, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 72-66.

Hawkeye women top Scarlet Knights in top-20 clash

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter January 23, 2019

No. 17 Iowa women’s basketball’s (15-4, 6-2 Big Ten) meeting against No. 14 Rutgers (15-4, 7-1 Big Ten) was one of the most highly anticipated home games of the season. The Hawkeyes proved themselves...

Taxidermy mice, crafted by UI student Janiece Maddox, are seen at her apartment on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. Maddox started her taxidermy practice around a year ago. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

The Art of Taxidermy, from a UI student’s apartment to a professional workshop

Sarah Stortz, Arts Reporter January 23, 2019

A small white mouse gazes up with its beady, black eye, sporting a brightly colored outfit. It grasps a piece of fruit in its tiny paw, almost becoming too human. At first glance, one would never know...

Iowa fans react 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)

Limited student tickets remain for Iowa basketball’s “Swarm Carver” promotion

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor January 23, 2019

On Thursday, No. 19 Iowa basketball hosts No. 6 Michigan State for a 6 p.m. contest, and the program wants Carver-Hawkeye to be as packed as possible. The University of Iowa announced it would give...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp shoots a 3-point shot during the Iowa/Illinois men's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, January 20, 2019.

Wieskamp shines early in freshman campaign

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor January 22, 2019

Joe Wieskamp is more than just a freshman with eight Big Ten games under his belt for Fran McCaffery’s Iowa squad. He’s so much more. Wieskamp can put the ball in the hoop from anywhere on the floor,...

Iowa's No. 11, Tania Davis drives past the Indiana defense at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016.

Iowa women poised for Big Ten-leading Rutgers

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter January 22, 2019

Athletes often like to play down the importance of games before they take place, but there is no arguing that some games are just bigger than others. That can be said for the No. 17 Iowa women’s basketball...