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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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Iowa's No. 2 Spencer Lee wrestles Rutgers' Nick Denora at 125 during the Iowa/Rutgers wrestling meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, January 18, 2019. Lee defeated Denora, 6-0. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 30-6. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye wrestling handles Rutgers, 30-6

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter January 18, 2019

After Spencer Lee lost to Northwestern’s Sebastian Rivera at the Midlands Championships and defeated his Minnesota opponent, 4-0, fans started to raise questions and concerns about what was wrong with...

Iowa's No. 8 Austin DeSanto wrestles Rutgers' No. 3 Nick Suriano at 133 during the Iowa/Rutgers wrestling meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, January 18, 2019. DeSantos defeated Suriano, 6-4. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 30-6.

DeSanto shows growth in win over Suriano

January 18, 2019

Iowa head coach Tom Brands said earlier this week that the Austin DeSanto-Nick Suriano match at 133 pounds should be pay-per-view. He wasn’t lying. No. 8 DeSanto picked up a 6-4 win over No. 3...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon celebrates after Iowa's game against Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on December 6, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 98-84.

Beyond the Buzzer Podcast: Episode 3

Pete Ruden and Adam Hensley January 18, 2019

Beyond the Buzzer is back. This time around, Adam Hensley and Pete Ruden discuss Jordan Bohannon's clutch 3-pointer to top Penn State, along with how important Ryan Kriener and Nicholas Baer have been...

Arshaq Saleem, UIowa freshman, poses for a portrait on January 17, 2019. Saleem tied for chess state champion in 2018 and is the president of the University of Iowa's newly reinstated Chess Club.

Dedicated chess players bring chess club back to the UI

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter January 18, 2019

A group of dedicated chess players has reinstated the University of Iowa Chess Club, hoping to provide a space for players of all levels to engage in friendly competition. The club meets on Friday evenings...

Iowa's No. 4 ranked Alex Marinelli celebrates defeating Princeton's Dale Tiongson in a 165-pound wrestling match at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018.

Hawkeye wrestling eyes unbeaten streak vs. Rutgers

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter January 18, 2019

After over a month without a home meet, the No. 4 Hawkeye wrestlers will host No. 20 Rutgers tonight. The Hawkeyes have never lost to the Scarlet Knights, so naturally, they are determined to continue...

Drone seen in environmental sciences lab on the University of Iowa Campus on Monday, January 14, 2019. Graduate student Sarah Douglas will use the drone to conduct research on algae in Iowa.

UI researchers use drone cameras to map harmful algae in Iowa

Jordan Prochnow, News Reporter January 18, 2019

Researchers in the University of Iowa College of Engineering are using drone-imaging technology to map harmful algae in Iowa’s water.    The project, led by Assistant Professors Corey Markfort and...

UI senior Erica Cole walks on campus on Tuesday, January 15, 2019. Cole started a business called No Limbits which creates colorful covers for amputees' prosthetics. Cole says that the covers have shifted the conversations she experiences about her prosthetic.

UI student creates prosthetic limb covers

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter January 17, 2019

University of Iowa senior Erica Cole has managed to turn a tragedy into a triumph — and an exciting new business venture. Cole lost a leg in a car accident in May 2018, and she began using a prosthetic...

Catlett Dining Hall as seen on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017.

Safe for now: Campus dining halls keep a close watch on food after FDA lapse in funding

Josie Fischels, News Reporter January 17, 2019

As the government shutdown continues, University of Iowa Housing & Dining is keeping an eye on the food it serves in the residence halls that may be at risk while the Food and Drug Administration continues...

Iowa 3rd Congressional District-elect Cindy Axne speaks to supporters during the statewide Democratic candidates' watch party at Embassy Suites in Des Moines on Nov. 6, 2018.

Cindy Axne appointed to House Agriculture Committee after King’s removal

Sarah Watson, Politics Reporter January 17, 2019

One of Iowa’s newly elected representatives in Congress, Rep. Cindy Axne, a Democrat, will be serving on the House Agriculture Committee after Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, was removed from the committee. She...

Science rocks: UI geologists work to uncover the secrets of a 6,000-square mile underground rock formation

Science rocks: UI geologists work to uncover the secrets of a 6,000-square mile underground rock formation

Christopher Borro, News Reporter January 16, 2019

At some point around 1 billion years ago, a titanic rift in the Earth’s crust threatened to create a new ocean. It thrust magma upwards across various parallel fractures, some of which would eventually...

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.

Food Pantry at Iowa brings new location to west side

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter January 16, 2019

The University of Iowa Food Pantry has brought food into the households of many students, faculty, and staff to help ease the financial burdens. After nearly three years of service to the community from...