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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa's Jordan Bohannon drives to the basket during the Iowa/Pittsburgh basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018. The Hawkeyes narrowly defeated the Panthers, 69-68.

Beyond the Buzzer Podcast: Episode 1

November 29, 2018

In the first installment of The Daily Iowan's Beyond the Buzzer podcast, Pete Ruden and Adam Hensley team up to discuss Iowa's 69-68 win over Pittsburgh, Cordell Pemsl's injury and what that means for...

UI Students for Disability Advocacy & Awareness President-elect Kaydee Ecker (left) and President Andrea Courtney pose for a portrait on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. A petition launched by their organization that aims to re-locate Student Disability Services by 2020 has garnered over 2,800 signatures.

Petition to change location of student disability services gets 2,800 signatures

Charles Peckman, News Reporter November 28, 2018

As conversations with University of Iowa administrators continue, students with disabilities keep up advocacy for a more accessible campus. One student organization, UI Students for Disability Advocacy...

The Iowa Board of Regents Bargaining Committee hears proposals during the COGS policy proposal meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. The COGS policy proposal aims to solidify salaries, hours of work, benefits, and other terms and conditions for graduate students.

COGS, Board of Regents kick off contract negotiations

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter November 28, 2018

The Campaign to Organize Graduate Students kicked off negotiations for a new contract at a meeting with representatives of the state Board of Regents on Wednesday with an initial proposal that primarily...

An employee prepares food at Oasis Falafel on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.

Around the World in 80 Bites: Take a look inside Iowa City’s ethnic cuisine

Sarah Stortz, Arts Reporter November 28, 2018

Around the world, all people have a tongue that speaks their own language. It is also used to taste delicacies unique to their country, region, or city. Similar to customs, religion, and clothing, food...

Veteran voice of the Hawkeyes Gary Dolphin speaks with Iowa linebackers coach Seth Wallace during Iowa football media day on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. The Hawkeyes will play open up non-conference play against Wyoming at 11 a.m. (CT) on Saturday, Sept. 2.

Learfield suspends Gary Dolphin for two games

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor November 28, 2018

Gary Dolphin, the voice of the football and men’s basketball Hawkeyes, has been suspended by Learfield Sports after comments made during a break in the action of No. 15 Iowa’s 69-68 win over Pittsburgh...

Iowa tight end T.J. Hockenson celebrates picking up a crucial first down during Iowa's game against Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Friday, November 23, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers 31-28.

Hockenson, Fant highlight Hawkeye presence in All-Big Ten offense

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor November 28, 2018

T.J. Hockenson was named the Kwalick-Clark Tight End of the Year in the Big Ten, while also being named first-team All-Big Ten by the conference media, the Big Ten announced Wednesday. Fellow tight...

Iowa's #1 ranked Spencer Lee grapples with Princeton's #14 ranked Patrick Glory in a 125-lb weight class bout at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018. Lee won via Technical Fall, 17-2. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Spencer Lee listed in probable CyHawk lineup

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor November 28, 2018

Sophomore Spencer Lee is back at the top of the projected lineup for Iowa's upcoming home meet against Iowa State. Iowa wrestling won its first meet against Purdue on Nov. 24 without its No. 1 ranked...

Iowa’s No. 2 157-pound Michael Kemerer wrestles Michigan State's Jake Tucker during an Iowa/Michigan State wrestling matchup in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018.

Hawkeye wrestling has a plan to fill Kemerer’s lineup spot

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor November 28, 2018

With the loss of Michael Kemerer from the Hawkeyes’ Iineup for the season, Iowa wrestling looks forward to its depth filling in the All-American-size gap. Kemerer will undergo surgery sometime this...

Panelists discuss issues during the UISG completion grant meeting at the IMU on Tuesday, November 27, 2018.

UISG votes for additional funding towards Hawkeye Completion Grant Program

Mastura Ibnat, News Reporter November 28, 2018

In the spring of 2018, University of Iowa Student Government allocated $30,000 to the Hawkeye Completion Grant program. At Tuesday’s Senate meeting, UISG voted to allocate an additional $7,500 to the...

Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos speaks during a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 in Washington, D.C.

UI officials address federal proposal to change sexual-assault guidelines

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter November 28, 2018

The University of Iowa is waiting to determine whether any policy changes will need to be made following Education Secretary Betsy DeVos’ recently proposed changes to Title IX guidelines on sexual misconduct,...

School Board members listen as people raise concerns about school rezoning at the School District Administration Building on Tuesday. At the meeting, board members voted to redraw school zones in an effort to create a more equitable learning system.

Iowa City school board redraws boundaries for next fall

Josie Fischels, News Reporter November 28, 2018

Both approval and apprehension rippled across the faces of onlookers Tuesday night as members of the Iowa City School Board voted to redraw school boundaries in an attempt to increase diversity among elementary...

Graphic by Lily Smith

Regents leave money trails in Iowa politics

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor November 27, 2018

Leaders of the state Board of Regents in recent years have been labeled Iowa “kingmakers” — influencers in Iowa politics given their financial backing and close ties to GOP candidates. Current Regent...