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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

Construction is underway at the intersection of Myrtle Ave. and S. Riverside Dr. as seen on Sunday, November 11, 2018. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Citizens express safety concern for Iowa City construction

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter November 12, 2018

With the installation of traffic lights, the expansion of streets, and other additions, there has been a great deal of construction throughout Iowa City. As changes continue, many people have expressed...

Workers carry materials across the Seamans Center construction site on Monday.

Biomedical Engineering receives $12 million for research and advancement

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter November 12, 2018

The Carver Charitable Trust has committed $12 million to the UI College of Engineering, bringing its total donations to $15 million, the largest sum the college has ever received Because of this support...

Roger Thurow sits at a hotel in Kenya.

From the DI sports desk, to international reporting on hunger and malnutrition

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor November 11, 2018

University of Iowa alumnus Roger Thurow left Iowa City for a long and storied career with the Wall Street Journal; afterwards, the now 61-year-old journalist went on to pen three internationally renowned...

Local climate advocates push for national carbon tax

Local climate advocates push for national carbon tax

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter November 11, 2018

Following the announcement in October that Canada will begin taxing carbon in 2019 and a failed attempt to pass a similar measure in Washington, local climate activists are pushing to create such a tax...

Jake Porter

Libertarian Party loses official-party status after midterms

Isabella Senno, Politics Reporter November 11, 2018

Libertarians have lost their status as an official ballot-eligible political party in Iowa after their gubernatorial candidate, Jake Porter, failed to earn 2 percent of the votes cast in last week’s...

Iowa tight end Noah Fant hurdles a defender during Iowa's game against Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers 48-31.

Hensley: Iowa needs more Noah Fant

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor November 11, 2018

The best coaches and systems in the country get the ball into the hands of their best players. It’s simple, really — if you’ve got a player who’s an obvious mismatch, you figure out a way to get...

Iowa defensive end Parker Hesse (40), Iowa defensive end Matt Nelson (96), and Iowa defensive end Sam Brincks (90) look back towards their bench during a game against Northwestern on Saturday, Nov. 10 at Kinnick Stadium. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 14-10.

Defensive gaps lead to loss against Northwestern

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor November 11, 2018

Iowa’s defense turned leaky for the Northwestern running game, and that ultimately led to a momentum shift in the wrong direction for the Hawkeyes in Kinnick on Nov. 10. The defense was strong in the...

Iowa’s Luka Garza shoots a jumper at the beginning of the first half during the Iowa Vs. Green Bay basketball game. The Hawkeyes defeated the Phoenix, 93-83 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Iowa continues its undefeated record next week against No.14 Oregon.

Garza, Baer lead Iowa hoops past Green Bay

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor November 11, 2018

All Iowa needed in its nonconference matchup against Green Bay was a little Luka Garza. Although, that almost wasn’t enough until the end of the second half. The Hawkeyes scraped by to pick up a...

Northwestern wide receiver Bennnet Skowronek catches a touchdown pass during the Iowa/Northwestern game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, November 10, 2018. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 14-10. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa gives Northwestern a trip to Indianapolis

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor November 10, 2018

There are two ways to come out of the tunnel before a game: hyped or complacent. Iowa was the latter in its 14-10 loss to Northwestern — its third straight — in which the offense made too many mistakes...

Iowa's Ihmir Smith-Marsette holds the ball after catching a pass during the Iowa/Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, November 10, 2018. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 14-10. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Disappearing act for Hawkeye offense in third-straight conference loss

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor November 10, 2018

After putting up 36 points against Purdue last week, Iowa left its offense in West Lafayette. Clayton Thorson forced a bad ball right into the hands of Iowa safety Geno Stone, setting Iowa up at the...

Northwestern's Isaiah Bowser is tackled by Iowa defense during the Iowa/Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, November 10, 2018. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 14-10. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Northwestern clinches the West, defeats Iowa, 14-10

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor November 10, 2018

If you like offense, you probably didn't enjoy Northwestern's 14-10 win over Iowa on Nov. 10. Both teams struggled to move the ball consistently, but in the end, the Wildcats made the plays when they...

Northwestern's Isaiah Bowser is tackled by Iowa defense during the Iowa/Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, November 10, 2018. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 14-10. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Halftime reactions – Iowa vs. Northwestern

November 10, 2018

Iowa's defense looks much better than last week. Well, Northwestern's offense isn't as potent as Purdue's, but regardless, Iowa's defense looks a lot sharper than it deep a week ago. Iowa held Northwestern...