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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa forward Tyler Cook shoots the ball during Iowa's game against Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on November 30, 2018. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Badgers, 72-66.(Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

Cook puts it all together despite loss to Wisconsin

November 30, 2018

Tyler Cook didn’t have to try hard to get the largest Carver-Hawkeye crowd of the season to get up on their feet and erupt. Less than four minutes in against Wisconsin Friday, Cook threw down a monstrous...

Iowa Athletics Director Gary Barta watches on during the Iowa/Iowa State game for the Cy-Hawk trophy in Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 44-41, in overtime.(Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Gary Dolphin to remain with Iowa men’s basketball, Barta says

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor November 30, 2018

After making comments slighting Iowa's Maishe Dailey and the Hawkeye basketball program's recruiting, Gary Dolphin will retain his job as the Iowa men's basketball play-by-play announcer following his...

Benches are seen at the Ped Mall on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.

Some accuse new Ped Mall benches of discriminating against homeless

Kate Pixley, News Reporter November 29, 2018

As temperatures plummet, local conversations swirl on how the homeless population will manage through the winter. The installation of new benches on the Pedestrian Mall has emerged as part of those conversations....

The sign for Theodore Roosevelt Education Center is photographed on Tuesday, November 27th, 2018.

ICCSD closes doors to Roosevelt center

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter November 29, 2018

Parents and other community members are confused and seeking explanations after they received an announcement that the Roosevelt Education Center’s doors will close at the end of the academic year, forcing...

Cannabis Cup California has been either postponed or canceled. (Erin Hooley/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Expansion of Iowa’s medical marijuana program a likely upcoming legislative issue

Elianna Novitch, Politics Reporter November 29, 2018

Five medical-marijuana dispensaries will soon open their doors for business as Iowa’s recently expanded medical-marijuana program gets underway. On Saturday, five state-approved dispensaries will begin...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery looks on during Iowa's game against Alabama State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, November 21, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hornets 105-78

Fran McCaffery responds to Dolphin comments

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor November 29, 2018

Iowa men’s basketball head coach Fran McCaffery spoke to the media for the first time Thursday about the comments made by Hawkeye basketball play-by-play announcer Gary Dolphin during Iowa’s game against...

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...