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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

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UI senior Austin Hughes named Rhodes scholar

UI senior Austin Hughes named Rhodes scholar

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter November 26, 2018

After being named a Rhodes scholar, UI senior Austin Hughes said he “cycled through anxiety, joy, worry — the whole gamut of emotions.” On Nov. 17, Hughes became one of 32 Rhodes scholars from...

Boxes of cereal line the shelves inside of Melk, a diner and cereal bar, located in the old Food Republic space on Washington St. in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

New diner and cereal bar brings a fresh look on breakfast to downtown Iowa City

Josie Fischels, News Reporter November 26, 2018

“An unconventional atmosphere, food that straight slaps, and a staff you’ll wanna DM,” advertises an upcoming twist on breakfast on Melk’s newly launched Instagram page. Melk, a diner and cereal...

Professor Natoshia Askelson poses for a portrait in the College of Public Health on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018.

College of Public Health builds healthy eating habits in rural schools

Jordan Prochnow, News Reporter November 26, 2018

The University of Iowa College of Public Health is making strides to give K-12 students healthier meal options in their lunchrooms, particularly in rural school districts. The Healthy Schools/Healthy...

The Old Capitol is seen on Nov. 25, 2018.

New student organization wants to bring fair trade to the UI

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter November 25, 2018

A new student organization, Fair Trade at Iowa, wants to make the University of Iowa a certified fair-trade university and educate students and the Iowa City community about the value of the fair-trade...

The AIDS memorial quilt is seen in the Old Capitol Museum on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

ICRED hosts first RED Week raising HIV/AIDS awareness as UI student organization

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter November 25, 2018

Raising awareness, erasing stigma, and defeating HIV/AIDS, Iowa City RED puts its mission to practice during RED Week.  Nov. 26 to Dec. 1 is RED Week, hosted by the group in its first year as an official...

Iowa City doctor helps homeless with free foot care

Iowa City doctor helps homeless with free foot care

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter November 25, 2018

In an effort to engage the homeless community of Iowa City, Mercy Iowa City family physician Tom Novak, aided by family members and other volunteers, offers a foot-care clinic for impoverished people every...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and Nebraska head coach Scott Frost speak before the Iowa vs. Nebraska game on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018. Iowa defeated the Huskers 31-28.

Hensley: Cold winter for Nebraska, warm bowl game for Iowa

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor November 25, 2018

Well, my last game from the Kinnick press box has come and passed. And let me tell you, that was a good one. It took 12 games, but Iowa finally showed a clutch gene (on offense, at least), and it came...

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent carries the ball during Iowa's game against Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018.

Iowa’s run game exploded with potential against Nebraska

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor November 25, 2018

In the past two weeks, Iowa’s running backs have stepped up in a big way to change the narrative about the running game. Against Northwestern on Nov. 10, Iowa collected only 64 yards in four quarters....

Iowa's Carter Happel takes down Purdue's Parker Filius during Iowa's dual meet against Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. Happel defeated Filus 2-0 and The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 26-9.

Iowa wrestling uses depth to fill big lineup holes

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor November 25, 2018

Iowa wrestling proved its depth on Nov. 24 against Purdue, going without five of its usual starters — including three All-Americans — in its first Big Ten win. Most notably, No. 1 Spencer Lee was...

Defensive holes force last-second victory

Defensive holes force last-second victory

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor November 23, 2018

A walk-off redemption field goal off the foot of Miguel Recinos closed out Iowa’s regular season at Kinnick Stadium with a 31-28 win over Nebraska. After missing a field goal that would have sent...

Iowa kicker Miguel Recinos kicks a field goal as time expires during Iowa's game against Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Friday, November 23, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers 31-28.

Recinos’ game-winner sends Huskers packing

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor November 23, 2018

With a chance to extend its lead to 11 points over Nebraska in the fourth quarter, Iowa sent out kicker Miguel Recinos for a 37-yard attempt. Recinos, who entered the game having made 14 of his 18 attempts...

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent carries the ball during Iowa's game against Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018.

Halftime reactions – Iowa vs. Nebraska

November 23, 2018

Iowa's defense got better as the half went on. After giving up points on Nebraska's first two drives, Iowa's defense came up big on its third outing of the game. Back-to-back sacks by A.J. Epenesa...