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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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Kid Captain Kiersten Mann stands in front of her locker during Iowa Football Kid's Day at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018. The 2018 Kid Captains met the Iowa football team and participated in a behind-the-scenes tour of Kinnick Stadium. Each child's story will be featured throughout the 2018 Iowa football season.

14-year-old Kid Captain remains ‘granny’s little fighter’

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter September 20, 2018

Kiersten Mann has overcome all the hurdles that have stood in her way to inspire everyone around her. Kiersten, 14, of Ankeny, Iowa, is the Kid Captain for Saturday’s football game against Wisconsin. At...

NextGen America founder visits UI to engage youth voters

Elianna Novitch, Politics Reporter September 20, 2018

Iowa’s largest voting bloc — 18- to 35-year-olds — has the lowest voter turnout rate in the state. Billionaire and Democrat Tom Steyer said he seeks to change that in the upcoming midterm elections. Steyer,...

Iowa Linebacker Nick Niemann (49) celebrates a defensive stop with defensive back Amani Hooker (27)during Iowa's game against Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 13-3.

Hawkeye Nick Niemann embraces football family

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter September 20, 2018

It was fourth-and-2 at the Hawkeye 39-yard line for Northern Illinois in a scoreless game near the end of the first quarter. The Huskies went for it, trying a jet sweep to the right, but immediately after...

Steve Moon of the Lowlands Bigfoot Research Group simulates a sasquatch’s “wood knock” in a wooded area near the Cedar River on Monday, Sep. 17, 2018. According to Moon, sasquatch communicate through wood knocks made by knocking branches or logs against trees and rocks. Moon uses the scientific method, print casting, photography, and audio recording to research Bigfoot.

The hunt to prove the existence of Sasquatch

Adrian Enzastiga, Arts Reporter September 20, 2018

It is a pitch-black night with only a slight sliver of moonlight seeping through the thick branches of surrounding trees. The air feels almost alive, hazy and thick with the breath of nature. The ground...

Students now required to apply for UI Honors program

Students now required to apply for UI Honors program

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter September 20, 2018

Honors at Iowa and the UI Admissions Office have worked closely to develop a new way of admitting students to Honors. Doing away with automatic acceptance, Honors hopes to reach more students who may...

Former Iowa Finance Authority director found to have sexually harassed employees, report says

Former Iowa Finance Authority director found to have sexually harassed employees, report says

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter September 20, 2018

An investigation into sexual-harassment allegations against former Iowa Finance Authority Director David Jamison found that Jamison did, in fact, sexually harass women on staff, according to a Sept. 20...

The ACT sign is seen outside of the ACT Headquarters on Monday, March 5, 2018.

Firm sues ACT for disclosing confidential and sensitive information about test-takers

Maria Kuiper, News Reporter September 20, 2018

Standardized-test giant ACT has been sued on the behalf of many students with disabilities in California, Nevada, and Colorado whose private information about their condition was listed with their ACT...

Candidates Bruce Teague and Ann Freerks debate during a UISG election forum at the IMU on Sept. 19, 2018. The debate allowed each candidate to discuss their plans for Iowa City regarding topics such as off-campus housing and transportation.

City Council candidates hold public forum to communicate with students

Christopher Borro, News Reporter September 19, 2018

Following the special primary on Sept. 4, two candidates remain in the competition for the vacant Iowa City City Council seat. Ann Freerks and Bruce Teague participated in an hour long public forum in...

Wisconsin wide receiver Kendric Pryor catches a touchdown pass during Iowa's game against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. The badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 38-14.

Hawkeyes will try to avoid last year’s Wisconsin debacle

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor September 19, 2018

The last time Iowa and Wisconsin squared off in football, it didn’t end well for the Hawkeyes by any means. For the first half, both teams played their typical slugfest ball. At halftime, Wisconsin...

Tailgaters walk out of a party before a football game against Iowa State University on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018.

University of Iowa no longer a top-20 party school

Julia DiGiacomo, News Reporter September 19, 2018

For the first time in years, the University of Iowa is not ranked among the nation’s most prominent party schools. Last year, the UI ranked No. 6 on the Princeton Review’s top 20 party school list....

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley looks on before the confirmation hearings of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill Sept. 4, 2018 in Washington, D.C. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

Senate Judiciary Committee to take Kavanaugh allegations ‘step by step’

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter September 19, 2018

The Senate Judiciary Committee will take sexual-assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh “step by step,” committee chairman Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, said Wednesday. “These...

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Man charged in Mollie Tibbetts’ death pleads not guilty

Gage Miskimen, Editor in Chief September 19, 2018

Cristhian Bahena Rivera, the man accused of killing University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts, appeared in court Sept. 19 for his arraignment at the Poweshiek County Courthouse. Appearing before 8A...