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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

Iowa running back Ivory Kelly-Marthin carries the ball during Iowa's game against Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 22, 2018. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 28-17.

Hawkeye offense hoping to avoid bye week hangover

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter October 3, 2018

After a week off, the Iowa football team is back to business, preparing for its first road game of the year at Minnesota. Before the week off, Iowa’s offense seemed to have found a bit of a rhythm....

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The art of the scream: How horror has impacted the cinema industry

Sarah Stortz, Arts Reporter October 3, 2018

Shielded by cozy blankets, a group of friends sit inside a dark living room, deeply invested in a slasher film. As the film progresses, the friends make fun of the cheesy effects and predictable plot. A...

The Iowa Memorial Union is seen on Monday, Oct. 1, 2018.

IMU garden aids pollinator insect populations

Julia DiGiacomo, News Reporter October 2, 2018

Bees and butterflies, among others, have found a home behind the IMU thanks to a student project to promote pollinator populations, and that has had success over the summer attracting the insects. The...

Signs say, "Help Stop Sexual Assault" in the bathrooms on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018.

Non-profit calls for cultural shift to prevent sexual assault, gender-based violence

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter October 2, 2018

Following the deaths of Mollie Tibbetts and Celia Barquín Arozamena, the Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault has called for a cultural shift to stop gender-based violence. IowaCASA is a Des Moines...

Iowa's Matthew Walker lines up a putt during a tournament at the Donald Ross Course at the Cedar Rapids Country Club in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017.

Iowa men’s golf disqualified at Marquette Intercollegiate

Jess Westendorf, Sports Reporter October 2, 2018

The Iowa men’s golf team wrapped up tournament play Tuesday at the Marquette Intercollegiate at Erin Hills, Wisconsin, but the Hawkeyes didn’t leave with a trophy in hand. The team was unable to...

The University of Iowa Department of Public Safety is housed in the Old Capitol Mall.

UIPD offers self-protection course addressing specific student concerns

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter October 2, 2018

The University of Iowa Public Safety Department offers self-protection classes to students, providing instruction in self-defense and encouraging students to value their personal safety. Classes vary...

City Councilor Bruce Teague speaks to supporters at Billy's High Hat Diner at Billy's High Hat Diner on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018. Teague defeated Ann Freerks with 54.3 percent of the vote in a special election for Iowa City City Council's vacant seat.

Bruce Teague beats out Ann Freerks in the Iowa City City Council special election

Kate Pixley, News Reporter October 2, 2018
After Botchway’s resignation from the Iowa City City Council seat in July, Bruce Teague has won the open seat.
Dancers stay hydrated during UI Dance Marathon 24 at the IMU on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018.

Dance Marathon 25 increases sustainability efforts for Big Event

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter October 1, 2018

As Dance Marathon 25’s Big Event quickly approaches, the crew members have taken it upon themselves to push new efforts to increase sustainability. “Dance Marathon 25’s plan for sustainability is...

Bruce Teague (left) and Ann Freerks will be on the ballot Tuesday in Iowa City's special election for a vacant at-large council seat. (Photos by Charles Peckman and Kat Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Ann Freerks and Bruce Teague face off for vacant City Council position

Charles Peckman, News Reporter October 1, 2018

Today, two candidates will battle for the vacant seat on the Iowa City City Council — following the Sept. 4 special primary, former Iowa City Planning & Zoning Commission member Ann Freerks and Caring...

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics building is seen from the west on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017.

UI researchers develop new method to decrease the risk of strokes

Jordan Prochnow, News Reporter October 1, 2018

In order to decrease the number of blood clots, researchers from the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics and the UI Optical Science and Technology Center have found a new option for brain stents. Blood...

Newly presented cardboard dumpsters are seated behind the Three Towers apartment complex at 313 S. Gilbert St. on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018. The Iowa City City Council passed a mandate in Nov. 2016 requiring all rental units of four tenants or more to provide recycling services. This resolution will be enforced by the end of 2018.

Iowa City still working on effective recycling for apartments one year later

Maria Kuiper, News Reporter October 1, 2018

Almost two years have passed since the city of Iowa City began making immense changes to recycling procedures. In November 2016, the City Council required landlords and property managers to provide recycling....