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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

Kid Captain Harper Stribe smiles for a portrait 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.

6-year-old celebrates completing cancer treatment at Cy-Hawk game

Charles Peckman, News Reporter September 7, 2018

After she finished playing outside one day, Harper Stribe’s parents noticed swelling in her cheek. Once she visited a pediatrician and an ear, nose, and throat specialist, she was referred to the UI...

Iowa State players take to the field 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.

Cy-Hawk rivalry has major implications for both sides

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor September 6, 2018

For the 66th time in history, in-state rivals Iowa and Iowa State will compete for the chance at yearlong bragging rights and the chance to hoist the Cy-Hawk Trophy. With the rise of Iowa State’s program...

Iowa's Ihmir Smith-Marsette avoids tackles during the Iowa State game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017.

Hawkeye wide receiver Smith-Marsette takes difficult path to show ability, personality

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor September 6, 2018

Ihmir Smith-Marsette arrived in Iowa City as a 159-pound wide receiver, his small frame filling out a black Hawkeye jersey with a big white No. 6 plastered on the front. A speedy receiver who fought his...

Jan Finlayson, the owner of Luxe Interiors stands in her shop in Iowa City on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018.

Four women-owned businesses set up shop in central Iowa City

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter September 6, 2018

A recruitment campaign by the Iowa City Downtown District to foster new and growing women-owned businesses has had some success, with four new arrivals in August. In March 2018, the Downtown District...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.

Sexual assault reported in UI residence hall

Kayli Reese, News Editor September 6, 2018

University of Iowa officials have received a report of a sexual assault that occurred on the afternoon of Sept. 5, according to an email sent to UI students from the Department of Public Safety. The...

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ICON Direct saves UI students money on textbooks

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter September 6, 2018

Rising textbook prices have plagued college students for decades. Now, for some students, there may be a solution. ICON Direct is a new system in the University of Iowa’s online course-management system,...

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh testifies at his confirmation hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill Sept. 4, 2018 in Washington, D.C. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

Grassley confident in Kavanaugh confirmation

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter September 6, 2018

Last updated on Sept. 6 at 4 p.m. Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley's press secretary refuted statements from Senate Judiciary Committee members that documents pertaining to Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh...

ASME Vice President Sam McElwain (left) and senior Adam Wilkinson (right) work on the car during the ASME Solar Car meeting in the Chemistry Building on Sept. 4, 2018. ASME Solar Car Team is building the University's first competition solar car, which the club will continue to work on throughout this year.

UI team prepares to build first competition solar car

Josie Fischels, News Reporter September 6, 2018

A team of mechanical-engineering students met Tuesday night to invite University of Iowa students of all majors to join in building the school’s first competition solar car. The UI chapter of the American...

Iowa State quarterback Jacob Park hands off a ball to running back David Montgomery during the Iowa/Iowa State game for the Cy-Hawk trophy in Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017.

Iowa prepares for Montgomery, Iowa State without film

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor September 6, 2018

Iowa State playmakers David Montgomery and Hakeem Butler offer enough trouble for opposing defenses trying to stop them. Throw in the fact that Iowa doesn’t have film on the Cyclones this season because...

Iowa's Katie Birch celebrates as Iowa scores during a game against Ball State on Sunday, Sep. 2, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cardinals 7–1.

Field-hockey players’ reach turns out to be global

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter September 5, 2018

Some of Iowa field hockey’s most influential players have come from around the world to experience the Hawkeye lifestyle. The sport’s international squad comprises senior Isabella Brown, juniors Katie...

I.C. Kings performer Wiley Guyote sips on a drink during I.C. Kings present Netflix and Chill at Studio 13 on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018.

Kings of Drag: The secrets behind the fake beards

Sarah Stortz, Arts Reporter September 5, 2018

While getting ready for a show, Amanda Green first puts on a compression shirt to bind her chest. Taking a lighter to burn a wine cork until it turns black, she’ll use the ash to give herself a 5 o’clock...

A firefighter kneels outside Trowbridge Hall on Wednesday.

Firefighters extinguish small fire in Trowbridge Hall

September 5, 2018

A small fire in a room in Trowbridge Hall sent students out into the rain on Sept. 5. No injuries were reported in the afternoon incident. The fire has since been extinguished. “On investigation,...