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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Regent President Michael Richards listens to a presentation during a state Board of Regents meeting in the IMU Main Lounge on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017.

Iowa Board of Regents requesting $20 million boost in state support to universities

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor September 4, 2018

After the state has consistently cut back its financial support to the public universities governed by the state Board of Regents, taking back about $35 million in support in the last two budget years...

The old Art Building is seen on Sept. 3, 2018.

UI will seek approval for innovation center at Board of Regents meeting next week

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter September 4, 2018

If the University of Iowa’s plans come together, one old, empty university building will be repurposed for a space of innovation and collaboration. The UI will seek permission from the state Board...

During City Council election forum, candidates shared their vision for Iowa City at the Mill.

Meet the 5 candidates running in today’s Iowa City Council primary election

DI Staff September 3, 2018

Five candidates will face off today to fill a vacant position on the Iowa City City Council. Ann Freerks, Ryan Hall, Christine Ralston, Bruce Teague, and Brianna Wills are competing for the seat once held...

Mollie Tibbetts (second from left) poses for a picture with friends at Dance Marathon 24 on Feb. 3, 2018. Tibbetts was found dead in Brooklyn, Iowa after a month-long search.

UI student orgs, RVAP remember Mollie Tibbetts

Sophia Karrow, News Reporter September 3, 2018

As a member of the Rape Victim Advocacy Program and Dance Marathon, Mollie Tibbetts touched the lives of those she met through the two organizations. Tibbetts was a direct-service advocate at RVAP. The...

International Services assistant Enkhtaivan Mills sits for a portrait at the International Student and Scholar Services office in the Old Capitol Center on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018. Mills works with the Friends Without Borders program at the University of Iowa.

Friends Without Borders reaches for expansion

Elizabeth Starr, News Reporter September 3, 2018

The University of Iowa Friends Without Borders, which began in 2014, would like to mix things up in the new academic year. “In the past, we could connect students with each other before they arrived...

UI doctoral candidate earns prestigious fellowship

UI doctoral candidate earns prestigious fellowship

Becca Turnis, News Reporter September 3, 2018

Caroline Radesky, a UI Ph.D. candidate in the History Department with a Gender, Women’s, and Sexuality Studies certificate, recently earned a prestigious American Association of University Women dissertation...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley talks with offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz during Iowa's game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Sept. 1, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 33-7.

Hensley: Iowa can’t afford a flat start offensively against Iowa State

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor September 3, 2018

Iowa’s win against Northern Illinois was eerily similar to its win against North Texas last season. Against the Mean Green, the Hawkeyes had a beautiful chance to start things off with a bang. Akrum...

Iowa's Chauncey Golston recovers a fumble during Iowa's game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 33-7.

Hawkeye defense proves its worth in season-opener against Northern Illinois

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor September 3, 2018

Iowa’s second half in the season-opener against Northern Illinois went exactly as the Hawkeyes planned, but the first half was a different story. Still, it was more ideal than Iowa State’s. After...

Iowa running back Mehki Sargent carries the ball during Iowa's game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 1, 2018. during Iowa's game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 1, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 33-7.

Iowa takes down Northern Illinois for win No. 1 of the season

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor September 1, 2018

Toren Young sparked the offense, the Hawkeye defense stuffed Northern Illinois, and Kirk Ferentz earned win No. 144 at Iowa — the school football record — in a 33-7 win on Sept. 1. Ferentz entered...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) throws a pass to wide receiver Nick Easley (84) during the New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27. The Hawkeyes went on to win 27-20.

Hawkeye football ignores headlines heading into Northern Illinois

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter August 30, 2018

While this weekend’s game might seem like just an ordinary nonconference game, there are a lot of major headlines about the game, perhaps the biggest being that Kirk Ferentz will become the Iowa’s...

Iowa Football Head Coach Kirk Ferentz sits for a portrait in his office on Thursday, June 28, 2018. Ferentz is one win away from surpassing former head coach Hayden Fry's all time win record.

Closing in on win No. 144: Kirk Ferentz approaches history

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor August 30, 2018

With a win on Saturday, Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz will become the program’s coach with the most victories in Hawkeye history. Ferentz sits at 143 wins, the same number that former coach...

Kid Captain Gwen White 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. Gwen's story will be featured during Iowa's first home game on Saturday.

First Kid Captain of the year eager to take the field with Hawkeye football

Gage Miskimen, Editor in Chief August 30, 2018

As Kirk and Company return to Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, the Kid Captain program takes to the field once again as well for the start of the program’s 10th-anniversary year. Kid Captain is a partnership...