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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

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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,...

Mollie Tibbetts

How the death of UI student Mollie Tibbetts became a national story

Elianna Novitch and Sarah Watson September 4, 2018

The death of the University of Iowa student brought national attention to Brooklyn, Iowa, after the body of Mollie Tibbetts was found among corn stalks near there. But how did a woman from the UI, a...

Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley throws during the 4th quarter of Iowa's game against Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Sept. 23, 2017. Penn State defeated Iowa 21-19 on a last second touchdown past.

Where the Big Ten stands after Week 1 of college football

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor September 4, 2018

Penn State and Ohio State might be ranked, but that doesn’t mean that everything always comes easy for them. The Big Ten had a fairly predictable first week. Illinois has one win under its belt,...

Iowa State running back David Montgomery is tackled by Iowa linemen during the Cy-Hawk game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. The Hawkeyes went on to defeat the Cyclones 44-41 to win the Cy-Hawk trophy.

Hawkeye defense prepares for challenging Iowa State offense

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter September 4, 2018

After Iowa’s big win on Sept. 1 that made Kirk Ferentz the Hawkeye coach with the most victories in school history, the Hawkeyes now focus their attention to their biggest in-state rival, Iowa State. If...

City Council candidate Bruce Teague stands by his election sign at Billy's High Hat Diner on Tuesday, September 4, 2018. Teague received the second highest number of votes overall.

Freerks, Teague win special primary election for City Council seat

Kate Pixley, News Reporter September 4, 2018

Ann Freerks and Bruce Teague won the primary special election for the Iowa City City Council seat left vacant by Kingsley Botchway. They will now continue their run for the open City Council seat in...

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...