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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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The Hawkeyes and the Hokies face off during the Ally Tipoff, a basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 8 Virginia Tech at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023. Iowa scored 21 points off of fast breaks compared to Virginia Tech’s zero. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hokies, 80-76.

Photos: No. 3 Iowa women’s basketball vs. No. 8 Virginia Tech in Ally Tipoff

Grace Smith, Photojournalist November 10, 2023

The No. 3 Iowa Hawkeyes defeated No. 8 Virginia Tech, 80-76, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday. 15,196 fans attended the matchup. Virginia Tech made the NCAA Final Four in the 2022-23...

Rutgers running back Kyle Monangai watches the ball go over him during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, N.J. on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 27-10. Monangai had six carries for 25 yards.

Around the Big Ten | Matchups, power rankings for Week 11 of the college football season

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 9, 2023

Power Rankings Michigan — Harbaugh’s in hot water — again.  Ohio State — The Buckeyes’ defense doesn’t quite match up with the Wolverines.  Penn State — We will see what...

Iowa defensive back Sebastian Castro runs to the end zone after catching an interception for a pick-six during a Cy-Hawk football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 20-13. Castro intercepted the ball once for 30 yards and a touchdown.

Hawkeye defensive back Sebastian Castro credits hard hits, progress to Chicago roots

Colin Votzmeyer and Cooper Worth November 9, 2023

Sebastian Castro was afraid to take hits from the older kids as a child in the neighborhood backyard football games. Now the Iowa defensive back is one of the hardest hitters in college football. Castro,...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a 3-pointer during the Ally Tipoff, a basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 8 Virginia Tech at Spectrum Arena in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023.

Caitlin Clark, Virginia Tech guard Georgia Amoore go shot-for-shot in Hawkeyes’ 80-76 win

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor November 9, 2023

Caitlin Clark’s offensive output has not lost a step since last season, drilling 44 points in the No. 3 Hawkeyes’ 80-76 win over No. 8 Virginia Tech in the Ally Tipoff on Thursday. Clark’s...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a free throw during the Ally Tipoff, a basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 8 Virginia Tech at Spectrum Arena in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hokies, 80-76.

Social media reacts to No. 3 Iowa women’s basketball’s win over No. 8 Virginia Tech

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 9, 2023

The Iowa women's basketball team earned its first-ranked win of the season against No. 8 Virginia Tech on Thursday in Charlotte, North Carolina. After taking a one-point lead to the at end of the first...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a 3-pointer during the Ally Tipoff, a basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 8 Virginia Tech at Spectrum Arena in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023.

Highlight to Watch: Caitlin Clark dominates in third quarter against Virginia Tech

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 9, 2023

In front of a North Carolina state record crowd for a women's college basketball game, Iowa star guard Caitlin Clark produced in the third quarter, scoring 10 points, including a three-pointer from...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a 3-pointer during the Ally Tipoff, a basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 8 Virginia Tech at Spectrum Arena in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023.

Iowa women’s basketball vs. Virginia Tech first half highlights

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 9, 2023

Iowa women's basketball guard Caitlin Clark turned heads in front of a national audience Thursday night in the first half against the No. 8 Virginia Tech Hokies in Charlotte, North Carolina. At the...

Yahir Jimenez leads student protestors in a chant outside of the President's Residence during a demonstration to demand more support for Palestinian students and anti-apartheid causes, and for University administrators to be held accountable for providing resources to Israel. The demonstration began outside of Jessup Hall and ended at the President's Residence on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2033.

Pro-Palestine students present open letter to UI President Barbara Wilson, walk out of classes

Grace Katzer, Politics Reporter November 9, 2023

Students chanted “Barbara, Barbara, you can’t hide, we charge you with genocide” among other phrases at a pro-Palestine protest on the University of Iowa campus Thursday. The group of over 50 students...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a 3-pointer during a home opener basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and Fairleigh Dickinson at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. Clark shot 4-of-9 in 3-pointers. The Hawkeyes, defeated the Knights, 102-46.

Nike to sell Caitlin Clark, other star college basketball player jerseys with names on back

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter November 9, 2023

For the first time in its nearly 60-year history, Nike will begin selling jerseys of active college basketball players with their names on the back, according to an Instagram post from Boardroom. The...

Contributed photo from Rachel Kilburg

Iowa City names a new economic development coordinator

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 9, 2023

Rachel Kilburg Varley recently started her new position as the Iowa City’s economic development coordinator, where she hopes to find new ways to grow the economy through arts and culture. Kilburg...

Contributed photo from Lanon Baccam

Democrat Lanon Baccam announces bid to challenge 3rd District Republican Zach Nunn

Grace Olson, News Reporter November 9, 2023

Lanon Baccam, a Des Moines veteran and Democrat, announced his run for Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District seat against first-term Republican incumbent Zach Nunn in the 2024 election.  The 3rd...

Iowa House District 90 seat Adam Zabner hugs a supporter during a watch party on Election Day at Big Grove Brewery and Taproom in Iowa City, on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. Adam Zabner won the election for District 90 on Tuesday after running unopposed.

Adam Zabner announces reelection bid for Iowa House seat

Sabine Martin, Executive Editor November 9, 2023

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.  Rep. Adam Zabner, D-Iowa City, announced his bid for reelection on Thursday. Zabner, the youngest member of the Iowa Legislature, ran unopposed...