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Iowa midfielder Sammy Freeman prepares to hit the ball during a field hockey exhibition match between Iowa and Northwestern at Grant Field in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 3-1.

Photos: Iowa Field Hockey vs. Northwestern

Cody Blissett, Visual Editor August 19, 2023

The Iowa Hawkeyes women's field hockey team defeated the Northwestern Wildcats, 3-2, in an exhibition game at Grant Field in Iowa City on Saturday. Iowa will face Wake Forest this Friday at 5:00 p.m....

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz exits the field after a near seven hour football game between Iowa and Nevada at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolfpack, 27-0.

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz discusses results of gambling probe, impacts of conference expansion at Iowa football media day

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor August 11, 2023

During his press conference Friday at Iowa football’s media day, Hawkeye head coach Kirk Ferentz had much to say about off-the-field events. Ferentz discussed the state of Iowa’s ongoing investigation...

William Pretorius plays in the sand during the 6th annual Downtown Iowa City Block Party on Saturday, June 24, 2023.

Point/Counterpoint: What is the best summer activity in Iowa City?

Evan Weidl and Sophia Meador July 26, 2023

Iowa City Block Party By: Evan Weidl When looking at the size and stature of Iowa City, one might assume it’s just a small, boring city. Only by being here can you really understand the town’s remarkable...

The Stanley Museum of Art is seen in Iowa City, on Sunday, July 23, 2023.

The Stanley with LGBTQ Iowa Archives & Library: ‘Storytime at the Stanley’

Emma Gaughan, Arts Reporter July 25, 2023

The Stanley Museum partnered with the LGBTQ Iowa Archives & Library to host a storytime on the morning of Saturday, July 22, reading “Red: A Crayon’s Story” by author Michael Hall.  The book...

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Opinion | How to protect students from spam emails

Peter Anders, Opinions Contributor July 11, 2023

With the increasing reliance for students at the University of Iowa on technology for their classes, as well as the importance of technology in everyday life, it is important for them to be secure...

The Role of Online Casinos in Promoting Responsible Gambling

Promoted Post July 5, 2023

Gambling offers an exciting way to play games as long as it’s done in moderation. Most people who gamble do so responsibly, but some can be considered “problem gamblers.” Problem gamblers are individuals...

Cross-Cultural Variations in Traditional Card Games

Promoted Post July 5, 2023

Card games have been a popular pastime for centuries, offering entertainment, social interaction, and strategic challenges. While many card games are familiar across cultures, there are also...

Trixie Mattel performs on the Palomino stage at Stagecoach at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, Calif., Friday, April 28, 2023.

To Kansas City and back in 24 hours for Trixie Mattel

Zhenya Loughney, Arts Reporter June 13, 2023

The car was a 2013 Mitsubishi Mirage and the drive was projected to be 285 minutes. In the driver’s seat was my best friend Nick Anderson and in my lap was a statistics  Who did we drive from Iowa...

Iowa pitcher Ty Langenberg pitches the ball during a baseball game at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Saturday, May 21, 2022. The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Indiana Hoosiers, 2-1. Langenberg pitched five innings and struck out four batters.

Iowa baseball notebook | Big Ten Tournament semifinal recap, championship preview

Keaton Speicher, Sports Reporter May 27, 2023

The Iowa baseball team advanced to the Big Ten Championship game with a 5-0 victory against  Michigan on Saturday morning at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska.  The victory marked Iowa's sixth...

University of Iowa senior Sophie Hass Schenkel poses for a portrait at the Visual Arts Building in Iowa City on Friday, May 5, 2023. Schenkel is an interdisciplinary artist that specializes in several art forms like sculpting.

Bachelor of Fine Arts sculpture graduate lives to make with her hands

Zhenya Loughney, Arts Reporter May 9, 2023

Sophie Hass Schenkel has always liked working with her hands. Even when there wasn’t a physical product, she was always making something. Gardening, woodworking, and crocheting were instrumental...

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UIowa Meme Page creators graduate, retire Instagram page

Cara Dulin, DITV Reporter May 9, 2023

No respectable university is complete without a meme page where students find humor in fumbled footballs, dreary weather, and university policies. The UIowa Meme Page’s Instagram account...

University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson speaks during an interview on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.

Q&A | President Barbara Wilson on free speech, student safety

May 2, 2023

The Daily Iowan sat down with University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson Tuesday to talk about campus safety and updates, and freedom of speech.  The DI: The University of Iowa has begun its 10-year...