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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

People take photos of exhibits in the Stanley Museum of Art at its opening celebration at the University of Iowa on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.

Moving forward

November 29, 2022

Within the mix of the museum’s 17,000-object collection are paintings, photographs, sculptures, and more. But there are other, stranger pieces that have not seen daylight for years. Novelty liquor...

No

Yasmina Sahir, Opinions Columnist November 29, 2022

Christmas, commercialized or religious, has never been a sign of peace and happiness as someone living on the outskirts of Christianity. Instead, the U.S. focus on Christmas over other holidays celebrated...

Yes

Naomi Rivera-Morales, Opinions Contributor November 29, 2022

Christmas is an inclusive time of year. The origin of Christmas comes from the birth of Jesus Christ. His date of birth was labeled Dec. 25 in 221 A.D., later becoming universally accepted and celebrated...

Record to date: 18-14-1, $2,298

Pete Ruden, Action Network College Football Editor November 23, 2022

Iowa -10.5 Everyone enjoys a good strength-on-strength matchup. Well, what about a weakness-on-weakness showdown? This Nebraska defense is absolutely atrocious. The Cornhuskers are tied...

Record to date: 17-16, $1,893

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor November 23, 2022

Nebraska +10.5 If there’s one thing I’ve learned about these Iowa-Nebraska games over the last few years, it’s that they’re never decided by two scores or more. Since its inception...

Record to date: 15-15, $1,511

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor November 17, 2022

Iowa +3 Picking these thin Iowa spreads gets harder each week. Last week, the Hawkeyes were 1.5-point underdogs against the Badgers. Much like the Iowa-Wisconsin game, fans would be smart just...

Record to date: 15-14-1, $2,395

Pete Ruden, Action Network College Football Editor November 17, 2022

Iowa +3 It feels absolutely crazy that Iowa has the clearest path to a Big Ten West title given what the Hawkeyes have been through this season.  Because they’re in the thick of the race,...

Yes

Luke Krchak, Opinions Contributor November 15, 2022

Stores opening on Thanksgiving is a win for everyone. As families prepare their Thanksgiving feast, it is inevitable that one necessary ingredient will be missing. Thanksgiving can be a stressful...

No

Kyle Tristan Ortega, Opinions Contributor November 15, 2022

Thanksgiving is a time of year when friends and family should get together. Allowing employees to stay home will enable them to enjoy that. Though it would be beneficial for people...

Rutgers wide receiver Aron Cruickshank prepares to catch the ball over Iowa defensive back Riley Moss 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. Cruickshank had seven receptions totaling 55 yards.

Watch: Riley Moss makes diving catch for first pick of the season

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter November 12, 2022

Defensive back Riley Moss grabbed his first interception of the year in the third quarter against Wisconsin. The interception came after defensive back Kaevon Merriweather tipped the pass, intended...

Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz throws a pass during a football game between No. 9 Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. Mertz threw 22 passes with a QBR rating of 77.1.The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 27-7.

Wisconsin answers Iowa pick six with a 51-yard touchdown pass

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter November 12, 2022

Wisconsin answered quickly after an Iowa pick six. The Badgers were trailing the Hawkeyes, 14-3, with under a minute left in the first half. Then, quarterback Graham Mertz found receiver Keontez Lewis...

Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean downs a punt by Iowa punter Tory Taylor near South Dakota State’s end zone during a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jackrabbits, 7-3. DeJean had two solo tackles.

Cooper DeJean grabs second pick six of the year

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter November 12, 2022

Defensive back Cooper DeJean intercepted a pass from Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz near the Badger 30-yard line late in the second quarter. After he got the ball in his hands, DeJean found the end...