Skip to Main Content
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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The optimist

Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist December 6, 2022

 With the world finally beginning to open back up, 2023 is a year that I and most people (I hope) will be looking forward to. Here is a list of things that I think will happen next year: The Federal...

The pessimist

Elise Cagnard, Opinions Columnist December 6, 2022

Over the last few years, it seems like humankind cannot seem to catch a break. Unfortunately, I think we will all be disappointed. Here is my list of burdens we will face in 2023: A recession is coming...

Iowa’s bench observes action during a women’s basketball game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 12 NC State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. Iowa’s biggest lead came in the first quarter with eight points. The Wolfpack defeated the Hawkeyes, 94-81.

Hawkeyes falter on defense

December 2, 2022

The Wolfpack ran through the Hawkeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. NC State shot 55.4 percent from the floor and 53.8 percent from the 3-point line.  Before Thursday, the Hawkeyes allowed a 39.4 and...

NC State guard Saniya Rivers goes up for a shot during a women’s basketball game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 12 NC State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. Rivers shot 9-of-11 in field goals. Both Rivers and guard Diamond Johnson scored 22 points for NC State. The Wolfpack defeated the Hawkeyes, 94-81.

Czinano continues to struggle

December 2, 2022

Senior center Monika Czinano did not record a point in the first half against NC State on Thursday night and took just one shot. Czinano finished the game with only five points on 2-of-4 shooting...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a 3-pointer during a women’s basketball game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 12 NC State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. Clark shot 5-of-13 in 3-pointers. The Wolfpack defeated the Hawkeyes, 94-81.

Big Picture

December 2, 2022

The Hawkeyes started the season ranked No. 4 in the country, but they have not yet recorded a ranked victory. Iowa lost to No. 3 UConn, 86-79, on Nov. 27 at the Phil Knight Legacy Tournament....

University of Iowa president Barbara Wilson hugs Stanley Museum of Art director Lauren Lessing at the opening celebration for the Stanley Museum of Art at the University of Iowa on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.

Engagement

November 29, 2022

From the museum’s new location between the Main Library and the campus recreation center, the building is a newly-minted staple for Iowa City architecture. “It’s not quiet,” Tokarski said. “The...

Sherry Bates, president pro tem of the state Board of Regents, University of Iowa president Barbara Wilson, Stanley Museum of Art Director Lauren Lessing and others cut a ribbon at the opening celebration for the Stanley Museum of Art at the University of Iowa on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.

Leadership

November 29, 2022

The ninth director of the Stanley Museum grew up surrounded by art. Lessing was raised in southern Indiana, just across the river from Louisville, Kentucky. Her mother was a painter and a high school...

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...