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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

You’re on Your Own, Kid

Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist October 31, 2022

Swifties have been treated well these past few weeks with the release of Taylor Swift’s new record “Midnights”.  The record delves into familiar territory for Swift as she explores themes...

Miriam Riedell

Miriam Riedell

October 31, 2022

Honestly though who wouldn’t wanna make people pee their pants? Honestly, it just makes you focus on having fun, you don’t have to think of much else and it’s calming.      

Erica Ruckdaschel

Erica Ruckdaschel

October 31, 2022

Getting to work at the haunt is one of my happy accidents. I originally volunteered one night because they needed help and I ended up getting hired. Working at the haunt allows you to kind of express...

Teagan Hackman (right)

October 30, 2022

Working in a haunted house made me feel comfortable and I could be myself. I worked with such great people, and everyone is helpful, making me feel like I fit in with the team. The haunted house...

Robin Gustason (left)

Robin Gustason (left)

October 30, 2022

In my personal experience, a performer is often limited by audience approval & comfort. You cater your performance to be digestible & enjoyable for an audience. In the haunt, the draw is...

Antonio Sosa works the cashier desk at his convenience store in West Liberty, Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Zeno Muller

October 30, 2022

When I’m in costume and scaring people, it feels more like me than when I’m at normal work. I get to be more open and I can say things I can’t at work. I love scaring people, the more scared...

Adelaide Peterson

Adelaide Peterson

October 30, 2022

I feel like there is no judgment at this haunt because we all think working here is fun, and we all want to do this. Being in the makeup and costume makes me feel more in character, which is just...

Mia Streif

Mia Streif

October 30, 2022

When I’m at the haunt I feel like I can let loose if that makes sense. I don’t have to make small talk; I can scream and be wild and it’s not only accepted but encouraged. It’s a place...

No

Elise Cagnard, Opinions Columnsit October 30, 2022

With the increased notoriety of Jeffrey Dahmer due to the recently-released Netflix series, “Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story,” many people have taken this as inspiration for their...

Yes

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter October 30, 2022

Not only do I think dressing up as Jeffrey Dahmer is acceptable, I encourage it. If you want to dress up as a murderous necrophile who took 16 lives — and ruined many more — by all means, go...

Iowa wide receiver Arland Bruce IV scores a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. Iowa defeated Northwestern, 33-13.

Twitter reacts to Iowa football’s 33-13 Homecoming win over Northwestern

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor October 29, 2022

The Iowa football team downed Northwestern, 33-13, at Kinnick Stadium Saturday. The 33 points the Hawkeyes scored during their annual homecoming game is good for a season-high. Iowa racked up 393...

Record to date: 12-9, $1,722

Pete Ruden, Action Network College Football Editor October 27, 2022

Northwestern +11 I’m so happy to not be taking Iowa this week. This is simply too many points against a Hawkeye offense that has somehow gotten worse since its horrendous start. It doesn’t...