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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

Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum surveys the field during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 34-6.

Protecting the passer

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 2, 2021

If Iowa’s going to win the 2021 Big Ten Championship Game, the Hawkeyes’ offensive line will need to build an impenetrable fortress around junior quarterback Spencer Petras. Iowa’s offensive line...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras cheers before a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 33-23 at the last home game of the season.

Quarterback play

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 2, 2021

Tell me if you’ve heard this one before: It all comes back to quarterback play. Well, that’s certainly going to be true this Saturday when Iowa takes on Michigan in the Big Ten Championship Game....

Alex Padilla

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 30, 2021

Sophomore quarterback Alex Padilla deserved and still deserves better. I think Padilla should start this Saturday’s Big Ten Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, without question. The...

Spencer Petras

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 30, 2021

So, we already know who is going to start at quarterback for Iowa against Michigan in the Big Ten Championship Game this weekend. And, believe it or not, I think head coach Kirk Ferentz and company made...

Campus calls for change and resources for survivors

November 28, 2021

Across the campus community, many members have called and addressed the need for change in the sexual misconduct and reporting process. Students on campus, such as the organization Cops off Campus,...

Other reporting avenues also present complications

November 28, 2021

Although there are other ways at the university to pursue complaints against sexual misconduct and harassment besides the Title IX and Gender Equity Unit, there were still complications for Sam, a UI undergraduate...

“I didn’t even feel like I was heard.”

November 28, 2021

During the reporting process, UI undergraduate student Jordan said they didn’t feel like they were being listened to throughout the investigation. When Jordan met with the Title IX and Gender Equity...

“I would’ve liked them to be more realistic about what happens at the end of the process, because I got my hopes up.”

November 28, 2021

After the initial assessment and if a formal complaint is made, the next step is to determine if a case of sexual misconduct or violence meets Title IX regulations. If it meets the regulations, the case...

“I was so disillusioned after, it’s no wonder why nothing happens and it never gets reported.”

November 28, 2021

When a UI student reports sexual assault or misconduct to the police, it goes through the law enforcement agency that has jurisdiction for its investigation. The UI Department of Public Safety investigates...

Michigan

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 28, 2021

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh had an interesting response at Big Ten Media Days in July when he was asked about his team’s goal for the season. “I’m here before you as enthusiastic and excited...

Iowa

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 28, 2021

Iowa football’s 2021 campaign has been chaotic from the moment it started, to say the very least. The Hawkeyes rattled off six victories in a row to start the season, rising as high as No. 2 in the Associated...

Wisconsin

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 18, 2021

What once seemed so secure is now so out of reach. I’m referring, of course, to Iowa’s chances of winning the Big Ten West this season. The Hawkeyes started the season 6-0 overall and 3-0 in the conference....