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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

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 18, 2021

Odds are, Iowa football probably won’t win the Big Ten West Division this year. Yes, the Hawkeyes are tied with Wisconsin for first in the West. But, one of these 5-2 teams isn’t like the other.  Wisconsin...

Alicia Velasquez poses for a portrait at Dotł'izhi in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021.

Alicia Velasquez: opening a small business and celebrating Apache culture locally

Emily Delgado, News Reporter November 16, 2021

Alicia Velasquez, an Iowa transplant, is the first Indigenous woman to open a boutique in Iowa City. The boutique features art and jewelry inspired by Velasquez’s Apache culture. “It's my life,”...

Portrait of Sikowis Nobiss(Contributed)

Sikowis Nobiss: fighting for climate and social justice through Great Plains Action Society

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter November 16, 2021

As the founder of the Great Plains Action Society and a member of Iowa City’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Iowa City’s Sikowis Nobiss works to advocate for Indigenous rights and causes around...

Portrait of Keith Keahna (Contributed)

Keith Keahna: sharing Native American experiences in track and field through Speak Your Truth Committee

Kate Perez, News Reporter November 16, 2021

For University of Iowa third-year student and men’s track and field team member Keith Keahna, growing up on the Meskwaki settlement means his childhood experiences are different from his teammates. Keahna...

Abigail Buffalo, an indigenous student at the University of Iowa, poses for a portrait on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021.

Abigail Buffalo: forming a passion to help others through learning more about Native American experiences

Hannah Pinski, Opinions and Amplify editor November 16, 2021

For Abigail Buffalo, her identity as an Indigenous person has driven her passion to help others. She is a third-year University of Iowa student majoring in human physiology and minoring in American...

Nelson Brands

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 9, 2021

Fresh off a team national championship in 2020-21, Iowa men’s wrestling will return to the mat and kick off the 2021-22 season with a dual against Princeton Nov. 19. All 10 of Iowa’s 2020-21 starters...

Abe Assad

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter November 9, 2021

At the Iowa men’s wrestling team’s annual media day on Oct. 27, head coach Tom Brands said the Hawkeyes have options to choose from when it comes to their 184-pound starter. “We have a returning...

No

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor October 26, 2021

Time to be frank, Iowa hoops fans. Your team isn’t making the NCAA tournament this season. And the worst part is, the Hawkeyes know they aren’t going to be good this year. Do I actually know...

Yes

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter October 26, 2021

Iowa lost three of its 2020-21 starters ahead of the 2021-22 season. Guards Joe Wieskamp and CJ Fredrick and center Luka Garza scored about 55 percent of Iowa’s points last year. With so much...

No

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor October 24, 2021

There’s no doubt in my mind that Iowa women’s basketball is going to be successful this season. The Hawkeyes are returning all five starters and 99 percent of their scoring on an offense that scored...

Yes

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor October 24, 2021

Iowa women’s basketball wasn’t the Big Ten Conference’s best program last year. In 2020-21, the Hawkeyes finished the regular season with 20-10 overall and 11-8 conference records. Iowa was the...

Bruce Teague: “Being engaged with the community is vital”

October 19, 2021

Mayor Bruce Teague recalled that the second he heard about George Floyd’s death, he joined with three other elected officials and a pastor to create Speak Up, Speak Out, a series of listening sessions...