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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

Ranch absolutely improves pizza

Alexandra Skores, News Editor August 27, 2019

There are two kinds of people in this world: those who put ranch on their pizza, and those who are wrong. Let’s take it back to the 1950s where we meet a young Steve Henson, and his wife, Gayle at...

Not all pizza needs ranch

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor August 27, 2019

Let’s make one thing clear: I love pizza. I eat pizza multiple times a week. I’ve worked in pizza kitchens for years. When I decided to go vegan last year, I let myself consume a single animal product:...

Haley Lightfoot poses for a portrait on the T. Anne Cleary Walkway on Aug. 26, 2019.

Haley Lightfoot

August 26, 2019

It's like a part of this community, someone who just loves Iowa and loves to be here. I'm excited to rush. I'm from a small suburb of Chicago called Lake Zurich. I just fell in love with the campus...

Evelyn Santillan poses for a portrait at the Kickoff at Kinnick for On Iowa! on Friday, August 23.

Evelyn Santillan

August 26, 2019

I’m from a suburb of Chicago, Illinois. DI: Why did you choose Iowa? Mostly because of the Wave, you know, waving at the kids. I’m hoping to one day go here for med school, too, and work at the Children’s...

Ethan Page poses for a portrait on the T. Anne Cleary Walkway on Aug. 26, 2019.

Ethan Page

August 26, 2019

DI: What does it mean for you to be a Hawkeye? It’s really hard to say at this point since I’ve only been here since Thursday. I will say certainly I like it more here in Iowa City more so than Des...

Nyla Noble poses for a portrait at the Kickoff at Kinnick for On Iowa! on Friday, August 23.

Nyla Noble

August 26, 2019

I’m from Dubuque, Iowa, and I chose Iowa because it feels like home. It’s very welcoming, everyone's very nice and happy. Yellow’s a great color, and what really won me over was the rec(?) room in...

Jackson Fedler poses for a portrait at the Kickoff at Kinnick for On Iowa! on Friday, August 23.

Jackson Fedler

August 26, 2019

I’m from Williamsburg, Iowa. I chose Iowa mainly because of the music department. I actually cried when I saw the rooms, and then I didn’t do a music major, so I feel a little bad about it, but I’m...

Delilah Crespo poses for a portrait at the Kickoff at Kinnick for On Iowa! on Friday, August 23.

Delilah Crespo

August 26, 2019

I’m from Chicago, Illinois, and I’ve always wanted to go here since seventh grade. My major brought me here. I’m studying biology. DI: What’s been your favorite part of OnIowa? Meeting new people...

Jonathan Blake poses for a portrait at the Kickoff at Kinnick for On Iowa! on Friday, August 23.

Jonathan Blake

August 26, 2019

I chose Iowa because I got a lot of scholarships and financial aid, and I’m from Miami, Florida. I’m studying finance. My favorite part of OnIowa would probably be [Kickoff at Kinnick] because we’re...

Nikole Molina and Nathan Direcks pose for a portrait outside of Hillcrest on Aug. 26, 2019.

Nikole Malina & Nathan Diercks

August 26, 2019

DI: What does being a Hawkeye mean to you? Malina: To go to school with my friends, study hard, cheer on the Hawkeyes. DI: What are you most excited about? Malina: I'm excited to meet new people and...

Clara Miller poses for a portrait on the T. Anne Cleary Walkway on Aug. 26, 2019.

Clara Miller

August 26, 2019

DI: What does it mean to you to be a Hawkeye? I think it means helping people when you can and trying your hardest even if you really, really, really don’t want to because it will help you in the long-run. DI:...

Mikey Waller poses for a portrait on the T. Anne Cleary Walkway on Aug. 26, 2019.

Mikey Waller

August 26, 2019

DI: What does it mean to you to be a Hawkeye? I’d say to me, being a Hawkeye is knowing that you’re going to come here and you’re going to grow from it and you’re going to meet people who are...