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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

Maria Wells

Maria Wells

December 2, 2018

“I wanted to come to Iowa because I had both parents come here, and we’re the biggest Hawkeye fans. I grew up going to Iowa Hawkeye games and have always kind of had Hawkeye pride, so I always knew...

Brandon Johnson

Brandon Johnson

December 2, 2018

“My grandma, great aunt, and great uncle all went to Iowa, which is a majority of the family legacy. Iowa was the nicest campus out of all the places I looked at, including in-state. When I wanted to...

Miguel Torres

Miguel Torres

December 2, 2018

“The College of Engineering here is super small. It’s the one thing that attracted me to Iowa. It was more one-on-one instead of having a bigger engineering school with more people. It’s smaller...

Local businesses are too expensive to support

Nichole Shaw, Opinion Columnist December 2, 2018

Local businesses are integral to the unique character of each town. Iowa City is no exception, and its local businesses provide an inclusive, welcoming charm to residents and visitors alike. Despite the...

Love your town, shop local

Lucee Laursen, Opinions Editor December 2, 2018

Local business Saturdays, shop local stickers, and enhanced local-business advertising campaigns all encourage us to think twice about where we purchase our next bracelet, pair of shoes, candle, or even...

Nicholas Baer

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor November 26, 2018

For the past two years, Nicholas Baer has been known as Iowa’s sixth man, a weapon off the bench. Let’s start out with this: He walked on, and while his career is coming to an end with his name not...

Connor McCaffery

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter November 26, 2018

After redshirting his freshman season because of injury, Connor McCaffery is taking Iowa basketball by the reins and has helped make the team a threatening force. Somehow, he has been able to do this...

Pancheros is the hometown hero

Pancheros is the hometown hero

Michelle Kumar, Opinion Columnist November 26, 2018

Whether you’re hungry after a night out or having a late-night craving after studying, Pancheros is always there. Since 1992, the original Panchero’s has served up burritos to hungry University of...

Chipotle is a more natural choice than Pancheros

Chipotle is a more natural choice than Pancheros

Nichole Shaw, Opinion Columnist November 26, 2018

Living in Iowa City has introduced me to food establishments such as Pancheros as an alternative to the Chipotle I grew up to know and love in Naperville, Illinois. However, other than Pancheros' chips...

DITV Sports: Saved by a kick

November 26, 2018

With the game tied, Senior kicker Miquel Recinos made a 41-yard field goal as time expired against Nebraska.

Spotify is a blessing to college students

Nichole Shaw, Opinion Columnist November 25, 2018

Subscribers in comparison with Apple Music’s 40 million. It’s clear that while both these streaming services dominate the music industry, Spotify is more in demand and is the reigning champion in providing...

Apple Music is the best for streaming music

Austin J. Yerington, Opinion Columnist November 25, 2018

When it comes to the debate between Apple Music and Spotify, it’s a close neck-and-neck race, but at the end of the day, as an iPhone user, Apple Music gets my membership. Apple Music is the superior...