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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 guard Makenzie Meyer looks to the hoop during the Iowa/Arkansas-Pine Bluff basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Lions, 85-45.

Makenzie Meyer

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor October 29, 2018

Makenzie Meyer will play a big role for the Hawkeyes this year. While she was not named to the Preseason All-Big Ten team like forward Megan Gustafson or guard Kathleen Doyle, there is no denying her...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle drives to the hoop during the Iowa/Creighton NCAA tournament first round basketball game at Pauley Pavilion on UCLA's campus in Los Angeles on Saturday, March 17, 2018. The Bluejays defeated the Hawkeyes, 76-70.

Kathleen Doyle

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter October 29, 2018

Megan Gustafson will be one of the best college basketball players this year. There’s no question about that. But if the Hawkeyes are going to make the giant leap to be contenders come March, they’re...

Let creatives make new original ideas for movies

Austin J. Yerington, Opinion Columnist October 28, 2018

Do you remember the way it feels when you leave a movie with a great plot that says something you have never heard before? It’s the excitement that comes with seeing new original films. That’s why...

Remakes are a second chance

Michelle Kumar, Opinion Columnist October 28, 2018

The surge of Disney remakes has given me a sense of nostalgia and reminds me of the magic these movies hold. While the core of the stories remains the same, remaking a movie for the current time allows...

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent carries the ball during Iowa's game against Penn State at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, October 27, 2018. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 30-24.

Photos: Iowa at Penn State (10/27/18)

Nick Rohlman, Photo Editor October 27, 2018

DITV Sportscast: 10/23/18

October 23, 2018

The University of Iowa Men's Hockey team is pushing for a spot on in the American Collegiate Hockey Association Division 1 League. The University of Iowa Woman's Basketball player Megan Gustafson was recently...

UI freshman Joe Wieskamp poses for portrait at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on July 10, 2018.

Joe Wieskamp

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter October 22, 2018

It’s no secret Iowa struggled in a lot of ways last season. Many Hawkeye fans felt that a very talented basketball squad was haunted by poor defense and a streaky offense. Iowa ranked No. 317 in points...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon poses for a portrait during men's basketball media day in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017.

Jordan Bohannon

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter October 22, 2018

Iowa basketball needs to improve upon last season’s dismal showing in which it finished 14-19, 4-14 in the Big Ten, and failed to make any postseason tournament. In order to improve, Iowa will have...

Hot coffee

Zohar Nadler, Opinion Columnist October 17, 2018

My coffee adoration would have never started if it were not for the comfort, smell, and hand-warming dual purpose of a beautiful fresh hot cup of coffee, especially to start off my day. I drink my coffee...

Iced coffee

Anna Banerjee, Opinion Columnist October 17, 2018

Have you ever taken a sip of hot coffee — expecting the blossoming heat of the drink to warm you up on a cold morning — only to be betrayed by its scalding contents coating your tongue? If so, you’re...

Haunted houses are spooky scary fun

Lucee Laursen, Opinions Editor October 16, 2018

Nothing is better than that feeling you get right before you walk into a haunted house — heart racing, blood pumping, fists clenching. It’s a feeling I live for. Yes, haunted houses are scary. At...

I don’t want to go to haunted houses (but they’re mostly safe)

Isabella Rosario, Opinion Columnist October 16, 2018

I’ve feigned interest in going to haunted houses before, but I’ve never actually followed through on an invitation. I enjoy horror movies because they can be consumed while sitting down. In truth,...