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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

‘The Pearl’ glistens again

‘The Pearl’ glistens again

June 14, 2016

After an eight-year odyssey, Hancher officials look ahead to the inaugural season in a new building. By Girindra Selleck [email protected] @gbselleck After nearly a decade of planning, design,...

UI junior Abdualrahman Ismail is able to eat after sunset during Ramadan at the Asian Pacific American Cultural Center on Tuesday, June 14, 2016. During Ramadan strict fasting is observed as a way to practice reflection, discipline, and devotion. (The Daily Iowan/Lexi Brunk)

UI Muslims adjust to Ramadan

June 14, 2016

Muslim students face changes during Ramadan because they're not with family. By Kendrew Panyanouvong [email protected] While Muslims all around the world are fasting to commemorate the...

Baseball’s Roscetti stone

Baseball’s Roscetti stone

June 14, 2016

By Blake Dowson | [email protected] Tall, smooth shortstops with rocket arms and plus hitting tools are a hot commodity for every major-league team. College shortstops that gun guys out from deep...

Students of the University of Iowa held a candlelight vigil Wednesday for those affected by the terrorism that has occurred since Nov. 13. The students held this event so those affected can have a safe place to share their stories. (The Daily Iowan/Glenn Sonnie Wooden)

Brown: What we mean when we say terrorism in the United States

June 14, 2016

By Marcus Brown [email protected] At the vigil Monday held to remember those who lost their lives in the shooting in Orlando, Florida, I heard something that resonated with me among a litany of...

Local vigil stands with Orlando

Local vigil stands with Orlando

June 13, 2016

Iowa City community members gathered Monday at a candlelight vigil to mourn the victims of the Orlando massacre. By Claire Dietz [email protected] Colored candles in hand and adorned in pride...

Iowa tight end Henry Krieger-Coble falls on the grass during the Rose Bowl Game at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016. Stanford defeated Iowa, 45-16. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Hopeful Hawks seek NFL spots

June 13, 2016

The Daily Iowan takes a crack at figuring out which undrafted Hawkeye free agents will make the NFL rosters. By Blake Dowson | [email protected] After all of the success the Iowa football team experienced...

Becoming the ‘Pumpkin of Horror’

Becoming the ‘Pumpkin of Horror’

June 13, 2016

Stephen King graces Englert stage Monday night   By: Gracey Murphy [email protected] @graceyelyssa   IOWA CITY, IA -- Hundreds of horror fans clap uproariously as Stephen...

Couple hugs as people gather in front of a makeshift memorial to remember  the victims of a mass shooting in Orlando, Fla., in New York, Sunday, June 12, 2016.  A gunman wielding an assault-type rifle and a handgun opened fire inside a crowded gay nightclub early Sunday before dying in a gunfight with SWAT officers.  (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)

Iowa City decries massacre

June 13, 2016

Many locals react strongly to Orlando mass shooting. By Kendrew Panyanouvong [email protected] After what officials are calling the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history at a gay nightclub...

Iowa center fielder Joel Booker celebrates a double during the second game of the Iowa-Michigan State three game series at Duane Banks Field on Saturday, May 14, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 3-1. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

MLB draft swoops down on 3 Hawks

June 13, 2016

By Blake Dowson | [email protected] The Hawkeye baseball season may be over, but Joel Booker, Nick Roscetti, and Tyler Peyton just had the most exciting weekend of baseball in their careers. Members...

IC aims to take a bike

IC aims to take a bike

June 13, 2016

By Faradis Lindblom [email protected] Transportation may become easier and safer in the next year for students and staff who bike on campus and throughout Iowa City. Currently, Iowa City is...

Isakov reflects on career ahead of Englert performance

Isakov reflects on career ahead of Englert performance

June 10, 2016

By Claire Dietz [email protected]   Music has been part of Gregory Alan Isakov’s life since he and his brothers started a metal band in their basement. However, he never anticipated...

Jok will return for senior season

Jok will return for senior season

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] May 20, 2016

Not that it's particularly surprising, but Iowa senior Peter Jok will return for his final year of eligibility after testing the NBA draft waters. New NCAA rules allow for all men's basketball players...