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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

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton smiles at the audience during the photo spray before the start of the Democratic debate on Saturday, Nov. 14. The debate took place in Sheslow Auditorium on Drake University's campus. (The Daily Iowan/Brooklynn Kascel)

Hillary Clinton supporters moved by experience

February 1, 2016

The Daily Iowan has reporters around Iowa City and Des Moines covering Iowa’s first-in-the-nation caucuses. The DI has spoken with several individuals caucusing for Democratic candidate Hillary...

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders waves to the crowd during the photo spray before the start of the Democratic debate on Saturday, Nov. 14. The debate took place in Carnegie Hall on Drake University's campus. (The Daily Iowan/Brooklynn Kascel)

Bernie Sanders supporters speak

February 1, 2016

The Daily Iowan has reporters around Iowa City and Des Moines covering Iowa's first-in-the-nation caucuses. The DI has spoken with several individuals caucusing for the first time for Democratic candidate...

Tonight's the night: Who to follow

Tonight’s the night: Who to follow

February 1, 2016

It's Feb. 1, and everyone in Iowa knows what that means. The Daily Iowan has reporters stationed throughout Johnson County and Des Moines covering tonight's caucuses. Here's who to follow to stay updated...

Voters finally get their say

Voters finally get their say

February 1, 2016

By Rebecca Morin  |  [email protected] All eyes are on Iowa. The state’s first-in-the-nation caucuses are this evening, and the results could propel candidates forward to the New Hampshire...

Iowa guard Peter Jok is cheered by the bench after hitting a three pointer during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Sunday, January 31, 2016, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 85-71. (AP Photo/Justin Hayworth)

Hawk men smother Wildcats

February 1, 2016

The Iowa men’s basketball team knocks off Northwestern, 85-71. By Ian Murphy  |  [email protected] On paper, the matchup between the Iowa men’s basketball team and Northwestern might have been...

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders waves to the crowd during the photo spray before the start of the Democratic debate on Saturday, Nov. 14. The debate took place in Carnegie Hall on Drake University's campus. (The Daily Iowan/Brooklynn Kascel)

Editorial board endorsement: Sanders has the potential

February 1, 2016

In the Daily Iowan Editorial Board’s endorsement discussion, we often ran into policy areas of contention. The five members of the board have different priorities and ideals. But when we came together...

How to caucus

How to caucus

January 31, 2016

Today is the big day. The caucuses, which will take place on tomorrow, is the kickoff to the primary election season to help determine who the Republican and Democratic presidential nominees will be....

Hawks trip over Terps

Hawks trip over Terps

Ian Murphy, [email protected] January 29, 2016

The Iowa men’s basketball team saw its winning streak end at nine as it fell to Maryland, 74-68, on Jan. 28 in the Hawkeyes' latest top-10 matchup. Maryland won the opening tip, and although the Hawkeyes...

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks to a crowd gathered in the Field House on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016. . Trump made a stop in Iowa City to persuade people to caucus for him next week. (The Daily Iowan/Brooklynn Kascel)

Trump steals the show

Mitch McAndrew, [email protected] January 29, 2016

In a bizarre turn of events, the victor of Thursday night’s GOP debate was not even on the stage. In fact, he wasn’t even in the building. Instead, Republican national frontrunner Donald Trump...

DITV: Jan. 28, 2016

DITV: Jan. 28, 2016

January 29, 2016

Iowa forward Jarrod Uthoff goes up for a shot agains Nebraska forward Ed Morrow, Jr. during the Iowa-Nebraska game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 77-66. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Hawkeyes set sail for Xfinity

January 28, 2016

The Iowa men’s basketball team will make its first trip to the Terps’ turf. By Ian Murphy [email protected] Winning on the road can make a strong case for an NCAA tournament resume. And...

Illustration by Zebedia Wahls

Caucus Candidate Cocktails

Justus Flair, [email protected] January 28, 2016

As Iowans pledge support to candidates during the caucuses on Feb. 1, the voting season will begin. Whether that stresses you out or gets your blood pumping in anticipation, you could probably use a...