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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

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Stepping forward — a closer look at the Women's March issues

Stepping forward — a closer look at the Women’s March issues

January 24, 2017

Women’s March on Washington — a closer look at the issues. By Lily Abromeit [email protected] WASHINGTON — Five days ago, I boarded a bus with a group of 56 strangers from eastern Iowa...

Frosh gymnast sets the pace

Frosh gymnast sets the pace

January 24, 2017

By Jess Westendorf [email protected] The 2017 Iowa women’s gymnastics season is underway, and one GymHawk in particular is stealing the show early on. Charlotte Sullivan is only a freshman...

Iowa forward Ahmad Wagner goes up for a reverse layup during the first game of The Classic Four with Iowa and UNI in Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 69-46. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Wagner wakes up Hawkeyes

January 24, 2017

By Blake Dowson [email protected] There is a scene in the movie Miracle in which the 1980 U.S. men’s hockey coach Herb Brooks is yelling at his team after a disappointing showing on international...

Trump's trade move sparks concern among Iowans

Trump’s trade move sparks concern among Iowans

January 24, 2017

By Molly Hunter [email protected] University of Iowa Professor of economics John Solow said President Trump’s executive order to withdraw the U.S. from the Trans-Pacific Partnership on Monday...

UI tweaks admissions system

UI tweaks admissions system

January 24, 2017

In order to control the size of the incoming freshman class, UI has changed the admissions deadline date from May to March. By Naomi Hofferber [email protected] After the record-breaking incoming...

Penn State's 184-pounder Bo Nickal pins Iowa's Sammy Brooks after 38 seconds of the first round during wrestling meet between Iowa and Penn State in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 26-11. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Wrestlers try to bounce back

January 23, 2017

By Pete Ruden [email protected] While the Iowa wrestling team didn’t end up winning its dual against No. 2 Penn State on Jan. 20, there was still at least one positive for the Hawkeyes: Cory Clark...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson takes a shot over Kent State forward Zenobia Bess during a women's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Flashes, 83-48. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Hawkeyes tame Gophers behind Davis, Gustafson in second half

January 23, 2017

By Michael McCurdy [email protected] A season record-breaking crowd of more than 7,000 attended the Iowa women’s basketball game on Jan. 21 against Minnesota, and it was only fitting, because...

After the march, action

After the march, action

January 23, 2017

By Lily Abromeit  [email protected] Just two days after millions of people gathered in cities across the country and the world, following the lead of the Women’s March on Washington, one thing...

Reaction to inauguration swift

Reaction to inauguration swift

January 23, 2017

Some in the Iowa City community responded to the inauguration with social commentary and protest. By Naomi Hofferber [email protected] In a divisive post-inauguration environment, the Iowa City...

Students walk down the T. Anne Cleary Walkway in-between classes on December 2, 2015 at the university of Iowa. (File photo/The Daily Iowan)

Dorm sexual assault reported

January 23, 2017

On Sunday, the UI police received a report of a sexual assault that occurred between midnight and 3 a.m. that day at a West Side residence hall. According to an email, the assault was perpetrated by...

A woman cries while reading a speech during a protest in Des Moines on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. According to organizers an estimated 26,000 people attended the march and rally at the state capitol building. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Iowans march for rights

Marissa Payne, [email protected] January 22, 2017

DES MOINES — On the steps below the shining golden dome of the Iowa State Capitol, 26,000 people donning pink hats and toting posters gathered in support of the notion that “women’s rights are human...

Women's March on Washington draws larger-than-expected crowd, difference of opinions

Women’s March on Washington draws larger-than-expected crowd, difference of opinions

January 21, 2017

By Lily Abromeit [email protected] WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a sea of pink hats with small points on each side bobbed a red baseball cap worn backward that read, “Make America Great Again.” The...