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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Alabama wide receiver ArDarius Stewart (13) is hit by Florida defensive lineman Jachai Polite (99) and Florida linebacker Daniel McMillian (13) during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, in Atlanta.(AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Gator defense chomps down

December 16, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Welcome to part two of The Daily Iowan’s look into the Florida offense and defense ahead of Iowa’s matchup with the Gators in the Outback Bowl. Today we’ll...

Iowa guard Peter Jok dribbles past Seton Hall forward Angel Delgado during a basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016. The Pirates defeated the Hawkeyes, 91-83, in Iowa City. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Hawks face Panthers with claws

December 16, 2016

By Adam Hensley [email protected] Attempting to keep up their momentum, the Hawkeyes will travel to Des Moines for the annual Hy-Vee Classic, this year facing Northern Iowa. The Hawkeyes (5-5)...

UI students watch a film during an event held by graduate students in the Iowa City Public Library on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016. Many students attended the event for extra credit. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Discuss, not disgust for locals

December 15, 2016

By Addison Martin [email protected] Students and community members gathered at the Iowa City Public Library on Wednesday morning to learn how to discuss hot topics after this tumultuous election...

A tree by the UI pentacrest on Monday, Nov. 7, 2016.

Counting the forest for the trees

December 15, 2016

By Molly Hunter [email protected] The city of Iowa City’s first ever comprehensive tree inventory is underway. The city has contracted Plan-It Geo, a Colorado firm specializing in geospatial...

Iowa's no. 2 Ally Disterhoft drives the ball during a basketball match at the Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016. Notre Dame defeated Iowa 73-58. (The Daily Iowan/Ting Xuan Tan)

Platoon, newcomers come through

December 15, 2016

By Michael McCurdy [email protected] Finals week has caused a break in action for the 8-3 Iowa women’s basketball team. The Hawkeyes are coming off of a week in which they went 3-0, with two...

Florida wide receiver Antonio Callaway (81) makes a touchdown catch in the end zone against Alabama defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick (29) during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, in Atlanta.(AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Florida offense forages on the ground

December 15, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Over the next two days, we’re going to dive into the Florida offense and defense as Iowa’s date with the Gators in the Outback Bowl crawls closer. Today,...

Iowa and LSU captains shake hands before the Outback Bowl in Tampa, Florida, on Jan. 1, 2014. The Hawkeyes fell, 21-14. (The Daily Iowan/File Photo)

Déjà Vu

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] December 14, 2016

For the ninth time in 18 years with Kirk Ferentz at the helm of the Iowa football program, the Hawkeyes are headed to Florida for a bowl game. It shouldn’t come as a surprise. Since 2000, Iowa...

FILE - In this Friday, March 27, 2015 file photo, ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson delivers remarks on the release of a report by the National Petroleum Council on oil drilling in the Arctic, in Washington. President-elect Donald Trump selected Tillerson to lead the State Department on Monday, Dec. 12, 2016. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Trump’s Transition: State Dept. pick draws scrutiny

December 14, 2016

By Maria Curi and Emily Kresse [email protected] President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he had picked ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson to serve as the next secretary of State. Tillerson’s...

IMU helpful during finals frenzy

IMU helpful during finals frenzy

December 14, 2016

By Naomi Hofferber [email protected] Several organizations in the University of Iowa have teamed up to offer free services to students throughout finals week — but it comes with a cost. The...

FILE - In this Nov. 21, 2015, file photo, Florida defensive back Jalen Tabor (31) breaks up a pass intended for Florida Atlantic wide receiver Darius James (89) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Gainesville, Fla. The Southeastern Conference's two stingiest defenses will take the field in the league championship game.  (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

No croc: The Gators are loaded

December 14, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] When the Hawkeyes traveled to Tampa to play in the 2014 Outback Bowl, they ran into what turned out to be an LSU offense that was stacked full of NFL talent. Teams...

A whistle was blow during the 125-pounder match of Thomas Gilman and Iowa State's Markus Simmons during the Iowa-Iowa State match in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016. Gilman defeated Simmons with a 19-4 tech fall in 5:09. Iowa defeated Iowa State, 26-9. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

No real break for wrestlers

December 14, 2016

By Courtney Baumann | [email protected] With the semester coming to a close and the holiday season coming up, the Iowa wrestling team will get a much-needed break from training during a three-week...

Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa speaks to the crowd at the 2015 Ag Summit on Saturday, March 7, 2015. The Ag Summit allowed elected officials and public policy leaders to have a discussion with the public on issues relating to Iowa and American economy with a highlight on agriculture. (The Daily Iowan/Lexi Brunk)

Bipartisan VA bill passes

December 13, 2016

By Matthew Jack [email protected] U.S. Sens. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, and Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., announced on Monday that a bipartisan bill to streamline the process for health-care appointments for...