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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

Finally, the  Zombies arrive

Finally, the Zombies arrive

December 13, 2016

A long-awaited Zombie Burger has settled downtown. By Naomi Hofferber  [email protected] The undead have finally arrived and are now in a restaurant near you. Zombie Burger, a popular Des...

Iowa head coach Tom Brands points at the official during the Iowa-Iowa State match in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016. Iowa defeated Iowa State, 26-9. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Wrestlers roll along early

December 13, 2016

By Pete Ruden [email protected] Through five duals this season, the Iowa wrestling team is unsurprisingly undefeated. And for the most part, not one of the duals was particularly close. The Hawkeyes...

Iowa forward Ahmad Wagner drives past Kennesaw State forward Johannes Nielsen during a basketball game against Kennesaw State in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Owls, 91-74 in their season opener. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Not vets yet, but growing

December 13, 2016

By Adam Hensley | [email protected]     The art of creating a successful lineup is something coaches can struggle with at times.     Going into the Cy-Hawk Series men’s basketball game, many...

Iowa guard Tania Davis dribbles the ball against a defender at mid-court during the Iowa-Robert Morris game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Colonials, 81-60. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Hawks regain energy and roll

December 12, 2016

By Michael McCurdy [email protected] After two overwhelming victories against in-state rivals Iowa State and Northern Iowa, the Iowa women’s basketball team had to come together for one more...

Iowa 141-pounder Topher Carton wrestles Iowa State's John Meeks during the Iowa-Iowa State match in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016. Carton defeated Meeks with 7-4 decision. Iowa defeated Iowa State, 26-9. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Wrestling stomps Iowa State

December 12, 2016

By Pete Ruden [email protected] On a night when Carver-Hawkeye was rocking, the No. 3 Iowa wrestling team took down Iowa State, 26-9, on Dec. 10, giving Iowa the sweep in the Cy-Hawk Series for the...

Small bulldozers scrape freshly fallen snow off of the EPB parking lot on February 14, 2016.  The snow started falling early in the morning, making Valentine's Day start by giving Iowa City residents the cold shoulder. (The Daily Iowan/Riley Leaders)

Snow plows leap into high tech

December 12, 2016

By Addison Martin [email protected] As the snowy season rolls in, the Iowa Department of Transportation has prepared by using new technology that allows supervisors to keep track of where their...

Students studying at the Library to prepare for Finals Week. (The Daily Iowan/Osama Khalid)

Beating the stress of finals

December 12, 2016

By Wylliam Smith [email protected] From free pancakes to puppies, the University of Iowa has many opportunities for students to de-stress and get ready for a week of exams. As finals week is...

Donald J. Trump and Vice President-Elect Mike Pence shake hands during an event in Des Moines on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016. Trump and Pence are completing a Thank You tour across the country. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Trump officially taps Branstad

December 9, 2016

By Maria Curi  [email protected] DES MOINES — President-elect Donald Trump spoke at Hy-Vee Hall in the Iowa Events Center on Dec. 8 as part of his “Thank You Tour,” and he formally announced...

The Elephant in the room

The Elephant in the room

December 9, 2016

UI sexual-assault survivors on both sides of the political spectrum reflect on recent election results. By Tessa Solomon [email protected] [Editor’s note: The names in this story have been...

Iowa's 125-pounder Thomas Gilman throws Penn State's Nico Megaludis during the semifinals of the Big Ten Championships at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, March 5, 2016. Megaludis defeated Gilman in overtime 4-3. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Wrestlers amp up for ISU

December 9, 2016

By Courtney Baumann [email protected] Carver-Hawkeye Arena will see the 81st showdown between Iowa wrestling and Iowa State on Saturday night. The No. 3 Hawkeyes will battle the Cyclones for...

Iowa forward Nicholas Baer celebrates after an and one call during the game between rivals Iowa State-Iowa at Carver Hawkeye on Thursday, December 8, 2016. The Hawkeyes went on to upset the Cyclones 78-64. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Jok leads Hawkeye stunner

December 9, 2016

By Blake Dowson  [email protected] Peter Jok had never beaten the Cyclones. Now, Jordan Bohannon has never lost to them, after Iowa defeated Iowa State, 78-64, in Carver-Hawkeye on Dec. 8. Jok...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon attempts to rebound a ball 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)

Tall task ahead for Hawkeyes

December 8, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] Two days after traveling to Iowa City and putting it on Iowa, 98-89, Nebraska-Omaha went to Ames and lost to Iowa State, 91-47. A lesson can be taken from the...