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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

Iowa guard Peter Jok readies to take a free throw during the Iowa vs Illinois Big Ten Tournament game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Thursday, March 10, 2016. The Hawkeyes fell to the Fighting Illini 68-66 to putting an abrupt end to their tournament hopes. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Up and down for Hawk hoops

November 7, 2016

By Michael McCurdy [email protected] With the Iowa football team’s recent struggles, many fans are ready to focus their attention from the woes in Kinnick to the hope of what could be a successful...

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley attempted to hurdle of Iowa defensive back Brandon Synder during the Iowa-Penn State game in Beaver Stadium in College State on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 41-14. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Nothing works in the Lions’ den

November 7, 2016

By Jordan Hansen | [email protected] State College, PA — The Hawkeyes said they were prepared, that nothing Penn State did during its 41-14 win surprised them. But Nittany Lion running back Saquon...

Kid Captain: Love of animals, love of Hawkeyes

Kid Captain: Love of animals, love of Hawkeyes

November 3, 2016

By Grace Pateras [email protected] On Saturday night, 11-year-old Aaron Miller will get to experience two of his hobbies — raising farm animals and Iowa football. While the Iowa football team...

Panel delves into Muslim identity

Panel delves into Muslim identity

November 3, 2016

The Muslim American community members in Iowa City hold a panel discussion as Election Day comes closer. By Vivian Le [email protected] With Election Day just four days away, community members came...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook palms two balls during men's basketball media day press conference in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, October 5, 2016. The Hawkeyes will play their first regular season game on Friday, November 11, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena at 8:30 p.m. against Kennesaw State. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Different look for Hawkeyes

November 3, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] Not much is known about what starting lineup Iowa men’s basketball head coach Fran McCaffery will trot out tonight against Regis University. After losing four...

Iowa running back Akrum Wadley runs in for 54-yard touchdown during the Iowa-Minnesota game at TCF Banks Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 14-7. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Running is the Hawkeye game

November 3, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Against Wisconsin, the story of Iowa’s running game was much as it had been throughout the season: up-and-down. The Hawkeyes ended with just 83 yards rushing,...

Pedestrians cross Clinton Street and enter the Pedestrian Mall in Downtown Iowa City on Monday, June 27, 2016.

Man injured after falling from light pole

November 3, 2016

A man was injured in the early hours of Thursday morning after falling from a light pole following the Cubs winning the World Series, according to the Iowa City Police Department. The individual is...

Cleveland Indians' Jason Kipnis scores past Chicago Cubs' Jon Lester during the fifth inning of Game 7 of the Major League Baseball World Series Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

The Chicago Cubs, a family affair

Blake Dowson, [email protected] November 3, 2016

  Being a Cubs fan never felt so good. I don’t know how to write this. I don’t know how to put into words what I am feeling as a third-generation Cubs fan who got his fandom from his dad, who...

Cubs Win: The curse of the goat is lifted

Cubs Win: The curse of the goat is lifted

November 3, 2016

By Ronald Blum Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — The wait till next year is finally over. The Chicago Cubs are World Series champions. Ending more than a century of flops, futility, and frustration,...

Kaine makes surprise IC stop

Kaine makes surprise IC stop

November 3, 2016

By Matthew Jack [email protected] Democratic vice-presidential nominee Tim Kaine and Iowa 2nd District Rep. Dave Loebsack made an unexpected campaign stop in Iowa City on Wednesday after a rally...

Women dance to folkloric Mexican music at the Latina Fiesta in West Liberty, Iowa.

El Voto

November 2, 2016

By Maria Curi [email protected] In West Liberty, just 15 minutes east of Iowa City, pedestrians recognize each other across the street and wave hello to familiar faces. In this small, rural town...

Iowa tight end George Kittle celebrates a touchdown during the Iowa-Iowa State game at Kinnick on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016. Iowa head Iowa State to one field goal to defeated them, 45-3. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Iowa Notebook: R&R reboots Hawkeyes

November 1, 2016

The bye week helped to rejunivate a tired Iowa football team. By BLAKE DOWSON   [email protected] After a much-needed bye week, the Iowa football team is now right back in the middle of Big Ten...