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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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Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard passes off the ball to running back Akrum Wadley during the Rose Bowl Game in Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016. Wadley rushed for 33 yards. Stanford defeated Iowa, 45-16. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock)

Whack a Gopher the order of the day

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] October 6, 2016

In order for the Hawkeyes to grab a win against Minnesota, there are a whole bunch of things they will have to do. Here are three of the most important. Stop Mitch Leidner Mobile quarterbacks often...

Kid Captain: Captain rebounds from accident

Kid Captain: Captain rebounds from accident

October 6, 2016

By Lily Abromeit [email protected] In a few weeks, Carley Neustel will be able to go with her sister to an indoor pool and swim some laps. Just a year ago, Carley, who is this week’s Kid Captain,...

FILE - In this file photo, UI students, staff and administrators gather at the Latino Native American Culture Center to hold a community conversation with President Harreld on October 6, 2016. Harreld and then-UI Student Government President Rachel Zuckerman held a series of discussions at the UI's four cultural centers to touch on various issues members of cultural organizations and students belonging to minority and underrepresented groups face on campus. (The Daily Iowan, Simone Banks-Mackey, file)

UI envisions expanding community

October 6, 2016

UI leaders and members of cultural communities meet for the final set of community discussions. By Elianna Novitch and Marissa Payne [email protected] University of Iowa leaders and cultural communities...

Alton Poole, an R.A.D. instructor, holds a dummy for attendees to practice defensive moves during a Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) Class at the Department of Public Safety in Iowa City on Wednesday, Oct 5, 2016. R.A.D. classes are basic self-defense classes for women. (The Daily Iowan/Ting Xuan Tan)

UI students learn about self-defense

October 5, 2016

By Kayli Reese [email protected] The University of Iowa police pack a powerful punch in their message of protecting oneself against potential predators. The Rape Aggression Defense class for the...

Planned Parenthood CEO Cecile Richards talks with a Daily Iowan reporter in a one-on-one sit down in Adler on Wednesday. Richards has been on the campaign trail for presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Planned Parenthood CEO in IC

October 5, 2016

Planned Parenthood chief talks women's healthcare and stumps for Clinton in Iowa City. By Mitch McAndrew  [email protected] Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards stopped in Iowa City on...

Minnesota wide receiver Drew Wolitarsky is tackled by Iowa lineman Josey Jewell during the Iowa-Minnesota game at Kinnick on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2013. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 40-35 to stay perfect on the season. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Hawkeye football at the crossroads

October 5, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] The last time Iowa pulled up to TCF Stadium — the 2014 season — it was not a pretty sight. Minnesota scored 28 points in the second quarter en route to a...

Iowa's Maishe Dailey and Christian Williams dribbles the ball against each other during men's basketball media day in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday. The Hawkeye's first game is Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 against Regis University in Carver at 7 p.m. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

New-look hoops for Hawkeyes

October 5, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] The Iowa men’s basketball team officially kicked of its season on Oct. 1 during its first practice of the fall, and the team, as well as head coach Fran McCaffery,...

Iowa guard Peter Jok shoots the ball over Nebraska guard Tai Webster 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)

Hoops features question marks

October 4, 2016

The Iowa basketball team will hold court today at its annual media day. By Blake Dowson [email protected] For those who are ready to flush the rest of the football season away, the Iowa men’s...

Iowa defensive back Desmond King catches a punt return during the Iowa-Rutgers game at High Point Solution Stadium at Piscataway on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Knights, 14-7. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Everything’s fine, says Iowa

October 4, 2016

By Courtney Baumann [email protected] If there was one thing that was made abundantly clear on Tuesday about Hawkeye football, it is that everything is fine. Even though the team is now 3-2...

Protesters hold signs and chant outside the city hall during a city council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016. They were chanting about how they don't want a "white man" in charge anymore. (The Daily Iowan/Gage Miskimen)

Locals rally for Charlotte Uprising

October 4, 2016

By Molly Hunter  [email protected] Protesters in Charlotte, North Carolina called, and on Tuesday night, Iowa City residents responded. On the heels of the death of Keith Lamont Scott, an African-American...

Iowa volleyball leaps forward

October 3, 2016

By James Kay [email protected] The Iowa volleyball team has seen a transformation. In the past year, it has gone from being one of the bottom feeders of the conference to being one of the most...

Iowa running back Akrum Wadley attempts to avoid a tackle by North Texas defensive back Kishawn McClain during the Iowa-North Texas game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mean Green, 62-16. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Numbers trump the hype

October 3, 2016

By Blake Dowson  [email protected] Five games into the season, it’s now fair to say the Hawkeyes are not, and probably won’t ever be, the team we had thought they’d be. The overwhelming...