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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

UI leaders listen

UI leaders listen

August 30, 2016

Elianna Novitch  [email protected] Early this week, in the walls of the multicultural houses on the West Campus, leaders such as President Bruce Harreld and University of Iowa Student Government...

Venturing into entrepreuneurship

Venturing into entrepreuneurship

August 29, 2016

Shelby Leisinger [email protected] A University of Iowa program is serving as a steppingstone for a start-up company or a different direction for an established one. Community entrepreneurs...

Manic genius, UI alum Wilder dies at 83

Manic genius, UI alum Wilder dies at 83

August 29, 2016

Tessa Solomon  [email protected] Actor, author, and UI alumnus Gene Wilder, 83, died Monday at his home in Stamford, Connecticut. His nephew, filmmaker Jordan Walker-Pearlman, reported the cause...

Iowa wide receiver Matt VandeBerg runs with the ball in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redbirds, 31-14.

Hawk receivers bit of a puzzle

August 29, 2016

Blake Dowson [email protected] The Hawkeyes have the quarterback. The stable of running backs is full. The offensive line returns five guys with starting experience. It seems like the one big...

Iowa defensive back Desmond King punt returns the ball during the Cy-Hawk Series game against Iowa State in Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Sept. 12, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 31-17. (The Daily Iowan/ Alyssa Hitchcock)

The Box Score: Iowa’s defense could be sharp

August 29, 2016

Will the Iowa defense be as dominate as it was last season? Mario Williams [email protected] The 2015 season success for the Iowa football team came in a number of areas. But most importantly,...

during a soccer match at the Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, Aug 28, 2016. The Hawkeyes beat the Cowgirls 3-2. (The Daily Iowan/Ting Xuan Tan)

Soccer knocks off Wyoming; why not?

August 28, 2016

The Hawkeyes are starting to gain a bit of early season momentum. By Ricardo Ascencio  [email protected] The early part of the season continued for Iowa soccer as it headed to Hawkeye Soccer...

Iowa running back LeShun Daniels, Jr. runs with the ball 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/Margaret Kispert)

Hawkeyes ’ triptych ready to fly

August 28, 2016

Iowa has three capable and unique runners in the backfield, opening the offense up considerably. By Jordan Hansen [email protected] There are three running backs at the top of the Iowa roster...

Mariel Alanis shares her space with seven other people Tuesday August 23, 2016. With so many people, privacy can be a potential problem. (The Daily Iowan/Vivian Le)

Student enrollment increase causes problems for some

August 28, 2016

By Naomi Hofferber  [email protected] For the largest freshman class that the University of Iowa has welcomed, finding housing options for incoming students has been a challenge. While the...

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

UI breaks growth record again

August 28, 2016

By Jacob Miller    [email protected] After the University of Iowa class of 2019 broke enrollment records, the class of 2020 shattered them. As of Aug. 24, this year's freshman class contains...

Masala serves traditional indian cuisine out front of the restaurant during Iowa City's Taste of Iowa on Thursday, August 25. During Taste of Iowa, Iowa City restaurants set up stands outside of their shops and give out food, for tickets purchased in advance. (The Daily Iowan/Jordan Gale)

Taste takes over a summer night

August 25, 2016

By Naomi Hofferber [email protected] Curries of Masala simmered just around the block from grilled Americana food from Bo-James Thursday night.  Foods of all flavors and varieties from more...

Personnel set up the stage in preparation for this weekend's Black Porch Revival Concert In Kinnick Stadium on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016. The concert will have Blake Shelton as the headlining act and serves as a fundraiser for the Native Fund. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Jamming a new way in Kinnick

August 25, 2016

Country music is heading to Iowa City in a big way — the first-ever concert held at Kinnick is a kick-start to The Native Fund. By Grace Pateras  [email protected] Saturday, a Kinnick record...

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard looks to the sideline during the Rose Bowl Game in Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016. Beathard had a total of 2 completed passes. Stanford defeated Iowa, 45-16. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock)

Beathard ready for the challenge

August 25, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] After a breakout 2015 campaign, the bar is set high for Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard. Yes, all of last year’s wins are in the past (the players have been...