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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

The Old Capitol is seen on Sunday, March 21, 2021.

Opinion | Tuition increases aren’t the answer

Hannah Pinski, Opinions Editor June 30, 2021

Among the anticipation for Big 10 sporting events and live performances at Hancher Auditorium also comes the unfortunate tuition hike for Hawkeye students. The state Board of Regents proposed a...

A sign is seen outside the Iowa Memorial Union for the vaccine clinic at the University of Iowa on Wednesday, April 21, 2021.

Johnson County to surpass national July 4 COVID-19 vaccination goal

Sabine Martin, News Editor June 30, 2021

Johnson County is already surpassing the national COVID-19 vaccination goal set by President Joe Biden in May for 70 percent of adults in the United States to have at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark dribbles toward the basket during the second round of the NCAA women's basketball championship against No. 4 Kentucky on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at the Bill Greehey Arena at Saint Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 86-72.

Around the Big Ten: Women’s Basketball

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter June 30, 2021

The 2021 offseason has been one of movement for collegiate women’s basketball. Legendary Baylor women’s basketball head coach Kim Mulkey swapped the green and gold of the Bears for the purple...

Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) catches a ball during training camp at UCHealth Training Center on Aug. 11, 2019 in Englewood, Colo.

Former Hawkeye Noah Fant expected to be large part of Denver Broncos offense in 2021

Ethan Brander, Sports Reporter June 30, 2021

After a steady sophomore season with the Denver Broncos, Noah Fant is expected to be a large part of the Broncos offense in 2021-22. Fant finished third on the Broncos offense — and 57th in the...

Iowa's Laulauga Tausaga watches her throw during the 18th annual Musco Twilight at Francis X. Cretzmeyer Track on Saturday, April 22, 2017. Iowa's men and women's track and field finished first overall in the Musco Twilight with a 237.5 and 203 respectively.

The Daily Iowan names Laulauga Tausaga Co-Female Athlete of the Year

Robert Read, Summer Editor June 30, 2021

Laulauga Tausaga’s Hawkeye career was supposed to end in 2020. After the pandemic cut short what was initially thought to be her final campaign as a thrower for the Iowa track and field team last...

Iowa head coach Joey Woody holds the trophy for first place after the 2018 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 28, 2018. Iowa placed first in the meet.

The Daily Iowan names Iowa track and field director Joey Woody 2020-21 Coach of the Year

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor June 30, 2021

The Hawkeye track and field program had to adjust to a multitude of changes in the 2020-21 season. First, the Big Ten postponed all 2020 fall sports to spring 2021. As many athletes compete in cross...

Johnson County Board of Supervisors vote on the second reading of the Unified Development Ordinance at the Johnson County Treasurer office on Thursday December 12, 2019.

Johnson County updates community outreach survey for American Rescue Plan funding

Jake Olson, News Reporter June 30, 2021

Johnson County released an updated American Rescue Plan survey to reach different populations within the county after releasing an English-only version. The survey, Survey 2.0, went live on June...

Iowa Forward Kris Murray (20) dunks the ball during an Iowa men’s basketball game against Nebraska on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Carver-Hawkeye arena. The Hawks beat the Cornhuskers, 102-64.

Forwards Josh Ogundele, Kris Murray ready for expanded role with Iowa men’s basketball

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor June 29, 2021

For the first time in his collegiate career, Iowa men’s basketball sophomore forward Josh Ogundele is experiencing a normal summer offseason in Iowa City. “It’s been a very big learning curve,”...

Graphic made by Kate Doolittle

Gaga for Lady Gaga’s anniversary album

Jenna Post, Arts Editor June 29, 2021

In 2011, Lady Gaga cemented herself as an LGBTQ icon with the release of her hit album “Born This Way.” A decade later, the bisexual performer is embracing the spirit of the original album by having...

Gov. Kim Reynolds prepares for the State of the State Address within the house chambers of the Iowa State Capitol Building on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 in Des Moines. Tuesday marks the second day of the 2021 Iowa legislative session, in which Gov. Reynolds will give her address in the evening.

Opinion | Increased qualified immunity is a danger to society

Yassie Buchanan, Opinions Colmunist June 29, 2021

Qualified immunity has a long history of perpetuating racism within the judicial system, and now Iowa’s government is adding fuel to the fire with the issue. Gov. Kim Reynolds signed the “Back...

Opinion | Tourism is good, but sustainable tourism is better

Opinion | Tourism is good, but sustainable tourism is better

Samuel O’Connor, Opinions Columnist June 29, 2021

I was in Olympic National Park, walking the short, wet distance from our tent to the garbage drop-off, when I started thinking about sustainable tourism last month. The bear-proof dumpster is a...

Iowa's Clair Kaji performs her floor routine during a women's gymnastics meet between Iowa, Minnesota, and Maryland on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes came in second with a score of 196.775 after the Gophers won with 196.975 and Maryland lost with 195.350. Kaji received a score of 9.900.

Iowa women’s gymnast Clair Kaji returns for sixth season

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter June 29, 2021

Clair Kaji had no regrets after completing her fifth season on the Iowa women’s gymnastics team. Yet, she thought she could contribute more to the program. “So, it went to, ‘Could I contribute...