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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

Penn State midfielder, Sam Coffey, kicks the ball during a corner kick during the Iowa women’s soccer match v. Penn State at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Thursday, March 25, 2021. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 1-0.

Fall sports adjust to quick turnaround after postponed 2021 spring seasons

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter June 29, 2021

The 2020-21 season was unusual for all college student-athletes because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but it was fall sports that saw a drastic change to their schedule. After the Big Ten announced...

University of Iowa student Pareen Mhatre poses for a portrait in Iowa City, IA on June 22, 2021. Mhatre is an immigration advocate for Improve the Dream.

UI student Pareen Mhatre reflects on telling her testimony to Congress, trip to D.C.

Emily Delgado, News Reporter June 29, 2021

Pareen Mhatre said she has been in constant fear of her path to American citizenship for the past five years. Mhatre, a University of Iowa student and Immigration Advocate for Improve the Dream, is...

Spectators watch fireworks from a Hy-Vee parking lot in Coralville on Saturday, July 4, 2020.

After hiatus, Coralville 4th Fest returns with new spark

Natalie Dunlap and Sabine Martin June 29, 2021

Owner of Next Generation Shows Vern Tripses and his family have been in the carnival industry for 47 years, but last year’s business was at a standstill as the pandemic raged on. This year, festivals...

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University of Iowa gains Broadway actress Caroline Clay as professor

Delaney Orewiler, Arts Reporter June 29, 2021

The University of Iowa added a Broadway and television actress as its next lead acting professor on June 16. Caroline Clay was born in Washington, D.C., and has performed in numerous Broadway shows,...

Jun 23, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Iowa s Luka Garza participates during the NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena.Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Hawkeyes Garza, Wieskamp participate in 2021 NBA Draft Combine

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter June 28, 2021

Sixty-nine NBA prospects traveled to Chicago for the 2021 NBA Draft Combine on June 21-27, including two Iowa men’s basketball players: center Luka Garza and guard Joe Wieskamp. At the combine, both...

Corn leaves turning brown due to lack of rain on Monday, June, 21, 2021. A field planted with corn start showing the effects of lack of rain fall. The leaves are turning brown, and the stalks are short.(Jeff Sigmund/Daily Iowan)

Opinion | Climate change has already hit Iowa

Sophia Meador, Opinions Columnist June 28, 2021

Whether or not you are a fan of the hot temperatures in Iowa City recently, we can all thank the culprit behind heat waves hitting the midwest: climate change. Not even a week into June, the...

Opinion | People should stop mass buying items only to resell

Opinion | People should stop mass buying items only to resell

Luke Krchak, Opinions Colummnist June 28, 2021

It was nearing the end of 2020 when next-gen systems PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X were made available to purchase. In October, stores and the PlayStation website were attacked by bots – computer...

Mar 20, 2021; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  Iowa Hawkeyes wrestler Spencer Lee is introduced prior to the championship match of the 125 weight class against Arizona State Sun Devils wrestler Brandon Courtney during the finals of the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

The Daily Iowan names Spencer Lee 2020-21 Male Athlete of the Year

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor June 28, 2021

Following his run at both individual and team national championships in 2020-21, Iowa wrestling’s Spencer Lee has been named Male Athlete of the Year by The Daily Iowan. The DI’s sports staff bestowed...

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. No. 5 Iowa will go on to play the winner of tonight's 8 p.m. game between No. 1 UConn and No. 8 Syracuse in the Sweet Sixteen starting on Saturday. (Hannah Kinson/The Daily Iowan)

The Daily Iowan names Caitlin Clark Co-Female Athlete and Newcomer of the Year

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor June 28, 2021

  When Caitlin Clark stepped on to the University of Iowa campus, she had big shoes to fill. The highly-touted, five-star recruit out of West Des Moines was tasked with replacing former...

Kari Juhl gives a thumbs up while donating blood during a blood drive that is being held for her son Tyler who is battling cancer. Friday, June, 25, 2021. (Jeff Sigmund/Daily Iowan)

Local blood shortage inspires family to host community blood drives

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter June 28, 2021

A year ago, Tyler Juhl was a healthy child preparing to start school in the fall. Now, he is one of thousands of patients in need of blood during a year where hospitals across the nation are experiencing...

Person holding a cloth face mask.

Opinion | Reflections on the end of the COVID-19 pandemic

Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist June 27, 2021

The past few months in Iowa have been marked by the triumphant return of pre-pandemic normalcy. People are now going to eat with their friends and family for the first time in over a year....

Close-up Of Male Soldier In Military Uniform Holding Wooden Cubes With PTSD Text

Opinion | UI and Iowa City should better address PTSD Awareness Day

Ally Pronina, Opinions Columnist June 27, 2021

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is something we have all heard of, but society still has yet to fully understand. PTSD is a mental health issue arising after experiencing or witnessing...