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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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The Hawkeyes huddle up before a women's volleyball match between Iowa and Indiana at Xtream Arena on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 3 sets to 1.

Lineup Preview: 2021-22 Iowa volleyball

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter June 14, 2021

The Hawkeye volleyball team finished 4-16 in the Big Ten’s conference-only 2020-21 spring season. Iowa was a young team last season that started three underclassmen and carried no seniors on the...

Iowa teammates talk to each other before 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.

Iowa State graduate transfer Courtney Powell brings experience to Hawkeye soccer

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter June 14, 2021

Courtney Powell thought her days of playing collegiate soccer were over after the fall 2020 season at Iowa State. Now, she’s preparing for her fifth season of collegiate soccer, but her first...

Gov. Kim Reynolds listens to Senate President Jake Chapman speak during the State of the State address in the house chamber of the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 in Des Moines. Gov. Reynolds highlighted in the address expansion of broadband internet, a push for in-person learning, and economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

University of Iowa professors say new law prohibiting ‘divisive concepts’ misrepresents critical race theory

Sabine Martin, News Editor June 14, 2021

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill into law June 8 that will prohibit teaching critical race theory and “divisive concepts” in K-12 and higher education, in school curricula, and in mandatory...

Iowa starting pitcher Trenton Wallace throws a pitch in the rain during a baseball game between Iowa and Illinois on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Duane Banks Field. The senior made his final start at Duane Banks Field, pitching six innings and allowing one run to cross the plate. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 4-2.

Iowa baseball’s Wallace named second-team All-American

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor June 14, 2021

Iowa baseball junior pitcher Trenton Wallace was named a Collegiate Baseball Second-Team All-American, it was announced Monday. The 2021 campaign was the first season in the weekend rotation for...

What to Do in Iowa This Summer: Fun Things Even Students Like


What to Do in Iowa This Summer: Fun Things Even Students Like


June 14, 2021

Summer is one of the hottest seasons in Iowa, so its residents are waiting for the warm weather to get outdoors and have some fun. Caves, beaches, waterparks, camps, racetracks, and trails welcome visitors...

What You Need to Know – The Beginner’s Approach to Bitcoin Trading

June 14, 2021

When it comes to exploring a new and unknown subject in your day-to-day experience, you will get a chance to deal with a great number of ideas and possibilities that will come your way. This abundant number...

4 Social Justice Careers That Are Relevant Right Now

4 Social Justice Careers That Are Relevant Right Now

June 14, 2021

Lately, the term “social justice” has certainly been in the forefront of many news stories. In general, social justice refers to human rights; more specifically how to improve things for groups that...

The State of Gambling in Iowa and How It Is Influencing the Economy

The State of Gambling in Iowa and How It Is Influencing the Economy

June 14, 2021

It’s no secret that the coronavirus pandemic had a huge effect on many sectors. While healthcare and hospitality might be among the ones that suffered the biggest impact, all industries have felt the...

Gubernatorial candidate Ross Wilburn speaks during the Johnson County Democrats BBQ at the Johnson County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017. Multiple gubernatorial candidates spoke at the event as well as guest speaker Rep. Dave Loebsack (D-Iowa).

Iowa Democratic Party honors party leaders, encourages Iowans to look toward 2022 Election

Lauren White, Politics Reporter June 13, 2021

With over a year until the 2022 Midterm Election, the Iowa Democratic party spent Sunday night rallying members and honoring party leaders through their second annual Hall of Fame event.  The Iowa...

Mar 10, 2020; Sioux Falls, SD, USA;  North Dakota Fighting Hawks forward Filip Rebraca (12) drives against North Dakota State Bison forward Rocky Kreuser (34) in the first half at Denny Sanford Premier Center. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports

Grad transfer Filip Rebraca brings versatility to Iowa men’s basketball

Robert Read, Summer Editor June 13, 2021

Filip Rebraca, an offseason addition to the Iowa men’s basketball program, shares the same hometown as Nikola Jokic, this year’s NBA most valuable player. Jokic, despite being a 6-foot-11, 284-pound...

Medical syringe of vaccine injection.

Opinion | The Covaxin and Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccines should count at universities that require it

Luke Krchak, Opinions Writer June 13, 2021

Imagine sitting at your desk finishing the final words of your essay, believing that this will be the most stressful moment in your college career. However, you find that the biggest stressor is...

Iowa's Laulauga Tausaga winds up to throw during the women's shot put at the 2019 Drake Relays in Des Moines, IA, on Friday, April 26, 2019. Tausaga earned 2nd with a distance of 16.36m.

Tausaga clinches second place in discus, Iowa men’s track and field finishes 12th in 2021 NCAA Outdoor Championships

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor June 12, 2021

On Saturday, Iowa track and field senior thrower Laulauga Tausaga placed second in the NCAA women’s discus finals, hitting a career-best 63.53-meter mark. Tausaga could not defend her 2019 NCAA...