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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa starting pitcher Trenton Wallace pitches during a baseball game between Iowa and Penn State on Friday, May 7, 2021 at Duane Banks Field. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 4-2. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Early offense propels Iowa baseball to 4-2 victory over Penn State

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor May 7, 2021

For seven of the nine innings it played against Penn State Friday night, Iowa baseball did not score any runs. Despite that, the Hawkeyes still found a way to down the Nittany Lions, 4-2, and improve...

Iowa utility player Brylee Klosterman hits the ball during a softball game against Nebraska on Friday, May 7, 2021 at Pearl Field. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers, 1-0.

Defense seals Iowa softball’s 1-0 win over Nebraska

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter May 7, 2021

At the top of the seventh inning at Bob Pearl Field Friday afternoon, Iowa softball was hanging on to a one-run lead. And Nebraska was threatening, with one out and a runner on second base. Then,...

Iowa right handed pitcher Allison Doocy throws the ball during a softball game against Nebraska on Friday, May 7, 2021 at Pearl Field. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers, 1-0.

A doozy for Doocy: pitcher allows one hit in Iowa softball’s win over Nebraska

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor May 7, 2021

It was a speedy game of softball for the Hawkeyes Friday in the first game of a weekend matchup with Nebraska.  And that 1-0 win for the Hawkeyes — in a game that lasted just one-and-a-half hours...

Hawk Alert issued after shots fired on Mormon Trek

Hawk Alert issued after shots fired on Mormon Trek

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter May 7, 2021

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. The University of Iowa issued a Hawk Alert stating shots were fired in the Westwinds Apartment area on Mormon Trek at 6:24 p.m. The subject...

Iowa players huddle before the field hockey game between Iowa and Michigan at Grant Field on Saturday, March 15, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines, 2-1, in a shootout.

Iowa field hockey’s run ends in the NCAA Final Four

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter May 7, 2021

The No. 4 Iowa field hockey team could not come back from an early deficit against No. 1 North Carolina, as the Tar Heels beat the Hawkeyes, 3-0, in the NCAA Final Four on Friday in Chapel Hill, North...

Residue of erased chalk messages left by the UI College Republicans are seen on Friday, May 7.

University clarifies campus chalk policy after College Republicans chalk Pentacrest

Caleb McCullough, Managing Editor May 7, 2021

The University of Iowa clarified its chalking policy, which was changed in March, in a campus-wide email on Thursday after the campus Republicans chapter chalked the Pentacrest earlier this week. The...

The Scoreboard: May 7, 2021

The Scoreboard: May 7, 2021

May 7, 2021

This week on “The Scoreboard,” hosts Austin Hanson and Shivansh Ahuja are joined by DI pregame editor Robert Read and sports reporters Chloe Peterson and Chris Werner to talk about the NFL Draft and...

On the Record: May 7, 2021

On the Record: May 7, 2021

May 7, 2021

In this episode of “On the Record” host Eleanor Hildebrandt and co-producer Hailey Marx sat down with DI reporters to get an in-depth look at their stories and talk this week’s headlines. News...

Rep. Bobby Kaufmann speaks during the opening of the 2021 legislative session on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines. Legislative goals for the session include further tax cuts, expanding in-person learning, and moving towards economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fact Check | State-based bids to thwart presidential orders reach Iowa

Dylan Morgan and Lyle Muller May 7, 2021

If your time is short: HF 815, pending in the Iowa Legislature, says Iowa would not have to follow a presidential executive order if it were deemed unconstitutional by the attorney general.  ...

Contributed photo of Tracie Morris

UI professor’s short film presented in final ‘Black Lives on Screen’ event

Abby McCusker, Arts Reporter May 7, 2021

Health concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic prevented University of Iowa Poetry Professor Tracie Morris from going to Black Lives Matter protests this summer. When she was commissioned by the UI Cinematic...