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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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Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Graduate Student Development Steven Varga presents during a college dean forum hosted by the University of Iowa over Zoom on May 6, 2021.

Graduate College Dean Search: Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Steve Varga emphasizes building campuswide partnerships

Claire Benson, News Reporter May 6, 2021

Steve Varga, the associate dean of academic affairs and graduate student development at the University of Iowa, said if selected, he would amplify voices of both students and staff through diversity,...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld talks with members of the Daily Iowan during an interview at the Adler Journalism Building on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020. President Harreld has been the president at the university since November 2, 2015.

UI admin cite leadership transition, pandemic turmoil in forgoing searches

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor May 5, 2021

In requesting the University of Iowa to waive searches and allow the appointment of internal candidates to permanent positions, UI administrators cited several reasons, including ongoing pandemic turbulence...

Illusionist to bring unique interactive performance to Hancher

Illusionist to bring unique interactive performance to Hancher

Parker Jones, Arts Reporter May 5, 2021

In early 2020, illusionist Scott Silven was just beginning his worldwide tour when it was cut short by the spread of COVID-19. He returned to his childhood home in rural Scotland and began to remember...

An individual waits outside before an away football game on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020 in Downtown Iowa City.

Opinion | Walking is not only cool, but economically sound

Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist May 5, 2021

Conducting errands in Iowa City without a car is hard. The current walking score for the city is 44 out of 100. This means that if you need to run to the grocery store or want to go shopping, you most...

Iowa Defender Samantha Cary clears a ball during a soccer game between Iowa and Minnesota on March 14, 2021 at the Iowa Soccer Complex. The Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes 1-0.

Iowa soccer’s spring 2021 season one to remember

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter May 5, 2021

Iowa soccer had a very eventful and historic spring 2021 season, as the Hawkeyes went from winning two games in the regular season to securing the program’s first-ever NCAA Tournament game. This...

Iowa forward Ciara Smith watches for the ball during the fourth quarter of a field hockey game against Maryland on Friday, April 2, 2021 at Grant Field. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Terrapins, 1-0. With two minutes left in the game, Iowa took their goalkeeper off the field in favor of adding another player on offense.

Iowa field hockey’s Ciara Smith continues to thrive in the postseason

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter May 5, 2021

Some players do not like the pressure of big games and the postseason, but Iowa field hockey forward Ciara Smith is quite the opposite. The junior from Virginia impressed in Sunday’s NCAA Elite...

The Iowa’s mens tennis team huddles during their meet v. Nebraska at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Sunday, Feb. 28. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers with a score of 5-2. The team wears red, instead of the team colors, to protest the University of Iowa’s decision to cut their program, making it their final season.

Iowa men’s tennis looks back at the disappointing final season

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter May 5, 2021

The spring 2021 season has officially ended for the Iowa men’s tennis team, and with it comes the end of the program. The university announced in August that Iowa men’s tennis would be discontinued...

Cristhian Bahena Rivera appears for an evidence suppression hearing at the Poweshiek County Courthouse on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019 in Montezuma. Brian Powers/The Register

Defense, prosecution file motions for court to consider in trial for death of Mollie Tibbetts

Rachel Schilke, News Editor May 5, 2021

Ahead of the trial for the man accused of killing former University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts, both the prosecution and defense filed motions asking to bar certain types of evidence on Tuesday. The...

The Stanley Art Museum construction site is seen on the University of Iowa campus on Thursday, September 17, 2020. According to the University of Iowa website for the museum, construction began in 2019 and is slated for completion in winter of next year.

University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art relaunches docent program

Hunter Koontz, Arts Reporter May 5, 2021

In preparation for the new Stanley Museum opening next fall, museum staff are looking to take on new members in its relaunched docent program. Docentship entails volunteer work at the museum as...

Amanda Thein, a finalist for the Associate Provost and Graduate College Dean position is asked interview questions on Wednesday, May 5th, 2021.

Graduate College Dean Search: College of Education Associate Dean Amanda Thein emphasizes continued conversations with student

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter May 5, 2021
Thein focused on how she plans to support students, faculty, and staff members and how her previous experiences constantly inform the decisions she makes.
University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts Strategic Communications Director and musician, Nic Arp, poses for a portrait outside of the Voxman Music Building at the University of Iowa on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. Arp produced an alternative folk album this year called “The Crossing.”

‘A pandemic project:’ UI staff member creates album reflecting past year spent at home

Maddie Johnston, Arts Reporter May 5, 2021

This is the crossing, there is the shore We will not be who we were anymore We may remember who we might have been But we will not pass back that way again These lyrics are from UI College...

Northwestern's Jordyn Rudd hits a foul ball during the softball game on Sunday, April 18th, 2021. Iowa defeated Northwestern 5-2.

Opinion | Invest in softball

Sophie Stover, Opinions Columnist May 5, 2021

For the last three years, spring in Iowa has made me feel nostalgic. The weather reminds me of the weekends I spent growing up immersed in the world of softball. Every weekend, my family would spend...