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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

The Daily Iowan

Guest Opinion | The Doctor is In: Ibuprofen, Stomach Bleeds, and Kidney Dysfunction—what’s the link?

Guest Opinion | The Doctor is In: Ibuprofen, Stomach Bleeds, and Kidney Dysfunction—what’s the link?

May 4, 2021

Ibuprofen is a common over-the-counter (OTC) and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is considered by many college students to be a miracle worker. It can be used to get rid of headaches...

Iowa’s Allison Doocy pitches during a softball game between Iowa and Northwestern at Bob Pearl Softball Field on Saturday, April 17, 2021. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 9-7.

By the numbers: Iowa softball

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor May 4, 2021

Through 36 games in 2021, Iowa softball has posted a 20-16 overall record — good for a share of fifth place in the Big Ten Conference standings. With eight games remaining on the Hawkeyes’ schedule,...

Iowa's Mac McClear watches other players on the green during the men's golf Hawkeye Invitational on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Finkbine Golf Course.

McClear’s improved mind, body paying dividends on the course

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter May 4, 2021

Last year, Mac McClear ranked fourth on the Iowa men’s golf team in stroke average, taking just under 76 shots per 18-hole round. The Hinsdale, Illinois, native played in just four of the Hawkeyes’...

Two cases of the India variant of the COVID-19 virus recently detected in Iowa

Two cases of the India variant of the COVID-19 virus recently detected in Iowa

Brady Osborne, News Reporter May 4, 2021

The Iowa Department of Public Health has identified two cases of the India variant of the coronavirus, formally called SARS-CoV-2 B.1.617, in Iowa. Two new cases of the variant were reported recently...

Mallory Jump poses for a portrait. (Contributed by Rebecca Ball)

Hawkeye swim and dive’s Mallory Jump reflects on up-and-down 2020-21 season

Becca Ball May 3, 2021

Mallory Jump, a sophomore swimmer at the University of Iowa, faced many challenges throughout the 2020-21 swimming season. The St. Charles, Illinois, native started her career at Purdue in 2019-20....

Iowa’s Mac McClear looks to the hole during the third round of the Hawkeye Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on Sunday, April 18, 2021.

Iowa men’s golf finishes second at Big Ten Championships, crowns McClear as individual medalist

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter May 3, 2021

Before the start of Sunday’s third and final round of the Big Ten Men’s Golf Championships, Iowa senior men’s golfer Alex Schaake posted a picture of the practice green at Crooked Stick Golf...

Mark Nolte addresses a Johnson County joint entities meeting to talk about Project Better Together on April 19, 2021. Project Better Together plans to get 80 percent of Johnson County residents vaccinated by the fall.

Project Better Together launches unique vaccination campaign

Claire Benson May 3, 2021

Project Better Together, a coalition of Johnson County business and development groups, launched a campaign encouraging Johnson County residents to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The group aims for...

Setting up on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Vendors line E Washington St in preparation for the start of the Iowa City Farmers Market.This is the 1st in-person market since 2020.

Photos: Iowa City Farmers Market

Jeff Sigmund, Photojournalist May 3, 2021

Blake Shaw poses for a photo at the intermission of his and Dan Padley’s show outside Goosetown Cafe on the evening of Oct. 7, 2020.

Blake Shaw to play original compositions for virtual ‘Stages’ performance

Abby McCusker, Arts Reporter May 3, 2021

In high school, Blake Shaw’s band director converted him from a guitar player into a bass player to perform in the school’s jazz band, and Shaw ended up falling in love with the instrument. With...

IA Sen. Amy Sinclair, R-Allerton, speaks to the Senate on the first day of the 2021 legislative session on Monday, Jan. 11, 2020, at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines.

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Opinion | Republicans need to follow public health guidelines

Sophia Meador, Opinions Contributor May 3, 2021

It seems that Iowa Republicans believe school principals have equal authority and knowledge to public health experts when it comes to mandating safety requirements. A proposal by Iowa Sen. Amy Sinclair,...

The new University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson addresses reporters in the Levitt Center for University Advancement on April 30, 2021. Wilson becomes the 22nd president for the University of Iowa and was previously the Executive Vice President and Vice President for Academic Affairs for the University of Illinois.

Letter to the Editor | Thank you from the UI Presidential Search Committee

May 3, 2021

Dear Campus Community — As one of the co-chairs of the recently completed University of Iowa Presidential Search process, I would like to publicly thank the 21-member search committee for its...