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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

Dandelions are seen on April 21, 2021.

Environmental Coalition pushes for pesticide-free campus

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter April 21, 2021

As the weather warms and students lounge on the grassy areas around campus, small signs warning of recent pesticide use can be seen on the Pentacrest lawn. These signs have caused frustration for the Environmental...

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It’s really negatively impacted me’: University of Iowa students struggle with burnout

Drew Sullivan, News Reporter April 21, 2021

Thirteen weeks into a 16-week semester, University of Iowa undergraduate and graduate students say they are feeling burnt out. The UI canceled the traditional week-long spring break for the spring...

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New composition depicts springtime in Iowa

Maddie Johnston, Arts Reporter April 21, 2021

Spring in Iowa is a revitalizing time. There’s nothing like looking into your backyard for the first time after a dreary winter and seeing the first few signs of spring popping up — tulips blooming,...

Hawkeyes celebrate their first point during a 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 looking for redemption against Michigan

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter April 21, 2021

After a comfortable 3-0 first round win in the Big Ten Tournament against No. 9 Maryland Wednesday, No. 4 Iowa returns to action Thursday in the semifinals of the Big Ten Tournament against No. 2 Michigan.  Iowa’s...

The page featuring Iowa Writers Workshop Alumna Cathy Park Hong's talk at the University of Iowa is seen on Thursday, April 22, 2021.

Author Cathy Park Hong visits UI for keynote lecture

Maddie Johnston, Arts Reporter April 21, 2021

Cathy Park Hong was joined last night by members of the University of Iowa to engage in a moderated conversation pertaining to her most recent publication, Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning. The...

UI alum makes pie personal

UI alum makes pie personal

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter April 21, 2021

While working from home in the marketing department for Blue Pearl Veterinary Hospitals, Brittany Volk would sit at her desk from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. next to a velvet painting of Kacey Musgraves, her...

A file image of the Corn Plus ethanol plant on May 22, 2015, in Winnebago, Minnesota.

Letter to the Editor | Fuel mandate comes at the expense of Iowans

April 21, 2021

There is a bill in the Iowa Legislature that would increase the cost of gas for me and many other Iowans struggling financially. The governor’s fuel mandate proposal would, effective immediately,...

Members of the Iowa Supreme Court exit the house chamber following the State of the State address at 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.

Opinion | The Iowa Supreme Court should preserve the Iowa redistricting process despite COVID-19 delays

Evan Mantler, Opinions Contributor April 21, 2021

Iowa’s voter redistricting process is unique and one of the fairest in the country, but it’s about to face a new challenge. The delay in U.S. census results caused by the COVID-19 pandemic...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and Defensive Line Coach Kelvin Bell talk to the team during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, September 14, 2019. The Hawkeyes retained the Cy-Hawk Trophy for the fifth consecutive year, downing the Cyclones, 18-17.

Assistant Iowa football coaches address verdict in Chauvin trial, current state of Hawkeye program’s culture

Robert Read, Pregame Editor April 21, 2021

Kelvin Bell felt both a sense of sadness and relief Tuesday afternoon after he was notified via Twitter that former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all three charges in...