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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

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Lack of singles depth

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter April 20, 2021

The Iowa men’s tennis program is a week away from its final Big Ten Tournament, and the Hawkeyes haven’t exactly met expectations this year, posting a 5-12 regular season record. Iowa suffered its...

Doubles troubles

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter April 20, 2021

Iowa men’s tennis has faltered in doubles this season, forcing the Hawkeyes to face a cascade of problems throughout the season. While the English duo of Will Davies and Oliver Okonkwo has been solid...

Iowa defensive lineman Lukas Van Ness (left) and defensive lineman Noah Shannon (right) run drills during Iowa football spring practice on Saturday, April 17, 2021 in Kinnick Stadium.

Iowa football notebook: Noah Shannon’s progress on the D-Line, state of the LB room, the ‘Tight End U’ Olympics

Robert Read, Pregame Editor April 20, 2021

Noah Shannon still remembers his “Welcome to Iowa football” moment. As a scout team player on the defensive line during his first year with the Hawkeyes back in 2018, Shannon was escorted away...

Iowa pitcher, Lauren Shaw, pitches the ball during the Iowa softball game v. Northwestern at Pearl Field on Friday, April 16, 2021. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes with a score of 7-0. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Shaw shines in first full season on the mound for Iowa softball

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter April 20, 2021

After every out she gets on the mound, senior pitcher Lauren Shaw swipes her hand across her forehead toward first base. It’s a tradition she has with freshman catcher Lindy Milkowski, who mirrors...

Iowa players celebrate forward Maddy Murphy's score during the fourth quarter of a field hockey game against Maryland on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Grant Field. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 3-0. (Hannah Kinson/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa field hockey begins push for second-straight Big Ten Championship

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter April 20, 2021

Last season, Iowa field hockey won its first Big Ten Tournament title since 2008. This week, the Hawkeyes are gunning for their second-straight conference crown and an automatic berth in the NCAA Division...

Gov. Kim Reynolds prepares for the State of the State Address within the house chambers of the Iowa State Capitol Building on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 in Des Moines. Tuesday marks the second day of the 2021 Iowa legislative session, in which Gov. Reynolds will give her address in the evening. (Ryan Adams/The Daily Iowan)

Opinion | Gov. Reynolds gatekeeps Iowa amid immigration surge

Sophia Meador, Opinions Contributor April 20, 2021

Nearly 172,000 migrants were stopped at the U.S.-Mexico border in March, the highest number recorded since March 2001. This record number of migrants seeking asylum into the U.S. has overwhelmed housing...

Tangled thoughts, information overload concept. Several lines from different directions that tangle in a person's head, flat illustration.

Opinion | Black populations need better mental health resources

Yassie Buchanan, Opinions Columnist April 20, 2021

The past year has been traumatic enough for communities of color across the country. The start of Derek Chauvin’s trial at the end of March was in and of itself taxing to watch as a Black person,...

Derek Chauvin guilty on all counts in the death of George Floyd

Derek Chauvin guilty on all counts in the death of George Floyd

Chao Xiong and Paul Walsh, Star Tribune April 20, 2021

MINNEAPOLIS — Jurors convicted former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin on Tuesday of all the counts filed against him — second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree...

Head Coach Marc Long speaks at the save swim meeting outside the IMU on Aug. 29, 2020.

Marc Long declines opportunity to coach Iowa swim and dive in 2021-22

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor April 20, 2021

After 17 seasons with the program, Marc Long will not return as head coach of Iowa swim and dive in 2021-22. Per a Tuesday afternoon release, Long declined the opportunity to coach the Hawkeyes moving...

The Ped Mall is seen on Saturday, April 4, 2020. Downtown was quiet during the first weekend after spring break as classes have been moved online and the bars closed due to coronavirus. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Johnson County continues to meet COVID-19 vaccine demand as public health leaders urge people to get vaccinated

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter April 19, 2021

As Johnson County continues to meet demand for the COVID-19 vaccine, local leaders are turning their attention toward combating vaccine hesitancy within the community. With vaccine supply outpacing...