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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

Iowa guard CJ Fredrick dribbles the ball during a basketball game against Northern Illinois on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 106-53.

Iowa men’s basketball player CJ Fredrick enters NCAA transfer portal

Robert Read, Pregame Editor April 19, 2021

Iowa men's basketball player CJ Fredrick entered the NCAA transfer portal Monday morning and will leave the Hawkeyes after three years with the program. Fredrick joined the Hawkeyes as a walk-on...

Teams huddle during a timeout during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 7, 2021. The Hawkeyes, celebrating senior day, defeated the Badgers, 77-73.

UI athletics reports five positive COVID-19 tests out of 451 tests conducted

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor April 19, 2021

The University of Iowa athletics department conducted 451 COVID-19 PCR tests for the week of April 12-18 and received five positive tests and 446 negative tests. As part of Iowa’s return to campus...

An Iowa Hawk Shop student employee places a sweatshirt on a display on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019.

Letter to the Editor | Follett is going to hurt the Hawk Shop

April 18, 2021

Once Follett takes over the operation of the bookstore, it will alter conditions to whatever extent necessary to maximize their profits. When Fresno State University transitioned to a Follett run...

Pentacrest Museums turn to mapping software to recreate exhibits virtually

Pentacrest Museums turn to mapping software to recreate exhibits virtually

Parker Jones, Arts Reporter April 18, 2021

The University of Iowa’s Pentacrest Museums have begun using 360-degree mapping software to virtually present their exhibits. One, a digital version of The Museum of Natural History’s Mammal Hall,...

The Iowa City Riverside Theatre website displays "Sonnets For an Old Century" information on Wednesday, April 7, 2021.

Riverside’s latest production brings life to play about death

Jenna Post, Arts Reporter April 18, 2021

This weekend, Riverside Theatre took viewers on a journey to another world with the premiere of Sonnets for an Old Century. The show’s near two-hour runtime consists of back-to-back monologues,...

Americorps Member and Cashier Megan Hill stands in front of Iowa City Hall on April 14 2021.

Iowa City Earth Fest expands after moving online

Brady Osborne, News Reporter April 18, 2021

Iowa City Earth Fest will take place virtually this year, after being canceled in 2020. The virtual format of the event allows its presentations to take place over the span of two weeks, rather than...

Iowa’s Will Davies hits the ball during a men’s tennis meet between Iowa and No. 14 Illinois on Friday, April 9, 2021 at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes 5-2.

Iowa tennis completes weekend sweep

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter April 18, 2021

After eight matches, the Iowa men’s tennis team finally managed to snap its losing streak with the 4-3 win over Wisconsin Friday. The Hawkeyes completed the season sweep against the Badgers with...

Adam Escavar shows his biggest catch so far on Sunday, April 18, 2021. Escavar spent the morning fishing below the Burlington Street dam. Escavar says they came down to fish for lunch.

Feature photos: What a catch

Jeff Sigmund, Photojournalist April 18, 2021

Iowa multi events competitor Jenny Kimbro runs unattached in the 4x400m relay during the second day of the Larry Wieczorek Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 at the University of Iowa Recreation Building. Due to coronavirus restrictions, the Hawkeyes could only host Big Ten teams. Iowa men took first, scoring 189, and women finished third with 104 among Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, and Illinois.

Iowa track and field shines at Big Ten Invite No. 3 and Husker Big Ten Invite

Lauren Swanson, Sports Reporter April 18, 2021

The Iowa track and field team had all eight of its athletes set personal records and record four all-time top 10 performances in school history at the Indiana Big Ten Invite No. 3 Friday. The rest...

Iowa midfielder Esme Gibson runs down the field with the ball during the second 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.

Iowa field hockey swept by Northwestern

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter April 18, 2021

Iowa field hockey has found incredible success in the spring 2021 season. Going into the weekend, Iowa trailed only Michigan in the Big Ten, was ranked No. 2 in the country, and had a 10-2 record...

Spray painted stars are seen at the Chauncey Swan Park on Sunday, April 18, 2021.

FilmScene to host outdoor cinema series in Chauncey Swan Park

Drew Sullivan, News Reporter April 18, 2021

Multi-colored flowers spray painted on the grass at Chauncey Swan Park mark the location of FilmScene in the Park, a partnership between FilmScene and Iowa City Parks and Recreation which will show...

The Iowa City Free Clinic is seen Friday, April 16, 2021. The clinic is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

Iowa City Free Medical and Dental Clinic celebrates 50 years of operations

Lily Rosen Marvin, News Reporter April 18, 2021

The Iowa City Free Medical and Dental Clinic will celebrate 50 years of operation this spring, making it the second-longest running free clinic in the U.S. Founded on the belief that health care...