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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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Iowa catcher Lindy Milkowski attempts to pick off a runner on third after a strike during a softball game at Pearl Field on Saturday, April 3 during a softball game between Iowa and Indiana. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 8-0 in five innings.

Milkowski shines in first season with Iowa softball

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor April 12, 2021

Before last weekend’s series at Wisconsin, Iowa softball catcher Lindy Milkowski said she was willing to help the Hawkeyes in any way she could. On Saturday, Milkowski gave the Hawkeyes the boost...

Iowa’s Nikita Snezhko (left) and Kareem Allaf (middle) listen to head coach Ross Wilson (right) during a men’s tennis meet between Iowa and Northwestern on Sunday, April 11 at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 6-1.

Opinion | Iowa men’s tennis isn’t going to get the dream ending it deserves

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter April 12, 2021

With just two of its 2020-21 regular season matches remaining, Iowa men’s tennis can likely sum up this year’s campaign with one word: Heartbreak. Following their losses to Illinois and Northwestern...

A member of the University of Iowa women’s golf team practices her putting on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017.

Iowa women’s golf wins UNI Spring Invitational

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter April 12, 2021

The Iowa women’s golf team battled through wet and windy conditions to win the UNI Spring Invitational at Pheasant Ridge Golf Course in Cedar Falls, Iowa, over the weekend. With temperatures in...

University of Iowa Presidential Candidate Hari Osofsky gives opening remarks at a public forum, Monday, April 10, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Osofsky currently serves as dean of Penn State’s Law and the Penn State School of International Affairs.

First UI presidential forum: Penn State College of Law Dean Hari Osofsky emphasizes collaboration, integrity in leadership

Sarah Watson, Caleb McCullough, and Grace Hamilton April 12, 2021

As president of the University of Iowa, first finalist Hari Osofsky said she would be a collaborative leader who values “personal integrity” above all else. The first of four finalists, Osofsky...

University of Iowa reports single-digit COVID-19 cases since April 9

University of Iowa reports single-digit COVID-19 cases since April 9

Sabine Martin, News Reporter April 12, 2021

The University of Iowa reported seven COVID-19 student cases and two employee cases on Monday.  The COVID-19 data from the UI reflect self-reported cases since April 9, a campus-wide COVID-19 update...

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 three positive COVID-19 tests out of 649 tests conducted

Robert Read, Pregame Editor April 12, 2021

The University of Iowa athletics department conducted 649 COVID-19 PCR tests for the week of April 5-11 and received three positive tests and 646 negative tests. As part of Iowa’s return to campus...

Iowa’s Jason Kerst prepares to hit the ball during a men’s tennis meet between Iowa and Northwestern on Sunday, April 11 at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 6-1.

Iowa women’s tennis makes history with 11th conference win, men host last home match

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter April 11, 2021

Iowa women’s tennis made history Friday with its 5-2 road win over Rutgers. The 39th ranked Hawkeyes tallied their 10th conference win, marking the most single season conference wins in program...

University of Iowa students José Muñiz Jr. and Regan Smock pose for a portrait outside of the Old Capitol building on Sunday afternoon. Muñiz Jr. and Smock are running for office in the upcoming University Student Government election.

USG elections conclude with record low turnout

Drew Sullivan, News Reporter April 11, 2021

Regan Smock and José Muñiz Jr. will be the next president and vice president of Undergraduate Student Government, following a completely virtual campaign and uncontested election. Beginning April...

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Student Spotlight: A UI pianist performs for the first time during the pandemic

Tatiana Plowman, Arts Reporter April 11, 2021

A spotlight illuminates the silhouette of Jason Lee as he seats himself at a large concert grand piano inside the Voxman Recital Hall. The auditorium in Voxman Music Building, which can seat over 200...

Doctor Faustus played by Elinor Levin. The play was put on by Iowa City Community Theatre over zoom on Friday, April 9,2021.

Iowa City Community Theatre dazzles with impressive live virtual presentation of ‘Doctor Faustus’

Parker Jones, Arts Reporter April 11, 2021

Intricate digital backgrounds, comically exaggerated costumes, and energized performances — Iowa City Community Theatre’s live virtual performance of The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus was...

Iowa sprinter Wayne Lawrence Jr. anchors the 4x400m relay premier during the second day of the Larry Wieczorek Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 at the University of Iowa Recreation Building. Lawrence ran a split of 45.685, rounding out a victory for the Iowa ‘A’ team with a total time of 3:09.58. 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 posts 10 career bests at Big Ten Invite #2

Lauren Swanson, Sports Reporter April 11, 2021

The Iowa track and field team shined at the B1G Invite No. 2 Friday in Bloomington, Indiana. Collectively, the Hawkeyes recorded 10 career bests at the meet. In the men’s 400 meters, Iowa had...