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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

The Old Capitol is seen on Sunday, March 21, 2021.

University of Iowa plans to bring scholars at risk to campus

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter April 5, 2021

The University of Iowa will open its doors to provide sanctuary to at-risk scholars as it joins the Institute of International Education’s Scholar Rescue Fund Alliance. The alliance was created...

Iowa forward Keegan Murray attempts to shoot a basket during the Big Ten men's basketball tournament semifinals against Illinois on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Fighting Illini, 82-71. No. 2 Illinois and No. 5 Ohio State will compete in the championship game tomorrow afternoon.

Opinion | Previewing what the Iowa men’s basketball lineup could look like in 2021-22

Robert Read, Pregame Editor April 5, 2021

Luka Garza is gone. So is Jordan Bohannon. Joe Wieskamp, he’s a maybe. But what’s certain is the Iowa men’s basketball team that takes the floor next season will be very different than the one...

Photo Illustration by Raquele Decker.

Opinion | Working out the effects of a minimum wage increase in Johnson County

Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist April 5, 2021

If Johnson County’s recommended minimum wage raise became permanent and enforceable, you could potentially see an increase in employment . If you declared this to an economist in the late 1970s,...

The University Counseling Services office is seen in the Old Capital Mall on Monday, Feb. 17, 2020.

Guest Opinion | A healthcare message being answered

April 5, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has sent a clear message to Americans that has been ignored by many of our politicians. America needs Medicare for All to help people in this time of crisis. This message comes...

Iowa first basemen Denali Loecker touches home plate during a softball game at Pearl Field on Saturday, April 3 during a softball game between Iowa and Indiana. Loecker collected two RBIs.The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 8-0 in five innings.

Freshman Denali Loecker emerges as Iowa softball’s new two-way threat

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter April 5, 2021

In 2020-21, freshman Denali Loecker has quickly emerged as one of Iowa softball’s most potent offensive threats. The first baseman currently boasts a .328 batting average through the first 19...

The Old Capitol Building is seen on Monday, March 1, 2021.

UI opens vaccine sign-up to employees as eligibility expands statewide

Caleb McCullough, Managing Editor April 5, 2021

Employees of the University of Iowa can now sign up to receive a vaccine through the university, the UI said in a campus-wide email Monday. Staff who wish to be vaccinated through the UI will have...

Action is underway during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 79-66.

UI athletics reports five positive COVID-19 tests out of 325 tests conducted

Robert Read, Pregame Editor April 5, 2021

The University of Iowa athletics department conducted 325 COVID-19 PCR tests for the week of March 30-April 4 and received five positive tests and 320 negative tests. As part of Iowa’s return...

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

Bridging the disconnect: how Undergraduate Student Government’s sole executive ticket is reimagining shared governance, student involvement, and equity at the UI

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter April 4, 2021

Undergraduate Student Government election week kicked off on Monday with unchallenged tickets across the ballot. Still, presidential and vice presidential candidates Regan Smock and José Muñiz Jr....

Iowa’s Kareem Allaf serves the ball during the Iowa Men’s tennis meet v. Wisconsin in the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Friday, March. 12, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 5-2.

Allaf becomes Iowa tennis’ all-time leader in combined wins

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter April 4, 2021

The Iowa men’s tennis team hit a new low on Easter Sunday, extending its losing streak to six matches with a loss to Nebraska. Prior to Sunday’s matchup in Lincoln, the Cornhuskers had not won...

Iowa defender Anthe Nijziel passes the ball during the second quarter of a field hockey game against Maryland on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Grant Field. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 3-0.

No. 2 Iowa field hockey splits weekend series with Maryland

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter April 4, 2021

Iowa field hockey caught fire in the latter portion of Sunday’s matinee, scoring three goals en route to a convincing 3-0 victory over Maryland. With the win, the Hawkeyes split the weekend series...

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Postcard Writing Exchange project to connect high school students to college students studying German

Isabel Tuisl, News Reporter April 4, 2021

After recognizing the increase in screen burnout among students, the University of Iowa Department of German has launched a postcard exchange for University of Iowa German students to connect with...