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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa right-handed pitcher Sarah Lehman pitches during a softball game between Iowa and Indiana at Bob Pearl Softball Field on Friday, April 2. After nine innings of play, the Hoosiers defeated the Hawkeyes 4-1.

Lehman allows two home runs in ninth, Iowa softball falls in extra innings

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter April 2, 2021

Iowa softball’s senior pitcher Sarah Lehman looked strong through eight innings. In the ninth, Indiana’s hitters figured her out. After pitching eight innings of one-run ball, the score was...

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

University of Iowa begins vaccine scheduling for students

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter April 2, 2021

As public health departments prepare for a state-wide increase in vaccine eligibility, the University of Iowa is beginning to schedule students to receive the COVID-19 vaccine next week. On Thursday,...

The Scoreboard: April 2, 2021

The Scoreboard: April 2, 2021

April 2, 2021

This week on “The Scoreboard,” hosts Austin Hanson and Shivansh Ahuja are joined by Iowa wrestling’s three-time national champion Spencer Lee to talk NCAA titles, the Olympics, and much more. DI...

On the Record: April 2, 2021

On the Record: April 2, 2021

April 2, 2021

In this episode of “On the Record” host Eleanor Hildebrandt and co-producer Hailey Marx sat down with DI reporters to get an in-depth look at their stories and talk this week’s headlines. News...

Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark (22) charges to the basket during a second round game of the Big 10 women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked #6, took on #11 Purdue in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Wednesday night. The Hawkeyes beat the Boilermakers, 83-72, advancing the Hawks to take on Rutgers Thursday night in the Big 10 quarterfinals.

Caitlin Clark wins Dawn Staley Award

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor April 2, 2021

Iowa women's basketball guard Caitlin Clark has won the 2021 Dawn Staley Award, it was announced Friday by the Phoenix Club of Philadelphia. The award is given to the most outstanding collegiate...

U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Florida) speaks to a crowd on Thursday, April 1 at an Iowa GOP regional reception in Cedar Rapids at the Elmcrest Country Club. Scott talked about his time in the military, how he was raised and his business approach to politics.

Florida Senator Rick Scott makes Iowa stop to rally Republicans

Lauren White, Politics Reporter April 1, 2021

Florida Republican and U.S. Sen. Rick Scott visited Iowa to rally Republicans through a discussion with U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, where he highlighted the importance for the Republican Party to...

Iowa’s coach, Ross Wilson, talks to player, Will Davies, as he sits in between sets 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.

Hawkeye men’s tennis looks to end losing streak at Nebraska

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter April 1, 2021

Unlike previous weeks, this weekend will not be jam-packed with Iowa tennis action. Sunday’s Iowa men’s tennis match against Nebraska will mark the only time any Hawkeye tennis players take...

Iowa Setter Bailey Ortega jumps up after a win during a volleyball match between Iowa and Michigan State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, March 27, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 3-0.

Iowa volleyball travels to Minneapolis for final series of the season

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter April 1, 2021

After a little over two months of a unique spring volleyball season, the Hawkeyes will travel to Minneapolis this weekend for a season-closing doubleheader with No. 3 Minnesota. The last series...

Photo Illustration by Katie Goodale

University of Iowa students advised to take first available vaccine appointment

Lily Rosen Marvin, News Reporter April 1, 2021

After weeks of checking location after location for vaccine appointments, University of Iowa junior Jenna Walsh said she was excited when she finally found an open appointment at the HyVee in Cedar...