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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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Carver-Hawkeye Arena is seen empty after a men’s basketball game on Dec. 22, 2020.

UI athletics reports three positive COVID-19 tests out of 422 tests conducted

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 29, 2021

The University of Iowa athletics department conducted 422 COVID-19 PCR tests for the week of March 22-29 and received three positive tests and 419 negative tests. As part of Iowa’s return to campus...

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

University of Iowa reports 13 new cases of COVID-19

Claire Benson, News Reporter March 29, 2021

Amid increasing COVID-19 vaccination rates, the University of Iowa reported 13 new positive cases of COVID-19 among students and employees as of March 26. Eleven of the cases were self-reported...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 26-20.

Iowa football team releases depth chart ahead of spring practices

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 29, 2021

The Iowa football team begins spring practices on Tuesday, so the program released its first depth chart of 2021 on Monday to mark the occasion. The Hawkeyes lost 10 starters (five on offense, four...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz smiles after the win during the Holiday Bowl game between Iowa and USC at SDCCU Stadium on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 49-24.

Iowa head football coaching position endowed

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 29, 2021

The head football coaching position at the University of Iowa has been endowed, according to an athletics department release Monday. Will and Renee Moon made what was described as a "transformative...

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

Regan Smock, José Muñiz Jr. announce their Undergraduate Student Government presidential ticket

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter March 28, 2021

On the first official night of the Undergraduate Student Government’s 2021 election season, Regan Smock and José Muñiz Jr. announced their candidacy for president and vice president to represent...

Iowa players celebrate and stretch during a field hockey game between Iowa and Michigan State at Grant Field on Friday, March 28, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 2-0.

Iowa field hockey sweeps Michigan State

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter March 28, 2021

As fans returned to the stands at Grant Field for the first time in over a year, they were treated to a show by the Iowa field hockey team over the weekend. Iowa field hockey has been solid defensively...

Iowa's second varsity crew rows back after losing to Wisconsin by 6.07 seconds in the first session of a women's rowing meet on Lake MacBride on Saturday April 13, 2019. Iowa won 3 out of 12 races with the varsity 8 crew winning both races for the day.

Iowa rowing wins three races at Ohio State

Evan Bruner, Sports Reporter March 28, 2021

The No. 15 Iowa rowing team competed in its second competition of the season in Columbus, Ohio, Saturday. No. 6 Ohio State, No. 7 Michigan, No. 10 Indiana, Michigan State, Oregon State, were the...

Photo Illustration by Raquele Decker.

Opinion | The UI needs to raise campus minimum wage to $15 per hour

Josie Taylor, Opinions Contributor March 28, 2021

The University of Iowa minimum wage is set at $8.20 per hour, despite encouragement from the Johnson County Board of Supervisors for a minimum of $10.75 per hour. Neither of these wages are enough...

Opinion | Women’s history month Community Chat lights fire under female journalists

Opinion | Women’s history month Community Chat lights fire under female journalists

Alexandra Skores, Managing Editor March 28, 2021

Shania Twain said it best. On March 26, The Daily Iowan diversity, equity, and inclusion team hosted four prominent women in journalism to talk at the fifth “Community Chat” event the newsroom...

Public health officials say they’re worried the pandemic is causing burnout in their field

Public health officials say they’re worried the pandemic is causing burnout in their field

Lily Rosen Marvin, News Reporter March 28, 2021

With an end date of the pandemic in sight later this year, Danielle Pettit-Majewski said she laughs when she thinks about how tired she felt a year ago. As the Director for Public Health in Washington...

University of Iowa Junior Allison Wahrman throws the hammer during the first day of the Big Ten Track and Field Outdoor Championships at Cretzmeyer Track on Friday, May 10, 2019. Wahrman placed twenty-first in the hammer throw at a distance of 166' 10".

Iowa track and field shines at first Big Ten Invitational of 2021 outdoor season

Lauren Swanson, Sports Reporter March 28, 2021

The University of Iowa track and field team shined over the weekend at the first Big Ten Invitational of the 2021 outdoor season. At the Billy Hayes Track and Field Complex in Bloomington, Indiana,...

Iowa first baseman Peyton Williams watches where the ball is while racing to third base during a baseball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Kansas Jayhawks on Tuesday, March 10, at Duane Banks Field. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jayhawks, 8-0.

Iowa baseball team runs away from Maryland with eight-run sixth inning, wins its third game of the weekend

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 28, 2021

Iowa baseball coach Rick Heller noted after the team’s 8-2 loss to Ohio State on Friday that “nothing went right” for the Hawkeyes in their third straight loss. Well, plenty went right for Iowa...