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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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In this diptych Grace Lange (left), Nick Bell (center), and Sarah McCain (right) pose for portraits. (Grace Smith and Daniel McGregor-Huyer/The Daily Iowan)

The people who kept the UI running over the past year: in IT, custodial services, and dining

Rin Swann, Projects Reporter March 23, 2021

Yellow, pink, green, and orange post-it notes cling to the whiteboard in the home office of University of Iowa Instructional Technology Consultant Michael Espey. Organized in the same way that Espey...

The Iowa City Public Libraries’ Bookmobile on Thursday, March 18, 2021. Sitting in the Hy-Vee parking lot, 812 S. 1st ave, one of many locations. Library patrons can place a book on hold and pick it up from the bookmobile.

Iowa City Public Library reopens for limited browsing, Bookmobile returns

Maddie Johnston, Arts Reporter March 23, 2021

The well-loved library-on-wheels, Iowa City Public Library’s Bookmobile, has returned from its months-long hiatus and is back on the streets. Sam Helmick, community and access services coordinator...

Iowa defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon tackles Nebraska's Adrian Martinez during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 26-20.

Defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon prepares for NFL Draft

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 23, 2021

The start of defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon’s Hawkeye career was fairly uneventful. The Kenosha, Wisconsin, native transferred to the University of Iowa from Iowa Western in Spring 2018 and redshirted...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark goes for a layup during the second round of the NCAA women's basketball championship against No. 4 Kentucky on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at the Bill Greehey Arena at Saint Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 86-72. No. 5 Iowa will go on to play the winner of tonight's 8 p.m. game between No. 1 UConn and No. 8 Syracuse in the Sweet Sixteen starting on Saturday.

Clark’s heroics propel Hawkeyes to Sweet 16

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 23, 2021

SAN ANTONIO – Iowa women’s basketball freshman point guard Caitlin Clark fully demonstrated her offensive prowess Tuesday, leading the fifth-seeded Hawkeyes to the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16...

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Opinion | We shouldn’t completely ditch online learning

Yassie Buchanan, Opinions Columnist March 23, 2021

Continuing to learn through a global pandemic has proven to be a challenging task. However, it has also pioneered the way for innovative learning methods. Asynchronous learning and recorded lectures...

Iowa Hawkeyes center Luka Garza (55) hugs guard CJ Fredrick (5) after their 95-80 loss against the Oregon Ducks during the second round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament on Monday, March 22, 2021, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. Mandatory Credit: Sam Owens/IndyStar via USA TODAY Sports

Opinion | Men’s basketball year in review: Was Iowa’s season successful despite the tournament loss?

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 23, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — This was supposed to be the season for the Iowa men’s basketball program. And by “the season,” I mean this team wasn’t supposed to end its season with a 95-80 loss to seventh-seeded...

Eight buckets of flowers, each with their respective names, are seen during a vigil on Sunday, March 21 to honor the eight victims of the Atlanta shootings and advocate for Asian-American rights and equality.

Opinion | The March 21 vigil through the eyes of an Asian American woman

Hannah Pinski, Opinions Editor March 23, 2021

For the Asian American and Pacific Islander community and myself, the recent vigil in Iowa City was a time for us to mourn Asian lives lost. For the rest of the world, it was a wakeup call. I sat...

Former Iowa basketball player Michael Reaves (11) sits for a team photo in 1986. (Contributed by Iowa Digital Archives)

Guest Opinion | Family of late UI basketball star Michael Reaves says ‘Thank you’

March 23, 2021

The family of the late Michael Silvester Reaves, affectionately known as "Mike," would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to all family members, friends, neighbors, relatives, and intimate...

Iowa center Monika Czinano shoots a basket during the first half of the second round of the NCAA women's basketball championship against Kentucky on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at the Bill Greehey Arena at Saint Mary's University in San Antonio, TX. The Hawkeyes are leading the Wildcats, 49-22 at halftime.

Rapid Recap: First half dominance leads Iowa to win over Kentucky, spot in Sweet 16

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 23, 2021

SAN ANTONIO – Behind "Defense!" chants from the Iowa fans at the game, Iowa held Kentucky to just 72 points in the second round of the NCAA Tournament to overtake the Wildcats, 86-72. The Hawkeyes...

Clark, defense lead Iowa to halftime lead over Kentucky

Clark, defense lead Iowa to halftime lead over Kentucky

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 23, 2021

SAN ANTONIO – Sharon Goodman's rally towel is being put to good use. The freshman center waves the towel on the sidelines whenever the Hawkeyes make a basket, and Iowa made 20 field goals to...

Democratic candidate Rita Hart speaks during a brunch fundraiser for Sen. Zach Wahls at the Walker Homestead on July 14, 2019.

Lawyer for Rita Hart said he expects lawmakers will follow will of voters

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Reporter March 23, 2021

As the U.S. House moves forward with Rita Hart’s notice of contest, her lawyer, Marc Elias, said he thinks that Democrats and Republicans in Congress will respect the will of Iowa voters if the evidence...