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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

Mar 20, 2021; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes center Luka Garza (55) and Grand Canyon Antelopes center Asbj rn Midtgaard (33) fight for the ball during the first round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Oregon will be at height disadvantage Monday when trying to defend Iowa center Luka Garza

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 22, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — The Oregon men’s basketball team has a tall task in front of it. Literally. The tallest player in Oregon’s starting lineup is 6-foot-6. That could pose a problem for the Ducks...

Ohio State doubles partners fist-bump at the Iowa women's tennis meet v. Ohio State on Sunday, March 7, 2021. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Ohio State Buckeye's 2-5.

Iowa women’s tennis finds spark, sweeps Wisconsin and Minnesota

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter March 21, 2021

The Iowa women’s tennis team swept its matches this weekend against No. 49 Wisconsin and Minnesota, coming back to win both matches after losing the doubles point. The Hawkeyes’ 5-2 win over...

The Old Capital in Iowa City is seen during a vigil on Sunday, March 21 to honor the victims of the Atlanta shootings and advocate for Asian American rights and equity.

Hundreds attend AAPI student-hosted vigil honoring Atlanta shooting victims

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Reporter March 21, 2021

The American and Iowa flags flew at half-staff at the Old Capitol as people gathered on the Pentacrest. In front of the steps, there were eight bins with flowers inside, and marked with a name: Xiaojie...

Mar 20, 2021; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  Iowa Hawkeyes wrestler Spencer Lee is introduced prior to the championship match of the 125 weight class against Arizona State Sun Devils wrestler Brandon Courtney during the finals of the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

‘Excuses are for wusses’: Spencer Lee wins third consecutive national title after year-long wait

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 21, 2021

Spencer Lee isn’t a fan of excuses. But if the Iowa wrestling program’s 125-pounder used one over the weekend, nobody could have blamed him. Eight days before Lee defeated Arizona State’s...

A stream of an online lecture produced by Lecturer and Filmmaking Nellie Kluz is seen on Twitch.

Twitch teaching tools: UI professors employ popular streaming platforms for class

Tatiana Plowman, Arts Reporter March 21, 2021

For a year, many University of Iowa professors have taught their classes online instead of in person. Zoom continues to be the most frequently used service for virtual instruction, with the UI logging...

Iowa forward Gianna Gourley fights for possession during Iowa's match against Illinois State on Sunday, September 1, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Red Birds 4-3.

Iowa soccer notches first win of 2020-21 season against Maryland

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter March 21, 2021

Iowa soccer picked up its first win of the season on the road at Ludwig Field against Maryland. The Hawkeyes won the contest, 1-0. With the win, the Hawkeyes are now 1-6-1 on the season. "Results...

Iowa Forward Maddy Murphy attempts to block a pass from Michigan’s Clare Brush during a field hockey game between Iowa and Michigan at Grant Field on Friday, March 12, 2021. The Wolverines beat the Hawkeyes 1-0.

Murphy shines for Iowa field hockey in sweep of Ohio State

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter March 21, 2021

Senior forward Maddy Murphy was Iowa’s top point-scorer last season, leading the team with 12 goals and 13 assists in 22 games. Through Iowa’s first six games of the 2020-21 season, Murphy had...

The women's medley relay is underway during a swim meet at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021. The women's team hosted Nebraska while the men's team had an intrasquad scrimmage.

Iowa women’s swimming and diving finishes season at NCAA Championships

Evan Bruner, Sports Reporter March 21, 2021

The Iowa women’s swimming and diving team officially wrapped up its season at the NCAA Championships in Greensboro, North Carolina. The meet started on Wednesday and ran through Saturday night. The...

Iowa Pitcher Duncan Davitt throws a pitch during a baseball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Duane Banks Field on Sunday, March 21, 2021. Davitt went an inning and two-thirds, giving up five earned runs.The Cornhuskers defeated the Hawkeyes 13-8.

Wild pitching dooms Iowa baseball in series finale against Nebraska

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter March 21, 2021

Iowa baseball’s starting pitcher Duncan Davitt walked Nebraska’s leadoff hitter Joe Acker on four pitches to begin Sunday afternoon’s contest between Hawkeyes and Cornhuskers at Duane Banks Field. Then...

Iowa Center Fielder Ben Norman prepares to high five Head Coach Rick Heller after homering during a baseball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Duane Banks Field on Sunday, March 21, 2021. The Cornhuskers defeated the Hawkeyes 13-8.

Iowa baseball’s hitting not enough in series finale

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 21, 2021

For the second straight day in the row, Nebraska baseball’s bats were just better than Iowa’s as the Hawkeyes lost, 13-8, Sunday at Duane Banks Field. The Hawkeyes won one of the three games...

Iowa's all-around Adeline Kenlin performs on the beam during a gymnastics meet against Ohio State on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes with a score, 196.550-193.800. Kenlin earned a score of 9.825.

Iowa gymnastics ends weekend with two Big Ten Champions and underdog win

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter March 21, 2021

Iowa gymnastics capped off an eventful weekend with the No. 8 men’s team winning its regular-season and program finale with a 406.700-406.650 win against No. 4 Nebraska on Saturday afternoon inside...

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Opinion | I traveled internationally during the COVID-19 pandemic

Rin Swann March 21, 2021

On the day I boarded my international flight from Pittsburgh to Antigua, there were 155,705 new cases of COVID-19 in the United States. It was Jan. 25. For almost everyone else at the University...