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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

Iowa’s Monkia Czinano (25) reached her personal record of 38 points in one game 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.

Czinano leads Iowa women’s basketball to win over Purdue in Big Ten Tournament

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 11, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS – On Wednesday night, newly minted Big Ten Freshman of the Year Caitlin Clark made her official postseason debut in the 2021 Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse...

JACK Quartet presents pieces by UI composition students in virtual concert

JACK Quartet presents pieces by UI composition students in virtual concert

Abby McCusker, Arts Reporter March 11, 2021

On Wednesday night, the JACK Quartet concert was streamed live on the University of Iowa School of Music website. The performance featured six pieces written by UI composition students. JACK Quartet...

Iowa Sen. Joe Bolkcom poses for a portrait inside the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 in Des Moines. Bolkcom represents the 43rd district in Johnson county.

Bill could reduce penalties for first-time marijuana offenders in Iowa

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter March 10, 2021

A bill in the Iowa Senate that would loosen Iowa’s marijuana penalties has bipartisan support from lawmakers. SF 533 would lower the legal penalty for first time offenders possessing less than...

Syringes for the COVID-19 vaccine lay on a counter at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. The center received the Modern vaccine for its employees.

Iowa expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility, though appointments remain scarce

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter March 10, 2021

Some public health agencies and other local facilities in the state are struggling to meet the increased demand of patients in high-risk groups after Iowa expanded eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine...

The Center for Student Involvement and Leadership is seen on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018.

University of Iowa Service Learning courses continue virtually

Samantha Murray, News Reporter March 10, 2021

The University of Iowa’s community service classes, which sometimes coincide with service trips over spring break, are continuing to complete service projects despite in-person restrictions and mostly...

A crowd of protesters followed by a group of supporting vehicles travels west on Burlington Street towards downtown Iowa City during a march to support the Black Lives Matter movement and protest police brutality on Saturday, June 13.

Bill increasing penalties for protesters passes Iowa Senate on party lines

Natalie Dunlap, Politics reporter March 10, 2021

On Wednesday the Iowa Senate passed a bill that creates harsher penalties for protesters in the wake of Black Lives Matter protests that happened this summer.  SF 534, which was passed 31-17 by...

Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark (22) takes the ball 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. (Kate Heston/The Daily Iowan)

Rapid Recap: Iowa women’s basketball wins first game of Big Ten Tournament against Purdue

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 10, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — The No. 6 seeded Iowa women's basketball team got off to a good start in 2021 Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament with a 83-72 win over No. 11 seeded Purdue at Bankers Life Fieldhouse...

Infielder Nia Carter leads off the base during the Iowa softball fall opener against Des Moines Area Community College on Friday, Sept. 13, 2019. The Hawkeyes beat the Bears 4-1 in 10 innings.

Iowa softball set for road tilt with Penn State and Maryland

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 10, 2021

Ahead of its upcoming weekend of action against Penn State and Maryland in Leesburg, Florida, Iowa softball has been refining its fielding and adopting a more aggressive offensive mentality. Head...

Competition is underway during a swim meet at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021.

Iowa’s swim and dive teams set for NCAA Championships

Evan Bruner, Sports Reporter March 10, 2021

With the 2021 Big Ten Championships now behind them, Iowa’s swim and dive teams are set to conclude their 2020-21 campaigns at the NCAA Championships. The men’s and women’s divers will kick...

Iowa mid distance runner Mallory King pushes down the home stretch in the 800m run premier during the second day of the Larry Wieczorek Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 at the University of Iowa Recreation Building. King won the race with a time of 2:06.00. Due to coronavirus restrictions, the Hawkeyes could only host Big Ten teams. Iowa men took first, scoring 189, and women finished third with 104 among Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, and Illinois.

Iowa track and field ready for NCAA indoor championships

Lauren Swanson, Sports Reporter March 10, 2021

This weekend, Iowa men’s and women’s track and field head to the Randal Tyson Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas, for the 2021 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships. Five Hawkeyes have qualified...

Gonzalo Leal putts during a golf invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on Saturday, April 20, 2019. Iowa came in first with a score of 593 against 12 other teams.

Iowa men’s golf wins Spartan Collegiate

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter March 10, 2021

On the final day of play at the Spartan Collegiate in Sea Island, Georgia, Tuesday afternoon, Iowa men’s golf found itself trailing the event’s leading team by double-digit strokes. As they...