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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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The Scoreboard: March 5, 2021

The Scoreboard: March 5, 2021

March 5, 2021

This week on "The Scoreboard," hosts Austin Hanson and Shivansh Ahuja are joined by DI Sports Reporter Chloe Peterson and Managing Digital Editor Kelsey Harrell for an exclusive interview with Iowa women's...

On the Record: March 5, 2021

On the Record: March 5, 2021

March 5, 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...

Johnson County Supervisor RoyceAnne Porter addresses the crowd on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. Supervisor Porter held a victory for Biden party at Mercer Park.

Truth and Reconciliation Commission elects new leadership after chair Royceann Porter resigns

Claire Benson, News Reporter March 5, 2021

Royceann Porter, former chair of Iowa City's Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission, resigned from her role as chair Thursday night prior to a planned vote from the commission to remove her from...

Patrick McCaffery, reserves push Hawkeyes past Huskers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Patrick McCaffery, reserves push Hawkeyes past Huskers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 4, 2021

After scoring 19 points on 8-of-13 shooting from the field, redshirt freshman forward Patrick McCaffery promptly checked out of the game and headed straight for the trash receptacle. With 3:03 remaining...

UI students given first round of vaccinations on Thursday, Jan 28, 2021. Syringes wait to be used. Each has the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine in it.

Opinion | COVID-19 increases the need for, not prevents, scientific research

Ally Pronina, Opinions Columnist March 4, 2021

I started writing my undergraduate thesis paper for my lab less than a foot from my bed in my parents’ new house. Beforehand, my thesis adviser and I talked about how we were going to work on...

Associate Provost and Dean of International Programs Russ Ganim poses for a virtual portrait on Tuesday, March 2, 2021.

Global Education Lecture series fosters collaboration between the UI DEI division and International Programs

Mary Hartel, News Reporter March 4, 2021

A new collaboration by the University of Iowa Division of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and International Programs is focusing on the value of international education. “The mission of the new...

An Iowa City Police Department vehicle is seen on July 9, 2019.

Proposed bill in Iowa would require bystanders to call authorities

Drew Sullivan, News Reporter March 4, 2021

A bill approved by the Iowa Senate Judiciary Committee would add criminal penalties for people who fail to call authorities when witnessing dangerous situations. The bill was introduced by Sen....

Jordan Bohannon ties career-high with eight 3-pointers in No. 5 Iowa's blowout victory over Nebraska

Jordan Bohannon ties career-high with eight 3-pointers in No. 5 Iowa’s blowout victory over Nebraska

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 4, 2021

Jordan Bohannon is open as soon as he steps into the gym, former Hawkeye and current Big Ten Network analyst Jess Settles said on Thursday night's broadcast. Nebraska could have used that scouting...

Nikole Hannah-Jones speaking with the university lecture committee in a virtual setting on Tuesday, Sept 22, 2020. Nikole spoke on her 1916 project about the continuing history of American slavery.

Opinion | Iowa Republicans are pro-censorship

Peyton Downing, Opinions Columnist March 4, 2021

Republican lawmakers in the Iowa House seem intent on repeating a modern-day version of the red scare. House File 222 would remove the funding from all schools, including community colleges and public...

Photo of volunteers at CIty High kitchen.

Community volunteers deliver meals to remote Iowa City students

Claire Benson, News Reporter March 4, 2021

  With COVID-19 exacerbating the issue of food insecurity in Iowa City, there has been more attention drawn toward the number of families that are dependent on school resources provided to...