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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa's all-around JerQuavia Henderson practices on the beam before the competition round during a women's gymnastics meet between Iowa, Minnesota, and Maryland on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes came in second with a score of 196.775 after the Gophers won with 196.975 and Maryland lost with 195.350. Henderson went on to receive a score of 9.875.

Iowa women’s gymnastics victorious in Big Five Meet

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter February 28, 2021

The No. 12 Iowa women’s gymnastics team found itself victorious in a matchup against three teams in Ann Arbor, Michigan, at the Big Five Meet on Saturday. The Hawkeyes now have a 9-0 conference record. Iowa...

Iowa’s Paige Magee runs the second leg of the Women’s 4x400-meter relay premier. The relay team finished 6th during the Hawkeye B1G Invitational track meet at the University of Iowa Recreation Building on Saturday, Feb. 13 , 2021.

Iowa women’s track and field ties program record at Big Ten Championships

Lauren Swanson, Sports Reporter February 28, 2021

The Big Ten Indoor Track and Field Championships belong to the Hawkeyes in 2021, as Iowa’s men’s team produced a first-place finish on the three-day championship and the women’s team finished...

Dance marathon Morale Captains dance alone in the Iowa Memorial Union on Saturday, February 27th, 2021. Due to the pandemic, the annual charity event which normally packs the entire building, has been converted to a digital live stream leaving the Iowa Memorial Union nearly empty.

Dancing at a distance: University of Iowa Dance Marathon raises $1.4 million

Grace Hamilton and Drew Sullivan February 28, 2021

As the University of Iowa’s biggest fundraiser for pediatric cancer patients — Dance Marathon — wrapped up this weekend without hundreds of singing, dancing students packed in the Iowa Memorial...

Feb 28, 2021; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Jordan Bohannon (3) goes to the basket as Ohio State Buckeyes forward Kyle Young (25) defends during the first half at Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

Opinion | Sunday’s ‘signature’ victory was exactly what Iowa needed going into March

Robert Read, Pregame Editor February 28, 2021

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Three minutes and 11 seconds into the second half of Sunday’s matchup between No. 9 Iowa and No. 4 Ohio State, “Here we go again” came to mind. Ohio State just scored 14...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

University of Iowa named one of the top producers of Fulbright scholars on the program’s 75th anniversary

Samantha Murray, News Reporter February 28, 2021

As the Fulbright program enters its 75th year, the University of Iowa has been named one of the nation's top producers of Fulbright scholars for the sixth year in a row. The Fulbright program sends...

Iowa Pole Vaulter Peyton Haack runs up to his launching point. Haack finished 16th during the Hawkeye B1G Invitational track meet at the University of Iowa Recreation Building on Saturday, Feb. 13 , 2021.

Iowa men’s track and field crowned Big Ten Indoor Conference Champions

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter February 28, 2021

Iowa director of track and field Joey Woody wants Iowa to be known as a track and field power. His program took an important step toward that goal on Saturday. At the conclusion of the third and...

Republican candidate for Iowa's 1st Congressional District Ashley Hinson greets an attendee before a Trump rally with Donald Trump Jr. on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020 at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Cedar Rapids. Trump Jr. encouraged around 200 people who were in attendance to vote in the upcoming election and to support all of the Republican candidates on the ballot.

Opinion | Iowa freshman Rep. Ashley Hinson’s got beef

Jacob Wendell, Opinions Contributor February 28, 2021

Rep. Ashley Hinson’s beef crusade is just another example of unjustified conservative outrage. In recent tweets, she has lambasted Bill Gates and the “radical left” after Gates suggested that...

Johnson County holds Drive-Up early voting in the parking ramp of the Johnson County Health and Human Services Building on Oct. 23, 2020. Voters follow signs and wait in a line of cars to cast their ballot.

Opinion | Iowa’s bill to limit early voting is voter suppression, not fraud reduction

Josie Taylor, Opinions Contributor February 28, 2021

Last week, the Iowa Legislature passed a bill that would shorten the time Iowans can vote early or absentee by nine days, and polling locations on Election Day would close an hour earlier. Iowa legislators...

Iowa guard Gabbie Marshall shoots a basket during a women's basketball game against Purdue on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 87-81.

Iowa women’s basketball continues good form with road win against Wisconsin

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter February 28, 2021

In what has become a theme lately for Iowa women’s basketball, four players hit double figures in an important 84-70 road win over Wisconsin at the Kohl Center.  Unlike most games this season...

Feb 28, 2021; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes center Luka Garza (55) goes to the basket as Ohio State Buckeyes guard Duane Washington Jr. (4) defends during the first half at Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

Rapid Recap: No. 9 Iowa men’s basketball team downs No. 4 Ohio State in Columbus

Robert Read, Pregame Editor February 28, 2021

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Iowa men's basketball team already blew one double-digit lead to Ohio State this season. The Hawkeyes weren't going to let it happen again. Iowa let an 11-point second-half...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon celebrates a basket during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. Bohannon was three-of-eight from distance.

Jordan Bohannon breaks Iowa men’s basketball program’s all-time assist record

Robert Read, Pregame Editor February 28, 2021

COLUMBUS, Ohio — One week after Luka Garza became the Iowa men's basketball program's all-time leading scorer, another Hawkeye became the program's all-time assist king. Redshirt senior point...

Photo of Siraj White-Wright

Iowa City Police asking for community’s help in search for missing person

Rylee Wilson, News Editor February 28, 2021

UPDATE: White-Wright was found by a motorist south of Burlington, Iowa at approximately 4:45 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 28, according to a release. Arrangements are being made for him to be reunited with...