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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa pitcher Lauren Shaw throws a pitch during an Iowa softball game against Iowa Central at Pearl Field on Friday, October 4, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tritons 4-0 in 10 innings.

Senior pitchers provide one-two punch for Iowa softball

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter February 24, 2021

Senior pitchers Allison Doocy and Lauren Shaw are known as the one-two punch for the Iowa softball program. Before the 2020 season was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Doocy and Shaw combined...

Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa center Luka Garza (55) shoots a basket during the first half of a men's basketball game against Penn State on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes are down five points against the Nittany Lions, 36-41. At halftime Garza is two points away from breaking the record for Iowa's all-time leading scorer.

Hawkeyes jump into tough two-game stretch ready to improve résumé for March

Robert Read, Pregame Editor February 24, 2021

The Iowa men’s basketball team’s two road matchups against top-five opponents this week are the final games the Hawkeyes play in February. But, while it’s not quite March yet, bracketology has...

The Iowa men’s gymnastics team huddles on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2022 during the Iowa vs. Penn State men’s gymnastics meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Iowa defeated Penn State 398.850-393.550. Men’s gymnastics has not been reinstated like the women’s swimming and diving team was earlier in February, so this is will be their final season.

Guest Opinion | An open letter about Iowa men’s gymnastics

February 24, 2021

Open letter to all concerned in making this decision: I have contemplated writing this letter for many weeks since hearing of the “irreversible” decision to drop men’s varsity gymnastics as...

Opinion | Bumble’s IPO success: a battle won in an ongoing war for gender equality

Opinion | Bumble’s IPO success: a battle won in an ongoing war for gender equality

Jacob A Miller, Opinions Columnist February 24, 2021

The recent successful public launch of the female-founded and operated Bumble Inc. signifies another huge win for women entrepreneurs and strong female leadership in the start-up world and corporate...

Dr. Courtney Miller is seen during an oboe lesson with Allyson Kegel at the Voxman Music Building on Feb. 23. Kegel is a senior studying music education and oboe performance while Miller is an assistant professor of oboe.

University of Iowa professors share teaching strategies during COVID-19 faculty-run podcast

Sabine Martin, News Reporter February 24, 2021

A year after the pandemic slammed the University of Iowa, a faculty-based podcast has brought professors together to share their successes in teaching online. Most classes at the UI were moved to...

After being nominated to Speaker of the House, Rep. Pat Grassley is escorted to the front of the chambers for oath of office during the opening of the 2021 legislative session on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines.

Bill to change Iowa’s election laws passed in House, heads to governor’s desk

Lauren White, Politics Reporter February 24, 2021

The Iowa House passed a bill on Wednesday that would shorten the early voting period and place other limitations on voting, sending the bill to the governor’s office. The House passed the measure...

University of Iowa mascot Herky the Hawkeye goes back out On Parade for the 10th Anniversary of Herky on Parade on Monday, May 5, 2014.

Iowa’s public universities see improved graduation and retention rates despite COVID-19

Kelsey Harrell, Managing Digital Editor February 24, 2021

The three regent-governed universities in Iowa have each seen improvement in retention for the 2020-21 academic year despite the COVID-19 pandemic causing financial hardships for students and their...

The Old Capitol building is seen from the T. Anne Cleary on Feb. 10, 2021.

Housing and Dining faces financial toll after offering a ‘compassionate’ approach with student contract cancellations

Sabine Martin, News Reporter February 24, 2021

Occupancy at Iowa’s public universities’ residence housing significantly dropped in fiscal 2021 because of the pandemic, causing millions of dollars in financial losses, but university leaders...

The Iowa State Capitol Building is seen on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 in Des Moines. Tuesday marks the second day of the 2021 Iowa legislative session, including the annual State of the State address given by Gov. Kim Reynolds.

Iowa Senate Education Committee advances bill to regulate DEI training at public universities

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor February 24, 2021

The Iowa Senate Education Committee advanced a bill 11-4 on Wednesday regarding First Amendment rights and diversity, equity, and inclusion training at public colleges and universities and postsecondary...

Iowa Board of Regents President Michael Richards sits alongside President Pro Tem Patty Cownie during a meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa, on Thursday, June 6, 2019. The Regents voted in favor of a four percent tuition increase starting in the fall semester of 2019.

State Board of Regents recommend changes to syllabi, campus policies regarding free speech

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter February 24, 2021

The state Board of Regents’ free speech committee suggested several recommendations for Iowa’s regents institutions at its meeting Wednesday including requiring a free speech clause in all classes’...

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

UI students who are fully vaccinated may not have to quarantine after COVID-19 exposure

Lily Rosen Marvin, News Reporter February 24, 2021

Staff and students who have been fully vaccinated and are not exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 may no longer need to quarantine after exposure to the coronavirus, the university announced in a campus-wide...

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa., has a conversation at the Iowa State Capitol on Monday, January 13, 2020.

‘I got up at four o’clock like I do six times a week and jogged two miles:’ Chuck Grassley to announce potential Senate run by this fall

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Reporter February 24, 2021

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, said he will announce his decision on whether he will pursue an eighth term in the U.S. Senate by this fall, adding that he hopes his age will not impact if people believe...