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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

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University of Iowa graduate research assistant of molecular medicine with a masters in biology, Cody Poe, poses for a portrait in the Pappajohn Biomedical Discovery Building on Feb. 22. As a member of SACNAS, Poe said, “Any group that tries to increase diversity is beneficial to science and higher education.” (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

New student organization aims to make STEM more inclusive to students of Hispanic, Native American descent

Brady Osborne, News Reporter February 22, 2021

A new student organization at the University of Iowa is trying to make STEM programs more inclusive and welcoming to students of Hispanic and Native American descent. The Society for Advancement...

Iowa’s Elise van Heuvelen Treadwell hits the ball during the Iowa women’s tennis meet v. Northwestern in the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2020. Northwestern defeated Iowa with a score of 6-1.

Iowa women’s tennis off to hot start in conference play

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter February 22, 2021

The Hawkeye women’s tennis team is off to a blazing hot start in conference play this season, as it beat Minnesota and Wisconsin over the weekend. No. 97 Alexa Noel is now 10-0 in singles and...

The men'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. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes head to Big Ten Championships

Evan Bruner, Sports Reporter February 22, 2021

Just one week after the University of Iowa opted to fully reinstate its women’s swimming and diving program, head coach Marc Long and his squad will head to Purdue to compete in the 2021 Big Ten...

Iowa guard Tomi Taiwo goes for a layup during a women's basketball game against Purdue on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 87-81.

Hawkeyes and Terrapins set for high-scoring clash in College Park

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter February 22, 2021

A week ago, the Iowa women’s basketball schedule looked much different than it does now. At the time, the Hawkeyes’ next four games were reasonably spread out. Last Thursday, the UI announced...

Opinion | Trans women belong in women’s sports

Opinion | Trans women belong in women’s sports

Peyton Downing, Opinions Columnist February 22, 2021

During a pandemic that’s claimed thousands of American lives, Republicans seem to be set on pursuing needless legislative actions. It's gotten to the point where the U.S. Senate and House Republicans...

Rep. Bobby Kaufmann speaks during the opening of the 2021 legislative session on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines. Legislative goals for the session include further tax cuts, expanding in-person learning, and moving towards economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Legislation that could change how Iowans vote is largely opposed in public hearing

Lauren White, Politics Reporter February 22, 2021

Iowans shared their opinions Monday on a recently introduced elections bill that would shorten the early voting period, reduce the number of ballot drop boxes, and set criminal boundaries for auditors...

Iowa center Luka Garza looks to shoot 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 defeated the Nittany Lions, 74-68. Garza broke the record for Iowa's all-time leading scorer during the second half and now has a career total of 2,126 points.

Luka Garza named Naismith Trophy Player and Big Ten Co-Player of the Week

Robert Read, Pregame Editor February 22, 2021

Iowa men’s basketball All-American Luka Garza was tabbed the Naismith Trophy Player and Big Ten Co-Player of the Week on Monday for his efforts in Iowa’s two victories last week. Garza (6-foot-11,...

Iowa Point Guard Caitlin Clark dribbles the ball at the logo. Clark finished with 32 points during a women’s basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Penn State Nittany Lion’s at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. Iowa Defeated Penn State 96-78.

Caitlin Clark wins record 11th Big Ten Freshman of the Week honor

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor February 22, 2021

Iowa women's basketball freshman Caitlin Clark won her 11th Big Ten Freshman of the Week honor Monday after posting 32 points, seven assists, six rebounds, a steal, and a block against Penn State Thursday. Her...

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

University of Iowa: mask up even after getting the vaccine

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter February 22, 2021

As the vaccine rollout continues and more students and staff in priority groups receive the COVID-19 vaccine, the University of Iowa issued an email Monday emphasizing that even those who are vaccinated...

Fan cutouts placed in Carver-Hawkeye Arena due to Covid-19 seen before the Iowa Volleyball season opener game against Illinois on Jan. 22, 2021 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Illinois defeated Iowa 3-1.

Iowa athletics reports nine positive COVID-19 tests out of 550 tests conducted

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor February 22, 2021

The University of Iowa athletics department conducted 550 COVID-19 PCR tests for the week of Feb. 15-21 and received nine positive tests and 541 negative tests. As part of Iowa’s return to campus...

Ryan Finn, a co-owner of Ulysses Modern is seen examining a vintage watch behind the counter on February 21, 2021. Finn and his wife Clara opened the vintage shop on Gilbert Street last October. Finn is passionate for mid- century modern design and furnishings.

Featured photo: Vintage is the new black

Sid Peterson, Photographer February 22, 2021

Iowa center Luka Garza shoots a record-breaking basket with eight minutes left of a men's basketball game against Penn State on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 74-68. Garza broke the record for Iowa's all-time leading scorer and now has a career total of 2,126 points.

Luka Garza: The Iowa men’s basketball program’s humble, team-driven all-time leading scorer

Robert Read, Pregame Editor February 21, 2021

Luka Garza is a self-described basketball nerd. That explains why, as a kid, he would sit in his basement and immerse himself in his father’s VHS tapes, studying the game’s greats, including Hakeem...