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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 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, 2021. Northwestern defeated Iowa with a score of 6-1.

Ranked player’s strong performance not enough for Iowa women’s tennis against No. 8 Northwestern

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter February 14, 2021

The Iowa women’s tennis team could not pull off an upset on Sunday as it fell to Northwestern, 6-1. Two separate matches had points awarded to the Hawkeyes for slamming rackets, and both teams...

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, 2021. Northwestern defeated Iowa with a score of 6-1.

Photos: Iowa women’s tennis v. Northwestern

Katie Goodale, Visuals Director February 14, 2021

Daily Iowan Opinions writer Yassie Buchanan poses for a portrait on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021 at the Adler Journalism Building.

Examining the erasure of Black history in education

Yassie Buchanan, Opinions Columnist February 14, 2021

It was 2015 at Waterloo West High School, and I was waiting to hear a Martin Luther King Jr. quote sound through the intercom in commemoration of Black History Month. All of our desks lined up back-to-back,...

Pandemic Paramours: Valentine’s Day in Iowa City

Pandemic Paramours: Valentine’s Day in Iowa City

Ailis McCardle, News Reporter February 14, 2021

Students and businesses across Iowa City are reimagining Valentine’s Day in a time marked by social distance, from limited dinner reservations and special carry-out packages to smaller, at-home gatherings. Several...

Iowa all around Evan Davis performs his floor routine during the Iowa vs. Illinois men’s gymnastics meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. Iowa defeated No. 4 Illinois 402.00-400.50. Davis placed second in the overall floor results with a final score of 14.100.

Photos: Iowa Men’s Gymnastics v Illinois

Katie Goodale, Visuals Director February 13, 2021

The Daily Iowan is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Daily Iowan named Newspaper of the Year in state competition for second time

February 13, 2021

The Iowa Newspaper Association named The Daily Iowan Iowa's 2021 Newspaper of the Year in a statewide contest on Thursday. It's the Iowa Newspaper Association's top honor, which the DI won for...

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) looks to pass the ball against Michigan State during the second half at Jack Breslin Student Events Center.

Hot-shooting Hawkeyes trounce Spartans with 30-point victory at Breslin Center

Robert Read, Pregame Editor February 13, 2021

Luka Garza only scored eight points Saturday against Michigan State, and CJ Fredrick didn’t play. But Iowa won by 30 points in East Lansing. Yes, that actually happened. The No. 15 Hawkeye...

President Donald Trump walks to the podium during the Iowa GOP’s America First Dinner at the Ron Pearson Center in West Des Moines on Tuesday, June 11, 2019.

U.S. Senate acquits Donald Trump in impeachment trial

Caleb McCullough, Managing Editor February 13, 2021

The U.S. Senate voted to acquit Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial on Saturday, with seven Republicans joining Democrats to convict. Sens. Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, joined most...

The Old Capitol from behind a snow fort wall, on Wednesday, Jan 6, 2021.

Wind Chill Advisory for University of Iowa community until Feb. 15

Rachel Schilke, News Editor February 13, 2021

A Hawk Alert Wind Chill Advisory was issued from 6 p.m. Feb. 13 until noon on Feb. 15, warning that frostbite is possible in 10 minutes and the community should avoid outdoor activity if possible. Dean...

File photo of a police cruiser.

Iowa City police investigating homicide in downtown apartment complex

Rylee Wilson, News Editor February 13, 2021

Iowa City Police are investigating a homicide which took place Friday night.  According to a press release from the police department, around 7:54 p.m. Friday evening, officers responded to a report...