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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa sprinter Wayne Lawrence Jr. leads the pack in the 400m dash premier during the second day of the Larry Wieczorek Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 at the University of Iowa Recreation Building. Lawrence won with a time of 46.28. Due to coronavirus restrictions, the Hawkeyes could only host Big Ten teams. Iowa men took first, scoring 189, and women finished third with 104 among Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, and Illinois.

Photos: Larry Wieczorek Invitational

Jenna Galligan, Projects Videographer January 23, 2021

Fighters ride in pickup trucks as forces loyal to Yemen's Saudi-backed government clash with Huthi rebel fighters around the strategic government-held "Mas Camp" military base, in the al-Jadaan area about 50 kilometers northwest of Marib in central Yemen, on November 22, 2020.

Guest Opinion | Silence is Complacency: 5 reasons why Iowa students must oppose the war on Yemen

January 23, 2021

In addition to Jan. 25  being the first day of classes for Hawkeyes this year, thousands around the world will be taking a stand to say No to the utterly devastating War on Yemen. Over 300 organizations...

Iowa Outside Hitter Audrey Black hits the ball over the net during the Iowa Volleyball season opener game against Illinois on Jan. 22, 2021 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Illinois defeated Iowa 3-1.

Iowa volleyball drops second straight match to Illinois in last match at Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter January 23, 2021

In its last game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, the Iowa volleyball team lost its second straight match to Illinois, 3-1, on Saturday. The Hawkeyes lost to the Fighting Illini in a similar fashion, 3-1,...

Gubernatorial candidate Ross Wilburn speaks during the Johnson County Democrats BBQ at the Johnson County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017. Multiple gubernatorial candidates spoke at the event as well as guest speaker Rep. Dave Loebsack (D-Iowa).

Iowa Democrats elect Rep. Ross Wilburn as party chair

Caleb McCullough, Managing Editor January 23, 2021

Iowa Democrats elected state Rep. Ross WIlburn, D-Ames, as the chair of the state party on Saturday. Wilburn will replace Mark Smith, a former state representative who held the position for less...

Iowa’s 125-pound Spencer Lee prepares to wrestle during the second session of the 57th Annual Ken Kraft Midlands Championships at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, IL, on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019.

No. 1 Hawkeyes dominate No. 15 Golden Gophers in first road meet of the season

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter January 23, 2021

Sometimes, a final score can be misleading. Two teams can be more evenly matched than they appear to be in the post-event box score. When Iowa’s wrestling team traveled to Minneapolis to take...

Iowa Defensive Specialist Maggie Slagle dives for the ball during the Iowa Volleyball season opener game against Illinois on Jan. 22, 2021 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Illinois defeated Iowa 3-1.

Iowa volleyball drops first match of the season to Illinois

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter January 22, 2021

After 419 days without a game, Iowa volleyball returned to the court for one last weekend at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. In their first match of the season, the Hawkeyes fell, 3-1, to the Fighting Illini. Iowa...

Iowa Middle Blocker Hannah Clayton hits the ball over the net during the Iowa Volleyball season opener game against Illinois on Jan. 22, 2021 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Illinois defeated Iowa 3-1.

Photos: Iowa Volleyball vs. Illinois

Casey Stone, Photojournalist January 22, 2021

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

Students providing clinical patient care eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine

Rylee Wilson, News Editor January 22, 2021

Some students at the University of Iowa who provide clinical patient care have been vaccinated against COVID-19 through Student Health and Wellness.  The university announced students had been...

The Scoreboard: Jan. 22, 2021

The Scoreboard: Jan. 22, 2021

January 22, 2021

This week on "The Scoreboard," hosts Austin Hanson and Shivansh Ahuja are joined by DITV Sports Director Tianna Torrejon and DI Sports Reporter Chloe Peterson to talk Iowa women's basketball, NFL football,...

Iowa guard Connor McCaffery reaches for a rebound during a men's basketball game against Indiana on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Hoosiers, 69-81.

Photos: Iowa basketball vs. Indiana

Hannah Kinson, Photo Editor January 22, 2021

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp shoots a basket during the first half of a men's basketball game against Indiana on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes are leading over the Hoosiers, 37-31.

No. 4 Hawkeyes hope to learn from upset loss to Indiana

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor January 22, 2021

In the Big Ten Conference, there are no easy wins, and the Hoosiers proved that to the Hawkeyes on Thursday night as they downed Iowa, 81-69. Currently, six Big Ten teams sit inside the AP Top 25,...

Iowa guard CJ Fredrick shoots a basket during a men's basketball game against Indiana on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Hoosiers, 69-81.

Stagnant second-half offense dooms Iowa in loss to Indiana

Robert Read, Pregame Editor January 22, 2021

The best offense in men’s college basketball went over 11 minutes of game time without scoring in the second half on Thursday night. And as a result, No. 4 Iowa’s (12-3 overall, 6-2 Big Ten)...