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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

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Ask the Author: Rebecca McKanna

Charlie Hickman, Arts Reporter May 4, 2023

Rebecca McKanna is an associate professor at the University of Indianapolis and a graduate of the University of Iowa. Throughout her career, McKanna has written for New York Daily News and the Cedar...

A Wildwood sign on the ceiling during a Hailey Whitters concert at Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon in Iowa City on Thursday, March 30, 2023.

Giovannie and the Hired Guns to perform tribute to roots with label debut concert at Wildwood

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter May 4, 2023

Giovannie and the Hired Guns will showcase its mix of rock and southern country music to create a Latin and Texas sound in Iowa City. The band will perform at Wildwood Smokehouse and Saloon on May 17...

Iowa pitcher Marcus Morgan throws a pitch to home during a baseball game at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Saturday April 22, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Corn Huskers, 8-0.

Iowa baseball pitcher Marcus Morgan’s confidence peaking at the right time

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter May 4, 2023

The Iowa baseball starting pitching staff had multiple holes entering the 2023 season. Big Ten Pitcher of the Year Adam Mazur and Saturday starter Dylan Nedved both left for the MLB Draft, leaving junior...

University of Iowa's student Disability Services Office is seen on September 3, 2020.

UI Disability Cultural Space undergoing planning for implementation

Archie Wagner, News Reporter May 4, 2023

The University of Iowa is working to create a space on campus for students with disabilities, according to UI President Barbara Wilson. Wilson said in an interview with The Daily Iowan Tuesday that...

Senior Column | Learning how to take chances

Senior Column | Learning how to take chances

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor May 4, 2023

Funny enough, I didn’t even think about journalism as a career until I stepped on the University of Iowa’s campus. I didn’t write a legitimate print sports story until the summer before...

Photo by Ayrton Breckenridge

Senior Column | An ode to all the rejects

Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist May 4, 2023

As the wise kung fu Master Oogway once said, “My time has come.” This line from the cinematic masterpiece “Kung Fu Panda” communicates the idea of letting go. Today, I am letting...

Senior Column | How I’ll remember my time at the DI

Senior Column | How I’ll remember my time at the DI

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor May 4, 2023

When I read the senior columns in The Daily Iowan as a freshman, sophomore, and junior, I always thought it was a little cheesy when I would see something like, “When I sat down to write this,...

Members of the House congregate in the House Chamber after the opening of the 2022 Legislative Session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. Both the House and Senate Republican leaders said the priority of this session is to return tax funds and address workforce conditions.

New Iowa legislation could harm funding to the state’s water sensor network

Jack Moore, News Reporter May 4, 2023

The Iowa Senate recently passed budget spending bills that could eliminate funding for river and stream sensors that measure nitrate and phosphorus, which could create potential risks to conservation...

Iowa’s and Northern Iowa’s softball teams high five after a softball game between Iowa and Northern Iowa at Bob Pearl Softball Field on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. The Panthers defeated the Hawkeyes, 4-2.

Photos: Iowa softball vs. Northern Iowa

Darren Chen, Photojournalist May 4, 2023

The Northern Iowa defeated Iowa, 4-2, at Bob Pearl Softball Field in Iowa City on Wednesday afternoon. Iowa’s record is now, 30-23. Both the University of Northern Iowa and Iowa had 7 hits each. The...

Why You Don’t Need to Leave Iowa to Work on Wall Street

Promoted Post May 4, 2023

The notion that one must move to a big city to find lucrative job opportunities has long been ingrained in our collective consciousness. Just about any job where you need to place core competencies on...

Film: Student Spotlight: Eliza Link

Cody Blissett and Matt Sindt May 3, 2023

University of Iowa senior Eliza Link discusses her passion as a ceramicist. Link specializes in wood firing and explains that it can take anywhere from 50 to 100 hours to complete a firing. Link displayed...