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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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A person holds a sign that says "Disarm hate" on the Pentacrest in Iowa City, Iowa during the march for gun safety on Saturday, April 8, 2023.

Photos: Gun Safety Protest

Avi Lapchick, Photojournalist April 8, 2023

Roughly thirty people gathered on Saturday, April 8, 2023 to march for gun safety and for an end to gun violence on the Pentacrest in Iowa city, Iowa. University of Iowa sophomore Melissa Alvarez kicked...

Sudan Archives performs during a concert in Englert Theatre in Iowa City on the second day of the Mission Creek Festival on April 7, 2023.

Photos: Mission Creek Festival Day Two

Matt Sindt, Emily Nyberg, and Shuntaro Kawasaki April 8, 2023

Local musicians took the stage across Iowa City venues during the second day of the Mission Creek Festival on Friday. In it's 18th year, the three-day festival continues to celebrate music and literature...

University of Iowa Center for Advancement Vice President David Dierks speaks during a Willard “Sandy” Boyd memorial service at Hancher Auditorium on Friday, April 7, 2023. Boyd died on Dec. 13, 2022, at age 95. He was a University of Iowa president for 13 years and served the university for more than 65 years. Dierks shared a story when student protestors in the ‘70s attempted to kidnap Boyd from his office and Boyd invited the students in for coffee.

Hundreds gather to honor former UI President Willard ‘Sandy’ Boyd

Sabine Martin, Managing Editor April 7, 2023

Willard “Sandy” Boyd walked through the center of a crowd of Vietnam War protesters in May 1970 on the Pentacrest to address the University of Iowa student body. Despite a warning from campus...

University of Iowa College of Law N. William Hines Dean and Professor of Law Kevin Washburn speaks during a Willard “Sandy” Boyd memorial service at Hancher Auditorium on Friday, April 7, 2023. Boyd died on Dec. 13, 2022, at age 95. He was a University of Iowa president for 13 years and served the university for more than 65 years. Washburn told a story about how Boyd used to go to university football games with a book under his arm to read during the game.

Photos: Willard “Sandy” Boyd memorial service

Ayrton Breckenridge, Films Editor April 7, 2023

Over 500 people attended a Willard “Sandy” Boyd memorial service at Hancher Auditorium on Friday, April 7, 2023. Boyd died on Dec. 13, 2022, at age 95. He was a University of Iowa president for...

Festival goers watch Cat Power perform during the Mission Creek Festival at Hancher Auditorium on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Cat Power is an alternative multi-genre artist.

Photos: Mission Creek Festival Day One

Shuntaro Kawasaki, Photojournalist April 7, 2023

The first day of the Mission Creek Festival 2023 opened with "Crying in H Mart" writer Michelle Zauner as the keynote author at Hancher Auditorium on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Zauner read an excerpt from...

Iowa City High School is seen on Monday, April 25, 2022.

Iowa City Community School District receives third threatening message

Hannah Lipski, News Reporter April 7, 2023

The Iowa City Community School District faced yet another threat to its safety, as the school was made aware of a potentially threatening message circulating on social media aimed at Iowa City City...

Iowa forward Kris Murray fights through Auburn players during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Auburn in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Thursday, March 16, 2023. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 83-75.

Iowa men’s basketball forward Kris Murray declares for 2023 NBA Draft

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor April 7, 2023

After tallying a team-leading 20.2 points and 7.9 rebounds per game in 2022-23, Iowa men’s basketball forward Kris Murray announced he has declared for the 2023 NBA Draft via Twitter on Friday morning.  💛...