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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

The Daily Iowan

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl speaks during a press conference at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Auburn faces Iowa on Thursday.

NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament notebook | Former Iowa assistant coach and current Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl talks Iowa, reflects on time as a Hawkeye

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor March 15, 2023

BIRMINGHAM, Al — Auburn head men’s basketball coach Bruce Pearl was an assistant coach at Iowa from 1986-92 under Tom Davis.  Ahead of Thursday’s NCAA Tournament first-round matchup between...

Pedro Pascal, right, at the premiere of "The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent" during SXSW Film Festival at the Paramount Theatre on March 12, 2022, in Austin, Texas.

Review | HBO’s ‘The Last of Us’ does original video game justice

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter March 14, 2023

When you’re lost in the darkness, start watching "The Last of Us" — the show absolutely shines.  On March 12, the season finale of the show “The Last of Us” premiered on HBO, bringing the...

The Old Capitol dome is seen on Monday Feb. 20, 2023.

Regents president orders pause and review of Iowa’s public universities’ DEI programs

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor March 14, 2023

All diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at Iowa’s regent-controlled universities will be reviewed and new programs paused, the state Board of Regents announced Tuesday. State Board of Regents...

No. 1 seeded 125-pound Iowa's Spencer Lee wins his match over Nebraska’s Liam Cronin during session four of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Saturday, March. 4, 2023. Lee defeated Cronin, 8-2.

Iowa men’s wrestling heads to NCAA Championships, Spencer Lee chases fourth title

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter March 14, 2023

The Iowa men’s wrestling team will make a run for their first NCAA title since 2021 this week at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  Iowa joins Oklahoma State, Missouri, and Virginia Tech as...

The H-bar is seen in Iowa City on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022.

Cedar Rapids man arrested in fatal H-Bar shooting last October

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter March 13, 2023

RELATED: ‘It should be a safe area:’ Iowa City community responds to fatal H-Bar shooting A Cedar Rapids man was arrested in connection to the fatal shooting at Iowa City’s H-Bar in October.  Cedar...

Trial of former UI student charged with attempted murder postponed

Trial of former UI student charged with attempted murder postponed

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter March 13, 2023

The trial of former University of Iowa student Ali Younes was pushed back for a second time to May 16 at the Johnson County Courthouse. The trial was previously rescheduled last November to begin...

Iowa women's basketball players celebrate after winning the Big Ten Tournament title at the Target Center in Minneapolis on March 5. Second-seeded Iowa defeated third-seeded Ohio State, 105-72.

Iowa women’s basketball draws No. 2 seed in NCAA Tournament, will face Southeastern Louisiana

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 12, 2023

Hawkeye women's basketball earned a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament, the selection committee announced Sunday. Iowa will face No. 15 Southeastern Louisiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday. "It's...

Iowa forward Kris Murray jumps to score during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Michigan State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 112-106. Murray scored 26 points and 4 assists.

Iowa men’s basketball nabs No. 8 seed in Midwest Region, will face No. 9 Auburn in first round of NCAA tournament

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor March 12, 2023

The Iowa men’s basketball team is a No. 8 seed in this year’s NCAA Tournament. The Hawkeyes will face No. 8 seed Auburn in Birmingham, Alabama, in the first round on Thursday, March 16 at 5:50...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis say goodbye during “The Freedom Blueprint” a Republican hosted event in Davenport, Iowa on Friday, March 10, 2023. Reynolds and DeSantis received a standing ovation.

Photos: Ron DeSantis and Kim Reynolds in Davenport

Cody Blissett, Photojournalist March 10, 2023

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds meet in Davenport, Iowa to lead a Republican hosted event. DeSantis received multiple standing applauses throughout his speech. At the event, DeSantis...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis waves during a Republican-hosted event in Davenport, Iowa, on Friday. DeSantis receives a standing ovation. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

Gov. Ron DeSantis touts record in first Iowa visit

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter March 10, 2023

In a packed convention hall at a Davenport casino Friday morning, the potential GOP Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis marked his first trip to Iowa. DeSantis was one of...

The Iowa State Capitol is seen before the opening of the 2022 Legislative Session in Des Moines, Iowa, on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. At the State Capitol, legislative leaders spoke in their chambers while rally members congregated in the rotunda in support of freedom. The 2022 Legislative Session started today and will end in April.

Legislative Roundup | Iowa Senate passed a bill that would limit the access of the State Auditor

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor March 9, 2023

A bill passed by the Iowa Senate on Tuesday would limit the types of information available to the State Auditor’s office during the course of an audit of any state agency or other state entity. Sen....

Iowa guard Tony Perkins runs the ball down court during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Ohio State at United Center in Chicago on Thursday, March 9, 2023. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 73-69.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Ohio State

Matt Sindt, Photo Editor March 9, 2023

Fifth-seeded Iowa men’s basketball fell to thirteenth-seeded Ohio State in the Big Ten Tournament at United Center in Chicago on Thursday, 73-69. Teams traded the lead throughout the game, but the Hawkeyes...