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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 Paige Magee and Myreanna Bebe run in the women’s 60-meter hurdle final during the Hawkeye Invitational at the University of Iowa Recreation Building in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. Bebe set a meet record after finishing first with a time of 8.22. The Hawkeye Invitational hosted Ball State, Bradley, Indian Hills, Iowa, Iowa Central, Missouri, Northern Iowa, Western Illinois, Wis.-River Falls, and unattached individuals.

Iowa track and field hurdler Myreanna Bebe, teammates to finish business at NCAA indoor meet

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter March 7, 2023

It’s hard enough to bounce back from failure. But to bounce back and be crowned Big Ten champion? Iowa women’s track and field hurdler Myreanna Bebe is familiar with that. At last year’s Big...

Iowa's No. 4 seeded 149-pound Max Murin wrestles Michigan State’s No. 13 seeded 149-pound Peyton Omania during session one of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Saturday, March 4, 2023.

Iowa men’s wrestler Max Murin takes ‘next best thing,’ wins third place at Big Ten Championships

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter March 7, 2023

ANN ARBOR — Iowa men’s wrestler Max Murin didn’t accomplish his goal at the 2023 Big Ten Championships last weekend. The Hawkeye 149-pounder was bounced from the main bracket in the semifinal...

University of Iowa students Eli Chow, Ethan Holter, Rose Bishay and Madeline Fait (left to right) sled on the Pentacrest on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. Several classes were canceled because of the weather. Snow totals in Iowa City were as high as 10.5 inches. Bishay said, “We went to Target, bought two five dollar buckets and decided to make the best out of the weather.” (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Opinion | College living offers a sense of community

Katie Perkins, Opinions Contributor March 7, 2023

College life is romanticized in the U.S. because of the sense of community students experience. When my father recalls the best days of his life — the ones where the memories were the sweetest...

Opinion | Why it is vital to steer away from the Willow Project

Opinion | Why it is vital to steer away from the Willow Project

Naomi Rivera Morales, Opinions Columnist March 7, 2023

We must say no for the better. There have been several environmental issues on the rise, including the use of pesticides, deforestation, the loss of biodiversity, and fossil fuels. One of...

Yes

Sophia Meador, Opinions Editor March 7, 2023

Finding a job after graduation doesn’t scare me. But paying back my debt after four years at the University of Iowa does. Higher education is a huge investment. According to the state Board...

No

Sam Knupp, Opinions Contributor March 7, 2023

I went to community college for two years. I met some of my best friends there and got to take classes taught by some of my favorite educators. Community college has its place. If you’re...

Van Allen Hall Eastside staircase seen on March 7, 2023.

UI to replace Van Allen Hall stairs

Jack Moore, News Reporter March 7, 2023

Van Allen Hall will soon see significant construction changes in the coming months.  An estimated $475,053 will be spent on the replacement of stairs of select entrances as well as adding a ramp...

Abubakar Ibrahim holds his scarf while posing for a photo in the Adler Journalism Building on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.

UI faculty members share inspirations behind their personal styles

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter March 7, 2023

When Abubakar Ibrahim threw on a scarf to dress his casual outfit up for a formal occasion, he did not expect the article of clothing to become his iconic fashion statement — but he has since embraced...

Women from the UI use their art to tell stories about experiences and womanhood

Women from the UI use their art to tell stories about experiences and womanhood

Emma Gaughan, Arts Reporter March 7, 2023

Looking around the University of Iowa campus, art can be found everywhere. With sculptures outside of buildings and paintings lining the walls, the UI creates a desirable space for all artists. On...

Photo contributed by Professor Richard Heidel.

UI concert band to travel to Ireland over spring break for musical St. Patrick’s Day experience

Emma Gaughan, Arts Reporter March 7, 2023

A concert band organized by the University of Iowa music department will travel to Ireland over spring break and visit different locations across the country. The group will spend two days in Galway,...

Iowa forward Kris Murray jumps to shoot the ball while Northwestern forward Robbie Beran attempts to block during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 86-70.

Iowa men’s basketball players collect Big Ten honors

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor March 7, 2023

Iowa men’s basketball players Kris Murray, Filip Rebraca, Connor McCaffery, Tony Perkins, Payton Sandfort, and Patrick McCaffery received honors from the Big Ten Tuesday. Murray was named to the...