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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

Gov. Kim Reynolds high fives House Speaker Pro Tempore John H. Wills, R-District 10 before she signs the House File 68 in the rotunda of the Iowa State Capitol building on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023.

Iowa will pick Odyessy to administer its educational savings accounts program

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor February 28, 2023

A New York-based company that manages two other states’ educational savings accounts programs was selected to run Iowa’s recently enacted program, according to a news release from the governor’s...

Iowa guard Tony Perkins takes a shot during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Perkins scored 32 points. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini, 81-79.

Iowa men’s basketball defeats No. 15 Indiana for second time this season

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor February 28, 2023

The Iowa men’s basketball team scored 12 of the first 14 points Tuesday night against the 15th-ranked Indiana Hoosiers at Assembly Hall in Bloomington and never looked back.  Although Indiana...

Jerad Nylin crosses the street with his white cane by the Main Library on Feb. 23, 2023. Nylin is a blind student attending the University of Iowa. Nylin wears a navy blue coat with a yellow jacket underneath and a black Hawkeye baseball cap.

From 37 to 16: Bill realigning Iowa state government would reduce number of cabinet agencies

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor February 28, 2023

Jerad Nylin, a third-year nontraditional student who studies criminology at the University of Iowa, first learned how to use a table saw at Iowa’s Blindness Empowerment and Independence center...

Opinion | The obstacles of living in the Midwest

Opinion | The obstacles of living in the Midwest

Naomi Rivera Morales, Opinions Columnist February 28, 2023

Home is a strong word. At the very least, I want to feel some sense of safety and comfort. I want to feel welcomed. I have lived in numerous places, but among them, Iowa has been the one place...

Mayflower Residence Hall is seen on Tuesday Feb. 14, 2023.

Opinion | Mayflower’s sale will benefit us

Chris Klepach, Opinions Columnist February 28, 2023

It’s time to let go of Mayflower. Mayflower Residence Hall is famous for late student-housing requests and long bus waiting times. It is also well-known for its lofty accommodations that justify...

Burge

Peter Anders, Opinions Contributor February 28, 2023

At the University of Iowa, a common debate among students is which dorm is the best to live in. Some argue for Peterson Residence Hall, others for Catlett, and some even argue for Mayflower. But the...

Catlett

Evan Weidl, Opinions Columnist February 28, 2023

The best dormitory on the University of Iowa’s campus is Catlett Residence Hall — and it’s not particularly close. Catlett is the newest dormitory on campus, which creates many advantages....

Photo illustration by Alex VerSteegh

TikTok-famous University of Iowa students: How they did it

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter February 28, 2023

When University of Iowa sophomore English and creative writing major Elana Walters posted a fantasy “POV” on her TikTok account in 2020, she only hoped to express her passion for storytelling....

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates after victory over No. 2 Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 86-85. Clark recorded 34 points, nine defensive rebounds, and nine assists.

Opinion | Iowa women’s basketball is fully prepared for March

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor February 28, 2023

There’s a saying that goes around the college basketball world every March: Survive and advance. And the No. 7 Iowa women’s basketball team showed it is capable of that mentality in its...

Iowa guard Connor McCaffery takes the ball down court during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Ohio State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 92-75.

‘Coming to a full end’: Connor McCaffery reflects on six-year career with Iowa men’s basketball

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor February 28, 2023

Connor McCaffery’s career in a Hawkeye basketball jersey has been filled with scrutiny, adversity, and change. But his love for basketball and knowledge of the game have carried him through his...

Iowa forward Filip Rebraca jumps for an opening 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. Rebraca scored 18 points and 5 assists.

Iowa men’s basketball senior Filip Rebraca leaving his mark on the Hawkeyes

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter February 28, 2023

Iowa men’s basketball center Filip Rebraca has stepped up throughout the 2022-23 slate. The fifth-year senior has posted nine double-doubles this year. The Serbia native has looked dominant...