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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

The Daily Iowan

MSNBC political analyst Joy Reid speaks at Hancher Auditorium during "An Afternoon with Joy Reid" lecture on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023.

Joy Reid visits Hancher Auditorium, discusses path to professional journalism

Kate Perez, News Editor February 19, 2023

MSNBC host of “The ReidOut” and political analyst Joy-Ann Reid lectured at Hancher Auditorium Sunday afternoon, where she discussed her journey from being a want-to-be doctor to a professional...

Iowa’s No. 1 nationally ranked 125-pound Spencer Lee gets lifted by teammates during a wrestling dual between No. 2 Iowa and No. 6 Oklahoma State in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday Feb. 19, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys, 28-7.

Photos: No. 2 Iowa wrestling vs. No. 6 Oklahoma State

Matt Sindt and Cody Blissett February 19, 2023

The second-ranked Iowa men's wrestling team defeated No.6 Oklahoma State, 28-7, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2022. The Hawkeyes won 8 out of 10 matchups against the Cowboys. This...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery shows his frustration 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.

Fran McCaffery ejected as Iowa men’s basketball blown out by Northwestern

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor February 19, 2023

The Iowa men’s basketball team was defeated, 80-60, by the Northwestern Wildcats Sunday in Evanston, Illinois. The Hawkeyes never led and trailed the Wildcats for virtually the whole game, as...

The University of Iowa Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion offices on Thursday, Feb 3, 2022.

Some UI faculty feel DEI has too much emphasis

Archie Wagner, News Reporter February 19, 2023

Some University of Iowa faculty are dissatisfied with the way the university is handling diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. In two questions on the 2022 UI Campus Climate survey, 27 percent of...

Currier Hall as seen from the UIHC Aircare helicoptor on March 20, 2019 in Iowa City, Iowa.

Opinion | Cohousing is the future

Chris Klepach, Opinions Columnist February 19, 2023

Imagine walking down your street and being greeted by your closest friends. Living in Prairie Hill, a co-housing community in Iowa City, is not far from this dream. This co-housing community...

Iowa State Flag, United States, 3D Render

Opinion | Iowa nice is real, here’s why

Gabriel Arboleda, Opinions Contributor February 19, 2023

“Iowa nice” is a two-word slogan that I have had to learn and adapt to since I started living in Iowa. The term has become controversial, particularly during these times filled with social...

James Byrne with his lab’s Parr high-pressure stirring reactor on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023. A paper published in February 2023 in Advanced Science (IF 17.5) focused on the use of molecular gastronomical techniques to create novel materials for the treatment for cancer.

New UI cancer research inspired by latte foam

Sofia Mamakos, News Reporter February 19, 2023

Researchers at the University of Iowa found inspiration from the same bubbly foam found on a morning latte to improve the effectiveness of cancer treatments. In a new study published Feb....

during a wrestling meet between No. 2 Iowa and No. 6 Oklahoma State in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday Feb. 19, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys, 28-7. (Matt Sindt/The Daily Iowan)

Spencer Lee collects pin in final home meet as No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling defeats No. 6 Oklahoma State

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter February 19, 2023

Iowa sixth-year senior Spencer Lee received simple advice prior to his final wrestling match at Carver-Hawkeye Arena: finish the way he started.  “My dad texted me, ‘Start with a pin, end with...

Board of Regents president Michael Richard and president pro tem Sherry Bates listen at the Iowa Board of Regents meeting hosted at the University of Northern Iowa on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022.

UI sees increase in faculty resignations, salary amounts

Kate Perez, News Editor February 19, 2023

Faculty resignations are increasing at the University of Iowa. From fiscal 2021 to fiscal 2022, UI faculty resignations rose from 80 to 92, according to the state Board of Regents’ Annual Human Resources...

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UI student cheats the system with AI program ChatGPT

Cooper‌‌ ‌‌Worth, News Editor February 19, 2023

Getting an A on a paper was easier than one University of Iowa student thought. The UI student — who was granted anonymity by The Daily Iowan — said they had a successful history of cheating on...

Iowa guard Connor McCaffery contests a shot from Northwestern forward Robbie Beran during a men’s basketball game between No. 24 Iowa and Northwestern in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022. Beran did not make a shot. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 82-61.

Iowa men’s basketball winning with improved turnover differential

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter February 19, 2023

Iowa men’s basketball is experiencing a midseason defensive renaissance with an improved turnover differential, which is in turn driving the Hawkeyes to late-season success. Since junior...

Iowa’s No. 11 184-pound Abe Assad wins over Oklahoma State’s No. 10 Travis Wittlake by decision 3-2 during a wrestling meet between No. 2 Iowa and No. 6 Oklahoma State in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday Feb. 19, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys, 28-7.

Iowa men’s wrestler Abe Assad returns to mat, earns stingy victory in win over Oklahoma State

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter February 19, 2023

Iowa men’s wrestler Abe Assad made his return to the mat on Sunday in the No. 2 Hawkeyes’ 28-7 victory over the No. 10 Oklahoma State Cowboys at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.  In his first match back...