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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

Iowa men's basketball guard Jordan Bohannon dribbles the ball during a 112-76 win over Northwestern in the second round of the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament in Indianapolis at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Thursday, March 10.

Jordan Bohannon, Iowa men’s basketball team get Indianapolis revenge in second round of Big Ten Tournament

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 10, 2022

INDIANAPOLIS — The Iowa men’s basketball team solemnly walked off the Gainbridge Fieldhouse court last March after a 15-point loss in the second-round of the NCAA Tournament. Point guard Jordan...

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds waves to attendees and legislative members during the conclusion of the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022. During the State address, Reynolds spoke about childcare, Iowa teachers, material taught in schools, unemployment, tax cuts, and more. Reynolds closed her speech with a quote from “Field of Dreams.” “James Earl Jones’ character tells Ray Kinsella, in a baritone voice I can’t imitate: ‘People will come Ray. They’ll come to Iowa for reasons they can’t even fathom.’”

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announces 2022 reelection bid

Lauren White, Politics Reporter March 9, 2022

With a little under eight months until the 2022 midterm elections, Iowa ​​Gov. Kim Reynolds formally launched her reelection campaign on Wednesday on the platform of protecting Iowans’ freedoms.  “With...

Zagnut, a 3-year-old male domestic short hair cat, sits at the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center on Monday, Feb. 21, 2022.

Iowa City, Coralville community join to help stray cats

Emily Delgado, News Reporter March 8, 2022

During the cold months, Iowa City and Coralville animal lovers have said they feel a responsibility to care for feral cats. Some are helping to keep them warm during cold months by building insulated...

The 2022-23 Daily Iowan executive editor Hannah Pinski poses for a portrait on Monday, March 7, 2022.

Hannah Pinski named as The Daily Iowan’s 2022-23 executive editor

Kate Perez and Emily Delgado March 7, 2022

Hannah Pinski was selected to serve as The Daily Iowan’s next executive editor for the 2022-23 school year on Monday night. Pinski is the first Asian American and woman of color to serve as the DI’s...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark hugs head coach Lisa Bluder after a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 5 Indiana during the Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament Championship Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Sunday, March 6, 2022. The Hawkeyes beat the Hoosiers 74-67.

Making history: Iowa women’s basketball wins 2022 Big Ten regular season, tournament titles

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor March 6, 2022

INDIANAPOLIS —  Caitlin Clark chucked the ball into the air in the final seconds of the Hawkeyes’ Big Ten Tournament Championship Game. The game ball descended as the buzzer sounded, cementing...

Iowa celebrates after a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 5 Indiana during the Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament Championship Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Sunday, March 6, 2022. The Hawkeyes beat the Hoosiers 74-67.

Instant recap | Monika Czinano scores 30 points, Iowa women’s basketball claims Big Ten Tournament title

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor March 6, 2022

INDIANAPOLIS — Iowa women's basketball took down Indiana, 74-67, for its second Big Ten Tournament title in four seasons. The 2021-22 Hawkeyes are the first in Iowa women's basketball program...

Big Ten trophies sit near the mat during the Big Ten Wrestling Championships at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb., on Sunday, March 6, 2022.

Live results | Four Iowa men’s wrestlers compete in 2022 Big Ten Championship Finals

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 6, 2022

Seven Iowa men's wrestlers will compete is Session V of the 2022 Big Ten Championships Saturday afternoon. Senior 133-pounder Austin DeSanto, 141-pounder Jaydin Eierman, 165-pounder Alex Marinelli,...

Iowa head coach Tom Brands laughs at Iowa’s No. 4 Jacob Warner over Michigan State’s No. 3 Cameron Caffey after a victory during session four of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb., on Sunday, March 6, 2022. Warner defeated Caffey in a 197-pound match, 5-1.

Live results | Iowa men’s wrestling competes in Session IV of 2022 Big Ten Championships

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 6, 2022

LINCOLN, Neb. — Nine Iowa men's wrestlers will hit the mat at Pinnacle Bank Arena Sunday. Senior 133-pounder Austin DeSanto, 141-pounder Jaydin Eierman, 165-pound Alex Marinelli, and heavyweight...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots the ball during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 6 Nebraska during the Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN, on Saturday, March 5, 2022. Clark earned nine rebounds. The Hawkeyes beat the Cornhuskers 83-66.

Caitlin Clark dislodges Nebraska, leads Iowa women’s basketball to Big Ten Tournament Championship Game

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor March 5, 2022

INDIANAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark scored 41 points in Iowa women’s basketball’s Big Ten Tournament Semifinal victory over Nebraska on Saturday. But her most valiant effort of the night may have been...

Iowa’s No. 4 Max Murin lifts Michigan State’s No. 13 Peyton Omania during session one of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb., on Saturday, March 5, 2022. Murin defeated Omania by major decision, 12-0.

Live results | Iowa men’s wrestling competes in Session II and III of 2022 Big Ten Championships

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 5, 2022

LINCOLN, Neb. — True freshman 125-pounder Drake Ayala, 157-pounder Kaleb Young, 184-pounder Abe Assad, and 197-pounder Jacob Warner will all compete in Session II of the 2022 Big Ten Championships...

Iowa’s No. 4 Max Murin celebrates his win against Northwestern’s No. 5 Yahya Thomas during session one of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb., on Saturday, March 5, 2022.  Murin defeated Thomas in the 149-pound weight class, 6-5.

Six Iowa men’s wrestlers qualify for Big Ten Championship Semifinals

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter March 5, 2022

LINCOLN, Neb. — Ten Iowa men’s wrestlers qualified for the 2022 Big Ten Championship Quarterfinals at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska, Saturday. Only six Hawkeyes made the tournament semifinals. Senior...

Iowa’s No. 6 Drake Ayala raises his hand to celebrate winning a match during session one of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb., on Saturday, March 5, 2022. Ayala defeated Michigan State’s No. 11 Tristan Lujan in the 125-pound match, 4-0.

Live results | Iowa men’s wrestling team competes in Session I of Big Ten Championships

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 5, 2022

LINCOLN, Neb. — The Iowa men's wrestling team's campaign for a third straight Big Ten Championship begins at 10 a.m. at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Five Hawkeyes won't participate in first-round action....