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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

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(left to right) Candidates for USG Constituency Senator positions Nick Nachtman,  Xiangheng Li, and Sam Andrus pose for portraits on Wednesday, March 31.

USG constituency senatorial candidates pursue seats to represent first generation, LGBTQ+, and veteran students

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter April 1, 2021

With the Undergraduate Student Government election season underway, three candidates anticipate gaining a seat in the senate as constituency senators. Representing their university constituents...

Photo illustration by Grace Smith.

UI Theatre Department’s ‘Borderless’ presents audio experience that uplifts LGBTQ+ history

Maddie Johnston, Arts Reporter March 31, 2021

As long as film, television, and theater have prevailed, queer voices have been repressed. When queerness is present in these media, the uniting force between gay characters has historically been suffering,...

Illustration by Kate Doolittle

Opinion | The ideal candidate for the next head Hawkeye

Introduction In October 2020, University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld announced his retirement, igniting the start of another search for a new campus leader. With this search comes the question...

The University Of Iowa Pride Alliance Center, or the Pride House, is seen on Monday, March 29, 2021. The center is located at 125 Grand Ave Ct.

Pride Alliance Center launches inaugural Pride Week

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter March 29, 2021

Students at the University of Iowa’s Pride Alliance Center are implementing the first ever Pride Week program that began Monday and goes until April 2. Because Pride events often occur at the...

Public health officials ask the public to be patient as they prepare for expanded vaccine eligibility

Public health officials ask the public to be patient as they prepare for expanded vaccine eligibility

Lily Rosen Marvin, News Reporter March 28, 2021

As Iowa prepares to potentially open vaccination eligibility to all Iowans 16 and older on April 5, local public health officials caution that supplies are still limited, and people should remain patient...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark blocks UConn guard Paige Bueckers during the Sweet Sixteen NCAA women's basketball championship against UConn on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Huskies, 92-72. Clark and Bueckers played together on the U-17 and U-19 Team USA basketball team in high school, and both say they are still close friends.

Iowa women’s basketball overwhelmed by No. 1 seed UConn

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 27, 2021

SAN ANTONIO — Iowa women’s basketball has not made an appearance in the NCAA Tournament’s Final Four since the 1992-93 season, and after a 92-72 loss to top-seeded UConn in the Sweet 16 Saturday,...

John Keller  speaking in the UI Senate Chambers on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017.

Graduate College Dean John Keller tapped to be interim University of Iowa president

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor March 25, 2021

Outgoing dean of the graduate college John Keller has been tapped to serve as the interim president of the University of Iowa after current President Bruce Harreld leaves campus May 16.  In a letter...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld talks with members of the Daily Iowan during an interview at the Adler Journalism Building on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2019. President Harreld has been the president at the university since November 2, 2015.

President Bruce Harreld to leave University of Iowa May 16

Caleb McCullough, Managing Editor March 25, 2021

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld, who announced his retirement last fall, will depart Jessup Hall on May 16 after a new president is appointed by the state Board of Regents.  Harreld...

University of Iowa students vacationed on Miami Beach in Florida on March 7 while keeping up with remote online classes. (Contributed)

University of Iowa students escape campus for unofficial spring breaks

Sabine Martin, News Reporter March 24, 2021

The University of Iowa canceled spring break on Sept. 14 to reduce long distance travel and help limit the spread of COVID-19, but that hasn’t stopped some UI students from taking a break or even...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark dribbles toward the basket during the second round of the NCAA women's basketball championship against No. 4 Kentucky on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at the Bill Greehey Arena at Saint Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 86-72. No. 5 Iowa will go on to play the winner of tonight's 8 p.m. game between No. 1 UConn and No. 8 Syracuse in the Sweet Sixteen starting on Saturday.

‘We knew that she was the special one’: Caitlin Clark dominating in her first season with the Iowa women’s basketball team

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 23, 2021

Caitlin Clark grew up in the Hawkeye State, and now wears the Black and Gold for the Iowa women’s basketball program, but her childhood bedroom in West Des Moines is still painted baby blue. The...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark goes for a layup during the second round of the NCAA women's basketball championship against No. 4 Kentucky on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at the Bill Greehey Arena at Saint Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 86-72. No. 5 Iowa will go on to play the winner of tonight's 8 p.m. game between No. 1 UConn and No. 8 Syracuse in the Sweet Sixteen starting on Saturday.

Clark’s heroics propel Hawkeyes to Sweet 16

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 23, 2021

SAN ANTONIO – Iowa women’s basketball freshman point guard Caitlin Clark fully demonstrated her offensive prowess Tuesday, leading the fifth-seeded Hawkeyes to the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16...

The Old Capitol building is seen on March, 6, 2021.

Federal court of appeals rules against University of Iowa in religious student organization case

Sabine Martin, News Reporter March 22, 2021

The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday ruled in favor of the student organization Business Leaders in Christ at the University of Iowa after the group was dismantled in 2017 by the UI’s...