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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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Iowa Hawkeyes center Luka Garza (55) hugs Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Fran McCaffery after their 95-80 loss against the Oregon Ducks during the second round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament on Monday, March 22, 2021, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. Mandatory Credit: Barbara Perenic/IndyStar via USA TODAY Sports

‘It’s heartbreaking’: Luka Garza exits the floor for final time in Hawkeye uniform

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 22, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — In the closing seconds of his record-setting Hawkeye career, Luka Garza walked off the court and lowered his head onto his head coach’s shoulder while the Oregon players on the floor...

The Old Capital in Iowa City is seen during a vigil on Sunday, March 21 to honor the victims of the Atlanta shootings and advocate for Asian American rights and equity.

Hundreds attend AAPI student-hosted vigil honoring Atlanta shooting victims

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Reporter March 21, 2021

The American and Iowa flags flew at half-staff at the Old Capitol as people gathered on the Pentacrest. In front of the steps, there were eight bins with flowers inside, and marked with a name: Xiaojie...

Mar 20, 2021; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  Iowa Hawkeyes wrestling team pose for a photo after winning the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Iowa wrestling claims long-awaited NCAA Championship

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 20, 2021

ST. LOUIS — Over the last 11 years, the NCAA Division I Wrestling team championship trophy has resided in trophy cases in both Columbus, Ohio, and State College, Pennsylvania. Soon, the hardware...

Mar 19, 2021; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes wrestler Austin DeSanto wrestles Oklahoma State Cowboys wrestler Daton Fix in the 133 weight class during the semifinals of the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Iowa wrestling clinches 2021 NCAA Championship victory

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 20, 2021

ST. LOUIS — For the 24th time in program history, Iowa wrestling has clinched an NCAA Division I team championship. The Hawkeyes had not won a national title since 2010. Iowa's 2021 championship...

Mar 19, 2021; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers wrestler Gable Steveson wrestles Iowa Hawkeyes wrestler Tony Cassioppi in the 285 weight class during the semifinals of the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Follow along: Four Hawkeyes compete in Session VI of the 2021 NCAA Wrestling Championships

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 20, 2021

ST. LOUIS — Ahead of Saturday's 2021 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championship finals, three Hawkeyes will compete for third-place finishes in the consolation bracket and another will wrestle for seventh...

Mar 19, 2021; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes wrestler Spencer Lee wrestles Central Michigan Chippewas wrestler Drew Hilldebrandt in the 125 weight class during the semifinals of the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Three Iowa wrestlers advance to NCAA Championship finals

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 19, 2021

ST. LOUIS — After a three-session day of wrestling Friday, three Hawkeyes moved on to Saturday's 2021 NCAA Division I Championship finals. Among them is two-time national champion Spencer Lee....

Mar 18, 2021; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  Iowa Hawkeyes Tony Cassioppi wrestles Edinboro Fighting Scots wrestler Jon Spaulding during the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Big Ten heavyweights headline 2021 NCAA Wrestling Championship semifinals

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 19, 2021

ST. LOUIS — Three Big Ten heavyweights have qualified for the 2021 NCAA Wrestling Championship semifinals slated for Friday evening at the Enterprise Center. Minnesota's Gable Steveson, Michigan's...

Mar 19, 2021; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  Iowa Hawkeyes wrestler Alex Marinelli wrestles Stanford Cardinal wrestler Shane Griffith in the 165 weight class during the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Rapid Recap: Two Hawkeyes advance out of Session IV of NCAA Wrestling Championships

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 19, 2021

ST. LOUIS — Two University of Iowa wrestlers advanced out of Session IV of the 2021 NCAA Championships Friday afternoon and into Friday evening's Session V semifinals. Hawkeye heavyweight Tony...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld speaks during virtual commencement on Saturday, May 16, 2020. Due to concerns surrounding the COVID-19, the University of Iowa moved commencement online in March.

University of Iowa spring 2021 graduates to have in-person celebration in Kinnick Stadium

Rachel Schilke, News Editor March 19, 2021

Spring 2021 graduates will celebrate their accomplishments over the last four years at an in-person event in Kinnick Stadium.  In a campus-wide email sent on Friday, the University of Iowa announced...

Mar 19, 2021; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  Iowa Hawkeyes wrestler Jaydin Eierman celebrates after defeating Central Michigan Chippewas wrestler Dresden Simon in the 141 weight class during the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Follow along: Five Hawkeye wrestlers compete in Session IV of the NCAA Championships

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 19, 2021

ST LOUIS — Four Hawkeyes will be competing in Friday's Session IV quarterfinals for a chance to advance to Friday night's NCAA Wrestling Championship semifinals. 165 pounds: No. 1 Alex Marinelli...

Mar 18, 2021; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  Iowa Hawkeyes wrestler Spencer Lee wrestles West Virginia Mountaineer wrestler Killian Cardinale during the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Rapid Recap: Iowa wrestling wraps up 2021 NCAA Championships Session III

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 19, 2021

ST. LOUIS — Session III of the 2021 NCAA Wrestling Championships saw five Hawkeyes compete — four of which were vying for a spot in Friday night's Session V semifinals. Three of Iowa's four...

Mar 18, 2021; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  Iowa Hawkeyes wrestler Michael Kemerer wrestles Army Black Knights wrestler Benjamin Pasiuk during the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Follow along: Eight Iowa wrestlers compete in the 2021 NCAA Championship Session III quarterfinals

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 19, 2021

ST LOUIS — Eight University of Iowa wrestlers will compete in the 2021 NCAA Championship Session III quarterfinals Friday morning, and two others will wrestle in the consolation bracket. No. 1...