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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

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Iowa linebackers Seth Benson, Jay Higgins, and Jack Campbell pose for a photo with defensive back Riley Moss during the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl between Iowa and Kentucky at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. Campbell plans to enter the NFL Draft this year. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 21-0.

Iowa football’s Jay Higgins emerges as leader in linebacker room

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter March 30, 2023

Despite the departure of linebackers Jack Campbell, the reigning Butkus Award winner, and Seth Benson, a 2022 second-team All-Big Ten selection, Iowa football’s linebacking group still has sky-high...

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley speaks to the media during a 2023 NCAA Final Four press conferences and open practices at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Thursday, March 30, 2023.

‘People have to really pick their poison’: South Carolina women’s basketball scouts Iowa’s Caitlin Clark, starting five

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 30, 2023

DALLAS — Iowa women’s basketball has a strong supporting cast. Behind national player of the year Caitlin Clark and center Monika Czinano — who average 27.3 and 17.2 points per game, respectively...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon shoots the ball during the first round of the NCAA Mens Championship between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Richmond Spiders at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, N.Y., on Thursday, March 17, 2022. Bohannon made two out of seven three-pointer attempts. The Richmond Spiders beat the Iowa Hawkeyes 67-63. (Gabby Drees/The Daily Iowan)

Former Iowa State football player pleads guilty to 2021 assault of former Iowa men’s basketball player Jordan Bohannon

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor March 30, 2023

Former Iowa State football player Nicholas Kron, who played for the Cyclones from 2010-13, pleaded guilty to assaulting former Iowa men's basketball player Jordan Bohannon, The Des Moines Register...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark hypes up the crowd during the 2023 NCAA Second Round women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 10 Georgia at a sold-out Carver Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 19, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lady Bulldogs, 74-66.

Iowa women’s basketball guard Caitlin Clark wins Associated Press National Player of the Year, Wade Trophy

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 30, 2023

DALLAS — Iowa women’s basketball junior guard Caitlin Clark is 2-for-2 so far in major national player of the year honors. Clark won the Naismith Award — one of four major honors — in Dallas...

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Downtown Iowa City Starbucks employees plan to unionize

Jack Moore, News Reporter March 29, 2023

Amid a national push for worker unions, staff at the Starbucks in downtown Iowa City filed a petition to unionize on Monday.  The staff is planning to hold a vote in May, and if more than 70 percent...

Iowa City Community School District School board members listen to speakers during a meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022.

Iowa City Community School District continues planning for expansion of preschool program

Jack Moore, News Reporter March 29, 2023

The Iowa City Community School District continues to search for funding to create an expanded preschool system. Superintendent Matt Degner said at the school board meeting Tuesday that the municipalities...

Sen. Joni Ernst listens to questions from The Daily Iowan Politics Team in her office in the Russell Office Building in Washington D.C. on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

Q&A | Sen. Joni Ernst talks about her work in the Senate

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor March 29, 2023

WASHINGTON — The Daily Iowan was in the nation’s capital Monday, where reporters met with U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson and asked her about Parental Rights, Bipartisanship, and Student Loans.  Editor’s...

U.S. Rep Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, speaks during Ashley Hinson’s BBQ Bash at the Linn County Fairgrounds Sunday, August 28, 2022.

Q&A | Rep. Ashley Hinson talks about parents’ rights, student loans

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor March 28, 2023

WASHINGTON — The Daily Iowan was in the nation’s capital Monday, where reporters met with U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson and asked her about Parental Rights, Bipartisanship, and Student Loans.  Editor’s...

Professor Pamela Bourjaily teaches her class on Wednesday, March 22. Bourjaily is teaching her students proper business writing. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

Tippie professors integrating ChatGPT into the classroom

Archie Wagner, News Reporter March 28, 2023

Professors at the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business are incorporating artificial intelligence into their courses and research months after ChatGPT’s launch last November. ChatGPT...

Senators listen at a University Student Government meeting Sept. 27, 2022.

UI USG members, Iowa City residents hopeful for renter’s checklist legislation

Archie Wagner, News Reporter March 28, 2023

Members of the University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government are hopeful after a bill to make renting in Iowa City easier passed through the Iowa House of Representatives this month. House...

An Iowa City Police car is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022.

ICPD, UIPD sees success maintaining consistent number of officers amid national shortage

Jack Moore, News Reporter March 28, 2023

While police departments across the country have experienced employee shortages over the last three years, the Iowa City Police Department has maintained a consistent number of officers. Survey...

The Old Capitol is seen in Iowa City on Sunday, March 26, 2023.

UI study finds potential links in autism and high IQ to increased thoughts of suicide

Sofia Mamakos, News Reporter March 28, 2023

Editor’s note: This article contains discussion of suicidal thoughts. University of Iowa researchers found that autistic individuals with a high IQ face an increased risk for suicidal thoughts,...

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