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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 guard Caitlin Clark moves past Colorado guard Kendyll Wetta during the 2023 NCAA Sweet Sixteen women’s basketball game between No.2 Iowa and No.6 Colorado at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA on Friday, March 24, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buffaloes, 87-77.

Colorado women’s basketball emphasizes physicality, rebounding heading into Sweet 16 matchup with Iowa

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 29, 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. — Colorado women's basketball hasn't allowed an opponent to score 90 points all season. On Saturday, the Buffaloes will face an Iowa team that leads the nation with 92 points per...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark answers questions from reporters during a day of press conferences and open practices ahead of an NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 5 Colorado at MVP Arena in Albany, N.Y., on Friday, March 29, 2024. The Hawkeyes and the Buffaloes face off Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CT.

Photos: NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament – Sweet Sixteen press conferences & open practices

Ayrton Breckenridge and Grace Smith March 29, 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. — The NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament held press conferences, open locker room interviews, and open practices ahead of a Sweet Sixteen game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 5 Colorado at...

Fans cheer during an NCAA Tournament First Round game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 16 Holy Cross at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, March 23, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Crusaders, 91-65.

Vivid Seats expects high fan turnout for Iowa women’s basketball in Sweet 16

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 28, 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. — Iowa women's basketball fans have traveled near and far this season to watch the Hawkeyes. Every time the Iowa women took the court in Carver-Hawkeye Arena, they were welcomed by...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds publicly endorses Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for his 2024 presidential election bid at the River Center in Des Moines on Monday Nov. 6, 2023.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds deploys Iowa State Patrol, Iowa National Guard to the border

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor March 28, 2024

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced she will deploy 10 Iowa State Patrol officers and over 100 Iowa National Guardsmen to the U.S.-Mexico border to continue support for Operation Lone Star.  This...

A speaker addresses passing students during a COGS press conference on the University of Iowa Pentacrest on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.

UI graduate student union continues demand to end student fees

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter March 27, 2024

The University of Iowa graduate student union Campaign to Organize Graduate Students, or COGS, continued its call for an end to student fees on Wednesday — one of the largest fundraising days on...

Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery shoots a three pointer during a men’s basketball game between Minnesota and Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers 90-85. McCaffery had 21 points during the game.

Iowa men’s basketball’s Patrick McCaffery enters the transfer portal

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter March 27, 2024

Iowa senior Patrick McCaffery, the son of head coach Fran McCaffery, has entered the transfer portal, per On3 Sports. He joins senior guard Tony Perkins and second-year Dasonte Bowen as Hawkeyes who...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds opens the Faith and Freedom Presidential Town Hall at the Iowa Events Center on Sept. 16, 2023. The event had ten Republican candidates speak for a crowd of over 1,000. Reynolds spoke to the audience about her work on changing laws around abortion and gender-affirming care.

Reynolds signs Area Education Agency, teacher pay increase bill into law

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor March 27, 2024

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed House File 2612 — a bill that would reform Iowa’s Area Education Agencies, raise teacher pay, and increase school funding — into law on Wednesday afternoon.  The...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates during an NCAA Tournament Second Round game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 8 West Virginia at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, March 25, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mountaineers, 64-54.

Caitlin Clark offered deal from Ice Cube’s Big3 league

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter March 27, 2024

Entertainment mogul Ice Cube, co-founder of the Big3 basketball league, confirmed that Caitlin Clark was offered $5 million to participate in the league during the WNBA’s offseason. The offer...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks to media members during a press conference at the Hansen Football Performance Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. After the University of Iowa’s Interim Athletic Director Beth Goetz said in a statement released on Oct. 30 that she informed offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz that “this is his last season with the program,” Ferentz answered questions from the media about the statement. Ferentz also spoke about Iowa’s game against Northwestern on Nov. 4.

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz addresses Kadyn Proctor, NIL, transfer portal

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter March 27, 2024

Nothing surprises Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz, no matter how much the college football landscape changes. Whether it be the increasing opportunity of NIL, the continuous eligibility from the...

The front desk of the Graduate Hotel is seen in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Hilton Hotels recently acquired the Graduate chain.

Hilton to acquire The Graduate Iowa City Hotel, national brand

Evan Watson, News Reporter March 26, 2024

The Graduate Iowa City hotel, along with the rest of the national Graduate brand will likely be franchised by Hilton following the conclusion of a $210 million deal struck by the hotel operator this...

Photo Illustration by Carly Schrum

Here’s what UI students think of the proposed national TikTok ban

Fatima Salinas, News Reporter March 26, 2024

Many University of Iowa students could lose their favorite form of procrastination: TikTok. While the app remains a top social media platform on college campuses, American lawmakers are considering...

Iowa guard Sydney Affolter celebrates during an NCAA Tournament Second Round game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 8 West Virginia at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, March 25, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mountaineers, 64-54.

First-seeded Iowa women’s basketball advances to Sweet 16 to rematch Colorado

Colin Votzmeyer and Cooper Worth March 26, 2024

The Iowa women’s basketball team advanced to the Sweet 16 for the 10th time in program history, and the opponent this time around looks awfully familiar to the last time. After taking down 16th- and...

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