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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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University of Iowa College of Law N. William Hines Dean and Professor of Law Kevin Washburn speaks during a Willard “Sandy” Boyd memorial service at Hancher Auditorium on Friday, April 7, 2023. Boyd died on Dec. 13, 2022, at age 95. He was a University of Iowa president for 13 years and served the university for more than 65 years. Washburn told a story about how Boyd used to go to university football games with a book under his arm to read during the game.

Photos: Willard “Sandy” Boyd memorial service

Ayrton Breckenridge, Films Editor April 7, 2023

Over 500 people attended a Willard “Sandy” Boyd memorial service at Hancher Auditorium on Friday, April 7, 2023. Boyd died on Dec. 13, 2022, at age 95. He was a University of Iowa president for...

Festival goers watch Cat Power perform during the Mission Creek Festival at Hancher Auditorium on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Cat Power is an alternative multi-genre artist.

Photos: Mission Creek Festival Day One

Shuntaro Kawasaki, Photojournalist April 7, 2023

The first day of the Mission Creek Festival 2023 opened with "Crying in H Mart" writer Michelle Zauner as the keynote author at Hancher Auditorium on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Zauner read an excerpt from...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark signs autographs during a welcome home event for the Iowa women’s basketball team’s NCAA national championship runner-up finish outside of Hyatt Regency Hotel in Coralville on Monday, April 3, 2023. The Hawkeyes were welcomed home by hundreds of fans following a loss to LSU in the title game.

Photos: Iowa women’s basketball welcome home event

Ayrton Breckenridge, Films editor April 3, 2023

Hundreds of Iowa fans gathered outside of the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Coralville on Monday to welcome home the Iowa women’s basketball team after its NCAA national championship runner-up finish. Upon...

Maryland catcher Luke Shliger slides into home base during a baseball game between Iowa and Maryland at Duane Banks Baseball Stadium on Sunday, April 2, 2023. Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins,  12-8.

Photos: Iowa baseball vs. Maryland

Averi Coffee, Photojournalist April 3, 2023

No. 25 Iowa baseball team defeated Maryland in the third game of the series this weekend, 12-8, at Duane Banks Baseball Field in Iowa City on Sunday. Maryland lead Iowa, 3-1, for the first four innings...

The LSU women’s basketball team celebrate after the 2023 NCAA women’s national championship game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 3 LSU at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 102-85.

Photos: 2023 NCAA women’s national championship – No. 2 Iowa vs. No. 3 LSU

Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Photojournalist April 3, 2023

No. 2 Iowa women's basketball fell to No. 3 LSU in the NCAA National Championship Game, 102-85, at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday. The Hawkeyes were down 17 points at the end of...

A fan sits after the watch party of the NCAA women’s basketball final at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, April 2, 2023. The Tigers defeated The Hawkeyes, 102-85.

Photos: NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship Game watch parties in Iowa City

Thousands of Iowa fans gathered in Carver-Hawkeye Arena, in Iowa City, to watch the 2023 NCAA Women’s National Championship Game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 3 LSU. Fans also gathered in bars around Iowa...

Volunteer assistant Erin Doug-Johnson coaches during the second game of a softball doubleheader between Iowa and No. 20 Northwestern at Bob Pearl Softball Fields on Sunday, April 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 6-5.

Photos: Iowa softball vs. Northwestern game three

Rohan Abernathy-Wee, Photojournlist April 2, 2023

Iowa softball played a doubleheader against Northwestern to round out a series of three games at the Bob Pearl Softball Field in Iowa City on Sunday. The Wildcats took the first game of Sundays doubleheader,...

Iowa catcher Tristin Doster waits for a pitch during the first game of a softball doubleheader between Iowa and no. 20 Northwestern on Sunday, April 2, 2023. The Wildcats beat the Hawkeyes 5-0.

Photos: Iowa softball vs. Northwestern game two

Emily Nyberg, Photojournalist April 2, 2023

Iowa softball played the second of three games in a series against Northwestern at the Bob Pearl Softball Field in Iowa City on Sunday. The Wildcats took the first game of Sundays doubleheader, beating...

Marlyand catcher Luke Shliger hits the ball during a baseball game at Duane Banks Baseball Stadium on Saturday, April 1, 2023. Shliger had 2 runs and 1 hit.

Photos: Iowa baseball vs. Maryland

Cody Blissett, Photojournalist April 1, 2023

Unranked Maryland’s baseball team defeated No. 25 Iowa in their second game of the weekend, 7-4, at Duane Banks Baseball Field in Iowa City on Saturday. Iowa players wore green hats to support mental...

Protestors cross at the intersection of North Dubuque Street and East Jefferson Street on Saturday, April 1, 2023.

Photos: Trans Day of Visibility March

Rohan Abernathy-Wee, Photojournalist April 1, 2023

Around 200 people gathered at the Old Capitol in Iowa City on Saturday to protest anti-trans legislation. The protest was initially held on Friday, but was moved to Saturday due to the extreme weather. Chalk...

Yancey Forkner puts debris in a dumpster in Hills, Iowa on Saturday, April 1, 2023 after a tornado went through parts of the town on Friday. The tornado impacted a new development in the city of 902 people. “I’ve never been through one of these before, it’s scary.” Forkner said.

Photos: Hills tornado cleanup

Ayrton Breckenridge, Films Editor April 1, 2023

Residents of Hills, Iowa cleaned up debris on Saturday following a tornado on Friday, March 31. Houses on Old Oak Ridge, as well as surrounding areas, were damaged. Nancy Roselund wasn't home when her...

Iowa pitcher Breanna Vasquez throws a pitch to Northwestern pitcher Sydney Supple at Bob Pearl Stadium on Saturday, April 1, 2023. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-8.

Photos: Iowa softball Northwestern

Madyson Gomez, Photojournalist April 1, 2023

Iowa softball played their first of three games against the Northwestern Wildcats for the weekend at Bob Pearl Softball Field in Iowa City on Saturday. Iowa fell to Northwestern 3-8. Iowa’s utility...