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The Daily Iowan

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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Lines of supporters show up on the Dodge Street pedestrian bridge for the Midwest Freedom Convoy on Saturday, March 5, 2022. The Midwest Convoy came through I-80 to protest Covid-19 mandates.

Photos: Midwest Freedom Convoy rolls through Iowa City

Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Photojournalist March 5, 2022

On its way to Washington, D.C., the Midwest Freedom Convoy came through Iowa City by way of Interstate 80 on Saturday. On the Dodge Street pedestrian bridge, supporters were there to cheer...

Three mats feature wrestlings during session one of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb., on Saturday, March 5, 2022. After session one, Michigan leads with 68.5 points.

Photos: Session one of the 2022 Big Ten Wrestling Championships

Jerod Ringwald and Grace Smith March 5, 2022

Session one of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships kicked off at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb., on Saturday. Michigan leads in points with 68.5. Penn State and Iowa follow close behind with 67.5...

Iowa guard Kate Martin hugs teammates after a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 7 Northwestern during the Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN, on Friday, March 4, 2022. "I take being the glue of the team over anything any day." The Hawkeyes beat the Wildcats 72-59.

Photos: 2022 Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament Quarterfinals: Iowa vs. Northwestern

Gabby Drees, Photojournalist March 4, 2022

The No. 2 Iowa Hawkeyes advanced to the semifinals of the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament after defeating the Northwestern Wildcats 72-59 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN, on Friday,...

Abby Finkenauer gives a speech at a campaign meet and greet at Sanctuary in Iowa City on Thursday, Mar. 3, 2022. Finkenauer went after Sen. Chuck Grassley for being in the senate for too long, saying “47 years in Washington DC is too damn long for anyone.”

Photos: Democratic Senate candidate Abby Finkenauer rallies group at Sanctuary Pub

Larry Phan and Caleb McCullough March 3, 2022

Abby Finkenauer, an Iowa Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, told a packed Sanctuary Pub on Thursday that Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, has been in office too long.  Finkenauer is the highest-profile...

The sun sets over Duane Banks fields during a baseball game at Duane Banks Field on March 2, 2022.The Hawkeyes defeated the Rams, 8-0.

Photos: Iowa baseball vs. Cornell College

Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Photojournalist March 3, 2022

Iowa baseball tossed a combined two-hit shutout to defeat Cornell at Duane Banks Field on Wednesday, 8-0. Iowa starting pitcher Duncan Davitt pitched three innings and had six strikeouts....

University of Iowa students and Iowa City residents attend a mass on Ash Wednesday at the Newman Center on March 2, 2022.

Featured photos: Ash Wednesday at the Newman Center

Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Photojournalist March 2, 2022

Ash Wednesday masses took place at the Newman Center in Iowa City on March 2, 2022. Ash Wednesday is a Christian holy day that marks the first day of Lent. University of Iowa students and...

Peter Noll, playing Mickey, takes back Atropos' scissors from his coworker O'Brien, played by Alex Granfield, in "String" at the University of Iowa Theatre Building in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. "String" will play at the University of Iowa Theatre Building at the E.C. Mabie Theatre March 4-6 and March 9-12.

Photos: ‘String’ rehearsal

Gabby Drees, Photojournalist March 2, 2022

String, a musical about the three Greek Fates, performed a dress rehearsal on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Under the stage direction of Eric Forsythe and music director Mark Bruckner, the University of Iowa...

A Loras fan waves goodbye to Iowa’s club after a baseball game between Iowa and Loras College at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Loras College, a division three team, made the trip to Iowa City from Dubuque, Iowa. The Duhawks stunned the Hawkeyes, 3-1.

Photos: Iowa baseball vs. Loras College

Jerod Ringwald, Photo Editor March 1, 2022

Loras College stunned Iowa baseball in Iowa’s home-opener at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, 3-1. The division three team made the trip from Dubuque, Iowa, to record the win.  Loras starting pitcher...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon waves goodbye to the crowd following a men’s basketball game between No. 24 Iowa and Northwestern in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022. The NCAA’s all-time leader in games played stepped off his home court for the final time in his career. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 82-61.

Photos: No. 24 Iowa men’s basketball vs. Northwestern

Jerod Ringwald, Photo Editor February 28, 2022

No. 24 Iowa men’s basketball defeated Northwestern on senior night in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, 82-61. The Hawkeyes honored seniors Austin Ash, Jordan Bohannon, and Connor McCaffery before the...

Demonstrators talk to each other during a demonstration for peace in Ukraine on the Pentacrest at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. Around 60 people attended the demonstration.

Photos: Demonstration for peace in Ukraine on the Pentacrest

Gabby Drees, Photojournalist February 27, 2022

Around 60 demonstrators assembled on the Pentacrest at the University of Iowa calling for peace in Ukraine on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022. Demonstrators unfurled Ukrainian flags, created Ukrainian flag armbands,...

Iowa celebrates their regular reason Big Ten Champion title after a women’s basketball game between No. 21 Iowa and No. 6 Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022. The Hawkeyes became Big Ten co-Champions after defeating the Wolverines, 104-80.

Photos: No. 21 Iowa women’s basketball vs. No. 6 Michigan

Grace Smith, Photo Editor February 27, 2022

No. 21 Iowa women’s basketball became regular season co-Big Ten Champions in the last home game of the season after defeating No. 6 Michigan, 104-80, in sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb....

University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson speaks during the University of Iowa’s installation of the 22nd president at Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City on Friday, Feb. 25, 2022. “One of the things that struck me most when I first arrived at Iowa is how often I heard students express admiration for the excellence of our faculty and their personalized effort to make the students feel part of the Hawkeye community,” Wilson said.

Photos: University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson’s installation

Jerod Ringwald, Photo Editor February 25, 2022

The University of Iowa installed their 22nd president at Hancher on Friday. Iowa installed Barbara Wilson to serve as the third woman in the school’s history. During the ceremony, Carver College of...