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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa City Police make arrest following Saturday night shooting

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter May 16, 2023

The Iowa City Police Department announced on Tuesday that an arrest was made related to the Saturday, May 13, shooting.  According to a press release, police arrested Alexander Voudhivong, 22,...

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Iowa City Police continue investigation of shooting early Sunday morning

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter May 14, 2023

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. The Iowa City Police Department is looking for two men with guns after a shooting early Sunday morning. Around 11:54 p.m. on Saturday, May...

Iowa pitcher Brody Brecht throws a ball during a baseball game between Iowa and Ohio State at Duane Banks Field on Friday, May 5, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 16-9.

Iowa baseball closes out home slate with sweep over Michigan State

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor May 14, 2023

Amid offensive leader Keaton Anthony's absence, the Iowa baseball team completed a three-game sweep over Michigan State on Sunday at Duane Banks Field. Anthony has missed Iowa's last six contests...

Two victims confirmed after men spotted with guns, shots fired Sunday morning

Two victims confirmed after men spotted with guns, shots fired Sunday morning

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter May 14, 2023

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. Two victims have been confirmed after two men were spotted with guns and shots were fired near the corner of Iowa Avenue and North Gilbert Street...

Police make arrests following Gilbert Street stabbing investigation

Police make arrests following Gilbert Street stabbing investigation

Archie Wagner, News Reporter May 11, 2023

Iowa City police arrested two suspects related to a May 6 stabbing on Gilbert Street. Police responded to reports of a “large fight” around 2 a.m. on May 6 near the 300 Block of S. Gilbert St.,...

David Barker, a regent, speaks at the Iowa Board of Regents meeting hosted at the University of Northern Iowa on Sept. 15, 2022.

Regents to consider tuition increases at Iowa’s three public universities

Archie Wagner, News Reporter May 9, 2023

Students at Iowa’s three regent universities could be subject to a 3.5 percent tuition and fee increase for the 2023-24 academic year. The state Board of Regents received a proposal that outlines...

University of Iowa senior Caleb Slater poses for a portrait outside of the Adler Journalism Building on Thursday, May 4, 2023.

“Defining moments”: UI political science graduate learned leadership, community

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor May 8, 2023

Caleb Slater, a Des Moines native, has been politically involved since his high school years and got his start in the 2018 campaign season. He volunteered for Cathy Glasson, a nurse and president...

Kimberly Fiock holds a brain at UI Medical Laboratories in Iowa City on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.

Two UI doctorates to continue research following graduation

Natalie Miller, News Reporter May 8, 2023

University of Iowa graduate students Kara Carter and Kimberly Fiock are reaching the end of their educational journeys on a high note: as Graduate Research Excellence Award winners. Carter...

A baseball game between Iowa and Wisconsin-Milwaukee is seen at Duane Banks Field on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 12-1.

Iowa student-athletes under investigation by Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter May 8, 2023

The Iowa Racing and Gaming Committee launched an investigation into the Iowa baseball team on Monday after several Hawkeyes were suspended this past weekend against Ohio State, according to a report...

University of Iowa senior Mary Weston poses for a portrait on the Pentacrest in Iowa City, Iowa on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Mary is an exercise science major and will be working as a caregiver to an individual with Parkinson’s her first year out of college.

Young Conservative leader Mary Weston reflects on her time with UI College Republicans

Emily Delgado, Politics Reporter May 7, 2023

Mary Weston learned confidence and the importance of conservative leadership during her four years at the University of Iowa. Weston has served as the UI College of Republicans chairman of...

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UI grad to teach at Writers’ Workshop

Virginia Russell, News Reporter May 7, 2023

Glen Waters II has always found the path through academia exciting. From playing Division I football to pursuing poetry at the University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop, Waters has honed a diversity...

UI student Kyler Johnson poses for a portrait at the English-Philosophy Building in Iowa City on Monday, May 1, 2023. Johnson received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship Award and will teach English in Brazil during 2023-2024.

UI grads go abroad following graduation

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter May 7, 2023

Two soon-to-be 2023 University of Iowa alumni have found unique opportunities to take their talents abroad following graduation. UI students Kyler Johnson and Raj Aditya will further their...