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The Daily Iowan

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

The Daily Iowan

Iowa forward Kris Murray goes up for a layup during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 83-74. Murray shot 12-18 in field goals.

Kris Murray discusses NBA Draft process after returning to Iowa men’s basketball

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter June 2, 2022

Though Iowa men’s basketball forward Kris Murray removed his name from the 2022 NBA Draft on Wednesday,  Murray said he received valuable feedback on his game throughout the draft process when he...

Iowa forward Kris Murray goes up for a shot in the paint during a basketball game between Iowa and No. 6 Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 83-73. Murray shot 6-15 in the paint.

Kris Murray returning to Iowa men’s basketball for junior season

Chris Werner, Summer Sports Editor June 1, 2022

Iowa men’s basketball player Kris Murray announced that he will be returning for his junior season on Wednesday. Murray declared for the 2022 NBA Draft on April 14 but didn’t hire an agent which...

Coach Rick Heller takes the field during the game against Bradley on March 26, 2019 at Duane Banks Field. The Hawks took the victory, 4-2.

Michigan ends Iowa baseball’s five-game run at Big Ten Tournament

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor May 29, 2022

The Iowa baseball team was eliminated from the 2022 Big Ten Tournament on Sunday. The Hawkeyes fell to the Michigan Wolverines, 13-1, in seven innings. Sunday’s loss ended Iowa’s five-game run...

Iowa wide receiver Charlie Jones hurdles over Illinois defensive back Christian Bobak during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini, 33-23, at the last home game of the season.

Iowa wide receiver Charlie Jones enters transfer portal

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor May 25, 2022

Iowa wide receiver Charlie Jones has entered the transfer portal, per multiple reports. The 6-foot, 188-pound sixth-year senior was named Big Ten Conference Returner of the Year at the end of the 2021...

May 24, 2022; Uvalde, TX, USA; Law enforcement investigates the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. The shooting killed 18 children and 2 adults.

Iowa lawmakers, Johnson County leaders react, call for change after school shooting in Texas

Grace Smith, Managing Editor May 24, 2022

Iowa lawmakers and Johnson County leaders expressed heartache, offered condolences, and demanded change in Iowa following the elementary school shooting in Texas on Tuesday.  An 18-year-old shooter...

Iowa pitcher Adam Mazur throws the ball during a baseball game between Iowa and Purdue at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Friday, May 6, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 5-2.

Iowa’s Adam Mazur and Keaton Anthony honored with Big Ten baseball awards

Chris Werner, Summer Sports Editor May 24, 2022

Iowa baseball players Adam Mazur and Keaton Anthony were honored as Big Ten Pitcher of the Year and Big Ten Freshman of the Year, respectively, the conference announced Tuesday.  Mazur is the second...

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds delivers the Condition of the State Address at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022. During the State Address, Reynolds spoke about childcare, Iowa teachers, material taught in schools, unemployment, tax cuts, and more.

Governor Kim Reynolds’ private education bill will not pass, says House Speaker Pat Grassley

Meg Doster, News Editor May 23, 2022

The Iowa House will not pass Governor Kim Reynolds’ private education bill, House Speaker Pat Grassley said to reporters on Monday. The Iowa Senate passed Senate Study Bill 3080, in Feb. and proposed...

Iowa pitcher Dylan Nedved throws the ball during a game between Iowa and Minnesota at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Friday, April 15, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 9-3. Nedved had two strikeouts and allowed one hit.

Pitcher Dylan Nedved leads Iowa baseball to shutout against Indiana

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter May 21, 2022

In his first start since April 9, Iowa pitcher Dylan Nedved tossed six scoreless innings during the Hawkeyes’ 12-0 triumph over Indiana at Duane Banks Field on Friday night. The senior from Shawnee,...

Iowa centerfielder Kyle Huckstorf prepares to hit the ball during a baseball game between Iowa and Purdue at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Friday, May 6, 2022. Huckstorf had four at bats and one strikeout. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 5-2.

Kyle Huckstorf pushes Iowa baseball to historic night against Indiana

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter May 20, 2022

Iowa baseball center fielder Kyle Huckstorf approaches the ballpark every day with the same mindset: hit the baseball hard while barreling up on his bat. He accomplished that goal in a historic...

Iowa’s James Carter Jr. leaps in the men’s long jump during day two of the 2022 Big Ten Outdoor Track and Field Championships at the University of Minnesota Track and Field Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Carter Jr. placed second overall after his best leap recorded  7.84-meters, about 25 feet and 9 inches.

Austin West, James Carter Jr win silver medals in Big Ten Outdoor Track and Field Championships

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter May 14, 2022

MINNEAPOLIS — The Iowa track and field team counted runner-up performances from sophomore Austin West and junior James Carter Jr. on day two of the Big Ten Outdoor Championships Saturday.   West,...

Iowa’s Austin West completes the high jump as part of the decathlon during day one of the 2022 Big Ten Outdoor Track and Field Championships at the University of Minnesota Track & Field Stadium in Minneapolis on Friday, May 13, 2022. West leads the decathlon after day one with 4,150 points.

Iowa track and field competes in day one of Big Ten Championships

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter May 14, 2022

The Iowa track and field team kicked off the 2022 Big Ten Championships Friday with a bevy of impressive performances.  To lead off the day in Minneapolis, junior Amanda Howe won the women’s...

UI student accused of attempted murder, robbery had multiple UIPD reports made before arrest

UI student accused of attempted murder, robbery had multiple UIPD reports made before arrest

Cooper Worth, News Reporter May 12, 2022

Editor’s note: This article includes descriptions of sexual assault. University of Iowa student Ali Younes, who was arrested and accused of strangling a woman and stealing her earrings in April,...