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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

The Daily Iowan

Iowa pitcher Breanna Vasquez winds up a pitch during a softball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Sunday, March 27, 2022. Vasquez pitched for all seven innings. The Badgers beat the Hawkeyes, 9-3.

Iowa softball falls to Minnesota in extra innings

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter April 9, 2022

Iowa softball fell to Minnesota, 5-2, in eight innings on Saturday at Bob Pearl Field to move the weekend series to 1-1. Breanna Vasquez picked up her ninth loss of the season in the defeat, giving...

Iowa forward Ryan Kuffner is recognized at the end of the game after completing a hat trick during a hockey game between Iowa and Kalamazoo at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Friday, April 8, 2022. The Heartlanders defeated the Wings, 4-2.

Forward Ryan Kuffner’s hat trick propels Iowa Heartlanders to win over Kalamazoo Wings

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter April 9, 2022

Third-period theatrics from forward Ryan Kuffner pushed the Iowa Heartlanders past the Kalamazoo Wings Friday night at Xtream Arena. The 25-year-old scored three goals in the frame, leading to a 4-2...

Iowa pinch hitter Kalena Burns connects with the ball for a bases clearing triple during a softball game at Pearl Field on Saturday, April 3 during a softball game between Iowa and Indiana. Burns finished the game with five RBIs.The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 8-0 in five innings.

Kalena Burns’ two home runs give Iowa softball victory over Minnesota

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter April 8, 2022

Iowa softball found its hero in first baseman Kalena Burns as the Hawkeyes defeated Minnesota, 9-8, on Friday at Bob Pearl Field to take the 1-0 series lead over the Golden Gophers. Burns hit two...

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden speaks during a Biden drive-in rally on Friday, Oct. 30, 2020 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines. Around 200 cars parked on the grounds and a few people gathered at the front as Biden commented on a change in the presidency and promised to address issues with public health due to the Coronavirus.

Joe Biden to visit Menlo, Iowa on Tuesday

Caleb McCullough, Executive Editor April 8, 2022

President Joe Biden will be coming through Iowa on Tuesday, stopping in Menlo, a town of less than 400 people 45 miles west of Des Moines, a White House spokesperson confirmed. The Des Moines Register...

Contributed photo of Shalisa Gladney taken by Jailand Williams.

UI alum advocates for safe spaces for marginalized communities

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter April 7, 2022

University of Iowa alum Shalisa Gladney has held and continues to serve in positions in the Iowa City area that allow her to be an advocate for women, Black students, survivors of violence, and more. These...

Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, talks with constituents at an early morning meeting in the Hart Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, April 6, 2022.

Iowa’s U.S. senators, representatives, want more aid for Ukraine

Rylee Wilson, Managing Editor April 7, 2022

Members of Iowa's Congressional delegation agree with President Joe Biden's call to investigate Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes and advocate for sending lethal aid to Ukraine. The...

UI distributes last round of COVID-19 relief dollars to over 9,000 undergraduate, graduate students

UI distributes last round of COVID-19 relief dollars to over 9,000 undergraduate, graduate students

Kate Perez, News Reporter April 7, 2022

The University of Iowa distributed over $10.72 million to 9,059 total students through the third and final round of funding from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund. A recently posted article...

A University of Iowa Police Department vehicle is pictured.

UI Department of Public Safety issues third crime alert this week

Anthony Neri, News Reporter April 7, 2022

The University of Iowa Department of Public Safety issued a crime alert Thursday about an assault and robbery that took place on April 3 at approximately 2 a.m., the third alert of a violent crime...

Board of Regents President Mike Richards listens during a regents meeting in the Alumni Center at Iowa State University on April 6, 2022.

University of Iowa adds two new degree programs in fall 2022

Kate Perez and Emily Delgado April 7, 2022

The state Board of Regents approved the University of Iowa’s request for two new degree programs at its meeting on Thursday. Beginning in fall 2022, the university will offer a Bachelor of Arts...

University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson speaks during a state Board of Regents meeting in the Alumni Center at Iowa State University on April 6, 2022.

University of Iowa to increase residence hall, meal plan rates

Kate Perez, News Reporter April 7, 2022

The University of Iowa will increase residence hall rates by 3 percent for the 2022-23 academic year. Rates were raised between 2.7 and 2.8 percent in 2021 at the UI, depending on the residence...

Iowa goalie Corbin Kaczperski reacts after a goal during a hockey match between Iowa and Wheeling at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. The Nailers defeated the Heartlanders, 6-4.

Iowa Heartlanders eliminated from playoff contention with loss to Wheeling Nailers

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter April 7, 2022

With their 6-4 loss to the Wheeling Nailers on Wednesday night at Xtream Arena, the Iowa Heartlanders were officially eliminated from Kelly Cup Playoff contention. Iowa has dropped its last six games...

Iowa redshirt junior Duncan Davitt warms up during a baseball game at Duane Banks Field on March 2, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Rams, 8-0. Davitt had six strikeouts in three innings.

Iowa baseball wins 11-inning thriller against Bradley

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor April 7, 2022

One sacrifice fly off the bat of senior catcher Brett McCleary proved to be the deciding factor in Iowa baseball's 9-8 win over Bradley Wednesday night. The Hawkeyes and Braves battled for 11 innings...