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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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UI professor develops website to teach health narratives in Spanish, English

Cooper Worth, News Reporter February 7, 2022

University of Iowa professor Kristine Muñoz received a National Endowment for the Humanities grant to fund a website that offers health narratives in both English and Spanish. Muñoz, who is a...

Wisconsin's 149-pound Austin Gomez celebrates his victory over Iowa's Vince Turk during a wrestling meet between No. 2 Iowa and No. 9 Wisconsin in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. Gomez defeated Turk by decision, 3-2. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 29-6.

Iowa Athletics issues statement on fan interaction with Wisconsin wrestler

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor February 7, 2022

Wisconsin men's wrestler Austin Gomez was greeted with a blend of boos and jeers as he headed for Carver-Hawkeye Arena's tunnel Saturday afternoon. The 149-pounder had just defeated Iowa's Vince Turk,...

Contributed photo of Moala Bannavti.

UI’s next strategic plan aims to emphasize underrepresented minority retention, recruitment

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter February 7, 2022

The University of Iowa is hosting listening sessions and focus groups for its 2022-27 strategic plan, aiming to increase the retention and recruitment of underrepresented minority community members...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a three-pointer during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Michigan at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022. Clark scored a career high 46 points. The Wolverines beat the Hawkeyes, 98-90.

Iowa’s Caitlin Clark, Michigan’s Naz Hillmon match up in Big Ten Women’s Basketball Player of the Year race

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor February 7, 2022

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Iowa’s Caitlin Clark and Michigan’s Naz Hillmon matched up on Sunday in a battle of the 2021-22 Big Ten Women’s Basketball Preseason Co-Players of the Year. The then-No....

Iowa head coach Tyler Stith grabs a flag out of the 18th hole during a tournament at the Donald Ross Course at the Cedar Rapids Country Club in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017.

Iowa men’s golf finishes third at Big Ten Match Play Championships in Florida

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter February 6, 2022

The Iowa men’s golf team placed third at the Big Ten Conference Match Play Championships in Palm Coast, Florida, this weekend. The annual tournament was held at Hammock Beach Resort’s Island Course. Iowa...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark looks for a foul from the referee during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Michigan at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022. Clark drew 10 fouls. The Wolverines beat the Hawkeyes, 98-90.

No. 21 Iowa women’s basketball’s comeback attempt falls short against No. 6 Michigan

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor February 6, 2022

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Iowa women’s basketball sophomore Caitlin Clark doesn’t pay attention to the scoreboard when she’s on the court. So, after No. 21 Iowa fell to No. 6 Michigan, 98-90, Clark...

Iowa men's basketball guard Ahron Ulis dribbles the ball during a game against Minnesota on Feb. 6, 2022. The Hawkeyes beat the Golden Gophers, 71-59.

Iowa men’s basketball ratchets defensive intensity up, downs Minnesota, 71-59

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter February 6, 2022

When the second half of Sunday's Iowa-Minnesota men’s basketball game began, the Hawkeyes faced a four-point deficit. A buzzer beater at the end of the first half gave the Golden Gophers a 38-34...

Iowa City City Hall is seen on Monday, March 29, 2021.

Iowa City fiscal 2023 budget expands on affordable housing efforts

Emily Delgado, News Reporter February 6, 2022

One of the Iowa City City Council’s goals in its 2022-24 strategic plan focuses on fostering affordable housing throughout Iowa City. Since the creation of the Affordable Housing Fund in 2016,...

Chief Executive Officer of Corridor Entertainment Group Jason Zeman poses for a portrait at Studio 13 in downtown Iowa City on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022.

Corridor Entertainment Group finds success during difficult time

Sam Knupp, News Reporter February 6, 2022

During the difficult times of the COVID-19 pandemic, Corridor Entertainment Group has managed to find success. The business owns downtown staples such as Studio 13, Eden, Sanctuary, and Players...

Iowa forward Keegan Murray attempts a shot during the Iowa men's basketball game against Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday.

Iowa men’s basketball team dominates second half, beats Minnesota in Fran McCaffery’s absence

Robert Read, Pregame Editor February 6, 2022

Billy Taylor has been part of plenty of wins over his 21 seasons of college basketball coaching experience. But Sunday’s victory over Minnesota had a bit of extra meaning behind it. After Iowa...

Photo illustration by Grace Smith.

N95s, KN95s best mask for protecting against COVID-19 on campus, experts say

Kate Perez, News Reporter February 6, 2022

University of Iowa health experts recommend the UI community to wear KN95 masks instead of surgical masks to offer better protection against COVID-19. Patrick O’Shaughnessy, director of graduate...

Iowa's Jenoah McKiver leads the pack during the men's 600-meter premiere run at the 2022 Larry Wieczorek Invitational track and field meet at the University of Iowa Recreation building on Friday, Jan. 21, 2022. McKiver placed first with a time of 1:16.08, setting a school record, a meet record, and a facility record. The Larry Wieczorek Invitational hosted Baylor, Gonzaga, Mount Mercy, the University of Northern Iowa, Purdue, Wartburg and the University of Wisconsin.

Iowa track and field’s Jenoah McKiver sets program record at Meyo Invitational

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter February 5, 2022

Iowa track and field freshman Jenoah McKiver broke his own record at the Meyo Invitational in South Bend, Indiana, this weekend. As the Hawkeye men’s track and field team swept the top seven places...