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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

SAT and ACT books are shown in the Iowa City Public Library on Monday, 31, 2022.

Regents’ new ACT/SAT policy aim to give prospective students flexibility

Kate Perez, News Reporter February 1, 2022

The state Board of Regents has decided to make test-optional policies permanent for admission to Iowa’s public universities, and some incoming students say the stress of application season is lessening...

The Old Capitol building is seen on March, 6, 2021.

State Board of Regents to announce required free speech training

Kate Perez, News Reporter February 1, 2022

University of Iowa students, staff, and faculty will need to complete a free speech training by the end of the spring semester, President Barbara Wilson announced in an email on Tuesday. Wilson...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark looks to the official after a foul was called on Nebraska guard Micole Cayton during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. Nebraska finished with 28 personal fouls. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 93-83.

No. 21 Iowa women’s basketball falls to No. 23 Ohio State, 92-88

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter February 1, 2022

No. 21 Iowa women’s basketball fell to No. 23 Ohio State, 92-88, on Monday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Reigning Big Ten Freshman of the Year Caitlin Clark dropped 43 points — one point from...

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder debates with an official during a women’s basketball game between No. 25 Iowa and Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 82-56.

No. 21 Iowa women’s basketball drops physical game against No. 23 Ohio State

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor January 31, 2022

In the final seconds of the Iowa women’s basketball team’s game against Ohio State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Hawkeye junior guard Kate Martin was shooting free throws. Down two points with five...

Iowa forward Keegan Murray shoots during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022. Murray led the team in points with 15. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 68-51.

Keegan Murray’s buzzer-beater not enough in Iowa men’s basketball’s double-OT loss

Robert Read, Pregame Editor January 31, 2022

Penn State head coach Micah Shrewsberry, a former assistant coach with the NBA’s Boston Celtics, joked after Iowa’s win over the Nittany Lions on Jan. 22 that he wouldn’t mind not coaching against...

A playground sits in the snow in City Park in Iowa City on Monday, Jan. 27, 2022.

Iowa City Parks and Recreation in initial stages of city recreation improvement plan

Emily Delgado, News Reporter January 31, 2022

The Iowa City Parks and Recreation department is seeking public input on future improvement projects, as part of the Iowa City Parks Gather Here Recreation Master Plan. The goal of these actions...

Johnson County Attorney Janet Lyness speaks during a press conference in City Hall on Monday, Nov. 20, 2017.

County Attorney Janet Lyness will not seek re-election after serving since 2006

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, News Reporter January 31, 2022

Johnson County Attorney Janet Lyness announced Monday she will not run for reelection. Lyness is in the final year of her four-year term which ends Dec. 31. Lyness was first elected in 2006 and...

Photo illustration by Lillie Hawker.

UI expands COVID-19 testing for students with at-home tests

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter January 30, 2022

The University of Iowa has expanded COVID-19 testing availability for students. The university purchased thousands of tests to expand options and capacity among students across campus, Undergraduate...

Fourth-year nursing student Tony Nguyen answers questions during a Daily Iowan interview at the University of Iowa Main Library on Jan. 25, 2022. Nguyen shares his perspective on vaccine mandates. “I think it should be heavily encouraged and pushed that people get vaccinated, but at the end of the day, I think it’s the students’ choice if they want to get vaccinated or not.”

Students weigh in on COVID-19 protocols

Sam Knupp, News Reporter January 30, 2022

Despite differing opinions surrounding the University of Iowa’s handling of COVID-19, one thing several students can agree on is that they want classes to stay in person this semester. The Daily...

Iowa City woman arrested for attempted murder and robbery

Iowa City woman arrested for attempted murder and robbery

Meg Doster, News Reporter January 30, 2022

An Iowa City woman and Columbus Junction teenager are facing charges of attempted murder and robbery in the first degree after allegedly shooting a man in Washington, Iowa. Mya Wright, 19, of Iowa...

The Iowa women's tennis head coach Sasha Schmid high fives Vipasha Mehra at the Iowa women's tennis meet v. Ohio State on Sunday, March 7, 2021. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Ohio State Buckeye's 2-5.

Iowa women’s tennis goes 1-1 at ITA Kickoff

Chase Szewc, Sports Reporter January 30, 2022

The Iowa women’s tennis team went 1-1 at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s kickoff event this weekend. The Hawkeyes traveled to the Dan Magill Tennis Complex in Athens, Georgia, for the...

Iowa forward Cole Golka takes a breath before a faceoff during a hockey game between the Iowa Heartlanders and Kalamazoo Wings at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa on Friday, Dec. 28, 2022. The Wings defeated the Heartlanders  5-2.

Iowa Heartlanders fall to Kalamazoo Wings, 3-2

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter January 30, 2022

The Iowa Heartlanders allowed two second period goals on Saturday night, leading to a 3-2 loss to the Kalamazoo Wings at Xtream Arena. The score was tied at one for most of the second period. But...