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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

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Dean of the UI College of Education Daniel Clay addresses spectators and answers questions at the Levitt Center for University Advancement on Thursday, April 22, 2021. Clay is one of four finalists to become the next president of the University of Iowa.

Fourth UI Presidential Forum: UI College of Education Dean Daniel Clay emphasizes Iowa experience

Rylee Wilson and Katie Ann McCarver April 22, 2021

In a public forum Thursday, fourth finalist in the search for the next University of Iowa president, Daniel L. Clay, presented his vision to use his existing experience as an administrator on campus...

Dean of the UI College of Education Daniel Clay addresses spectators and answers questions at the Levitt Center for University Advancement on Thursday, April 22, 2021. Clay is one of four finalists to become the next president of the University of Iowa.

Photos: UI Presidential Forums – Daniel Clay

Shivansh Ahuja, Senior Photojournalist April 22, 2021

Iowa players celebrate their second goal of the game during the first quarter of the Big Ten field hockey tournament quarterfinals against No. 4 Maryland on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Grant Field. Alex Wesneski scored seven minutes into the game with an assist from Esme Gibson. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 3-0. No. 5 Iowa will go on to play No. 1 Michigan tomorrow afternoon.

Iowa field hockey downs Maryland, advances to Big Ten Tournament semifinals

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter April 21, 2021

Led by 2020-21 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year Anthe Nijziel, Iowa field hockey’s defense has been stout all year, surrendering less than one goal per game on average. On Wednesday, the Hawkeyes’...

Iowa's all-around JerQuavia Henderson performs on the beam during a women's gymnastics meet between Iowa, Minnesota, and Maryland on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes came in second with a score of 196.775 after the Gophers won with 196.975 and Maryland lost with 195.350. Henderson received a score of 9.875.

Iowa women’s gymnast named College Gym News Comeback Gymnast of the Year

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor April 21, 2021

Iowa women's gymnast JerQuavia Henderson is the College Gym News Comeback Gymnast of the Year. The sophomore missed her entire freshman season in 2020 after she ruptured her Achilles. When she returned...

Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is drawn up on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020.

Gov. Reynolds says Iowa COVID-19 vaccine demand not meeting supply

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor April 21, 2021

More than 40 counties across Iowa have declined some or all of the vaccine shipments allocated to the county on account of vaccine hesitancy increasing across the state, Gov. Kim Reynolds said at a...

Contributed photo of Daniel Clay, dean of the University of Iowa College of Education.

UI Presidential Search: Dean of UI College of Education Daniel L. Clay named finalist

Rylee Wilson and Katie Ann McCarver April 21, 2021

Daniel L. Clay, dean of the University of Iowa College of Education, will visit campus on Thursday as the last of four finalists for the University of Iowa presidency. Clay oversees the UI College...

April 20, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA;   Crowds celebrate in the streets outside of the Hennepin Government Center as Derek Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. Floyd died on May 25, 2020 while in police custody. A video showing Derek Chauvin kneeling on George Floyd's neck sparked world wide protests against police brutality.

Local leaders urge continued action after guilty verdict in Chauvin trial

Caleb McCullough, Managing Editor April 20, 2021

Campus and Iowa City leaders and activists reiterated the need for continued action on Tuesday after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on three charges in the murder...

Derek Chauvin guilty on all counts in the death of George Floyd

Derek Chauvin guilty on all counts in the death of George Floyd

Chao Xiong and Paul Walsh, Star Tribune April 20, 2021

MINNEAPOLIS — Jurors convicted former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin on Tuesday of all the counts filed against him — second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree...

Head Coach Marc Long speaks at the save swim meeting outside the IMU on Aug. 29, 2020.

Marc Long declines opportunity to coach Iowa swim and dive in 2021-22

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor April 20, 2021

After 17 seasons with the program, Marc Long will not return as head coach of Iowa swim and dive in 2021-22. Per a Tuesday afternoon release, Long declined the opportunity to coach the Hawkeyes moving...

Georgia State University Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Wendy Hensel speaks during the third UI Presidential Forum in the Levitt Center for University Advancement, Monday, April 19, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Hensel is the third of four candidates vying for the UI presidential position.

Third UI presidential forum: Georgia State Provost Wendy Hensel advocates for student success, hiring diverse UI administrators

Sabine Martin and Kelsey Harrell April 19, 2021

The third finalist for the University of Iowa’s presidency, Wendy Hensel, characterizes her roles in the past as being a “complex problem solver, change agent, and educator.”  Hensel is the...

The Iowa varsity 8 crew looks to their supporters on the shore as they row back to the dock at the end of the first session of a women's rowing meet on Lake MacBride on Saturday April 13, 2019. Iowa won 3 out of 12 races with the varsity 8 crew winning both races for the day.

Iowa rowing wins two races at 2021 Big Ten Invitational

Evan Bruner, Sports Reporter April 19, 2021

Over the weekend, the Iowa Rowing team competed in 21 races in Cincinnati, Ohio, at the Big Ten Invitational. The Hawkeyes captured two wins and three second-place finishes. The regatta featured...

Iowa defender Anthe Nijziel passes the ball during the second quarter of a field hockey game against Maryland on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Grant Field. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 3-0.

Iowa field hockey’s Anthe Nijziel named Big Ten Player of the Year

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor April 19, 2021

Iowa field hockey junior Anthe Nijziel has been named Big Ten Player of the Year and Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, it was announced Monday. Additionally, Iowa head coach Lisa Cellucci was...