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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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Northwestern pitcher, Danielle Williams, pitches the ball during the Iowa softball game v. Northwestern at Pearl Field on Friday, April 16, 2021. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes with a score of 7-0.

Northwestern throws perfect game against Iowa softball

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor April 16, 2021

It took 90 pitches for Northwestern’s Danielle Williams to throw a perfect game against Iowa softball Friday in Iowa City. The Hawkeyes sent 21 batters up to the plate, and all of them would be...

Northwestern infielder/outfielder, Rachel Lewis, hits the ball during the Iowa softball game v. Northwestern at Pearl Field on Friday, April 16, 2021. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes with a score of 7-0.

Iowa softball’s pitchers struggle in 7-0 loss to Northwestern

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter April 16, 2021

Iowa softball struggled on both sides of the ball in its 7-0 loss to Northwestern at Bob Pearl Field on Friday, surrendering seven runs defensively and accruing no hits offensively. Northwestern’s...

Daily Iowan to host Q&A today at noon with White House reporters Seung Min Kim and Rebecca Morin

Daily Iowan to host Q&A today at noon with White House reporters Seung Min Kim and Rebecca Morin

April 16, 2021

The Daily Iowan is hosting a panel and Q&A with White House reporters and Daily Iowan alum Seung Min Kim of The Washington Post and Rebecca Morin of USAToday on reporting on politics and the White...

Iowa Defender Samantha Cary clears a ball during a soccer game between Iowa and Minnesota on March 14, 2021 at the Iowa Soccer Complex. The Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes 1-0.

Iowa soccer advances to 2021 Big Ten Championship Game

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter April 16, 2021

Iowa soccer stunned top-seeded Penn State in the semifinal round of the 2021 Big Ten Tournament Thursday afternoon at Jeffrey Field in State College, Pennsylvania. The Hawkeyes’ lone goal —...

Raneem Hamad (left) and Ala Mohamed (right) speak to the press before the Peoples Truth and Reckoning Commission meeting at the Chauncey Swan Park in Iowa City on Thursday, April 15, 2021. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

‘For the people, by the people’: Iowa Freedom Riders, local community supporters kickoff Peoples Truth & Reckoning Commission

Rachel Schilke, News Editor April 15, 2021

As candles in memory of Breasia Terrell and Daunte Wright flickered in the wind, more than 100 Iowa City community members gathered to launch the Peoples Truth & Reckoning Commission, with the...

University of Iowa Presidential Candidate Barbara Wilson addresses the audience during the second UI Presidential Forum in the Levitt Center for University Advancement on Thursday, April 15,  2021. Wilson is currently the executive vice president and vice president for Academic Affairs for the University of Illinois System.

Second UI presidential forum: University of Illinois System Executive Vice President Barbara Wilson emphasizes student voices, diverse team building

Rachel Schilke and Eleanor Hildebrandt April 15, 2021

The second candidate for the University of Iowa's presidency, Barbara Wilson, touted her history of academic administration and promoted herself as someone who can bring together people as a team builder. Wilson...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

‘I hear you, and I know this fear is real’: DEI leader points to resources on campus after Daunte Wright’s killing in Brooklyn Center

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter April 15, 2021

After Daunte Wright’s death and protests in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota and elsewhere, Executive Officer for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Liz Tovar and dean of the College of Liberal Arts and...

Coronavirus 'Brazil variant' found in Johnson County

Coronavirus ‘Brazil variant’ found in Johnson County

Caleb McCullough, Managing Editor April 15, 2021

One case of the "Brazil variant" of the coronavirus, also known as P.1, has been found in Johnson County, the Iowa Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday. In a press release, the Iowa Department...

Catlett Residence Hall is seen on Wednesday, March 6, 2019.

University of Iowa residence hall rates to rise slightly

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor April 14, 2021

The price tag of the University of Iowa's most popular double room residence hall accommodation will rise for the 2021-2022 academic year the only one of the three universities to raise its rates overall. The...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery speaks during men's basketball media day in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017. The Hawkeyes open up their season with an exhibition game against William Jewell College on Friday, Oct. 27. at 7 p.m. in Carver. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Fran McCaffery weighs in on transfer portal rules, future of guard Joe Wieskamp

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor April 14, 2021

After Iowa men's basketball suffered a season-ending, 95-80 loss to Oregon in the NCAA Tournament's round of 32, Hawkeye guard Joe Wieskamp would not comment on his future in the Black and Gold. At...

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

University of Iowa will continue to vaccinate campus with Pfizer and Moderna as supplies allow after canceling Johnson & Johnson vaccinations

Claire Benson, News Reporter April 14, 2021

In an email update Wednesday, the University of Iowa told campus it would continue vaccinating students, faculty, and staff with the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines as supply allows after canceling Johnson...