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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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Contributed photo of Barbara Wilson, executive vice president and vice president of academic affairs for the University of Illinois system.

UI Presidential Search: Executive Vice President for the University of Illinois System Barbara Wilson named finalist

Eleanor Hildebrandt and Rachel Schilke April 14, 2021

Barbara Wilson, the executive vice president and vice president for academic affairs for the University of Illinois System, will visit campus on Thursday as the second of four finalists for the University...

Textbooks for the 2020 school year are stacked.

Faculty required to list textbook orders with Hawk Shop following bookstore private-partnership agreement

Rylee Wilson, News Editor April 13, 2021

As the Iowa Hawk Shop transitions to private management, faculty will now be required to place all course materials orders with the Hawk Shop, leaving some concerned about impacts on local bookshops.  Faculty...

Iowa City’s mayor Bruce Teague holds the online Iowa City City Council Meeting, broadcasted live on Youtube, on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. The meeting covered many topics, ranging from transit updates to police budgeting.

Truth and Reconciliation commission to resume after joint meeting with City Council

Caleb McCullough, Managing Editor April 13, 2021

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission will resume meetings with a newly composed membership starting on Thursday with a joint meeting with the Iowa City City Council, after the council appointed...

The Capitol building in Des Moines is pictured on April 29, 2018.

Bill to freeze funding for regents universities passed through state House Appropriations Committee

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Reporter April 12, 2021

A bill that proposes zero increased funding and a tuition freeze for Iowa’s three regents universities was approved by the state House Appropriations Committee on a party-line vote on Monday.  House...

A sign for the Iowa City Community School District is seen outside the district's administration building on Tuesday, April 28.

Iowa City Community School District reports nearly 1,000 students quarantining

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter April 12, 2021

As of Monday, 975 students in the Iowa City Community School District are in quarantine, nearly two months after the district offered students the option to return to entirely on-site learning. The...

University of Iowa Presidential Candidate Hari Osofsky gives opening remarks at a public forum, Monday, April 10, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Osofsky currently serves as dean of Penn State’s Law and the Penn State School of International Affairs.

First UI presidential forum: Penn State College of Law Dean Hari Osofsky emphasizes collaboration, integrity in leadership

Sarah Watson, Caleb McCullough, and Grace Hamilton April 12, 2021

As president of the University of Iowa, first finalist Hari Osofsky said she would be a collaborative leader who values “personal integrity” above all else. The first of four finalists, Osofsky...

University of Iowa reports single-digit COVID-19 cases since April 9

University of Iowa reports single-digit COVID-19 cases since April 9

Sabine Martin, News Reporter April 12, 2021

The University of Iowa reported seven COVID-19 student cases and two employee cases on Monday.  The COVID-19 data from the UI reflect self-reported cases since April 9, a campus-wide COVID-19 update...

Iowa players, Dylan Nedved and Zeb Adreon, celebrate Nedved’s home run during the Iowa baseball game v. Minnesota at the Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on April 11, 2021.

Nedved’s big day propels Hawkeyes to series sweep of Golden Gophers

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor April 11, 2021

According to Iowa baseball head coach Rick Heller, playing two ways on the diamond in Division I college baseball is no easy task. Heller believes athletes that play two ways have to be uniquely...

Contributed photo of Hari Osofsky, dean of the Penn State College of Law and School of International Affairs.

UI presidential search: Dean of Penn State Law Hari Osofsky named finalist

Caleb McCullough and Sarah Watson April 11, 2021

Hari Osofsky, dean of Penn State Law and the Penn State School of International Affairs, will attend campus on Monday as the first of four finalists for the University of Iowa presidency.  She...

Hawkeye pitcher Trenton Wallace pitches during the baseball game against Illinois at Duane Banks Field on March 30, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 2-1 after the 9th inning.

Iowa baseball overpowers Minnesota, 7-1

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor April 10, 2021

On Friday night, Iowa baseball was outhit by Minnesota, 11-3. The Hawkeyes, however, were not outplayed. Iowa's three hits produced a whopping seven runs, while Minnesota yielded just one run from...

Syringes for the COVID-19 vaccine lay on a counter at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. The center received the Moderna vaccine for its employees.

The University of Iowa ‘strongly encourages’ students, faculty, and staff to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, but won’t require it

Sabine Martin, News Reporter April 9, 2021

The University of Iowa is strongly encouraging students, faculty, and staff to receive the COVID-19 vaccine — but as of now, won't require it — as scheduling eligibility opened across the state...

Iowa forward, Meike Ingles, chest bumps the ball during the Iowa women’s soccer match v. Penn State at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Thursday, March 25, 2021. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 1-0.

Iowa soccer downs Illinois in overtime

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter April 8, 2021

Iowa soccer is still alive after its 2-1 Big Ten Regional Weekend victory over Illinois Thursday night at Demirjian Park in Champaign, Illinois, because of a golden goal. After 90 minutes of action...