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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

University of Iowa Presidential Candidate Barbara Wilson addresses the audience during the second UI Presidential Forum in the Levitt Center for University Advancement on Monday, April 10, 2021. Wilson is currently the executive vice president and vice president for Academic Affairs for the University of Illinois System.

Student focused: UI Presidential Finalist Barbara Wilson’s career embraces building connections as a higher education leader

Rachel Schilke and Eleanor Hildebrandt April 25, 2021

Editor's note: This profile on Barbara Wilson, of the University of Illinois Systems, is one of a series of profiles on the four finalists for the University of Iowa presidency. The Daily Iowan also published...

University of Iowa Presidential Candidate Hari Osofsky answers a question 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.

Finalist Hari Osofsky brings ‘infectious’ energy to deanship

Sarah Watson and Caleb McCullough April 25, 2021

Editor's note: This profile on Hari Osofsky, of Penn State, is one of a series of profiles on the four finalists for the University of Iowa presidency. The DI also published a profile on Barbara Wilson,...

Iowa pitcher Cam Baumann throws a pitch during a baseball game between Iowa and Northwestern on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Duane Banks Field. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 15-4. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye pitcher Cam Baumann impresses in 15-4 win over Northwestern

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor April 25, 2021

After two-straight subpar outings from its starting pitchers on Friday and Saturday, Iowa baseball received its first quality start of the weekend from junior right-handed hurler Cam Baumann Sunday. In...

Iowa right fielder Zeb Adreon connects for a base hit during a baseball game between Iowa and Northwestern on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Duane Banks Field. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 15-4. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa baseball team rebounds from Saturday’s loss, routs Northwestern at Duane Banks Field

Robert Read, Pregame Editor April 25, 2021

The Northwestern baseball team won the first inning Sunday afternoon at Duane Banks Field, but not much else. The Wildcats took a 1-0 lead over the Hawkeyes in the top of the first and kept that...

Illustration by Paige Ho.

What are the next steps in the University of Iowa president search?

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor April 25, 2021

Iowa's next head Hawkeye is slated to be announced later this week. The presidential search committee will meet to discuss the four finalists for the University of Iowa presidency and campus feedback....

Iowa pitcher, Drew Irvine, pitches the ball during the Iowa baseball game v. Minnesota at the Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on April 11, 2021.

Iowa baseball’s pitching struggles in 8-6 loss to Maryland

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor April 24, 2021

Iowa baseball starter Drew Irvine had given up one earned run in each of his past two starts, but his good streak came to an end in the first inning of his start against Maryland Saturday. The Waukee,...

Iowa first baseman Peyton Williams watches where the ball is while racing to third base during a baseball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Kansas Jayhawks on Tuesday, March 10, at Duane Banks Field. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jayhawks, 8-0.

Iowa baseball misses opportunities, falls to Maryland

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor April 24, 2021

On a sunny and windy Saturday at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Hawkeye baseball's starting second baseman, Izaya Fullard,  stepped into the batter's box in the bottom of the ninth inning with two...

Iowa Trenton Wallace pitches during a baseball game between Iowa and Maryland on Friday, April 23, 2021 at Duane Banks Baseball Stadium. The Hawkeyes beat the Terrapins 6-2. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa baseball team scores six unanswered runs, bullpen shuts down Maryland late in series-opening victory

Robert Read, Pregame Editor April 24, 2021

Any fans in the stands Friday night at Duane Banks Field hoping for a prototypical pitching duel quickly had their expectations shattered. In the first inning alone, both Trenton Wallace — Iowa’s...

 Iowa Brendan Sher prepares to hit the ball during a baseball game between Iowa and Maryland on Friday, April 23, 2021 at Duane Banks Baseball Stadium. The Hawkeyes beat the Terrapins 6-2. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Sher’s two RBI double propels Iowa baseball to 6-2 victory over Maryland

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor April 23, 2021

Iowa baseball had its chances to score early in its game against Maryland Friday, but the Hawkeyes kept on squandering their opportunities before finding a way to a 6-2 victory. In the sixth inning,...

Student Kyleigh Harm receives the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at the Iowa Memorial Union at the University of Iowa on Wednesday, April 21, 2021.

University of Iowa offers second Pfizer dose, vaccinates more than 2,000 students

Rachel Schilke, News Editor April 23, 2021

Students will now be able to receive the second dose of the COVID-19 Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine from Student Health regardless of where they received their first dose because of an increased supply of...

A sign marking a polling location is seen outside the North Liberty Community Center in North Liberty on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. In 2016, Johnson County was one of six Iowa counties to vote for a democratic presidential candidate, according to the New York Times.

Johnson County to hold special election to fill supervisors vacancy

Caleb McCullough, Managing Editor April 23, 2021

Johnson County will hold a special election on June 8 to fill a vacancy left by Janelle Rettig, who resigned early this week. A committee made up of County Auditor Travis Weipert, County Recorder...

Iowa defender Anthe Nijziel sweeps the ball during the third quarter of the Big Ten field hockey tournament semifinals against No. 1 Michigan on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Grant Field. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Wolverines, 0-2. Michigan will go on to play against No. 7 Ohio State in the championships on Saturday.

Iowa field hockey falls to Michigan in Big Ten Tournament semifinals

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter April 22, 2021

Without its top offensive option — senior forward Maddy Murphy — Iowa field hockey fell to No. 2 Michigan, 2-0, in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals Thursday at Grant Field in Iowa City. Murphy,...