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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa thrower Laulauga Tausaga competes in the women’s shot put premiere during the fourth annual Larry Wieczorek Invitational at the University of Iowa Recreation Building on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020. Tausaga’s 16.72m throw earned her sixth place, behind five throwers who surpassed the previous meet record of 17.13m.

Tausaga named Big Ten Women’s Indoor Field Athlete of the Year

Robert Read, Sports Editor May 12, 2020

Make it two track and field honors for the Hawkeyes on Tuesday. After sprinter Wayne Lawrence was named the Big Ten Men's Indoor Track and Field Athlete of the Year Tuesday morning, the conference...

Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

Gov. Kim Reynolds will announce changes in mitigation strategies on Wednesday

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor May 12, 2020

Gov. Kim Reynolds said she will announce changes to many mitigation strategies Wednesday, as the May 15 expiration date for these policies is approaching.  Reynolds said she is still looking at...

University of Iowa sprinter Wayne Lawrence runs his leg of the 4x400m relay during the Hawkeye Invite at the UI Recreation Building on Jan. 11. He and the other members of the Iowa B relay finished in ninth place.

Lawrence named Big Ten Men’s Indoor Track Athlete of the Year

Robert Read, Sports Editor May 12, 2020

Iowa sophomore sprinter Wayne Lawrence has been named the Big Ten Men's Indoor Track Athlete of the Year, the conference announced Tuesday. Lawrence is the first Hawkeye in program history to earn...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon looks to the backboard during a menÕs basketball match between Iowa and Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. Bohannon finished with 12 points.

Bohannon, Nunge have hardship waivers approved

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor May 12, 2020

Iowa men's basketball's Jordan Bohannon and Jack Nunge will receive an extra year of eligibility after their hardship waiver petitions were approved by the Big Ten Conference on Tuesday. Bohannon...

Contributed - DJ Paimon Alipour at the Union Bar

121 E. College St.: Union Bar and its earlier iterations were home to many Hawkeye nightlife memories

Alexandra Skores, News Editor May 11, 2020

Ten-cent cold, foamy beer specials, hit tunes spun by nighttime DJs, and a slick glass dance floor illuminated by kaleidoscopic colored lights — since the late 1970s, 121 E. College St. has been...

Old Capital as seen on April 13, 2020.

UI returns to regular pay practices for faculty and staff, not charging students certain fees during summer courses

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter May 11, 2020

The University of Iowa announced in an email to faculty, staff, and students Monday that it will return to regular pay practices beginning May 18 as the university faces a $70 million loss due to the novel...

Graphic by Kat Zentz

Unprecedented economic conditions loom over UI graduates as they enter workforce

Annie Fitzpatrick and Lauren White May 10, 2020

COVID-19 has changed the job search for several University of Iowa seniors as they enter the workforce while facing the greatest low point for the U.S. economy since the Great Depression. UI senior...

The College of Public Health is seen on March 11, 2019.

First class of UI public-health graduates will enter a workforce on the frontlines of pandemic response

Rin Swann, News Reporter May 10, 2020

The irony of graduating with a public-health degree during the COVID-19 public-health crisis isn’t lost on University of Iowa senior Olivia Teach — and that’s especially the case for the undergraduate...

All graduating seniors that participated in the Rainbow Graduation pose after the event on Tue. May 8, 2018 held in the Old Capitol Senate Chamber. The Rainbow Graduation allows LGBTQ students to celebrate their graduation as a group.

UI multicultural, diversity centers explore new ways to celebrate graduating seniors amid COVID-19

Mary Hartel, News Reporter May 10, 2020

Campus coordinators are using social-media spotlights, mailed gifts, and video celebrations to highlight 2020 graduates among various identity-based University of Iowa communities after the UI canceled...

A Herky statue with a "PHIL Was Here" sash stands on the Pentacrest on Monday, April 24. Beginning in 2012, the UI launched PHIL Was Here to celebrate philanthropy at the university.

Hawkeyes to celebrate graduation with unprecedented virtual commencement

Lauren White, News Reporter May 10, 2020

  Around 5,400 University of Iowa graduates won’t walk across a stage to be handed a diploma in front of hundreds of graduates’ friends and family members this weekend. Instead, more than...

A police car sits inside the a parking garage on May 4, 2015. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Suspect wanted for questioning about Iowa City homicide arrested

Kayli Reese, Cops & Courts Editor May 8, 2020

The man Iowa City police have wanted for questioning regarding the April 20 Iowa City homicide has been arrested. According to a release from the City of Iowa City, Iowa City police received word...

The Asian Pacific American Cultural Center is seen on Thursday, April 30, 2020.

Asian Pacific Islander communities discuss discrimination within communities due to COVID-19

Marissa Smith, News Reporter May 6, 2020

Gordon Louie, a third-year Ph.D. student at the University of Iowa studying higher-education student affairs, wonders each day about his family in Las Vegas, who he hasn't been able to see in recent...