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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa guard Caitlin Clark and head coach Lisa Bluder interact during a post-game celebration following a women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines, 106-89.

Photos: Iowa women’s basketball vs. Michigan

The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Michigan Wolverines, 106-89, at a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday. Iowa guard Caitlin Clark broke the all-time NCAA scoring record for women’s basketball, scoring...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots the record-breaking shot during a women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.

Iowa women’s basketball’s Caitlin Clark shows gratitude for teammates after historic game against Michigan

Cooper Worth, Sports Reporter February 16, 2024

Caitlin Clark wasn't satisfied with breaking just one record.  During the Iowa women's basketball game against the Michigan Wolverines in Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Clark needed just eight points to pass...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots the first shot of the game during a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2024.

No. 2 Iowa women’s basketball puts 106 on Michigan behind two Clark records

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor February 15, 2024

The No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball team crushed the Michigan Wolverines, 106-89, inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday — as Caitlin Clark had one of the best performances ever in a Hawkeye uniform. Just...

The Iowa State Capitol is seen in Des Moines on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

Iowa House Area Education Agency overhaul advances

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor February 15, 2024

Iowa House lawmakers' new plan to overhaul Iowa’s Area Education Agencies advanced out of the Iowa House Education Committee on Thursday, barely scraping upcoming legislative deadlines. House...

Iowa City Community School’s Superintendent Matt Degner during a school board meeting in the District’s Educational Services Center, on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024.

Iowa City schools add five virtual learning days to academic calendar

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor February 15, 2024

Iowa City Community School District school board members approved five days of virtual learning Tuesday night, but cautioned the virtual days would be a “last resort.” The board approved the...

Anna Peach and Delaney Behning, lead volunteers at The University of Iowa Food Pantry, stock shelves on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024. The food pantry has received an 89 percent increase in visits over the past year. It is located on the bottom floor of the Iowa Memorial Union.

UI food pantry visitor rate continues to rise

Ella Knickerbocker, News Reporter February 15, 2024

Since transferring to a new space in the Iowa Memorial Union in August, the University of Iowa food pantry has seen visiting rates skyrocket 89 percent after reopening.     Data collected and provided...

Staffers listen to a representative during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.

Iowa legislators advance a bill to increase teacher pay

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Reporter February 15, 2024

Iowa House lawmakers advanced a bill increasing teacher pay on Thursday that would decrease the amount from Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ original proposed legislation, which has since been killed in the...

Lawmakers sit in the house chamber during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.

Politics Notebook | Iowa lawmakers advance supplemental state aid proposal

Liam Halawith and Natalie Miller February 15, 2024

Iowa House Republicans advanced a bill Thursday to allow 3 percent of growth in Supplemental State Aid to Iowa’s public school districts. House Study Bill 712 passed the Iowa House Education Committee...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark warms up before a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2024.

Caitlin Clark crushes all-time NCAA Division I women’s basketball scoring record

Colin Votzmeyer and Cooper Worth February 15, 2024

On a near-logo three much like the hundreds of others Caitlin Clark has made throughout her Hawkeye career, this one had Carver-Hawkeye Arena holding its breath, eyes peeled on the ball hurtling toward...

Iowa’s pitcher Brody Brecht pitches during a baseball game at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Friday, April 21, 2023. Brecht had seven strikeouts. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 11-6.

Iowa baseball notebook | Hawkeyes embracing high expectations heading into season opener

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter February 15, 2024

After a 44-16 season that resulted in an NCAA Regional appearance, the Iowa baseball team is looking for more in 2024. On Tuesday afternoon, Hawkeye players and coaches spoke to the media about their...

Mayflower Residence Hall is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, June 21, 2023.

UI to keep Mayflower student housing open for 2024-25 academic year pending sale

Sabine Martin, Executive Editor February 15, 2024

  This is a developing story. Check back for updates.  University of Iowa students will continue to live in Mayflower Residence Hall during the next academic year. The residence hall, which...

Minnesota guard Braden Carrington steals the ball from Iowa forward Ben Krikke during a men’s basketball game between Minnesota and Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers 90-85. Carrington had 18 points throughout the game.

Iowa men’s basketball drops heartbreaker against Maryland in College Park, falling flat in the final two minutes

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter February 14, 2024

The Iowa men's basketball team fell to Maryland for the second time this season, dropping a 78-66 decision Wednesday night in College Park. Up eight points midway through the second half, the Hawkeyes...