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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

The Daily Iowan

Christopher Merrill, the director of the International Writing Program, makes a phone call at his desk on April 12. Merrill’s career began with covering the 1990 Fifa World Cup in Italy, and he has visited more than 100 countries.

International Writing Program director reflects on worldwide career

Charlie Peckman, News Reporter May 7, 2019

With stacks of documents, books, volumes of poetry, and atlases, the organized chaos of Christopher Merrill’s office on the second floor of the Shambaugh House holds almost as many stories as the man...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp looks to pass during a men's basketball matchup between Ohio State and Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, January 12, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 72-62. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Joe Wieskamp earns DI’s Newcomer of the Year

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor May 7, 2019

In Iowa men’s basketball’s first game of the NCAA Tournament — a battle with Cincinnati in Columbus, Ohio — Joe Wieskamp scored 19 points, making six of his eight shots. The Hawkeyes battled back...

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder shouts during the women's Big Ten tournament basketball game vs. Rutgers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Saturday, March 9, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 72-67 and will be moving on to the championship game against Maryland.

Bluder takes home DI’s Coach of the Year

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor May 7, 2019

In the weeks leading up to this year’s Big Ten Tournament, Iowa women’s basketball head coach Lisa Bluder had her team practice taking down the nets to gain the full feeling of being a championship...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery watches the game during the men's basketball game against Western Carolina at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, December 18, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Catamounts 78-60.

Iowa basketball misses out on three transfers

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor May 7, 2019

In the last few weeks, the Hawkeye basketball program found itself in the running for some high-quality transfers. Marquette’s Sam and Joey Hauser were looking for new homes, as was Notre Dame’s D.J....

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UI addresses low response rates of course evaluations

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter May 7, 2019

It’s that time of the year when students repeatedly receive emails reminding them to fill out their ACE Course Evaluations, which allow them the opportunity to respond to the professors, TAs, and other...

Julian Castro, former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and current Democratic candidate for president appears on the Political Party Live podcast at The Mill on Sunday, Apr. 14, 2019.

Iowa podcast Political Party Live is changing the format of Iowa campaign events

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter May 7, 2019

In contrast to the stump speeches and loud crowds at traditional presidential-campaign rallies, a unique type of political event is emerging for Democratic presidential-nomination hopefuls attempting to...

Jake Venetti takes the puck towards the Maryville goal during the game on November 30, 2018.

For Iowa’s hockey club, what’s more powerful: the rush of the game or the repercussions of the injuries?

Megan Conroy, Photojournalist May 6, 2019

During a high-school hockey game, Shane Cassidy’s eyes opened to fluorescent rink lights shining brighter than the sun and a blur of coaches standing over his head. Moments earlier, in goal, Cassidy...

University of Iowa students Audrey Wood, Kenzie Busch, Jordyn Meyer, Paige Kehrli, and Samantha Reed pose for a group photo next to a presentation used for the birth to five course in the Wendell Johnson Speech and Hearing Clinic on Monday, May 6, 2019.

First words to full sentences: the UI’s top ranked communication program

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter May 6, 2019

The University of Iowa Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is ranked as one of the top programs in the country consistently by US News & World Reports. And its success lies in the hands-on...

Iowa Congressman David Young speaks during Iowa Senator Joni Ernst's second annual Roast and Ride event in Des Moines on Saturday, August 27, 2016. The event started with a 42-mile motorcycle ride from the Big Barn Harley-Davidson dealership to the Iowa State Fairgrounds where Ernst hosted a rally with fellow Republican leaders headlined by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

David Young to run again for Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District seat

Sarah Watson, Politics Reporter May 6, 2019

Republican David Young will run again for Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District seat against Rep. Cindy Axne, D-Iowa, who ousted Young in 2018. He announced his intention on Twitter May 3, on which...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley prepares to throw a pass during the Iowa/Purdue game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 38-36.

Stanley invited to Manning Passing Academy

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor May 6, 2019

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley has been invited to the Manning Passing Academy, Stanley announced on Instagram on Monday.             View this post...

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

Stun gun bill would overturn University of Iowa weapons policy

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter May 6, 2019

A bill in the Iowa Legislature would conflict with a University of Iowa policy that bans stun guns on campus. The bill in question, Senate File 188, passed in both chambers of the Legislature in April,...