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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

An inflatable Herky sits on the ground floor of the state Capitol during Hawkeye Caucus in Des Moines on April 9, 2019. The Hawkeye Caucus provides members of the UI community to come speak with Iowa legislators.

Students advocate for state funding, UI support during Hawkeye Caucus

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter April 9, 2019

Hawkeyes flooded the state Capitol on Tuesday to advocate for a variety of issues important to the University of Iowa and its students. Those who took part in the annual Hawkeye Caucus conducted one-on-one...

Regent President Michael Richards listens to a presentation during a state Board of Regents meeting in the IMU Main Lounge on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017.

Iowa regents delay tuition discussion as state lawmakers work on budget

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter April 9, 2019

The state Board of Regents announced its members will likely hold off on the tuition discussion and will not read tuition rates during their April meeting, as the state Legislature has not finalized fiscal...

Nick Merryman gets ready to compete on the parallel bars during day two of the Big Ten Men's Gymnastics Championships in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on April 6, 2019. Gymnasts competed in individual competitions. Merryman placed 36th overall with a score of 13.600 on the parallel bars.

Iowa men’s gymnastics focused on NCAAs after rough performance at Big Tens

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter April 8, 2019

Among a pool of home nerves, getting too comfortable, and high expectations, the men’s gymnastic Hawkeyes didn’t perform as well as they had hoped at the Big Ten Championships. The Hawkeyes won the...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle goes for a layup during a women's basketball matchup between Wisconsin and Iowa on Monday, Jan. 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 71-53.

Hawkeye women look to Lisa Bluder’s future plan

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter April 8, 2019

As twilight falls on the greatest season the Iowa women’s basketball team has had in 25 years, it’s time to look at what’s in store for next season’s Hawkeyes. Moving on from this season won’t...

The Iowa City Community School District sign is seen on November 5th, 2018. (Michael Guhin/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa Supreme Court to consider case against Iowa City Community School District

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter April 8, 2019

A court case against the Iowa City School District about the closing and demolition of Hoover Elementary School is heading to the Iowa Supreme Court. As of March 28, the court had screened the case....

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

Iowa House passes education budget falling short of funding requests

Sarah Watson and Emily Wangen April 8, 2019

Next fiscal year’s funding for Iowa’s three public state universities will fall below Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ $18 million recommended increase if an Iowa House budget bill passes through the Iowa...

UISG president-elect, Noel Mills, and vice president-elect, Sarah Henry, celebrate winning the 2019 UISG Executive ballot at the IMU on Monday, April 8, 2019. Ignite Iowa received the majority of votes at 1,568 or 53.28%. (Alyson Kuennen/The Daily Iowan)

Ignite Iowa wins UISG election

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter April 8, 2019

Ignite Iowa clenched victory in the University of Iowa Student Government election by a large margin, with over half of voters ranking them as their first choice. Noel Mills and Sarah Henry were elected...

UI police issue crime alert for investigation involving stolen cell phone on campus

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter April 8, 2019

On April 6, University of Iowa police received a report that around 1:45 a.m., an unknown suspect approached a student on the walkway north of Hillcrest Residence Hall, also known as “Skunk Hollow,”...

Police investigators investigate the scene on Sunday, April 7, 2019, at 114 Green Mountain Drive in Iowa City, Iowa.

Suspect pool not narrowed in Iowa City homicide investigation

Gage Miskimen, Editor in Chief April 8, 2019

Iowa City police say the suspect pool has not been narrowed in an ongoing investigation regarding the homicide of JoEllen Browning, the director of operating budgets for University of Iowa Health Care. Derek...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson hugs head coach Lisa Bluder after the win against NC State in the NCAA Sweet 16 game at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex on Saturday, March 30, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolfpack 79-61.

Bluder caps historical season with Naismith nod

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter April 7, 2019

Iowa women’s basketball head coach Lisa Bluder won the Naismith College Coach of the Year award this past weekend, capping the most successful year of her career. She is the first Iowa head coach to...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson celebrates after the women's Big Ten Championship basketball game vs. Maryland at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Sunday, March 10, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 90-76 and are the Big Ten champions.

Gustafson reigns supreme with Naismith Award

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter April 7, 2019

Most of the Iowa women’s basketball team has been in Iowa City since the season ended last week in a crushing defeat to No. 1 Baylor, but Megan Gustafson and Lisa Bluder traveled to Tampa — the site...

The University of Iowa Office of Strategic Communication meets in the Iowa Memorial Union on Thursday, April 4th, 2019. The group meets to discuss the Campus Climate Survey results and to unveil their new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Action Plan.

Data show marginalized UI community members report lower satisfaction with campus climate

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor April 7, 2019

While members of the University of Iowa community report being satisfied overall with the campus climate, recently released UI data show community members who identify as part of a marginalized population...