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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

Beto O'Rourke addresses supporters during his event in the Second Floor Ballroom of the IMU on April 7, 2019. O'Rourke will be running for the democratic nomination for president.

Beto O’Rourke calls for unity at UI in string of Iowa college stops

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter April 7, 2019

Standing atop a platform in the IMU ballroom, former U.S. representative and 2020 Democratic candidate Beto O’Rourke called for unity in a campaign stop at the University of Iowa campus. During his...

Police investigators are on the scene of a suspicious death on Sunday, April 7, 2019, at 114 Green Mountain Drive in Iowa City.

‘Suspicious death’ of UI Health Care employee being investigated as homicide

Gage Miskimen, Editor in Chief April 7, 2019

JoEllen Browning, the University of Iowa Health Care employee whose death over the weekend Iowa City police are investigating as a homicide, was described as “the nicest person you could ever know”...

Iowa's Zeb Adreon takes a strike during a baseball game against the University of Illinois on Sunday, Mar. 31, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini, 3-1.

Iowa baseball splits doubleheader with Rutgers

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor April 6, 2019

Before Iowa played a near four-hour game on the tail end of a doubleheader at Banks Field on Saturday, it picked up two solid wins over Rutgers. After the Hawkeyes picked up a 9-5 victory to go up 2-0...

Iowa catcher Austin Martin watches the ball at the Iowa vs Rutgers game at Duane Banks Field on Friday, April 4, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 6-1.

Numbers behind Iowa baseball’s doubleheader against Rutgers

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor April 6, 2019

On April 6, Iowa closed out its series against Rutgers, splitting a doubleheader at Banks Field. In the first game, the Hawkeyes came out on top, 9-5. The second game was almost the complete opposite;...

Hawkeye gymnast Andrew Herrador performs in the floor exercise Friday in Carver Hawkeye Arena during the Men's Big Ten Championships. Penn State won the team competition with a combined score of 410.350 points.

Hawkeye men’s gymnasts rally on Day 2 of Big Tens

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter April 6, 2019

As yesterday’s action at the Big Ten Championships came to a close, only three Hawkeye gymnasts – Jake Brodarzon, Nick Merryman, and Andrew Herrador – had secured spots in individual events. But...

Megan Gustafson hugs Head Coach Lisa Bluder after being called off the Carver court for the last time during women's basketball against Northwestern in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on March 3, 2019. Iowa defeated Northwestern 74-50.

Gustafson, Bluder sweep Naismith Awards

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter April 6, 2019

The season may be over for Iowa women’s basketball, the awards just keep coming for senior Megan Gustafson and head coach Lisa Bluder. Gustafson and Bluder swept the Naismith Awards on Saturday, with...

Hawkeye gymnast Jake Brodarzon competes in the parallel bars Friday in Carver Hawkeye Arena during Men's Big Ten Championships. Penn State won the team competition with a combined score of 410.350 points. (Ryan Adams/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye men’s gymnastics underperforms at Big Tens

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter April 5, 2019

After earning its first Big Ten regular-season title since 1998, Iowa men’s gymnastics got the chance to host the Big Ten Tournament. But despite its regular season Big Ten title and stand-out performances...

Iowa's Chris Whelen watches the ball in the game against Rutgers at Duane Banks Field on Friday, April 5, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Rutgers Scarlett Knights, 6-1.

Whelan continues to break out of slump in Iowa’s win over Rutgers

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor April 5, 2019

There was a point this season where Chris Whelan couldn’t be found at the top of Iowa baseball’s lineup. He wasn’t at the bottom of it, but he certainly wasn’t leading off. While he’s back...

Iowa pitcher Cole McDonald throw a pitch during a baseball game between Iowa and Cal-State Northridge at Duane Banks Field on Saturday, March 16, 2019. The Hawkeyes dropped their home opener to the Matadors, 8-5.

Hawkeye baseball breaks through for fourth conference win

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor April 5, 2019

On Friday, Iowa earned its fourth-consecutive conference victory. This one came in 6-1 fashion over Rutgers – a game that featured a pitchers’ duel up until the sixth inning. Hawkeye starter...

Police find woman dead in Iowa City home

Kate Pixley, News Reporter April 5, 2019

A woman was found dead at an Iowa City home on Friday morning, according to a release from the Iowa City Police Department. Officers were called to 114 Green Mountain Drive on Iowa City’s east side...

Members of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Action Plan Development Group and shared governance meet in the IMU on Thursday, April 4, 2019. The group discussed the campus-climate survey results and unveiled the UI's new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Action Plan.

UI unveils Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion action plan

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor April 5, 2019

An institutional paradigm shift from being a university that embraces diversity to one that achieves excellence through diversity, equity, and inclusion has manifested in the University of Iowa’s creation...

UISG votes ‘no’ on proposed FilmScene equipment expansion

UISG votes ‘no’ on proposed FilmScene equipment expansion

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter April 4, 2019

Concerns over use of student dollars arose concerning a recent proposal to fund new equipment for FilmScene. The University of Iowa Student Government rejected S.S.R 18 at its meeting on April 4 to...