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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

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle looks to pass the ball during the NCAA Sweet Sixteen game against NC State at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex on Saturday, March 30, 2019. The Hawkeyes lead the Wolfpack 37-24 at half.

Hawkeyes react to going to the Elite Eight

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 30, 2019

GREENSBORO, North Carolina — The Iowa women’s basketball team knew before the game was over that it would be headed to the Elite Eight. The Hawkeyes swarmed to a 79-61 win over NC State to do so,...

Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke speaks with members of the press after speaking at the home of John Murphy in Dubuque, Iowa on Sunday, March 16, 2019.

2020 candidate Beto O’Rourke to visit IMU April 7

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor March 30, 2019

Former Democratic Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke will return to Iowa for a second tour in less than a month as he continues his campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination. He will make a stop at...

Iowa guard Makenzie Meyer prepares to pass the ball during the NCAA Sweet 16 game against NC State at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex on Saturday, March 30, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolfpack 79-61.

Iowa set for Elite Eight matchup against No. 1 Baylor

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 30, 2019

No. 1 seeded Baylor pounded No. 4 South Carolina in its Sweet 16 matchup, 93-68, on Saturday, setting up a battle with No. 2 Iowa in Monday's Elite Eight matchup at 6 p.m. The Bears are led by their...

Iowa players celebrate the win after the NCAA Sweet 16 game against NC State at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex on Saturday, March 30, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolfpack 79-61.

Elite team effort lifts Hawkeyes over Wolfpack

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 30, 2019

GREENSBORO, North Carolina — It didn’t take long for No. 2 seed Iowa to prove itself elite against No. 3 NC State in Saturday’s Sweet 16 victory. The Hawkeyes pulled away early, and other than a...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson shoots the ball during the NCAA Sweet Sixteen game against NC State at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex on Saturday, March 30, 2019. The Hawkeyes lead the Wolfpack 37-24 at half.

Iowa advances to Elite Eight with win over NC State

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 30, 2019

GREENSBORO, North Carolina—There was rarely any doubt in No. 2 seed Iowa’s 79-61 win over No. 3 NC State on Saturday morning. The Hawkeyes proved themselves the superior team early on and continued...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson (10) looks at the ball during the Iowa/Missouri NCAA Tournament second round women’s basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Sunday, March 24, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers 68-52.

Hawkeye women off to fast start against Wolfpack in Sweet 16

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 30, 2019

GREENSBORO, North Carolina — No. 2 seed Iowa leads No. 3 NC State,  37-24, at halftime of the teams' Sweet 16 matchup. The Daily Iowan looks at the big takeaways from the first half of the game. 3-point...

Improved hitting fuels Hawkeye baseball past Illini

Improved hitting fuels Hawkeye baseball past Illini

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 29, 2019

After the win against Bradley, Iowa baseball head coach Rick Heller said he’d like to see more consistency out of the Hawkeye bats. His players delivered on Friday, as Iowa took down No. 25 Illinois,...

Iowa catcher Austin Martin bats against Illinois on March 29, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini, 8-4.

Martin leads the way for Iowa baseball’s first Big Ten win

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 29, 2019

When the Iowa baseball Twitter account tweeted on Friday, “All Austin Martin does is hit,” it wasn’t lying. Martin, who leads the Hawkeyes with a .359 batting average, has been Iowa’s most consistent...

Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) speaks at the University of Iowa College of Law on Friday, Mar. 29, 2019. Moulton spoke on the importance of public service at a talk sponsored by the Law School's Veterans Law Association. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Congressman and military veteran Seth Moulton speaks at UI while considering 2020 presidential bid

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter March 29, 2019

Potential presidential candidate and U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., professed the value of public service and advocated for veterans in an event hosted by the Veterans Legal Association Friday afternoon....

The ALMA executive board serves food during the Latinas in the Community Dinner in the LNACC on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. The event was hosted by the Association of Latinos Moving Ahead. (ALMA)

The Latinx community gathers to celebrate activism

Rachel Steil, News Reporter March 29, 2019

Latinx in Action Celebration Week at the University of Iowa is being held March 23 through April 3. Members of the Latinx community members are commemorating the work of Latinx activists while engaging...

Harper Stribe cuts down a piece of net with the support of Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle after the Iowa/Mizzou NCAA Tournament second round women's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena  on Sunday, March 24, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers, 68-52.

Hawkeye women playing for Harper in Sweet 16

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 29, 2019

There is a member of the Iowa women’s basketball team you may not be familiar with. She’s not on the official roster, and she may be just 7 years old, but she’s as much a part of the Hawkeye squad...

Rep. Abby Finkenauer, D-Iowa, speaks in her office in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday.

Climate change, Midwest floods divide politicians

Julia Shanahan, Politics Reporter March 29, 2019

As major flooding continues in the counties of western Iowa and Nebraska, some Democrats are pointing to climate change as the cause of the damage and pushing for Congress to address it. Rep. Alexandria...