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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

during the NCAA game against Cincinnati at Nationwide Arena on Friday March 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bearcats 79-72.

Baer leaves legacy of hard work, character at Iowa

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 25, 2019

With 8:17 left in Iowa’s NCAA Tournament game against Tennessee on Sunday, Nicholas Baer did what Nicholas Baer does best. After facing a 25-point deficit earlier in the contest, Baer hustled like...

Doctor Mona Hanna-Attisha speaks during an event for the University of Iowa College of Public Health's Book Club at the College of Public Health on Monday, March 25, 2019. Doctor Mona spoke about her experiences exposing the water crisis in Flint, Michigan. The New York Times named Doctor Mona's book "What the Eyes Don't See" one of the 100 most notable books of the year in 2018.

Activist, pediatrician visited the UI to address the Flint public health disaster

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter March 25, 2019

In April 2014, after changes in the city’s water source, Flint, Michigan, became the subject of what is now known as a public-health disaster. An increase in water corrosiveness resulted in pipes releasing...

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New postpartum depression medication approved by the FDA

Josie Fischels, News Reporter March 25, 2019

The Food and Drug Administration approved a new medication used to treat postpartum depression on March 19. However, the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, along with other health-care facilities,...

TaJuan Wilson speaks during the forum for the associate vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion on March 25, 2019. He was later selected to fill the role and on Aug. 15, 2019 the UI announced his resignation from the position.

TaJuan Wilson named third candidate for associate VP for diversity, equity, and inclusion

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter March 25, 2019

The final candidate for University of Iowa associate vice president for diversity, equity, and inclusion, TaJuan Wilson, visited campus on Monday, presenting his model for a “paradigm shift” in diversity...

The Old Capitol is seen on July 16, 2015.

Political Science professor among most cited in her field

Kate Pixley, News Reporter March 25, 2019

University of Iowa political-science Professor Caroline Tolbert was recently named as one of the most cited scholars in her field. Tolbert is among the 400 most cited scholars in political science and...

Iowa wide receiver Kyle Groeneweg talks to the media at Football Pro Day on Monday, March 25, 2019.

Hawkeye football’s Kyle Groeneweg eyes chance at NFL

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 25, 2019

Hawkeye wide receiver Kyle Groeneweg hails from Inwood, Iowa – roughly a 350 miles trek from Iowa City. The population stands at 828 (as of 2017), and in the town, his parents Pam and Bill own a livestock...

Professor Bob Cargill of the UI Departments of Religious Studies and Classics poses for a picture on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. He is featured in the History Channel's 8-part documentary series called "Jesus: His Life."

UI religious-studies professor assists in History Channel docu-series ‘Jesus: His Life’

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter March 24, 2019

While filming on the History Channel set, Assistant Professor Robert Cargill had the opportunity to add his voice to the discussion of the life of Jesus Christ.  The University of Iowa’s Cargill...

The Old Capitol building is seen in 2018.

Three tickets will run in this year’s UISG election

Rylee Wilson, Kate Pixley, and Andy Mitchell March 24, 2019

The campaign for next year’s University of Iowa Student Government members has begun. Three tickets kicked off their campaigns March 24 at Iowa City restaurants: Inspire UI, Ignite Iowa, and UI Charge....

Crowded Closet is seen on Sunday, March 24, 2019. The thrift shop relocated to 851 Hwy 6 E and will have a grand opening on Monday, March 25.

Crowded Closet sets up new shop at Pepperwood Plaza with grand opening March 25

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter March 24, 2019

Trading gently worn clothing, home décor, and other items, Iowa City’s nonprofit thrift shop, Crowded Closet, has had a home on Gilbert Court for more than 40 years. Now, the store has moved to a new...

Iowa forward Hannah Stewart (21) attempts to block a shot 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.

Tenacious defense leads to red-hot runs for Iowa

Robert Read, Sports Reporter March 24, 2019

In a second-round matchup full of hot and cold stretches for both teams, Iowa got the upper hand over Missouri to move on to the Sweet 16. Both teams grabbed ahold of the lead at different stretches...

Iowa guard Makenzie Meyer attempts a 3-pointer during 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. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Meyer’s shooting propels Hawkeye women to Sweet 16

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 24, 2019

On Sunday afternoon, No. 2 seed Iowa women’s basketball beat the seventh-seeded Missouri, 68-52, to advance to its second Sweet 16 in five seasons. The Hawkeyes played a tightly contested game in...