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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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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 28, 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 28, 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 28, 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...

Vice President candidates answer questions during a University of Iowa Student Government Vice Presidential Debate at Catlett Hall on Thursday, March 28, 2019. The election period for UISG begins on April 3 at 8 a.m. and ends on April 4 at 5 p.m.

UISG VP candidates hold debate

Kate Pixley, News Reporter March 28, 2019

The three University of Iowa Student Government vice-presidential candidates participated in a UISG VP debate on Thursday night at Catlett Hall. Madhuri Belkale of Inspire UI, Sarah Henry of Ignite Iowa,...

Barre3, a new barre workout business in Iowa City, is seen on it's opening day on Thursday March 28 2019.

Barre3 opened doors to Iowa City-area residents this week

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter March 28, 2019

The popular fitness studio from the West Coast Barre3 has found a home with studio owner Maureen Beran in Iowa City. Starting with Thursday’s grand opening, eastern Iowa residents can experience Barre3...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during her first Condition of the State address in the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on January 9, 2018.

Over-the-counter birth-control bill advances in Iowa Legislature

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter March 28, 2019

Over-the-counter birth-control legislation has made some headway in the state Legislature and has been introduced in the Senate by Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa. Ernst announced in a news release March...

Iowa guard Maishe Dailey shoots a three during Iowa's game against Nebraska at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, January 6, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 93-84.

Iowa basketball’s Dailey set to transfer

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 28, 2019

Iowa basketball guard Maishe Dailey has put his name in the NCAA transfer portal with the intention to depart the Hawkeye program, the junior announced Thursday. “I would like to thank Coach McCaffery...

Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., speaks during a during a recording of the Political Party Live podcast at CSPS Hall in Cedar Rapids on  Sunday Feb. 24, 2019.

Kamala Harris to host training sessions on Iowa college campuses

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter March 28, 2019

Sen. Kamala Harris’ presidential-nomination campaign will host training sessions on college campuses in Iowa to inform students about the Iowa political processes and the California senator’s run for...

Iowa forward Megan Gustafson smiles as she walks off the court after a basketball game against Michigan State on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 86-71.

Resolution honoring Iowa’s Megan Gustafson introduced in Iowa Senate

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor March 28, 2019

State senators introduced a resolution on Wednesday in the Legislature to honor Iowa women’s basketball player Megan Gustafson "for her outstanding academic and college basketball career at the...