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The Daily Iowan

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

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...

Iowa forward Nicholas Baer comforts Luka Garza after the loss against Tennessee in the NCAA tournament at Nationwide Arena on Sunday, March 24, 2019. The Volunteers defeated the Hawkeyes 83-77.

Iowa basketball’s season ends with one last fight

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 24, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Down by 25 at one point, Iowa basketball clawed its way back in one of the greatest second-half performances in program history. The Hawkeyes outscored the Volunteers, 43-22, in the...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook dunks the ball during the NCAA game against Tennessee at Nationwide Arena on Sunday, March 24, 2019. The Volunteers defeated the Hawkeyes 83-77.

Ruden: Tyler Cook deserves cheers, not jeers

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 24, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Tyler Cook has been Iowa’s best player all season, but you never would have known it by watching his first three halves at the NCAA Tournament. He scored 5 points on just 1-of-9...

Video: Iowa loses in overtime to Tennessee

Lucy Rohden, DITV Sports Director March 24, 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfFfrlIIR0A&feature=youtu.be  

Iowa guard Makenzie Meyer (3) and Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle (22) celebrate during the Iowa/Mercer NCAA Tournament first round women's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena  on Friday, March 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bears, 66-61.

Iowa women advance to Sweet 16 with win over Missouri

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 24, 2019

It was a slow start for the Iowa women’s basketball team against Missouri. Missouri took a quick 12-6 lead right out of gate, but the Hawkeyes kept the pressure on and pulled out a 68-52 victory over...

Iowa forward Luka Garza waits for a free-throw during the NCAA game against Cincinnati at Nationwide Arena on Friday March 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bearcats 79-72.

Iowa’s comeback bid against Tennessee falls short

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 24, 2019

Iowa put Tennessee on upset alert after a colossal second-half comeback but fell short to the Volunteers in overtime, 83-77. Iowa trailed 49-28 at halftime, but thanks to a renewed aggressiveness, solid...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook prepares to shoot the ball during the Iowa basketball practice at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio on Thursday, March 21, 2019. The Hawkeyes will compete against the Cincinnati Bearcats tomorrow in the NCAA Tournament.

Highlight: Tyler Cook’s second-half dunk against Tennessee

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 24, 2019

Tyler Cook hasn't head an idea NCAA Tournament stats-wise, but in the second half against Tennessee, things began to click. Early on, the Hawkeyes outscored the Volunteers, 9-2, and Cook had all nine...