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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

Mary Beth Tinker listens to a question during an interview at the KRUI studio on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. Mary Beth and John Tinker wore black armbands to school in protest of the Vietnam War in the 1960s, leading to the Tinker vs. Des Moines court case in 1969.

As First Amendment debate surges at UI, Tinkers push for free speech

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor February 27, 2019

How “free” should Hawkeyes be to exercise their First Amendment right of free speech? Amid campus-wide debate over free expression, the individuals at the forefront of the landmark Tinker v. Des Moines...

The Old Capitol is seen on Nov. 25, 2018.

UI reschedules workshop to explore white identity

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor February 27, 2019

The “Understanding Your Whiteness” workshop has been rescheduled after the University of Iowa announced its cancellation/postponement in January following misunderstandings about the workshop’s intent.  The...

The Old Capitol building is seen in 2018.

#DoesUIowaLoveMe? UI students ask question in social-media movement

Charles Peckman, News Reporter February 27, 2019

Students have taken to social media seeking an answer to the question: “Does the University of Iowa love me?” The #DoesUIowaLoveMe movement, which began on Instagram and Twitter, urged UI students...

Iowa swimmer Kenneth Mende swims at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Saturday, Dec 5, 2015.

Iowa men primed for tourney time at home

Tanner DesPlanque, Sports Reporter February 27, 2019

The Iowa men’s swimming and diving team will start the championship season when it hosts the Big Ten Championships today through Saturday at the Campus Recreation & Wellness Center. The last time...

Tyler Cook dribbles in the post during Ohio State's 90-70 win over No. 22 Iowa on Feb. 26 (Cori Wade/The Lantern).

Ohio State topples No. 22 Iowa, 90-70, in Columbus

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor February 26, 2019

Iowa’s string of last-minute contests has come to an end. On Thursday, Ohio State toppled No. 22 Iowa, 90-70, using a runaway second half to hand the Hawkeyes their seventh loss in conference play. “In...

Hanna Kinney, Iowa City's very own "Ranch Girl," poses for a portrait at The Airliner Bar on Monday, Feb. 25, 2019. Kinney went viral after appearing in a video attempting to get past Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y. at a campaign event on Feb. 18, 2019, saying, "I'm just trying to get some ranch."

‘Ranch Girl,’ whose exploits went viral online after a Kirsten Gillibrand event, on the pressures of fame

Kate Pixley, News Reporter February 26, 2019

An Iowa City woman’s bid for ranch dressing at a Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand campaign event last week has garnered national media attention. University of Iowa student Hanna Kinney was leading a Bible...

Iowa wrestling posts solid numbers as regular season ends

Iowa wrestling posts solid numbers as regular season ends

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter February 26, 2019

7-1 — record against ranked opponents After Sunday’s 27-12 loss to No. 2 Oklahoma State, the third-ranked Iowa wrestlers are 7-1 against top-25 opponents. Iowa has tallied wins over No. 8, No. 9,...

Iowa's Megan Gustafson shoots over Nebraska's Ashtyn Veerbeek during the matchup at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Monday, Feb. 25, 2019, in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Stellar defense helps Hawkeyes topple Huskers

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter February 25, 2019

No. 12 Iowa (22-6, 13-4 Big Ten) rode two stingy defensive quarters to pick up a 74-58 win over Nebraska (13-15, 8-9 Big Ten) in Lincoln on Monday. The win equals Iowa’s conference win total from...

Students walk across a sheet of ice in Iowa City on Monday, February 25, 2019. Ice froze over pavements after the rainy weekend, but Iowa City is running out of salt to clear sidewalks.

Iowa City depletes salt stores

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter February 25, 2019

People walking around Iowa City sidewalks may (or probably) find themselves slipping and sliding because of the harsh Midwestern winter. In an attempt to tip-toe over the ice, people may even step into...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.

UI officials say Mayflower resident dies

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor February 25, 2019

The University of Iowa announced that UI student Ayak Chan died Monday. Chan, a Mayflower Hall resident, was a transfer student and open major, according to an email to the UI community.  In...

UI Vice President for Student Life Melissa Shivers speaks in an interview with The Daily Iowan on Feb. 21, 2019.

UI boosting late-night programming as alternative to drinking on weekends

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor February 25, 2019

University of Iowa officials are providing more late-night programs for those students who seek alternatives to drinking for nighttime entertainment. The university has offered late-night programming...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle runs to pick up the ball during the women's basketball game vs. Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, February 17, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 86-73.

Hawkeye women’s basketball hopes to avoid losing streak in Lincoln

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter February 25, 2019

A heartbreaking loss in Indiana on Feb. 21 won’t slow the season down at all for the No. 10 Iowa women’s basketball team (21-6, 12-4 Big Ten) as it gets set for another road matchup against Nebraska...