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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

Managing Editor for The Daily Iowan, Marissa Payne, poses for a portrait in the Adler Journalism Building on Monday, March 4, 2019. Payne will be the new editor-in-chief next year.

Marissa Payne appointed next DI editor-in-chief

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter March 4, 2019

Student Publications Inc. announced on Monday that Marissa Payne will assume the role of editor-in-chief for the 2019-20 academic year. Originally from Grayslake, Illinois, Payne is a journalism and political-science...

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UI law student establishes endowment to help underrepresented students visit campus

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter March 4, 2019

A University of Iowa College of Law student is helping underrepresented students visit the law school with the aim of creating a more diverse campus. Law student Winnie Uluocha has set up an endowment...

Democratic presidential-nomination candidate Pete Buttigieg, mayor of South Bend, Indiana, addresses the audience during his visit to Airliner in Iowa City on March 4, 2019.

Pete Buttigieg’s pitch to Iowa: a Midwest millennial can win in 2020

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor March 4, 2019

Pete Buttigieg, 37, told eastern Iowans his Midwest background, local government experience, and his age could be key to winning the presidency in 2020. The Mayor of South Bend, Indiana, toured Davenport,...

Iowa tight end Noah Fant breaks free from an attempted tackle by Purdue cornerback Kenneth Major during the Iowa/Purdue game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. on Saturday, November 3, 2018. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 38-36.

Iowa Hawkeyes generating buzz at the NFL combine

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 4, 2019

On Monday, the NFL combine wrapped up its final day, capping off the performances of four Iowa Hawkeyes. Tight ends Noah Fant and T.J. Hockenson, defensive end Anthony Nelson, and safety Amani Hooker...

Iowa City church vandalized

Iowa City church vandalized

March 4, 2019

The Iowa City Police Department is investigating a report of vandalism at a local church. The Iowa City Church of the Nazarene, 1035 Wade Street, reported an act of graffiti on Sunday, March 3. Several...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson celebrates after drawing a foul while making a basket during an Iowa/Purdue women's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 76-70.

Gustafson earns Big Ten Player of the Year

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 4, 2019

Megan Gustafson won her second Big Ten Player of the Year award on Monday, becoming the only Hawkeye in program history to earn the honor twice. Gustafson also picked up unanimous first team All-Big...

Physical Therapist Danielle Bodensteiner explains the procedure of how to protect yourself in the case of a fall during Stepping on, a 7-week fall prevention class at the Iowa River Landing on Thursday, February 28, 2019. The class learned the ways in which to help themselves up during an unexpected fall and how to find help. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Fall prevention workshops teach balance and other techniques to prevent injuries

Josie Fischels, News Reporter March 3, 2019

Once a week, Jim Vance and his wife get in their car and drive to the Iowa River Landing for a two-hour-long workshop focused on one thing — how not to fall. Stepping On is a fall-prevention workshop...

Catlett Residence Hall is seen on Jan 16, 2019.

UI requests to increase price tag on living in residence halls

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter March 3, 2019

The University of Iowa on Feb. 28 requested the state Board of Regents’ permission for a 2 percent rate increase for all but one standard room plan in UI residence halls and the same rate of increase...

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

UI announces suicide prevention training requirement for incoming students and RAs

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter March 3, 2019

The University of Iowa will soon begin online suicide-prevention training for students entering the university and for resident assistants. The online training will be a requirement for students to take...

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

UI sees decrease in graduation and retention rates

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter March 3, 2019

The University of Iowa has seen graduation and retention rates decrease slightly in the last year, according to a report presented to the state Board of Regents on Feb. 28. The UI retention rate had...

Iowa football helmets line the sidelines during a game against Purdue University on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 24 to 15.

Former Hawkeye football player Damon Bullock dies

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 3, 2019

On March 3, former Hawkeye football running back Damon Bullock died at age 25. Father Roscoe Handy said Bullock hit a light pole with his vehicle. While outside his car, Bullock was struck by another...

Stands are packed with spectators during women's basketball against Northwestern in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on March 3, 2019. Iowa defeated Northwestern 74-50. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Zuniga: Iowa women’s hoops needs more student fans

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 3, 2019

Whether the Iowa weather wants to admit it or not, March has finally come. For college basketball teams, it’s the pinnacle at the end of a long and grueling season. That can certainly be said of the...