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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

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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...

Professor Karen Heimer speaks during the 36th Annual Presidential Lecture at the Levitt Center in Iowa City on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019. Heimer was speaking about her research on violence against women in the United States.

The 36th-annual presidential speech uncovers violence against women

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter February 25, 2019

UI Professor Karen Heimer delivered the 36th-annual Presidential Lecture, “Violence Against Women: The Hidden Figures,” on Sunday. The lecture focused on the rates of violence against women and how...

Iowa play-by play radio announcer Gary Dolphin interviews UI president Bruce Harreld and athletic director Gary Barta during the Hawkeye Huddle event in Tampa, Florida on Monday, Dec. 31, 2018.

Hensley: Another debacle, courtesy of the Iowa Athletics Department

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor February 25, 2019

Episode 2 of the Iowa Athletics Department vs. Gary Dolphin has taken a new turn. Well, sort of. Another game-day distraction, more hypocrisy, and another failure of crisis management. So, not really...

Sen Kamala Harris, D-Calif., speaks during a town hall at the Quad Cities Wavefront  Convention Center in Bettendorf, Iowa on  Sunday Feb. 24, 2019.

In eastern Iowa, Kamala Harris highlights theme of justice

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter February 24, 2019

CEDAR RAPIDS, BETTENDORF — Democratic presidential candidate and Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., outlined themes of upholding justice and truth in her eastern-Iowa campaign events Sunday, drawing on her...

Iowa's Pat Lugo wrestles Lehigh's Jimmy Hoffman during a wrestling dual-meet between Iowa and Lehigh at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. Lugo, who is ranked tenth at 149, defeated Hoffman 12-3, as the Hawkeyes defeated the Mountain Hawks, 28-14.

Oklahoma State downs Iowa wrestling to end undefeated season

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor February 24, 2019

Four losses at the tail end of No. 3 Iowa’s lineup were the difference in its 27-12 loss to No. 2 Oklahoma State on Sunday. In the final regular season dual meet of the season, the battle between...

Iowa's Mar'Yea Harris crosses the finish line during the 4x400 meter relay during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2017. Harris anchored the Hawkeyes relay team to a victory with a 45.599 split.

Iowa women take third, men finish fourth at Big Ten Indoor Championships

Robert Read, Sports Reporter February 23, 2019

The Big Ten Indoor Championships have concluded and both Iowa track squads secured top-five finishes in the conference. The women’s team finished in third place with 80 points earned, and the men tied...

Grace Morrison

Missing Iowa City girl found uninjured

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor February 23, 2019

Iowa City police located a previously missing Iowa City juvenile uninjured at 4 p.m. Feb. 23. Police found Grace Morrison, 14, "in a safe place, uninjured, and her immediate family was notified," according...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon prepares to shoot the ball during men's basketball vs. Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, February 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 76-70. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Numbers behind No. 21 Iowa’s 76-70 win over Indiana

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor February 23, 2019

Jordan Bohannon likes hitting shots when the game is on the line, and that’s exactly what he did, draining a leaning 3-pointer to tie the game at the end of regulation. Look familiar? ? J-Bo...

Iowa forward Luka Garza defends against Indiana guard Rob Phinisee during men's basketball vs. Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, February 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 76-70. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Garza bounces back in Iowa’s overtime win over Indiana

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor February 22, 2019

Luka Garza was crushed after Iowa’s heartbreaking 66-65 loss against Maryland on Tuesday. He just wanted to help his team win, he said, but only scored 5 points on 1-of-7 shooting. His performance...