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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Students present a personalized NIL strategy to Iowa diver Makayla Hughbanks during the NIL: Simulated Agency Experience course, instructed by Daniel Matheson, in the English-Philosophy Building on April 29, 2025. This course teaches students about name, image, and likeness (NIL) and what it’s like to represent college athletes in NIL deals through a simulated agency environment.

UI’s new course offers students a chance to learn more about NIL

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter April 29, 2025

After decades of begging, arguing, and even some then-illegal activity, college athletes finally got what they so desperately wanted — and surely deserved. Now in its fourth year since becoming...

Iowa head coach Renee Gillispie speaks to members of the media during Iowa softball media day at Bob Pearl Field on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. The Iowa softball team answered questions from media and held an open practice.

Iowa softball head coach Renee Gillispie will not return as coach

Jackson Miller, Sports Reporter April 29, 2025

Iowa softball head coach Renee Gillispie will not return as head coach for the Hawkeyes next season, the University of Iowa Athletics Department announced on Tuesday.  Gillispie had stepped down...

Members of the House meet during the first day of the 2025 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025.

Iowa lawmakers release budget targets as they look to close session

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor April 28, 2025

State lawmakers released their target numbers for how much the state will spend in the next fiscal year Monday. Senate and House Republicans still have ground to cover, with both chambers releasing...

The Johnson County Jail is seen in Iowa City on Sunday, April 21, 2024.

Johnson County approves survey to gather public input on future of jail, sheriff’s office

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter April 28, 2025

For 44 years, Johnson County’s Jail in Iowa City has housed inmates all across the county. As of late, it’s done so less effectively. A 2023 assessment by Axiom Consultants determined that the...

The inner dome of the Iowa State Capitol building is seen during the second day of the 2025 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.

Politics Notebook | Iowa lawmakers have ‘bad blood’ with ticket bots

Roxy Ekberg and Liam Halawith April 28, 2025

Iowa Senate lawmakers swiftly gave final approval for a bill that would prohibit the use of automated bots to purchase online tickets. Now, the bill heads to the governor’s desk for her approval...

Lily Giddings poses for a portrait in Prairie Lights on Sunday, April 27, 2025. Giddings was awarded the Isabel Sparks President's Award for a piece she wrote while studying abroad in Ireland.

Student writers earn Isabel Sparks President’s Awards for Ireland-inspired works

Charlie Christensen, Arts Reporter April 28, 2025

Inspiration can come from anywhere. For Lillian Giddings and Madeline Riske, it came from the majestic mountains and calming beaches of Ireland. From March 19-22, the Sigma Tau Delta convention...

A student drives up the court during the annual PTSO Wheelchair Basketball Challenge in conjunction with the Iowa Grizzlies Adaptive Sports Team at the Recreational Field House in Iowa City on Friday, April 25, 2025.

Wheelchair basketball raises funding for Adaptive Sports Iowa

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter April 27, 2025

Deep in the University of Iowa Fieldhouse, two teams of five players took the basketball court by storm. The crowd buzzed with excitement while players learned to adapt to the game. Jenna Schweizer,...

Vocalist Shara Nova sings during ‘Penelope, a Song Cycle’ performance at the James theater on Saturday, April 26, 2025. The music began at 7:30 p.m. and was a part of MusicIC, a festival celebrating music and literature in the Iowa City area.

Review | Critically acclaimed duo Sarah Kirkland Snider and Shara Nova stun at The James Theater

Laurel Preston, Arts Reporter April 27, 2025

Enraptured audiences sat with awe-struck faces as they watched the ethereal Shara Nova, a Grammy-nominated singer, cast her siren song in The James theater on April 26. The song cycle, “Penelope,”...

Iowa catcher Hannah Lindsay runs home after hitting a home run during a softball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Penn State Nittany Lions at Bob Pearl Softball Field in Iowa City on Monday, April 21, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 10-2. Lindsay earned 1 run and 1 hit.

Three takeaways from Iowa softball’s series win over Michigan State

Jackson Miller, Sports Reporter April 27, 2025

The Iowa softball team snatched two of three games from Big Ten rival Michigan State over the weekend in East Lansing, Michigan. The result improves the Hawkeyes to 31-17 on the season and 12-7 in...

Iowa sophomore Max Tjoa hits his driver during day two of the Hawkeye Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on April 14, 2025 in Iowa City Iowa. Iowa finished 3rd out of 13 teams.

Iowa men’s golf concludes season with 14th place finish at Big Ten tournament

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter April 27, 2025

The Iowa men’s golf team finished 14th at the Big Ten conference tournament — ending their 2024-2025 season with a somber performance. 18 universities across the United States battled it out...

The Iowa women's tennis team participates in a group huddle before the Hawkeyes match against the Kansas State Wildcats on Feb. 5 at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex. The Hawkeyes beat the Wildcats, 41.

Iowa women’s tennis falls to Maryland at Big Ten tournament

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter April 27, 2025

The Iowa women’s tennis team came up short in Wednesday’s Big Ten tournament match, falling to Maryland in Ojai, California. The No. 60 Terrapins bested the Hawkeyes in a 4-1 performance. The loss...

The Psychological and Brain Sciences building is seen on Friday, January 24, 2020.

UI researchers seek to understand premature infant sleep patterns

Madison Schuler, News Reporter April 24, 2025

For the past several years, researchers at the University of Iowa’s Blumberg Lab have been working on a study to observe sleeping patterns in infants. The Blumberg Lab’s research focuses “on...