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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

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Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist March 28, 2023

A blanket cancellation on student loans is a poor policy that will exacerbate inflation in the short run. It also mostly benefits a select number of high-income earners. If the federal government...

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Elise Cagnard, Opinions Contributor March 19, 2023

Over the last few years, taking a gap year has become much more common. Whether it is because of the pandemic or to take time for mental health, many students have decided to put a pause on their...

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Sophia Meador, Opinions Editor March 19, 2023

Most high school students believe there are only two options after graduation: Go to college or find a job. At least, that’s what I thought. I’ve spent the better part of 21 years in the...

No. 11 seeded 174-pound Iowa's Nelson Brands wrestles No. 9 seeded 174-pound Illinois' Edmond Ruth during session four of the NCAA Wrestling Championships at BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla. on Friday, March 17, 2023. Brands defeated Ruth by decision, 4-1.

Iowa men’s wrestling earns six All-Americans Friday at 2023 NCAA Wrestling Championships

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter March 18, 2023

Top-seeded Iowa men’s wrestler Spencer Lee was pinned during the semifinals of the NCAA Championships on Friday at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, ending a 58-match winning streak for the 125-pounder....

Auburn forward Johni Broome and Iowa forward Kris Murray jump for the ball during tip off at a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Auburn in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama on Thursday, March 16, 2023. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 83-75.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Auburn in the NCAA Tournament

Matt Sindt, Photo Editor March 17, 2023

BIRMINGHAM, Al. -Iowa men's basketball fell to Auburn 83-75 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Legacy Arena on Thursday. In the second half, Auburn managed to find a 17 point lead. With poor...

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Sophia Meador, Opinions Editor March 7, 2023

Finding a job after graduation doesn’t scare me. But paying back my debt after four years at the University of Iowa does. Higher education is a huge investment. According to the state Board...

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Sam Knupp, Opinions Contributor March 7, 2023

I went to community college for two years. I met some of my best friends there and got to take classes taught by some of my favorite educators. Community college has its place. If you’re...

Iowa forward Kris Murray jumps to shoot the ball while Northwestern forward Robbie Beran attempts to block during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 86-70.

Iowa men’s basketball players collect Big Ten honors

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor March 7, 2023

Iowa men’s basketball players Kris Murray, Filip Rebraca, Connor McCaffery, Tony Perkins, Payton Sandfort, and Patrick McCaffery received honors from the Big Ten Tuesday. Murray was named to the...

In this multiple exposure image, the final score is seen while Iowa teammates celebrate after winning a women’s basketball game between No. 7 Iowa and No. 5 Maryland at Target Center in Minneapolis on Saturday, March 4, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 89-84.

Photos: No. 7 Iowa women’s basketball vs. No. 5 Maryland

Matt Sindt, Photo Editor March 5, 2023

No. 7 nationally ranked, second-seeded Iowa women's basketball defeated No. 5 nationally ranked, third-seeded Maryland on Saturday, in the Big 10 Women's Basketball Tournament at Target Center in Minneapolis,...

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Peter Anders, Opinions Contributor February 28, 2023

At the University of Iowa, a common debate among students is which dorm is the best to live in. Some argue for Peterson Residence Hall, others for Catlett, and some even argue for Mayflower. But the...

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Evan Weidl, Opinions Columnist February 28, 2023

The best dormitory on the University of Iowa’s campus is Catlett Residence Hall — and it’s not particularly close. Catlett is the newest dormitory on campus, which creates many advantages....