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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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Georgia State University Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Wendy Hensel speaks during the third UI Presidential Forum in the Levitt Center for University Advancement, Monday, April 19, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Hensel is the third of four candidates vying for the UI presidential position. (The Daily Iowan/The Daily Iowan via AP, Pool)

Finalist Wendy Hensel brings record of diversity, equity, and inclusion work from time as Georgia State University provost

Kelsey Harrell and Sabine Martin April 28, 2021

Sally Wallace, a dean at Georgia State, describes her boss Provost Wendy Hensel as authentic. “She’s the real deal,” said Wallace, who leads the university’s School of Policy Studies. In...

University of Iowa Presidential Candidate Barbara Wilson addresses the audience during the second UI Presidential Forum in the Levitt Center for University Advancement on Monday, April 10, 2021. Wilson is currently the executive vice president and vice president for Academic Affairs for the University of Illinois System.

Student focused: UI Presidential Finalist Barbara Wilson’s career embraces building connections as a higher education leader

Rachel Schilke and Eleanor Hildebrandt April 28, 2021

Barbara Wilson’s colleagues and students know her as a servant leader and a good listener. The University of Illinois System, a three-university, roughly 90,000-student, 6,000-faculty system, has...

University of Iowa Presidential Candidate Hari Osofsky answers a question at a public forum, Monday, April 10, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Osofsky currently serves as dean of Penn State’s Law and the Penn State School of International Affairs.

Finalist Hari Osofsky brings ‘infectious’ energy to deanship

Sarah Watson and Caleb McCullough April 28, 2021

Hari Osofsky was one of the first people that greeted Davis Blount when he stepped onto the Penn State Law campus as a prospective law student. Blount, now a third-year law student and the vice...

Five Hawkeyes will be drafted

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor April 27, 2021

With the NFL Draft slated to begin just one day from now, the professional dreams of some former Iowa football players will be realized, while others’ futures will remain uncertain. Among the Hawkeyes...

Six Hawkeyes will be drafted

Robert Read, Pregame Editor April 27, 2021

I suppose this is where constantly reading NFL mock drafts comes in handy for me. During the first round of last season’s draft, I had a story prepared in case offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs was drafted...

The full moon begins to set behind the power plant  on Monday April 26, 2021.

Feature photo: Full moon

Jeff Sigmund, Photojournalist April 26, 2021

The Latino Native American Cultural Center exhibit is seen in the main library gallery in Iowa City, IA. Established in 1971, the center celebrates their 50th anniversary this year.

Honoring 50 years of family

April 20, 2021

Just to the right of the Shambaugh Auditorium in the UI Main Library sits the LNACC exhibit, “Building Our Own Community: 50 Years of the Latino Native American Cultural Center, Founded by Chicano and...

A mural in the Latino Native American Cultural Center is seen at 308 Melrose Ave. in Iowa City, IA. The mural was restored in 2001, but lost its original colors and the original artist's name. Established in 1971, the center celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.

Maintaining the momentum

April 20, 2021

As the years went on, the movement to bring more students of underrepresented identities to campus continued. During a weekend event on Aug. 27, 1994, the original name of the center was changed to...

Items from the Univeristy of Iowa's Special Collections and University Archives are seen as part of a collection honoring the 50th anniversary of the Latino Native American Cultural Center.

A home is formed

April 20, 2021

More than 50 years ago, three UI students noticed a lack of people on campus with identities like their own. Nancy “Rusty” Barceló, Antonio Zavala, and Ruth Pushetonequa came together and traveled...

Lack of singles depth

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter April 20, 2021

The Iowa men’s tennis program is a week away from its final Big Ten Tournament, and the Hawkeyes haven’t exactly met expectations this year, posting a 5-12 regular season record. Iowa suffered its...

Doubles troubles

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter April 20, 2021

Iowa men’s tennis has faltered in doubles this season, forcing the Hawkeyes to face a cascade of problems throughout the season. While the English duo of Will Davies and Oliver Okonkwo has been solid...

Betting Sites in Iowa – Will They Become Legal?

April 15, 2021

The online betting industry is penetrating at a fast rate in all US states. Betting sites have tons of great advantages over the brick-and-mortar facilities which is the reason why they are becoming so...