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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Dr. Jacob Eisenbach interviews with the Daily Iowan on Thursday, Apr. 27, 2017 at the UI College of Dentistry. Dr. Eisenbach, a Holocaust survivor from Lodz, Poland, and '55 graduate of the College of Dentistry, retired from full-time dentistry after 60 years. (The Daily Iowan/Olivia Sun)

Holocaust survivor remains optimistic

Jacob Eisenbach, a Holocaust survivor who graduated from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry in 1955, said certain aspects of modern-day political climates concern him.“I’m concerned about...

Former UISG President Rachel Zuckerman speaks during a farewell reception for vice president for student life Tom Rocklin on Tuesday, May, 2, 2017. Rocklin began working at the University of Iowa in 1986, and was appointed to the vice presidency for student life in 2010. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Looking back, looking ahead

May 9, 2017

 By Elianna Novitch [email protected] The second female duo to ever lead the University of Iowa Student Government reviewed their administration and time at the university as they prepare...

Iowa guard Ally Disterhoft takes a three point shot during the quarterfinal game of the Women's NIT between Washington State and Iowa at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, March 26, 2017. The Cougars went on to defeat the Hawkeyes 74-66. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Disterhoft shines, in and out of spotlight

Blake Dowson, [email protected] May 9, 2017

The spotlight has been on Ally Disterhoft for a long time. When she finished junior high and moved over to Iowa City West High, the spotlight was on her to win state championships. And she did.The spotlight...

Softball rankings mixed

Softball rankings mixed

Jacob Miller, [email protected] May 9, 2017

The Big Ten Tournament seedings have been released and the matchups are locked in, but the power rankings differ. Seeding is crucial for all teams, but some received undeserving spots, leading to slight...

(The Daily Iowan/Lily Abromeit)

Miles of understanding

May 9, 2017

In its third month, an Iowa City Friendship Exchange program is already creating cross-cultural understanding. By Lily Abromeit [email protected] A pale 2.5 centimeter-long faded scar on his left...

Gaia's Peace Garden on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 (The Daily Iowan/Nick Rohlman)

Back to the Garden (or not)

Gaia’s Peace Garden, 2066 Bristol Drive, despite its name, has run into a conflict with Iowa City. The garden is owned by Iowa City residents and married couple Blair Frank and Mary Kirkpatrick. They...

Iowa head coach Sasha Schmid watches a match during the Iowa-Creighton match at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Schmid creates new atmosphere

The 2016 Iowa women’s tennis season started with bringing back a familiar face. Sasha Schmid, once a four-year letter winner for the Hawkeyes from 1992-1996 and assistant coach the following two years,...

Iowa's Tyler Cropley runs during game one of the Iowa-Penn State baseball series at Duane Banks Field on Friday, April 28, 2017. The Hawkeyes swept the rain delayed, late night double header, 4-2 and 8-2, respectively. (The Daily Iowan/Lily Smith)

Numbers don’t lie for Hawk baseball

Adam Hensley, [email protected] May 8, 2017

Iowa won its third Big Ten series in its last four tries Sunday against Michigan State, giving the Hawkeyes a much-needed boost in conference play as postseason baseball approaches. Here is why the...

Harreld talks tuition, growth

Harreld talks tuition, growth

The Daily Iowan: In addition to the Alcohol Reduction Plan announced earlier this year, what else is the administration doing to address high-risk drinking? UI President Bruce Harreld: I’ve been around...

Protestors "die" during a protest against the American Health Care Act on the Pentacrest on Sunday, May 7, 2017. The protest featured several speakers and a "die-in." (The Daily Iowan/Lily Smith)

Protest targets health-care action

Protesters lay on their backs on the Pentacrest grass with cardboard tombstones held over their heads containing such phrases as “Denied and Died,” “RIP, Mental-Health Care Not Covered,” and “RIP,...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon attempts a layup during a men's basketball first round National Invitation Tournament game against South Dakota in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Coyotes, 87-75. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Bohannon dazzles as a newbie

Adam Hensley, [email protected] May 8, 2017

Jordan Bohannon didn’t enter the basketball season as the top player to watch. Peter Jok’s senior season and the arrival of high-profile recruit Tyler Cook dominated preseason headlines, overshadowing...

The Iowa Softball Team celebrates after a walk off win against Northwestern on Saturday May 6, 2017. The Hawkeyes won 7-6 in the eleventh inning. (The Daily Iowan/ Nick Rohlman)

Softball drops finale on Senior Day

The Iowa softball team had a different outcome in mind for the four seniors who played their last home game as Hawkeyes on Sunday afternoon. “The best part of coaching these girls have been that they...