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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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Iowa first basemen Kaitlyn Mullarkey hits the game winning double during the first game of a double header against Nebraska at Bob Pearl on Wednesday, April 12, 2017. The Hawkeyes took the first game, 4-3, over the Cornhusckers. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Softball gets out the broom

April 12, 2017

By Jacob Miller  [email protected] The Iowa softball team could do no wrong in its double-header sweep of the Huskers on Wednesday at Pearl Field. “It’s nice to win in walk-off fashion,...

Iowa infielder Austin Guzzo awaits the pitch at Duane Banks Field on Saturday, March 26, 2016. The Hawkeyes erased a 1-0 deficit in the bottom of the 8th scoring 4 runs to beat the Terrapins 4-1. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Hawkeyes cut walking

April 12, 2017

By Adam Hensley  [email protected] Iowa returned to its winning ways Tuesday at Banks Field, snapping a two-game losing streak with a tough-fought victory over Western Illinois, 4-1. Looking...

Sean Wu sits with friends in a Daum dorm room earlier this semester. Wu was originally part of a DI Films project about dorm life. (The Daily Iowan/Gage Miskimen)

UI student’s impact remains

April 11, 2017

By DI Staff [email protected] “He was one of those people who you’re like, ‘Wow … he’s going to do really cool things,’ and he still did. He influenced a lot of people and gave people...

How to: vote in the UISG elections

How to: vote in the UISG elections

April 11, 2017

By Elianna Novitch  [email protected] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLRIfYQStRQ The polls will open for the University of Iowa Student Government election at 8 a.m. today and close...

Iowa catcher Tyler Cropley hits the pitch during the game between Western Illinois-Iowa in Iowa City at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Leathernecks 4-1. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Baseball shoots down Leathernecks

April 11, 2017

By ADAM HENSLEY | [email protected] Having only lost one game at Banks Field this season, Iowa (20-11) added to its winning ways at home against Western Illinois (9-21) on Tuesday. The Hawkeyes...

Photo Illustration by DI Photo Staff

Research finds insecticide in UI water

Katelyn Weisbrod, [email protected] April 10, 2017

The infamous pollinator-killing insecticide, neonicotinoids have been found in University of Iowa drinking water. This is the first time “neonics” have been reported to be present in drinking water,...

UI student Joe Reed speaks during a debate between independent senators in the Iowa Theatre in the IMU on Monday, April 10, 2017. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Indie candidates cover issues in UISG election

Elianna Novitch, [email protected] April 10, 2017

Students running as independent candidates in the University of Iowa Student Government elections gathered on Monday to debate and discuss issues they are advocating for with their campaigns.The moderated...

Iowa pitcher Grant Judkins looks to his catcher for signals during the game between the Loras Duhawks and Iowa Hawkeyes at Banks Stadium on Wednesday, February 22, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Duhawks 8-1 in their first game at home. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Baseball puts Northwestern series behind

April 10, 2017

By Pete Ruden | [email protected] Iowa baseball will try to right its ways after a disappointing series against Northwestern this past weekend when it takes on Western Illinois in a midweek game...

Iowa offensive line coach Tim Polasek calls to players during a spring practice at Valley Stadium in Des Moines on Friday, April 7, 2017. The Hawkeyes will host a night spring game in Iowa City on Friday, April 21. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

O-line leader is on the block

April 10, 2017

By Adam Hensley  [email protected] Tim Polasek hasn’t been with the Iowa football program for two months yet, but he’s creating an immediate impact. “When he first got hired, I went...

Iowa infielder Mason McCoy eyes the ball during the Iowa vs. Northern Illinois baseball game at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa on Tuesday, March 7, 2017. The Hawkeyes beat the Huskies 12-8. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Baseball loses streak, series

April 9, 2017

By Pete Ruden [email protected] What started as a hopeful weekend for the Iowa baseball team turned into disaster. While the Hawkeyes had a huge win in the first game against Northwestern,...

Iowa first baseman Kaitlyn Mullarkey slides into second during the Iowa-Illinois softball game at Bob Pearl Field on Sunday, Mar. 26, 2017. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes, 7-4. (The Daily Iowan/Lily Smith)

Softball fights but loses late

April 9, 2017

By Jacob Miller  [email protected] After battling into extra innings, the Iowa softball team fell to Wisconsin on Sunday in the deciding game of the series in Madison. The Hawkeyes and...