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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

The Daily Iowan

Iowa catcher Tyler Cropley hits a grand slam during the game between the Bradley Braves and the Iowa Hawkeyes in Iowa City at Duane Banks Field on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. The Hawkeyes bats came alive to hit two grand slams and won 12-1. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Baseball explodes for 12 runs

March 22, 2017

By Pete ruden [email protected] The result of Iowa’s 12-1 win over Bradley was never in question. Two grand slams in the first three innings gave the Hawkeyes a commanding 12-1 lead, and they...

Faculty hear inclusion push

Faculty hear inclusion push

Marissa Payne, [email protected] March 21, 2017

As societal attitudes toward the LGBTQ community shift, the University of Iowa aims to continue building an inclusive environment. The Building University of Iowa Leadership for Diversity initiative offers...

Youth movement could lift wrestling

Youth movement could lift wrestling

March 21, 2017

By Courtney Baumann  [email protected] The conclusion of the season brought a triple whammy for the Iowa wrestling team. Nine guys in national champion Penn State’s lineup will return...

Iowa forward Nicholas Baer attempts a basket under Michigan forward Mortiz Wagner during a men's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines, 86-83 in OT. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Keys to the Hawkeye kingdom

March 21, 2017

By Blake Dowson  | [email protected] The Peter Jok era at Iowa is over. Realistically, the “Peter Jok era” was only this past year, and before this year, there were some questions about...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld speaks during a sit-down interview with The Daily Iowan on Monday, Feb. 27, 2017. This was the first sit-down interview with the DI this semester. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

UI and other universities stand behind DACA students

Marissa Payne, [email protected] March 21, 2017

The University of Iowa and more than 500 other institutions are prepared to work with President Donald Trump to preserve the rights of all students to earn an education. Universities from around the...

Football gets back at it

Football gets back at it

March 20, 2017

By Courtney Baumann  [email protected] Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz hosted his first press conference to talk about the 2017 season Monday afternoon at the Hansen Football Performance. Ferentz,...

Softball gets back on track

Softball gets back on track

March 20, 2017

By Jacob Miller [email protected] Thanks to strong defense and pitching, the Iowa softball team won its final game in the Hawkeye Invitational. “It’s nice,” head coach Marla Looper said....

Officials reach out on rights

Officials reach out on rights

March 20, 2017

By Kayli Reese [email protected] When going downtown for a night out with friends, the Department of Public Safety strongly advises University of Iowa students to keep in mind the potential consequences...

Iowa guard Ally Disterhoft huddles with teammates before a second round Women's National Invitation Tournament against South Dakota in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, March 18, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Coyotes, 78-73. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Disterhoft sets record, Iowa wins

March 19, 2017

By Michael McCurdy  [email protected] Iowa senior Ally Disterhoft didn’t get to play in the NCAA Tournament her senior year, but there is a silver lining to her storybook career. Disterhoft,...

Iowa’s Cory Clark smiles as he talks to the press during the 2017 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships in the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri on Saturday, March 18, 2017. Day 3 brought about many surprises and a great wave of new champions. Iowa came in fourth overall with a team score of 97.(The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

‘Tough son-of-a-gun’ wins NCAA title

March 19, 2017

By Courtney Baumann [email protected] Torn ligaments in his wrist and a blown out shoulder socket couldn’t stop Iowa wrestler Cory Clark from doing what he always knew he could — win...