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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's Mac McClear takes a swing during the Hawkeye invitational at Finkbine Golf Course in Iowa City on Saturday, April 15, 2023. The Hawkeyes lead after all three rounds of the two-day tournament, and took both the team and individual sweepstakes with Iowa's Mac McClear taking the individual title.

Iowa golf notebook | Hawkeye men close out fall slate at Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational, women set to compete in Rainbow Wahine Invitational

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter October 17, 2023

The Iowa men’s golf team closed out its fall season at the Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational in Biloxi, Mississippi, on Tuesday. Three teams co-hosted the event: Ole Miss, Southern Mississippi,...

Brandee Britt, director of UI athletics' social media and digital strategy, smiles at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023.

Iowa football’s creative content team among one of the best in nation

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor October 17, 2023

Iowa football’s preseason hype video featuring former quarterback Ricky Stanzi garnered one frequent question — where was it filmed? In the video, Stanzi is seen sitting on a couch in what looks...

Iowa goalkeeper Macy Enneking kicks the ball during a soccer game between Iowa and Minnesota at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023. The Hawkeyes tied the Golden Gophers, 0-0.

One-on-one with Iowa soccer goalkeeper Macy Enneking

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter October 17, 2023

Daily Iowan: Who was a player you idolized when you were growing up? Macy Enneking: When I was younger, Hope Solo was a huge inspiration to me. As I got a little bit older, Zack Steffen was on my...

Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean runs toward the end zone for a touchdown after a punt return during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 26-16. DeJean’s touchdown on the punt return was 70 yards.

PCP | Should Iowa cornerback Cooper DeJean play on offense?

Brad Schultz and Jake Olson October 17, 2023

No Seven weeks into the 2023 college football season, the Iowa football team ranks last in the country in total offense according to the NCAA. The Hawkeye offense is averaging 21.4 points per game...

Iowa fans cheer during Crossover at Kinnick, a women’s exhibition basketball game between Iowa and DePaul, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. Sunday afternoon, Iowa women's basketball set a record for the most attendees at a women's basketball game of all time, with 55,646 fans, at Crossover at Kinnick. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Demons, 94-72.

Interactive: Iowa Women’s Basketball team shatters records

Natalie Dunlap, Assistant Digital Editor October 17, 2023

  RELATED: Iowa women’s basketball makes history at Crossover at Kinnick

Iowa midfielder Sofie Stribos meets with supporters after a field hockey exhibition match between Iowa and Northwestern at Grant Field in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 3-1, at their first home game of the season.

International Iowa field hockey players find home

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter October 17, 2023

What many people don’t know is that field hockey is more popular in Europe than in the United States. Athletes grow up with a stick and ball in their hands at an early age. “Field hockey is...

Coach Shayla Houlihan is seen coaching the track team at Jacobson indoor track facility on Oct. 11, 2023. It’s coach Houlihan’s first time coaching the Big Ten Championship  and postseason.

Iowa assistant cross country coach Shayla Houlihan leading women’s team to goal of Big Ten Championship improvement

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter October 17, 2023

As the Iowa cross country team gears up for the Big Ten Championship meet in Madison, Wisconsin, on Oct. 27, assistant distance coach Shayla Houlihan will lead the Hawkeye women through their biggest...

Iowa sophomore forward Payton Sandfort battles a Southeast Missouri State defender during a basketball game between the Hawkeyes and the Redhawks on Saturday Dec. 17 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Sandfort scored a career-high 24 points on 9-of-13 shooting as Iowa defeated Southeast Missouri State, 106-75.

Iowa forward Payton Sandfort looking to take next step

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter October 17, 2023

The Iowa men’s basketball team is at an unusual place. The Hawkeyes have had a National Player of the Year candidate for the past four seasons — Luka Garza, Keegan Murray, and Kris Murray. This...

Members of the Iowa volleyball team celebrates during a volleyball match between Iowa and Wisconsin at Xtreme Arena in Coralville on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-0.

Iowa volleyball to pivot with addition of four teams to Big Ten next season

Chris Meglio and Colin Votzmeyer October 17, 2023

While the Big Ten conference is already one of the most competitive collegiate sports conferences in the nation, it’s about to get even tougher next year. The Big Ten will add four schools from...

University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson speaks with reporters from The Daily Iowan in Jessup Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023.

Q&A | UI President Barbara Wilson talks Iowa women’s basketball, political division on campus

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter October 17, 2023

The Daily Iowan sat down with the University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson Tuesday to talk about Crossover at Kinnick, college rankings, and Mercy Iowa City appropriations. The interview has been...

An intake form and Iowa City Dispensary card seen in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. The Iowa Cannabis Company was founded in 2018 and distributes THC and CBD products for medicinal use to any qualifying Iowans.

Demand for cannabis cards increases in Iowa City, the state

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter October 17, 2023

More Iowa City residents are using cannabis cards this year as the state’s medical marijuana program gains traction. According to the Medical Cannabidiol Program Update conducted by the Iowa Department...

Iowa players walk off the field after a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 15-6.

Iowa Football Week 8 Notebook | Hawkeyes unfazed by adversity, prepared to take on similarly-styled Minnesota

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 17, 2023

Iowa football hasn’t lost to Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium in the 21st century. While such a fact may be a signal of dominance and a powerful home-field advantage, the 6-1 Hawkeyes aren’t taking...