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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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A member of the student section cheers during a basketball game between Iowa and No. 6 Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 83-73. Attendance was 12, 723.

Carver-Hawkeye Arena to sell $2 beer to UI students for the Iowa men’s basketball game on February 19

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor February 14, 2025

The Iowa men's basketball team has struggled to attract students to games for the last few seasons, but a new promotion could change that. On Friday, Iowa Athletics announced that the "Student Palooza"...

Hannah Stuelke blocks a shot during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025. The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Minnesota Golden Gophers 68-60.

Iowa women’s basketball’s strong defense carries them in win over Rutgers

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter February 13, 2025

For years, the Iowa women’s basketball team has been known for their offensive firepower. The Hawkeyes still have the ability to light it up at times, but head coach Jan Jensen has structured this squad...

Lucy Olsen dribbles the ball during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025. The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Minnesota Golden Gophers 68-60.

Iowa women’s basketball knocks off Rutgers, 55-43, wins sixth straight

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter February 13, 2025

The Iowa women’s basketball team’s dominant defense overcame a poor shooting performance as they secured the 55-43 home victory over Rutgers on Thursday. With the win, the Hawkeyes extended their winning...

Brock Harding looks for an open pass during an Iowa men’s basketball game against Rider University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Nov. 19  The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncs, 83-58.

Iowa men’s basketball tops Rutgers, 84-73, to earn first road win of the season

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter February 12, 2025

Down by nine points heading into the second half, Iowa men's basketball's numbers looked worse than than the digits on the scoreboard. The losers of three straight, the Hawkeyes still led the Big Ten...

Sydney Affolter dribbles the ball during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025. The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Minnesota Golden Gophers 68-60.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes return home to face struggling Rutgers

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter February 12, 2025

The Iowa women’s basketball program has now won five straight games, a far cry from the five-game conference losing streak that opened 2025.   In Monday’s 81-66 win against Nebraska, the Hawkeyes...

The Iowa Judicial Branch courthouse is seen before
a session in Des Moines on Feb. 11. The oral arguments
for Bert Miller and Nancy Duffner vs. State of Iowa were
held later Tuesday evening

Iowa Supreme Court hears oral arguments for alleged UIHC illicit insemination case

Jami Martin-Trainor, Executive Editor February 11, 2025

DES MOINES — Seven sets of eyes peer down from elevated chairs as legal professionals, years into their craft, flip through dense legal documents and meticulously researched arguments, all to answer...

The Iowa Judicial Branch courthouse is seen following a session in Des Moines on Feb. 11. The oral arguments for Bert Miller and Nancy Duffner vs. State of Iowa were held at 7:00 p.m.

UIHC OB-GYN chair from 1950s allegedly inseminated patients with own sperm

Jami Martin-Trainor, Executive Editor February 11, 2025

DES MOINES — Tuesday night, the Iowa Supreme Court heard arguments that will ultimately determine if a case — alleging a former University of Iowa Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology chair...

Riley Mulvey reacts to a call during a men’s basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the seventh-ranked Purdue Boilermakers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Feb. 4, 2025 in Iowa City, Iowa. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 90-81.

Iowa men’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes look to snap losing streak against Rutgers; injury updates on Drew Thelwell and Cooper Koch

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor February 11, 2025

The Iowa men's basketball team looks to snap their three-game losing streak on Wednesday against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, who enters the contest at 12-12 overall and 5-8 in Big Ten play. The Hawkeyes...

Lucy Olsen shoots the ball during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and No. 4 Southern California at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 76-69. The sold-out game marked Iowa’s first Big Ten game against the Trojans and the retirement of the No. 22 for former Iowa guard Caitlin Clark.

Iowa women’s basketball topples Nebraska, 81-66, in revenge victory

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter February 10, 2025

The Iowa women’s basketball team toppled Nebraska on the road Monday night, 81-66, in Lincoln, Nebraska. The win scratched a significant itch for the Hawkeyes, as they avenged their previous loss to...

Hanna Castillo completes a split jump on the floor during a gymnastics meet between Iowa and Rutgers at Xtreme Arena on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025. Castillo scored a 9.875 on the floor exercise.

Iowa women’s gymnastics cruises by Rutgers

Jackson Miller, Sports Reporter February 9, 2025

The Iowa women’s gymnastics team defeated the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, 196-194, on Sunday afternoon. The Hawkeyes finished first place in each event, and their triumph improves them to 2-2 on the season.  On...

Iowa catcher Skylinn Pogue judges a pitch during a softball game between Minnesota and Iowa at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City, Iowa. The Golden Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes 6-2 in extra innings.

Iowa softball opens 2025 season with 2-3 finish in NFCA Leadoff Classic

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter February 9, 2025

The Iowa softball team won two of its five contests in their season-opener at the 2025 NFCA Leadoff Classic in Clearwater, Florida. The Hawkeyes split Friday and Saturday’s games, but a loss to No. 15...

Iowa forward AJ Ediger and Iowa forward Ava Jones walk off the court during an exhibition women’s basketball game between Iowa and Clarke University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. The matchup marks Iowa’s first game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena for the 23-24 season. Ediger was out for the game after sustaining a foot injury. Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder said it is a non-contact injury to her foot and Ediger will be back. The Hawkeyes defeated the Pride, 122-49.

Former Iowa women’s basketball player Ava Jones diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor February 8, 2025

Former Iowa women's basketball player Ava Jones has been diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma, a type of cancer, per an announcement on her Instagram page. Former Iowa WBB player Ava Jones has announced...