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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 wrestler Spencer Lee holds the Hodge Trophy with his father Larry and Iowa Wrestling Coach Tom Brands at Kinnick Stadium on January 5 2021. The Hodge Trophy is awarded to the best wrestler in the nation and Lee is one of three Hawkeyes to win the award.

Spencer Lee presented Dan Hodge Trophy

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor January 5, 2021

Over nine months after being named the winner of the 2020 Dan Hodge Trophy, Iowa’s Spencer Lee was presented the trophy on Tuesday at Kinnick Stadium.   The trophy is given to the nation’s...

Iowa Forward Keegan Murray dunks the ball for a 2-point basket during the Iowa vs. Rutgers Men’s Basketball game on Jan. 2, 2021. The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 77-75.

Depth and grit push No. 10 Hawkeyes to road win over 14th-ranked Scarlet Knights

Robert Read, Pregame Editor January 2, 2021

Luka Garza had never defeated a ranked team on the road in his time in the Black in Gold prior to Iowa’s matchup with Rutgers on Saturday, and he told his teammates as much before the game. Message...

Iowa Guards Kate Martin (left), Caitlin Clark (middle), and Monika Czinano signal to their teammates during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 9,2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones in a close game, 82-80.

Hawkeyes maintain composure against physical Rutgers team

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter December 31, 2020

After an eight-day break, Iowa women’s basketball won a close game against Rutgers, 90-84, on New Year’s Eve to maintain its 41-game home win streak. With the win, the Hawkeyes move to 6-1 on the...

Iowa defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon tackles Nebraska's WanÕDale Robinson during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. IowaÕs defense sacked Martinez three times.

Iowa defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon declares for NFL Draft

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 30, 2020

Iowa defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon announced on Twitter Wednesday afternoon that he is declaring for the 2021 NFL Draft. The 6-foot-3, 305-pounder was recently named the No. 10 prospect in the...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon celebrates a basket during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. Bohannon was three-of-eight from distance.

Vintage Jordan Bohannon leads Iowa to Big Ten victory over Northwestern

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 29, 2020

The last time the Iowa men’s basketball team played Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena prior to Tuesday’s contest, point guard Jordan Bohannon hit a game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer. The...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras leads a huddle during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020.

Iowa-Missouri Music City Bowl canceled, 2020 season over for the Hawkeyes

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 27, 2020

The Missouri football team withdrew from the Music City Bowl on Sunday because of rising COVID-19 issues within its program. Iowa will not seek an alternate opponent, so the game has been canceled...

Kurin Phillips a registered nurse in the ICU is vaccinated at the Iowa City VA Health Care System Tuesday.

‘A huge relief’: Local hospitals receive first shipments of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor December 22, 2020

Juan Vega, 34, knew the vaccine was coming. He’s worked as a housekeeper for the Iowa City Veteran’s Affairs Health Care System in its 12-bed COVID-19 ward, the only one at the veteran-care hospital,...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras leads a huddle during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020.

Iowa football team to play Missouri in the Music City Bowl

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 20, 2020

After starting the 2020 regular season 0-2 and following that up with a six-game winning streak, the Iowa football team is headed to Nashville, Tennessee, to play in the Music City Bowl. The Hawkeyes...

Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020; Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA;  Iowa forward Joe Wieskamp (10) attempts a free throw during the second half of the Iowa v. Gonzaga basketball game at the Sanford Pentagon. Gonzaga defeated Iowa with a score of 99-88.

Hawkeyes perform poorly at Pentagon

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 19, 2020

Sioux Fall, S.D. – In its first road game of the season, No. 3 Iowa men's basketball faced No. 1 Gonzaga at the Sanford Pentagon and fell, 99-88. During the game, Iowa trailed by as many as 20...

Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020; Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA;  Iowa center Luka Garza attempts a basket during the first half of the Iowa v. Gonzaga basketball game at the Sanford Pentagon. Gonzaga basketball game at the Sanford Pentagon. Gonzaga leads against Iowa with a score of 51-37 after the first half. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale/Daily Iowan via USA TODAY Network

Iowa men’s basketball falls to Gonzaga in battle of top-three teams

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 19, 2020

The top-ranked Gonzaga men's basketball team defeated No. 3 Iowa, 99-88, at the Sanford Pentagon to hand the Hawkeyes their first loss of the 2020-21 season. The Zags improve to 4-0 on the season...

Iowa forward Luka Garza returns to the bench during a menÕs basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020. Garza finished with a game-high 34 points.

March Madness in December: No. 1 Gonzaga, No. 3 Iowa meet in potential game of the year

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 17, 2020

Shortly after Iowa's blowout Dec. 13 victory over Northern Illinois, the Hawkeye men’s basketball Twitter account sent out the final score, along with a caption: “And now we set our sights on Gonzaga.” But...

The UI Acacia Fraternity is seen on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020.

‘This isn’t worth it.’ Former member of deregistered Acacia Fraternity recounts events leading to chapter suspension

Josie Fischels, Arts Editor December 16, 2020

Being blindfolded and forced to drink a “horrible” concoction, coerced into signing a lease, locked in an attic overnight in below-freezing temperatures, and having his fingertips burned by a match...