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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The Hawkeyes run off of the field after a game between Iowa and Michigan State at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Mich., on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes, 32-20.

X, formerly known as Twitter, reacts to Iowa football’s defeat against Michigan State

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor October 20, 2024

EAST LANSING, MI- The Iowa football team suffered a dismal 32-20 loss to Michigan State on Saturday. The Hawkeyes were plagued by numerous inconsistencies on both sides of the ball, including a lackluster...

Iowa linebacker Karson Sharar tackles Michigan State Running Back Nate Carter during a game between the Iowa and Michigan State at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Mich., on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.

Iowa football falls to Michigan State, 32-20, after momentum-swinging second half

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 19, 2024

EAST LANSING, MI – For a brief glimmer, the Iowa football team had hope. It’s past early-season triumphs appeared back once again. Star running back Kaleb Johnson took a handoff on the first play...

Iowa wide receiver Reece Vander Zee, Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson, and Iowa offensive lineman Gennings Dunker celebrate a touchdown during a football game between Washington and Iowa at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 40-16. (Emma Calabro/The Daily Iowan)

Live updates | Iowa football takes on Michigan State in Week 8

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor October 19, 2024

EAST LANSING, MI - Following a dominating home victory over Washington last weekend, the Iowa football team makes the trek north to East Lansing, Michigan, for a matchup against the Michigan State Spartans....

The Iowa women’s field hockey team celebrates after a goal during a game between the no. 17 Iowa Hawkeyes and the UC Davis Aggie at Grant Field in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Aggies, 5-0.

Iowa field hockey defeats UC Davis , 5-0.

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter October 18, 2024

The Iowa field hockey team defeated California-Davis, 5-0, at Grant Field on Friday as they celebrated senior day for all the graduating athletes.  Before the ball dropped, head coach Lisa Cellucci...

Iowa players break down a huddle before a women’s soccer game between Iowa and Washington at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex on Oct. 17. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 1-0.

Iowa women’s soccer notebook | No. 14 Iowa welcomes No. 24 Washington to Iowa City with a 1-0 victory

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter October 18, 2024

The No. 14 Iowa soccer team defeated No. 24 Washington 1-0 in dominant fashion on Thursday, welcoming the Huskies to Iowa City for the first time as a member of the Big Ten conference. The match between...

Iowa kid captain Hudson Ferris poses for a portrait during kid's day at Kinnick on Duke Slater field in Iowa City on Aug. 11, 2024.

Kid Captain Hudson Ferris considers hospital staff “extended family”

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter October 18, 2024

During one of Hudson Ferris’ first chemotherapy treatments, the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital nurses moved him into a room with a perfect view of Kinnick Stadium. That night,...

The Iowa Women’s wrestling team poses for a portrait during Iowa Women’s Wrestling media day at the Gosche Family Wrestling Facility in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024.  The team took questions and took photos with the media.

A look inside the culture Clarissa Chun brings to Iowa women’s wrestling

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter October 17, 2024

Every athletic program has a goal of establishing a culture. A good culture gets high-level recruits, improves facilities, and keeps fans excited about your sport. And Iowa women's wrestling head coach...

during a volleyball game between No. 25 Washington and Iowa at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. The Huskies defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-0.

Iowa volleyball notebook | Hawkeyes fall to Northwestern in four sets

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter October 17, 2024

The Iowa volleyball team fell to Northwestern over four sets of competition on Wednesday evening, dropping to 9-10 overall and 3-4 in Big Ten play.  First-year Malu Garcia logged 13 kills, followed...

Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara cheers before a football game between Iowa and Troy at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 38-21.

Halfway through the season, Iowa football has found cohesion

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 17, 2024

A 40-point outburst in Week 1. Another in Week 7.  From just glancing at the box score, it appears as if the Iowa football team hasn’t changed much. In both its season opener and most recent...

University of Iowa president Barbara Wilson speaks with Daily Iowan staff members at the Adler Journalism building in Iowa City on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. Wilson spoke about DEI changes, DVIP, and the Mercy Hospital transition.

Q&A | UI President Barbara Wilson talks campus diversity, building updates

Brianna Brands, News Reporter October 16, 2024

The Daily Iowan interviewed University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson on Wednesday afternoon on topics ranging from women’s basketball, campus rights and safety, UI Health Care, the future of campus...

Sep 22, 2024; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) dribbles the ball chased by Connecticut Sun forward DeWanna Bonner (24) in the first quarterduring game one of the first round of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs at Mohegan Sun Arena.

Caitlin Clark named to All-WNBA First Team

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter October 16, 2024

Iowa women’s basketball legend Caitlin Clark was named to the All-WNBA First Team on Wednesday, marking the first rookie guard to earn the honor since Diana Taurasi in 2004 and first rookie to receive...

The Phi Gamma Delta, also known as FIJI, house is seen in Iowa City on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023.

Former UI student settles sexual assault lawsuit against FIJI

Jack Moore, Managing News Editor October 16, 2024

Makéna Solberg’s lawyer submitted an email outlining that a settlement had been reached in her lawsuit against former Phi Gamma Delta, also known as FIJI, members for allegedly sexually assaulting...