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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Bennet Huang performs on the horizontal bar during mens gymnastics Iowa vs. Penn State and Arizona State on Mar. 3, 2018 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. Huang earned a 12.750 for his performance. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lions and the Sun Devils 404.050 to 396.550 and 376.150. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

College life vs. freshman athlete

Taylor McNitt, [email protected] March 28, 2018
Freshman Bennet Huang is burning bright in the Iowa gymnastics program, but college life can still be the real trick.
Iowas Nicole Chow performs on the uneven bars during the Iowa/Southeast Missouri State gymnastics meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Mar. 02, 2018. Chow scored a 9.800. The GymHawks defeated the Redhawks, 195.550-192.750. (Katina Zentz/ The Daily Iowan)

Gymnasts set to go out, do it again 

Taylor McNitt, [email protected] March 23, 2018
As the Iowa male gymnasts close their regular season, the GymHawks jump into the Big Ten Championships.
Iowas Melissa Zurawski performs on the floor during the Iowa/Southeast Missouri State gymnastics meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Mar. 02, 2018. Zurawski scored a 9.925. The GymHawks defeated the Redhawks, 195.550-192.750. (Katina Zentz/ The Daily Iowan)

It’s all in the mindset for University of Iowa gymnastics

March 20, 2018
With championship season approaching, both Iowa gymnastics teams need to hone their mentality.
Iowas Nikki Youd performs on the beam during the Iowa/Southeast Missouri State gymnastics meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Mar. 02, 2018. Youd scored a 9.875. The GymHawks defeated the Redhawks, 195.550-192.750. (Katina Zentz/ The Daily Iowan)

Iowa gymnastics has shown up like a dark horse

Taylor McNitt, [email protected] March 19, 2018
Spring-break competition makes the Hawkeyes ‘The Usurpers.’
Dylan Ellsworth performs on the rings during mens gymnastics Iowa vs. Penn State and Arizona State on Mar. 3, 2018 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. Ellsworth earned a 13.750 for his performance. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lions and the Sun Devils 404.050 to 396.550 and 376.150. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Can gymnastics do it again?

Taylor McNitt, [email protected] March 9, 2018
This weekend will be another big weekend for Iowa Gymnastics.
Iowas Nikki Youd performs on the beam during the Iowa/Southeast Missouri State gymnastics meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Mar. 02, 2018. Youd scored a 9.875. The GymHawks defeated the Redhawks, 195.550-192.750. (Katina Zentz/ The Daily Iowan)

In Their Own Words: UI Gymnastics

Taylor McNitt, [email protected] March 8, 2018
As the gymnastics seniors wrap up their time competing at Carver-Hawkeye, they reflect on their time as Iowa athletes.
Iowas Nikki Youd performs on the beam during the Iowa/Southeast Missouri State gymnastics meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Mar. 02, 2018. Youd scored a 9.875. The GymHawks defeated the Redhawks, 195.550-192.750. (Katina Zentz/ The Daily Iowan)

Men’s Gymnastics Record Their First Win; Women Take A Win And A Loss

Taylor McNitt, [email protected] March 5, 2018
Both Iowa gymnastics squads start the weekend strong with home victories; the women fall on the road.
Austin Hodges competes on the pommel during mens gymnastics Iowa vs. Penn State and Arizona State on Mar. 3, 2018 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. Hodges earned a 14.050 for his performance and placed first in this event. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lions and the Sun Devils 404.050 to 396.550 and 376.150. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes Crush It Against Penn State, Arizona State

Taylor McNitt, [email protected] March 4, 2018

Coming into the dual men’s gymnastics meet Saturday night, no one would have predicted the final result, especially after the first event. No. 10 Iowa started out on the floor, and when two of...

Iowas Maria Ortiz high fives teammates after performing on the uneven bars during the Iowa/Ball State gymnastics meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. Ortiz scored a 9.775. The GymHawks defeated the Cardinals, 195.775-194.825. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Can Iowa Gymnastics Redeem Their Records This Weekend?

Taylor McNitt, [email protected] March 2, 2018
The women’s gymnastics team competes twice this weekend, while the men compete once against two opponents.
Iowas Rose Piorkowski performs on the beam during the Iowa/Ball State gymnastics meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. Pierkowski scored a 1.000 after suffering an injury. The GymHawks defeated the Cardinals, 195.775-194.825. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

The Unfortunate Nature Of Sport

Taylor McNitt, [email protected] February 27, 2018
Injuries can really throw a wrench in a gymnastics lineup, as both the men’s and women’s teams are well-aware of this year.
Rogelio Vazquez performs on the horizontal bars during mens gymnastics on Feb. 23, 2018. Vazquez earned a 12.200 for his performance. The Cornhusters defeated the Hawkeyes 402.8 to 398.5. (Katie Goodale/ The Daily Iowan)

Both Iowa gymnastics teams fall short

Taylor McNitt, [email protected] February 26, 2018

The weekend was a heartbreaker for both Iowa gymnastics teams. Both squads competed on Feb. 23, with the women traveling to Cedar City, Utah, to take on Southern Utah, and the men defended Carver-Hawkeye...

Dylan Ellsworth competes on the parallel bars during mens gymnastics on Feb. 23, 2018. Ellsworth 13.750 for his performance on the parallel bars. The Cornhusters defeated the Hawkeyes 402.8 to 398.5. (Katie Goodale/ The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye gymnasts keep it close, but fall to Nebraska

Taylor McNitt, [email protected] February 25, 2018

For Iowa’s men’s gymnastics team, Feb. 23's meet against Nebraska did - and didn’t - end as expected. The final score, 402.800-398.500 for No. 5 Nebraska, was closer than expected for the difference...

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