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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa setter Loxley Keala and middle blocker Mikaela Gunderson block a play from Michigan at the Iowa vs. Michigan match inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015. Michigan beat Iowa, 3-2. (The Daily Iowan/Courtney Hawkins)

Volleyball seeks to stop skid

October 9, 2015

Iowa is 0-5 in the Big Ten but will face its first unranked conference opponent on Saturday. By Kyle Mann [email protected] The Iowa volleyball team suffered a devastating loss to No. 24 Michigan...

The Iowa team runs out of the goal for a penalty corner at Grant Field on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Flashes 7-1. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

No. 20 field hockey seeks winning track

October 9, 2015

Iowa will face No. 16 Michigan in the team’s fourth conference match of the season. By Mario Williams [email protected] The Iowa field-hockey team will head to Ann Arbor, Michigan, where it...

Iowa Junior defenseman Amanda Lulek dribbles the ball up the field against Wisconsin at the Iowa Soccer Complex Thursday night October 8th, 2015. Iowa played tough but lost 2-0 bringing their record to 6-6-1 on the season. (The Daily Iowan/Kyle Close)

Soccer struggles again

October 9, 2015

The Iowa soccer team lost, 2-0, at the Iowa Soccer Complex to Wisconsin. By Courtney Baumann [email protected] Once again left without the presence of Corey Burns and Jenna Kentgen because...

A group of Iowa swimmers cool down after doing laps after media day at the CRWC on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014. The swimming team opens there season at home this Friday hosting Michigan and Nebraska. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Swimmers go for Gold (& Black)

October 9, 2015

The Iowa men’s and women’s swimming teams to stage annual intrasquad action. By Blake Dowson & Jake Mosbach [email protected] & [email protected] Tonight, the Iowa men’s and...

Men’s golf heads south

Men’s golf heads south

October 9, 2015

The Hawkeyes will face a challenge playing on Bermuda grass. By Rod Engblom [email protected] The Iowa men’s golf team will head outside the Midwest for the first time this season. The...

Iowa defensive back Greg Mabin tackles Illinois wide receiver Mike Dudek in Memorial Stadium on Saturday, November 15, 2014 in Champaign, Illinois. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 30-14. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh)

Surprising Illini, surprising Hawkeyes?

Ryan Rodriguez, [email protected] October 9, 2015

Undefeated No. 22 Iowa will look to defend Kinnick Stadium Saturday against 4-1 Illinois. It’s a battle of two teams on the rise this weekend, and could have big implications in the Big Ten West.With...

Illinois quarterback Wes Lunt throws an incomplete pass in Memorial Stadium on Saturday, November 15, 2014 in Champaign, Illinois. The play resulted in a safety. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 30-14. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh)

Behind Enemy Lines

October 9, 2015

With Iowa taking on Illinois this week, Daily Iowan sports editor Jordan Hansen and Daily Illini sports editor Peter Bailey-Wells discussed this week's matchup. Hansen: With all things considered, what's...

Around the Big Ten

Around the Big Ten

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] October 9, 2015

1) Ohio State (5-0) I’d be more worried about the defense than the offense if I’m Urban Meyer.2) Michigan State (5-0) Almost losing to Purdue is not a good thing. Good thing Sparty gets the three-ring...

Point/Counterpoint: Is Iowa past its biggest test?

Point/Counterpoint: Is Iowa past its biggest test?

October 9, 2015

Two DI staffers debate if Iowa will face a bigger challenge than one they have passed this season.  No Before I begin my argument, let me just say that it’s obviously no surprise to us that the Iowa...

DI Pregame Roundtable

DI Pregame Roundtable

October 9, 2015

Danny Payne, Pregame editor: Well, Charlie and I were both at Wisconsin last week to watch this one, so Charlie, I’ll start off with you. What were your big takeaways from Madison? Charlie Green, football...

Iowa defensive lineman Drew Ott attempts to tackel Wisconsin fullback Derek Watt during the Iowa-Wisconsin game in Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2014. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 10-6. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

D-line pulls through

October 8, 2015

It’s easy to make the argument that Iowa’s defensive line has been nearly as good as the secondary. By Jordan Hansen [email protected] As a whole, Iowa’s defense has been one of the better...

Iowa Womens Volleyball team comes together to cheer during the match against Nebraska team at Carver Arena on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015. The Hawkeyes lost to the Cornhuskers, who are ranked number 4 in the nation. (The Daily Iowan/Lexi Brunk)

Volleyball drops heartbreaker

October 8, 2015

Iowa won the first two sets, then dropped the final three. By Kyle Mann [email protected] The Wednesday night matchup between the Iowa volleyball team and No. 24 Michigan was truly a tale of two halves. First,...

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