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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 forward Jarrod Uthoff talks to reporters outside the locker room after the Iowa-Northwestern game in Welsh-Ryan Arena on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015. The Hawkeyes lost in overtime to the Wildcats, 66-61. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Declining the throne

Ian Murphy, [email protected] October 29, 2015

You can lead the cows out to pasture, but you can’t make them eat. You can put the dog out in the field, but you can’t make it hunt. And you can ask Jarrod Uthoff if he’s the next leader of the...

The Iowa team celebrates Jordan Canzeris touchdown during the Iowa-Illinois State game in Kinnick on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redbirds, 31-14. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Every game a trap game?

October 29, 2015

Given its remaining schedule, the football Hawkeyes could go undefeated this season. What do they need to do to avoid a letdown? By Ryan Rodriguez [email protected] At 7-0 and coming off of a...

Iowa center Adam Woodbury poses for a photo during Media Day in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015. The Hawkeyes will open their season at home against Souix Falls on Oct. 29, 2015. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Woodbury, frontcourt ‬will make or break Iowa

October 29, 2015

Adam Woodbury is Iowa’s best — and only — true post player on the team. By Kyle Mann [email protected] Fran McCaffery and the Iowa basketball team have enjoyed a string of being led by NBA-caliber...

Iowa forward Aaron White dunks against Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Mar. 7, 2015 in Iowa City, Iowa. White finished the game with 25 points, 8 rebounds, and 1 block. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 69-52. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Newcomers need to fill XXXXXL shoes

October 29, 2015

The Hawkeyes need to fill the spots of the departed Aaron White and Gabe Olaseni. By Kyle Mann [email protected] Key losses Aaron White White will be the most glaring absence when Iowa begins the...

Mens basketball: Big Ten power rankings

Men’s basketball: Big Ten power rankings

October 29, 2015

Big Ten Power Rankings 1) Maryland: A preseason top-five team across every ranking in the country, Maryland isn’t the new guy on the block anymore. Iowa’s win last year was no fluke, but Melo Trimble...

Iowa center Adam Woodbury (34) drives against Davidson at Key Arena on Friday, Mar. 20, 2015 in Seattle, Washington. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 83-52. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Men’s hoops hit the hardwood

October 29, 2015

The Hawkeye men’s basketball team will take on Sioux Falls in the Hawkeyes’ first exhibition of the season. By Kyle Mann and Ian Murphy [email protected] & [email protected] The Iowa basketball...

Rutger middle fielder Madison Tiernan kicks the ball at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015. The Hawkeyes were defeat by the Scarlet Knight, 2-0. (The Daily Iowan/Peter Kim)

Scarlet Knights topple soccer

October 29, 2015

Iowa loses to Rutgers, 2-0, in last match of the 2015 season. By Adam Hensley [email protected] On a chilly Wednesday evening, the Iowa soccer team lost to Rutgers, 2-0. The Scarlet Knights came...

Iowa swimmer Olivia Kabacinski comes out of the water during the womens 100 breaststroke at the CWRC during the Hawkeye Invitational on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014. The womens team defeated all the teams with a score of 1,015.5. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Kabacinski, Orvis take aim at last season

October 29, 2015

In their final year, the two seek to accomplish unmet goals. By Jake Mosbach [email protected] Iowa senior swimmers Olivia Kabacinski and Allie Orvis are certainly aware that this is their final...

Notebook: High and tight

Notebook: High and tight

October 28, 2015

Iowa running back Akrum Wadley is using tricks to combat his fumble problems. By Danny Payne [email protected] Every week, Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and his players meet with the media to...

Ohio State players along with head coach Urban Meyer sing the school fight song at the end of the game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013. Ohio State extended their winning streak to 19 games. Ohio State defeated Iowa, 34-24. (The Daily Iowan/file photo)

Barrett shines as starter

October 28, 2015

Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett won conference Player of the Week honors in first game as starter. By Jordan Hansen [email protected] After a through dismantling of Rutgers on Oct. 24, it...

Iowa Head Coach Bond Shymanksy goes over lineup strategy with the team, the Hawkeyes were defeated by the Badgers 3-0 on Friday, Oct. 23, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.(The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Volleyball Hawks reawaken in loss


October 28, 2015

Despite dropping the match, 3-0, the Hawkeyes believe they found their identity in a close third set. By Kyle Mann [email protected] Despite dropping two matches over the weekend to No. 16 Wisconsin...

Iowa defender Amanda Lulek protects the ball from Chicago forward Emily Wauer at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Flames 3-0. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Soccer heads for last match

October 28, 2015

Iowa will take on No. 10 Rutgers in the season finale. By Courtney Baumann [email protected] Tuesday’s practice for the Iowa soccer team was light and fun. The Hawkeyes divided into five...

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