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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

The Daily Iowan

Iowa defensive back Greg Mabin celebrates after receiving possession of a fumbled ball during the Iowa-Northwestern game on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015. Northwesterns offense had two fumbles and one interception throughout the game. The Hawkeyes beat the Wildcats, 40-10. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Payne: Best in the West riding high

October 19, 2015

The Iowa football team is 7-0 and the best team in its Big Ten division. By Danny Payne [email protected] EVANSTON, Illinois — Buckle up, Iowa fans, this is real. Your team is 7-0, and controls...

Northwestern running back Solomon Vault gets sacked by multiple Iowa players during the Iowa-Northwestern game on Saturday, October 17, 2015.  The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 40-10. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Defense delivers a chokehold

October 19, 2015

The Iowa football team’s defense dominated Northwestern on its home field. By Ian Murphy [email protected] EVANSTON, Illinois — Most defenses would be happy to hold their opponents to 10 points...

New York Mets Daniel Murphy is congratulated by teammate David Wright after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of Game 2 of the National League baseball championship series against the Chicago Cubs Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Mets beat Cubs for 2-0 NLCS lead

October 19, 2015

By RONALD BLUM Associated Press NEW YORK  — Say this for Daniel Murphy and the New York Mets: They have their October formula down and are sticking with it. Murphy homered off yet another ace to...

Mallory Lefkowitz races down battling and Ohio State player, Iowas womens field hockey team lost to Ohio State 3-1 at Grant Field on Sunday, October 18th, 2015. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Field hockey splits after heartbreaker 

October 19, 2015

Iowa field-hockey team sits at 9-7 after a win against Michigan State and a loss against Ohio State. By Mario Williams [email protected] The Iowa field-hockey team closed its two-game home stand...

Iowa outside hitter Ashley Mariani prepares to serve the ball 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)

V-ball’s Big Ten struggles continue


Kyle Mann, [email protected] October 19, 2015

The woes continued for the Iowa volleyball team, which suffered a pair of losses to Illinois, 3-0, on Oct. 16 and Northwestern, 3-1, on Sunday. Iowa has now dropped eight matches in a row since the beginning...

Iowa forward Katharine Woodruff dribbles the ball during the SDSU-Iowa game at the Soccer Complex on Friday, August 28, 2015. Due to inclement weather the game was canceled after 20 mintues of game time with no score. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Soccer falls on the road

October 19, 2015

The Iowa soccer team’s struggles continued as Northwestern blanked the Hawkeyes, 4-0. Northwestern broke the 0-0 match open in the 41st minute with a goal from Maria Grygleski. The Wildcats added to...

Izzie Bindseil comes up for a breath as she competes against Michigan State Thursday night October 15th at the CRWC in Iowa City. The Iowa women won the meet tonight against Michigan State, 44-9. (The Daily Iowan/Kyle Close)

Women’s swimming rules the water

October 19, 2015

The Hawks posted wins over Michigan State and Northern Iowa in a double dual. By Jake Mosbach [email protected] On Oct. 16, the Hawkeye women’s swimming and diving team earned two impressive...

Iowa mens swimmer Jackson Allen competes in the 100 yard IM Thursday night October 15th, 2015 in Iowa City. Allen won his event touching in at 51.55. (The Daily Iowan/Kyle Close)

Men’s swimming splashes Spartans

October 19, 2015

The Iowa men’s swimming team dominated Michigan State. By Blake Dowson [email protected] The Iowa men’s swimming and diving team put on a dominant performance on Oct. 16 against Michigan State...

Iowa golfer Aaron DeNucci practices his swing during practice at Finkbine on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015. Each golfer has their own person swing thats different from any other one golfers swing. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Men’s golf last in tough tournament

Rod Engblom, [email protected] October 19, 2015

After three days of play at the U.S. Collegiate Championship at the Golf Club of Georgia in Atlanta, the Hawkeyes finished in 17th place among 17 teams. Senior Nate Yankovich scored the lowest for the...

Iowa tennis player Robin Haden practices on the outdoor Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation courts on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015. Haden transferred from Mississippi. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Men’s tennis has some success in Arkansas

Blake Dowson, [email protected] October 19, 2015

The Iowa men’s tennis team competed at the regionals this past weekend in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and had six players advance to the round of 64 on the individual side of the bracket. On the first...

Sophomore Michael Melchert and Senior Anthony Gregorio of Iowa move to the front of the pack after the start of their 6k race on Friday, Sep. 4, 2015 at the Ashton Cross Country Course in Iowa City, Iowa. (The Daily Iowan/Brooklynn Kascel)

Men harriers bounce back, place third

Adam Hensley, [email protected] October 19, 2015

The Iowa men’s cross-country team finished third at the Bradley Pink Classic on Oct. 16. Illinois won the meet, finishing with 70 points and three of its six runners in the top 10. Nebraska came in second...

Iowa players Anastasia Reimchen and Aimee Tarun make a play against Nebraska on Sunday March 29, 2015 inside the Indoor Tennis Complex. Iowa won the first conference of the season against Nebraska, 4-2. (The Daily Iowan/Courtney Hawkins)

Women’s tennis has regional success

October 19, 2015

The Hawkeyes proved they are much more than lucky.  By Mason Clarke [email protected] Immense talent and suffocating heat in Oklahoma could not break the spirit of the four Hawkeyes competing...

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