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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 midfielder Kyrie Seying kicks the ball during the game on Friday, September 11, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 1-0. (The Daily Iowan/Peter Kim)

Ripslinger rebounds after knee injury

October 1, 2015

The Davenport native is getting back on the field after taking a redshirt injury year. By Courtney Baumann [email protected] “Fake it till you make it” has been Rose Ripslinger’s motto...

Iowa swimmer jumps into the pool during 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)

Newbies shine in the water

October 1, 2015

Katie Wells and Kelly McNamara earned statement wins against Illinois-Chicago. By jake mosbach [email protected] When the Iowa women’s swimming and diving team defeated Illinois-Chicago last...

Wichita State Louis Cohen Boyer putts the ball after the Hawkeye-Great River Entertainment Invitational on Sunday, April 19, 2015. Iowa State won the tournament with a score of 847, 17-under, and Iowa came in third. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Putt-putt golf it’s not

October 1, 2015

Diving into the importance of putting in golf. by Rod Engblom [email protected] The classic golf saying: “driving’s for show, putting’s for dough” has some truth. It brings home the...

Iowa runner Madison Waymire sits in the Hawkeye-Carver heights room on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015. Waymire has dreamed of running cross country in college since she was a sixth grader. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Harriers lean on experienced runners

October 1, 2015

Upperclassmen lead the way for the Hawks’ young runners. by Connor Sindberg [email protected] One theme that has stood out early into the season for the women’s cross-country team is the...

Runners pump (& pump) iron

Runners pump (& pump) iron

October 1, 2015

The Hawk men’s cross-country team benefits from the weight room. by Adam Hensley [email protected] Unknown to most fans, weightlifting is a main staple of the Iowa cross-country program. The...

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jordan Lomax (27) brings Pittsburgh Panthers running back Darrin Hall (22)d down in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. The Hawkeyes beat the Panthers, 27-24. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Wisconsin looms, expectations rise

September 30, 2015

The Iowa football team is scheduled to open the Big Ten season against Wisconsin Saturday. By Danny Payne [email protected] To this point, Iowa is 4-0 — some didn’t expect that heading into...

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)

Buckeyes rolling along

September 30, 2015

Ohio State has yet to lose a regular-season Big Ten game under head coach Urban Meyer. By Charlie Green [email protected] Ohio State has won 24 conference games in a row entering its opener...

Hawkeye senior Isabella Licciardello moves downfield during a match against Missouri State on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015. Licciardello scored her first goal of the season in the win. The Hawkeyes defeated Missouri State 2-0. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Field hockey tries to bounce back

September 30, 2015

By Mario Williams [email protected] After its 3-1 loss to Indiana on Sept. 25, the Iowa field-hockey team dropped two spots to No. 18 in the coaches’ poll. This is the first time since 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)

Patrick shines as leader

September 30, 2015

Dom Patrick epitomizes what it means to be a Hawkeye tennis player. By Blake Dowson [email protected] Different types of people can be described as leaders. There are vocal leaders, people who...

Iowas Annette Dohanics serves during a doubles match at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, April 10, 2015. Dohanics and McCulloch defeated Blik and Kisialeva, 8-3. Ohio State defeated Iowa, 5-2. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

Advantage in no-ad tennis?

September 30, 2015

A new scoring system is going into effect in college tennis. By Mason Clarke [email protected] When a game in a tennis match is tied at 40-40 (deuce), spectators are accustomed to watching players...

Iowa golfer Briana Midkiff drives the ball during the Diane Thomason Invitational at Finkbine on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015. The Hawkeyes finished a three-round with 888, 25-over par with Rutgers finished second 18 strokes behind Iowa. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kipsert)

Women’s golf places second

September 30, 2015

On Tuesday, the Iowa women’s golf team wrapped up its second tournament of the fall season with another strong showing, finishing tied for third at the Johnie Imes Invitational in Columbia, Missouri. The...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz gets interviewed after the Iowa-Illinois State game in Kinnick on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redbirds, 31-14. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Highlights from Kirk Ferentz’s Press Conference — 9/29

September 29, 2015

Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz speaks with the media each Tuesday during the football season. Every week, The Daily Iowan‘s Pregame Staff will post highlights and interesting quotes and lines...

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