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The Daily Iowan

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 golfer Carson Schaake tees off during the Hawkeye-Great River Entertainment Invitational on Saturday, April 28, 2015. Iowa State won the meet, and Iowa came in second. (The Daily Iowan/John Theulen)

Finding the beat in the swing

September 18, 2015

Some players prefer coaches, others don’t, in forming their golf swing. By Rod Engblom [email protected] Golf is a game of inches, and hitting a golf ball isn’t as easy as it looks. If...

Iowa running back Jonathan Parker attempts to break through a tackle at the UNI game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, August 30, 2014. The Hawkeyes beat the Panthers 31-23. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Football works around injuries

September 17, 2015

A look at Iowa’s depth in the wake of injuries to Drew Ott and LeShun Daniels Jr. By Jordan Hansen [email protected] The injury bug bit Iowa early this year, but at this point, it’s more of...

Iowa outside hitter Lauren Brobst attacks the ball during the Iowa-Maryland match in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knight, 3-2. (The Daily Iowan/Peter Kim)

Volleyball’s athleticism pays dividends

September 17, 2015

Coach Bond Shymansky made a point to have a more athletic team in 2015. By Kyle Mann [email protected] When the volleyball Hawkeyes made their 2015 home début last weekend, they obviously had a...

Iowa runner Kevin Lewis runs in the middle of the pack during the Big Ten Preview Mens 8k Race at Ashton Cross Country Course on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014. Lewis finished third overall and had a time of 24:44.72 on the race. Iowa Men finished second and the Women finished fifth overall. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock)

Young harriers flash potential


September 17, 2015

Three Hawk freshmen show promise for the men’s cross-country team. By Adam Hensley [email protected] Three fresh Hawkeye faces have been turning some heads during their first two men’s cross-country...

Bowlsby talks college-athletics problems

Bowlsby talks college-athletics problems

September 17, 2015

The Big 12 commissioner and former Iowa athletics director spoke to Iowa students on Wednesday. By Ian Murphy [email protected] Big 12 Commissioner and former Iowa Athletics Director Bob Bowlsby...

Iowa runner Marta Bote Gonzalez looks over her shoulder during the Big Ten Preview Womens 6k Race at Ashton Cross Country Course on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014. Gonzalez finished with a time of 22:48.97 on the race. Iowa Men finished second and the Women finished fifth overall. Iowa Men finished second and the Women finished fifth overall. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock)

Harriers pick it up in practice

September 17, 2015

The next two weeks of training are crucial if the Hawks want to be ready for their upcoming meets. By Connor Sindberg [email protected] In order to improve as a runner, one must build endurance...

Iowa player Nils Hallestrand serves the ball during the Iowa-Chicago State match at the Hawkeye Indoor Tennis Complex and Recreation on Sunday, April 19, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cougars, 6-0. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Many backgrounds for Hawk tennis

September 17, 2015

By Blake Dowson [email protected] Not since the days of Andy Roddick have Americans had one of their own experience a great deal of success on the world tennis stage. International male tennis...

Pitt wide receiver Tyler Boyd misses a pass in the end zone during the game at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014. Boyd had ten receptions for 153-yards on the game. Iowa defeated Pitt, 24-20. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh)

Hawks plan for Pitt’s Boyd

September 16, 2015

The Pittsburgh wide receiver and potential first-rounder is a dangerous matchup for Iowa. By Jordan Hansen [email protected] When asked how he planned to counter junior Pittsburgh wide receiver...

Buckeyes keep up with Jones

Buckeyes keep up with Jones

September 16, 2015

By Danny Payne [email protected] Despite a lackluster (isn’t it fun when a team scores 38 points and it’s considered lackluster?) showing from Ohio State against Hawaii last week, the Buckeyes...

Iowa golfer Briana Midkiff practices her drive during media day at Finkbine on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2015. The women’s golf team will open its season with the Diane Thomason Invitational on Sept. 12-13 at Finkbine. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Golfers notch rare tournament win

September 16, 2015

Solid individual scores help Iowa women’s golf to its first tournament victory in more than two years. By Jake Mosbach [email protected] After the Iowa women’s golf team had secured the...

Iowa forward Bri Toelle penetrates Cyclones defense during the game on Friday, September 11, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 1-0. (The Daily Iowan/Peter Kim)

The Box Score: Defense carries soccer so far

September 16, 2015

A by-the-numbers look at Iowa soccer’s success early in the season. By Courtney Baumann [email protected] The Iowa soccer team is off to a strong start, and there are several reasons for...

The ultimate fantasy (betting)

The ultimate fantasy (betting)

September 16, 2015

The day fantasy leagues might not be the best thing for your bank account’s sanity. By Kyle Mann [email protected] Fantasy football at this point has taken America by storm, offering the pseudo-managerial...

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