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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

Penn state runner Matt Fischer races to catch Iowa runner Kevin Lewis at the Big 10 conference cross country meet on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014. Michigan State won the womens  title, and Wisconsin claimed the mens title. For individual titles, Michigan State runner Leah OConner won the womens race, and Wisconsin runner Malachy Schrobilgen won the mens race. (The Daily Iowan/John Theulen)

Hawk harriers young, eager

September 4, 2015

The cross-country roster possesses great depth heading into its first meet. By Adam Hensley [email protected] Thirteen. Some see this number as an ominous, unlucky sign of disastrous events to...

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard throws a pass during the game at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014. Beathard threw for 98-yards on the game. Iowa defeated Pitt, 24-20. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh)

Sweeping the staleness away

September 3, 2015

C.J. Beathard and changes bring a breath of fresh air to the Hawkeye football team. By Ryan Rodriguez [email protected] The Hawkeye faithful are probably all too excited for Saturday.  Excited...

Iowa forward Stephanie Norlander passes the ball against Missouri State at Grant Field on Sunday, Sep. 28, 2014 in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bears, 7-0. (The Daily Iowan/File Photo)

Norlander’s game-changing summer


September 3, 2015

Iowa’s Stephanie Norlander had an international summer that will benefit her this season. By Mario Williams [email protected] Iowa field-hockey player Stephanie Norlander had quite the summer...

Iowa tennis players Nils Hallestrand and Robin Haden sit on the outside Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation courts on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015. Hallestrand and Haden were childhood friends from Danderyd, Sweden. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Pals reunite as Hawkeyes

September 3, 2015

Iowa tennis players Robin Haden and Nils Hallestrand were friends growing up in Danderyd, Sweden. By Blake Dowson [email protected] Mississippi State transfer Robin Haden has a familiar face with...

Purdue runner Caleb Kerr and Iowa runners Nate Ferree and Ben Anderson compete against each other at the Big 10 conference cross country meet on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014. Michigan State won the womens  title, and Wisconsin claimed the mens title. For individual titles, Michigan State runner Leah OConner won the womens race, and Wisconsin runner Malachy Schrobilgen won the mens race. (The Daily Iowan/John Theulen)

Young harrier opens eyes

September 3, 2015

Sophomore Michael Melchert hopes to improve following an good freshman year. By Adam Hensley [email protected] In college athletics, upperclassmen normally overshadow underclassmen. However, some...

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard throws the ball against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014 in West Laffeyette, Indiana. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 24-10. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Beathard ready for first start

September 2, 2015

Kirk Ferentz and members of the Iowa football team met the media Tuesday. By Danny Payne [email protected] During his press conference Tuesday, football head coach Kirk Ferentz brought up a point...

Iowa forward Bri Toelle kicks the ball during the game on Tuesday, September 1. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 2-1 in overtime. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

Soccer upends UNI in OT

September 2, 2015

By Rod Engblom [email protected] With six minutes left on the clock, sophomore Karly Stuenkel knocked in the game-winning goal to defeat Northern Iowa in overtime. “My calves cramped up,...

Iowa midfielder Pommeline Korstanje runs the ball during a game against Indiana at Grant Field on Friday, Sept. 26, 2014. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 4-1. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock)

Questions surround Iowa athletics

September 2, 2015

Commentary by Ian Murphy [email protected] Two lawsuits, both alleging some form of discrimination, raise some question. An elephant exists in the room the size of a Department of Education investigation,...

Nebraska wide receiver Kenny Bell celebrates his game winning touchdown with teammates in Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2014. Bell received for 53 yards and had two touchdowns. Iowa was defeated by Nebraska in overtime, 37-34. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Optimism in Lincoln, mum’s the word in Ann Arbor

September 2, 2015

News and notes from the Big Ten coaches’ teleconference. By Ryan Rodriguez [email protected] Coaches from around the Big Ten spoke to members of the media Tuesday via teleconference to discuss...

Iowa head coach Bond Shymansky gives his team a talk during a time out at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014. Iowa was defeated by Nebraska 0-3.(The Daily Iowan/John Theulen)

Volleyball newbies get a taste

September 2, 2015

Two Iowa freshmen started for Bond Shymansky, and all four saw the floor. By Kyle Mann [email protected] When volleyball coach Bond Shymansky brought in a class of eight new players this past off-season,...

Highlights from Kirk Ferentzs Press Conference — 9/1

Highlights from Kirk Ferentz’s Press Conference — 9/1

September 1, 2015

By Danny Payne [email protected] 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...

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Quotables: What Iowa football players had to say — 9/1

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] September 1, 2015

Every week, the Iowa football team meets with the media to discuss anything and everything. This week, thank goodness, was the last media availability before an actual game. It gets rough just talking...

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