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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

Youd making huge strides

ALEXANDRIA GRIFFIN February 18, 2015

Freshman gymnast Nikki Youd is quite a few miles from home. A Panama City, Florida, native, she traveled nearly 1,000 miles to complete a class of six incoming freshmen. She has had a bit more of an adjustment...

Hawkeyes No. 1 in latest Flowrestling rankings

DI STAFF February 18, 2015

The poll that mattered on Tuesday morning was the USA Today/National Wrestling Coaches Association Division I coaches’ poll because it helped decide the quarterfinal pairings for this weekend’s...

The unpredictability of Iowa’s Big Ten season

JACOB SHEYKO February 17, 2015

Iowa was 4-1 in the Big Ten with two wins over Ohio State, then 4-4 with losses to Wisconsin (twice) and Purdue. The Hawkeyes were once 6-4, fresh off two dominating wins over Michigan and Maryland,...

NFL Combine Profile: Carl Davis

CODY GOODWIN February 17, 2015

Carl Davis has seemingly always had a buzz around him. Growing up, he banged on pots and pans with a wooden spoon next to his mother while she played her church music on an organ at home. At 7, he replaced...

The Box Score: Iowa vs. Nebraska

RYAN RODRIGUEZ February 17, 2015

With the Iowa women’s basketball team picking up yet another win to improve to 21-4 overall and cement their standing in second place in the Big Ten, it appears the Black and Gold are starting to play...

Eckert off to a great start in the indoor season

MARIO WILLIAMS February 17, 2015

For many heptathletes, it may be arduous to not only compete in a number of events but also make a mark in those events. For Jack Eckert, this wasn’t a complication.   The Sellersburg, Indiana,...

Doug Sullivan an unlikely anchor for men’s gymnastics

CHARLIE GREEN February 17, 2015

At 5-6, 120 pounds, junior Doug Sullivan may be the smallest giant you come across. Two years ago, the Iowa men’s gymnast came to the program with a tough row to hoe. His start values were low,...

Men’s tennis gets big win

DI STAFF February 17, 2015

The Iowa men’s tennis team improved its record to 6-1 and gained its first victory against a ranked opponent this year against No. 54 Utah on Monday, 4-3. The Hawkeyes finished their trip 2-0 including...

Women’s tennis splits matches over weekend

JOSH HICKS February 16, 2015

The Iowa women’s tennis team traveled to Oregon over the weekend to play Montana and Oregon. The Hawks started their first two-game road trip of the season off with a 6-1 victory against Montana...

Women’s gymnastics has positives and negatives

ALEXANDRIA GRIFFIN February 16, 2015

The Iowa women’s gymnastics team suffered a loss on Feb. 14 against No. 14 Illinois, 196.970-196.370. But even with the loss, the GymHawks were able to beat their season best for the team. They last...

Hawks ready for National Duals

CODY GOODWIN February 16, 2015

A happy Tom Brands sat down before members of the media on Sunday afternoon, after Iowa took care of No. 15 Virginia, 30-6, before a crowd of 6,564. He smiled at the Hawkeyes’ accomplishment but...

Meyer, bonus point victories give Iowa win over Cavaliers

JORDAN HANSEN February 16, 2015

Coming into Iowa’s National Dual Regional meet with Virginia, Hawkeye Alex Meyer was called to wrestle at 174 pounds in place of normal starter Mike Evans. Iowa was up 17-6 in the eventual 30-6...

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