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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 forward Seymour Traore shoots the ball during men’s basketball media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. The team took interviews from the media and held an open practice.

Iowa men’s basketball hopes new additions can spark a turnaround in 2024-25

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor October 22, 2024

The 2023-24 Iowa athletics season brought plenty of enthusiasm to Iowa City. The football team won 10 games and clinched its third Big Ten West division, women’s wrestling claimed a national championship...

Sep 7, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (25) is tackled by Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell (46) and safety Kerby Joseph (31) during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

Hawks in the NFL | Week 7

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter October 22, 2024

Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell stepped up in the absence of fellow star linebacker Aidan Hutchinson, logging five solo tackles, two assisted tackles, one sack, and one quarterback hit in the...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz yells instructions to players on the sideline during the Iowa/Iowa State game for the Cy-Hawk trophy in Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 44-41, in overtime.(Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

‘Captain Kirk’ stays steady during his 26th year

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, Managing Print Editor October 22, 2024

Shouts and screams reverberate throughout Melrose as hundreds of people dash to the gates after hours of tailgating, hoping to make it inside before kickoff. In bars, restaurants, and homes across...

Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara walks off the field after fumbling the ball during a football game between No. 3 Ohio State and Iowa at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2024. Cade McNamara passed for 98 yards and had 14 completions. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes 35-7.

Iowa football notebook | Kirk Ferentz explains choice for McNamara as starter, addresses tackling woes

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 22, 2024

Sometimes rules are made to be broken. The Iowa football team adheres to the 24-hour mandate, wherein the emotions from wins and losses don’t carry over into preparation for the upcoming opponent....

Maya Hansen during the Iowa women’s soccer game vs. Wisconsin at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex on Oct. 10 in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes fell short and lost 2-1.

Iowa soccer forward Maya Hansen finds distinct role for Hawkeyes after challenges and transfer

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter October 21, 2024

Bright lights beating down into her eyes, Maya Hansen woke up in a white room, confused and scared. She quickly realized the day that had long kept her restless was finally here.  As the pain medication...

Iowa players celebrate a goal by Iowa forward Delaney Holtey during a soccer game between No. 14 Iowa and Oregon at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex on Oct. 20. The Hawkeyes defeated the Ducks 4-0.

Iowa women’s soccer notebook | No. 14 Hawkeyes stun unranked Oregon 4-0 in an offensive clinic

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter October 21, 2024

In an offensive clinic, the Iowa women’s soccer team stunned the Oregon Ducks by a score of 4-0 early Sunday afternoon in front of a lively crowd at the UI Soccer Complex in Iowa City.  With the...

The Iowa men’s golf team playing in the Hawkeye Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on April, 14, 2024. The Hawkeyes finished in sixth place out of 16 teams. (Emma Gutzman/The Daily Iowan).

Iowa men’s golf notebook | Hawkeyes conclude fall slate with an 11th place finish at Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational

Zoe Smith, News Reporter October 21, 2024

Following an eighth-place finish at the Fighting Irish Invitational on Oct. 6-7, the Iowa men’s golf team traveled to Mississippi for their final tournament of the fall season, competing in the 13-team...

Iowa defender Harper Dunne runs the ball down the field during a field hockey game between No. 17 Iowa and No. 18 California at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Bears, 3-1.

Photos: No. 17 Iowa field hockey vs. No. 18 California

John Charlson, Photojournalist October 20, 2024

No. 17 Iowa field hockey team defeated No. 18 California, 3-1, on Sunday at Grant Field in Iowa City. The Hawkeyes achieved an early lead, with midfielder Dionne van Aalsum scoring the first goal in...

Iowa midfielder Dionne van Aalsum moves the ball down the field during a field hockey game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 5 Maryland at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. The Terrapins defeated the Hawkeyes 5-0.

Iowa field hockey continues momentum, tops No. 18 California

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter October 20, 2024

The No. 21 Iowa field hockey team finished the weekend strong with a 3-1 victory over No. 18 California at Grant Field on Sunday afternoon.  Second-year forward Dionne van Aalsum set the tone for...

The Iowa women’s volleyball team celebrates after a kill during a volleyball game between No. 25 Washington and Iowa at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Oct. 5. The Huskies defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-0.

Iowa volleyball falls short of No. 11 Oregon at home

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter October 20, 2024

The Iowa volleyball team fell to the Oregon Ducks across four sets of battle on Sunday afternoon, dropping to 9-11 overall and 3-5 in Big Ten play.  First-year Malu Garcia logged 12 kills, followed...