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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

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Iowa football helmets line the sidelines during a game against Purdue University on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 24 to 15.

Looking at Iowa’s Athletics Hall of Fame class

Pat Lynch, [email protected] July 2, 2018

The Iowa Athletics Department and the National Iowa Varsity Club have announced 2018’s Hall of Fame class, adding eight elite members of the Hawkeye community. The class of 2018 features Sarah...

Iowa running back Ivory Kelly-Martin evades Nebraska defensive back Marquel Dismuke during the Iowa/Nebraska football game in Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 56-14. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Point/Counterpoint: Who will be Iowa’s premier running back?

July 2, 2018

Ivory Kelly-Martin With the departure of Akrum Wadley and James Butler, Iowa needs its new running backs to step up and produce at a similar level as last year’s duo. While there won’t be as...

Iowa wrestler Sam Stoll sizes up Michigan wrestler Adam Coon at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes 19-17.
 (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Police investigation concludes into UI wrestler Sam Stoll shooting incident

June 29, 2018

The Iowa City police investigation into the events that led to Hawkeye wrestler Sam Stoll being shot has concluded. According to a police release, after consultation with the County Attorney’s Office,...

Nashville Predators head coach Barry Trotz watches from behind the bench during the third period of a preseason game against the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C., Wednesday, September 25, 2013. The Capitals beat the Predators, 4-1. (Chuck Myers/TNS)

Tension brewing with the NHL champions

Patrick Lynch, [email protected] June 28, 2018

The newly anointed Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals’ celebration didn’t last long with the news of head coach Barry Trotz’s resignation. Just 11 days after bringing the nation’s capital...

Draymond Green (23) and Stephen Curry (30) guard LeBron James (23) during the fourth quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at Oracle Arena, in Oakland, Calif. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers, 122-103. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group/TNS)

What does value mean in the NBA?

June 28, 2018

If James Harden is truly deserving of what the NBA calls the Most Valuable Player award, then the NBA should change the name of its biggest award to Player of the Year. By Jordan Zuniga [email protected] What...

Iowa tight end Noah Fant celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the Iowa/Ohio State football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes in a storming fashion, 55-24. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Point/Counterpoint: Which alternative football uniforms were the best?

June 28, 2018

Blackout vs. Ohio State, 2017 Maybe it was that Iowa pulled off a huge upset, maybe it was seeing that picture of Josh Jackson leaping with one hand outstretched to pick off an Ohio State pass, or...

Laulaga Tausaga shoulders the shotput during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational meet in Iowa City, Iowa; Saturday January 20, 2018. Laulaga finished fifth overall in the meet. (Paxton Corey/The Daily Iowan)

3 women tracksters shine at USA track championships

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] June 27, 2018

Several Hawkeyes competed, and competed well, at the USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines during this past weekend. The USA meet is unique in that it merges college...

Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer talks on the sideline during the Iowa/Ohio State football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes in a storming fashion, 55-24. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Big Ten brings in great football coaches who raise up teams

Anna Kayser, [email protected] June 27, 2018

While the Big Ten certainly isn’t the strongest college football conference in the NCAA, the experience of some of its head coaches moves teams closer to the playoffs. From those who cover the...

Iowa outfielder Robert Neustrom makes contact during Iowa's game against Oklahoma State at Duane Banks Field on Saturday May 5, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys 16-14. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa seeks to keep winning after losing production

Pete Ruden, [email protected] June 27, 2018

Next time country music blares over the PA system at Banks Field for Hawkeye batting practice, the Iowa baseball team is going to look different. The Hawkeyes lost their two best hitters, best starting...

Iowa's Sam Stoll wrestles Oklahoma State's Derek White during the Iowa-Oklahoma State dual meet on Sunday Jan. 14, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys 20-12. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Wrestlers are shuffling weights and earning spots

James Geerdes, [email protected] June 26, 2018

Hawkeye fans are still a long five months from wrestling season, but possible lineups are fresh in the air. With heavyweight Sam Stoll’s gunshot wound, rumored weight changes, and new faces in the mix,...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks into his headset during a timeout in Kinnick Stadium on Friday, November 28, 2014. Iowa was defeated by Nebraska in overtime, 37-34. (File Photo/The Daily Iowan)

Hensley: In defense of Ferentz and football

Adam Hensley, [email protected] June 26, 2018

On June 25, a Daily Iowan columnist wrote an opinion piece on how Hawkeye fans need to demand more from the football program, specifically out of head coach Kirk Ferentz. The piece concluded that...

Landon Donovan of the United States celebrates after scoring against Mexico in the second half during 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifying at Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013. Donovan is encouraging Americans to root for Mexico in the World Cup, after the U.S. failed to qualify. (Kyle Robertson/Columbus Dispatch/TNS)

Germany thrills, Argentina chills (its fans)

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] June 26, 2018

The World Cup is really starting to ramp up this week as the final group matches are being played and the knockout round begins this upcoming weekend. It’s been quite a thrilling World Cup so far,...