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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa head coach Rick Heller pauses for a portrait in the dugout during baseball Iowa vs. Coe College at Duane Banks Field on April 11, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Kohawks 16-1. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Diamonds are forever with Heller magic

Pete Ruden, [email protected] April 13, 2018
Years of moving through the coaching ranks, playing summer-league ball, filing away observations and have led to a baseball renaissance.
during the Iowa/Illinois men's gymnastics meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes, 404.700-401.850, to lose their home opener. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Men’s Gymnastics Talks Academics

Taylor McNitt, [email protected] April 12, 2018
Traveling for competitions can strain the student part of a student-athlete’s life - this is men’s gymnastics’ take.
Iowa outfielder Ben Norman practices his swing during men's baseball Iowa vs. OSU at Duane Banks Field on April 7, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 9-5. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Coe game a big hit for Hawkeye baseball

Adam Hensley, [email protected] April 12, 2018
Iowa came close to matching its hit totals from its entire series against Ohio State in just one game against Coe College on Wednesday, and it might be a sign of things to come.
University of Northern Iowa's Brooke Lorenz throws a javelin during the 18th annual Musco Twilight in Francis X. Cretzmeyer Track in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, April 21, 2017. Iowa's men and women's track and field finished first overall in the Musco Twilight with a 237.5 and 203 respectively. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Track and Field relishes opportunity for home meet in nice weather

Andrew Donlan, [email protected] April 12, 2018
With good weather, the Hawkeyes try to keep that fast times rolling.
Iowa head coach Marla Looper looks to the outfield during a softball game against Valparaiso at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, March 17, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Crusaders, 3-0. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Softball has tough Big Ten slate to come

Anna Kayser, [email protected] April 12, 2018
The Hawkeyes will have to mentally and physically buy in 100 percent to contend for a conference championship.
Iowa infielder Lorenzo Elion runs to home plate after hitting his second home run of the game  during baseball Iowa vs. Coe College at Duane Banks Field on April 11, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Kohawks 16-1. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Elion’s cycle leads Iowa’s baseball over Coe

April 12, 2018
Lorenzo Elion hit for the cycle and tied a school record in the Hawkeyes’ dominant win over the Kohawks.
Cole McDonald pitches during Iowa men’s baseball vs. Ohio State at Banks Field on April 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes won the game 2-1. (Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

Everything clicking for Hawkeye baseball

Adam Hensley, [email protected] April 11, 2018
Following a last-minute scheduling change, Iowa will host Coe College tonight; everything’s ben clicking for Hawkeye baseball recently.
Iowa's Sheridan Champe, Brittany Brown, Briana Guillory, and Sarah Flock prepare for the 4x400 meter relay during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2017.

Guillory, Harris head Iowa track

Andrew Donlan, [email protected] April 11, 2018
One of Iowa’s biggest strengths is the middle distance, and that’s thanks mainly to the efforts of Briana Guillory and Mar’Yea Harris.
Iowa's Mallory Kilian hits a ball during the Iowa/Wisconsin softball game at Bob Pearl Field  on Sunday, April 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers in the third game of the series, 5-3. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Softball drops one of two in Nebraska

anna kayser, [email protected] April 11, 2018
Despite a lineup shakeup, the Hawkeyes couldn’t overcome Nebraska in the second game of a doubleheader.
Iowa wide receiver Nick Easley is tackled by players on the Michigan State defense during the game between Iowa and Michigan State at Spartan Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017. The Hawkeyes fell to the Spartans with a final score of 10-17. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

No quarterback controversy this year, but some question marks remain

Pete Ruden, [email protected] April 11, 2018
There are some differences for the Hawkeyes this year, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
Iowa's Ihmir Smith-Marsette avoids tackles during the Iowa State game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017.

Lacing up the cleats, putting down the phone

Adam Hensley, [email protected] April 11, 2018
Did we mention phones? That, squat-weight totals, and tight-end packages dominated the topics at Iowa’s Tuesday player and coach availability.
Iowa linebacker Josey Jewell celebrates an interception during the game between Iowa and Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Point/Counterpoint: Which Hawkeye football player will be the most improved?

Adam Hensley, [email protected] April 10, 2018
Iowa football has a young team, leaving the doors wide open for major player growth.