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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa guard Maishe Dailey eyes an Iowa State player during the Iowa Corn CyHawk Series men's basketball game at Hilton Coliseum in Ames on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes, 84-78. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Rising up Dailey

Pete Ruden, [email protected] December 13, 2017
With his impressive play, Maishe Dailey has been just what the Hawkeyes have needed.
Iowa forward Jack Nunge (2) dunks against Southern in Carver-Hawkeye on Sunday. Iowa cooked Southern, 91-60. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Picking the perfect lineup for men’s hoops

December 12, 2017
Two Daily Iowan staffers debate which of Fran McCaffery’s starting lineups worked the best for Iowa basketball.
Iowa forward Tyler Cook (5) dunks the ball over Southern's Mubashar Alid (44) during the game between Iowa and Southern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 10. Iowa went on to defeat Southern 91-60. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa’s win over Southern was just what it needed

December 12, 2017
Iowa couldn’t find any momentum before smacking Southern on Dec. 10. It wasn’t a perfect game by any means, but it was a win Iowa badly needed to get back on course.
Iowa sophomore Breanna Fitzke performs on the floor during the Black and Gold Intrasquad meet at the Field House on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.  The Gold team defeated the Black team, 13-7. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Mindset key for GymHawks

December 12, 2017

By Anna Kayser [email protected] Both the men’s and women’s gymnastics teams added strong groups of freshmen this year that will have to overcome a unique adversity to open up the season. The...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson during the Iowa/Quinnipiac basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bobcats, 83-67, for head coach Lisa Bluder's 700 career win. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Gustafson dominates with humility

December 12, 2017

Megan Gustafson may play like a typical college basketball star, but her humility off the court separates her from the rest. By Jordan Zuniga [email protected] Once again, officials announced...

Iowa cornerback Josh Jackson attempts to intercept a pass 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)

Jewell, Jackson named consensus all-Americans

December 12, 2017

Monday was a big day for Iowa football defensive duo Josey Jewell and Josh Jackson. The two headed into the weekend with the Walter Camp All-America honors and added two more Monday afternoon to become...

Iowa’s Sam Stoll wrestles with the University of Buffalo’s Jake Gunning in the 285-lb weight class on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. Stoll defeated Gunning by a score of 4-3. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Almost good Knight, then turtle hunting

December 11, 2017

Wrestling dominated Maryland and squeaked by Rutgers, ending their weekend with very different wins. By James Geerdes [email protected] Iowa hit the road this past weekend for meets against...

Swimmers compete during day three of the USA Swimming West Junior Nationals in Iowa City on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa records another W in the Cy-Hawk series

December 11, 2017

The Hawkeye women finished out the fall half of the season against the Cyclones. By Anna Kayser [email protected] The Iowa women’s swimming and diving team won 12 of 16 events against Iowa State...

An Iowa player guards the ball during the Iowa/Arkansas-Pine Bluff basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Lions, 85-45. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Women’s basketball off to a red-hot start

December 11, 2017

The women’s basketball team is off to a red-hot start. By Sean Bock [email protected] The men’s basketball team was expected to be the team to watch in Carver-Hawkeye this winter. As the men’s...

Iowa’s Briana Guillory participates in the 600 meters during the annual Black and Gold Intrasquad Meet in the Recreation Building on Dec. 9. Guillory finished first with a time of 1:30:01. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Tracksters shine in intrasquad

December 11, 2017

The Black and Gold Intrasquad gave Hawkeye track and field fans a preview for what’s ahead this season. By Andrew Donlan [email protected] The Recreation Center was host to a substantial...

Iowa guard Tyler Cook (5) celebrates a slam dunk during the game between Iowa and Southern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 10. Iowa went on to defeat Southern 91-60. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Garza, Hawkeyes bounce back against Southern

December 11, 2017

Luka Garza lead the charge in Iowa’s win over Southern, racking up a career-high 23 points in his second career double-double. By Pete Ruden [email protected] After a sloppy first half, Iowa...

Iowa men's basketball deletes tweet with Louis C.K. GIF

Iowa men’s basketball deletes tweet with Louis C.K. GIF

December 10, 2017

Iowa men's basketball's twitter account, @IowaHoops, deleted a tweet on Sunday that featured a GIF of comedian Louis C.K. The comedian has been accused of sexual misconduct by five women, the New York...