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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Unattached 165-pounder Alex Marinelli wrestles Oklahoma's Clark Glass during the 54th Annual Ken Kraft Midlands Championships in Welsh-Ryan Arena on Friday, Dec. 30, 2016. Marinelli defeated Glass by decision, 9-4. Iowa won first place in the team completion with 150.5 points. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Young steps aside for Marinelli to claim 165

December 7, 2017

Marinelli will make his début after taking Young’s spot at 165. By Taylor McNitt [email protected] A record of 3-2 isn’t a bad way to start the season, especially when the only two losses...

Iowa fans cheer for the team as they prepare to run out of the tunnel before the Rose Bowl Game in Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016. Stanford defeated Iowa, 45-16. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock)

A look back: The Hawkeyes and The Rose Bowl

December 7, 2017

Iowa’s long relationship with the Rose Bowl can be summarized with hope and heartbreak. By Anna Kayser [email protected] In light of Sunday’s bowl game announcements, and Iowa’s invitation...

Iowa Makenzie Meyer takes a shot during the Iowa/Samford basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs, 80-59. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes finally win in Ames

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] December 7, 2017

For the first time in 28 years, the Iowa women’s basketball team tasted victory in Hilton Coliseum, the home of Iowa State. "It's hard to put into words what this win means to us as a program,"...

Iowa forward Jack Nunge prepares to pass during a basketball match between Iowa and Grambling State on Thursday, November 16, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers, 85-74. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa, Iowa State set for Cy-Hawk basketball

December 7, 2017

By Adam Hensley [email protected] There’s no love lost when Iowa and Iowa State clash in basketball. Last season, Cyclone point guard Monte Morris told the Des Moines Register that Iowa State...

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder looks up at the scoreboard during the Iowa/Samford basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs, 80-59. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa eyes puncturing Hilton Magic

December 6, 2017
Iowa hasn’t won in Ames in almost three decades. Is this the year the streak is snapped?
Iowa's Mar'yea Harris crosses during the X at Drake Stadium during the Drake Relays on Saturday, April 29, 2017. Iowa won, 3:07.35. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Track Hawks ready for season’s arrival

December 6, 2017
High hopes surround Iowa’s track and field program, and rightfully so.
Gymnasts 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)

Gymnasts create new dynamic in and out of the gym

December 6, 2017
The Hawkeyes are focusing on both skills in the gym and the bonds created among the gymnasts before the upcoming season.
Iowa cornerback Josh Jackson swarms with teammates onto the field before the Iowa/Nebraska football game in Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 56-14.

Football lands Iowa’s top recruit

December 6, 2017
John Waggoner had many options when it came to where he’d play football next season, but on Tuesday he decided on Kinnick.
Iowa forward Ahmad Wagner dribbles up court during an Iowa/Penn State men's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 77-73. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Point/Counterpoint: Hawkeye, Cyclones set for duel

December 6, 2017
This week marks rivalry week for Iowa and Iowa State. The men’s basketball teams tip off Thursday in Ames, and two DI sports reporters go head-to-head on who will win.
Sophomore guard Devonte Green takes a shot against Iowa Monday evening in Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Green had 12 points and four assists in IU's 77-64 win against Iowa. (Bobby Goddin/Indiana Daily Student)

Iowa falls to 0-2 in conference play after a 77-64 loss to Indiana

Pete Ruden, [email protected] December 5, 2017

It was another Iowa basketball game, and another game in which the Hawkeyes couldn’t stop things from snowballing, as they lost to Indiana in Bloomington, 77-64. Iowa made a spirited comeback effort...

Iowa forward Hannah Stewart high fives forward Chase Coley and forward Amanda Ollinger during the Iowa/Samford basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs, 80-59. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hannah Stewart leading Iowa’s ‘Bench Mob’

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] December 5, 2017
Many of the Hawkeye stars have taken up the spotlight, but the Iowa women’s basketball team’s bench has also been superb.
Iowa wrestler Michael Kemerer wrestles against Illinois’ Kyle Langenderfer during a meet at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini 18-17. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye wrestling looks to rebuild

James Geerdes, [email protected] December 5, 2017
Rebuilding is the question surrounding Iowa wrestling, and Illinois may have hinted at the answer.