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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa's Jess Janota (29) spikes the ball during the match between Iowa and Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017. The Hawkeyes lost to the Nittany Lions 3-0. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Volleyball falls flat in battle with Illinois

Anna Kayser, [email protected] November 23, 2017

With postseason chances slipping away, the Iowa volleyball team stumbled on Nov. 22 in Urbana/Champaign, as Illinois pulled out the brooms for a 3-0 victory in the Hawkeyes’ last midweek match of...

Iowa running back Akrum Wadley cuts back during a game against Purdue on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 24-15. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

One on one with Akrum Wadley

November 23, 2017

Daily Iowan Sports Editor Adam Hensley caught up with running back Akrum Wadley, a senior from Newark, New Jersey. Daily Iowan: What’s your favorite album of all time? Akrum Wadley: I listen to a lot...

Coaches Paul Chryst, Lovie Smith, Tom Allen, and James Franklin interview with Fox Sports Game Analyst, Joel Klatt, during the Big Ten Football Media Day Luncheon at McCormick Place Conference Center in Chicago on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Around the Big Ten: Week 13 Power Rankings

November 23, 2017

1. Wisconsin (11-0) I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again. My Badgers are going to go 12-0, win the Big Ten title, and still not get picked for the playoffs. It’s not fair. 2. Ohio State (9-2)...

Iowa defensive lineman Nathan Bazata poses for a portrait during Iowa Football Media Day on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

They said it: Iowa football commentary

November 23, 2017

By Courtney Baumann [email protected] Josh Jackson, defensive back On being named a Thorpe Award finalist: “It"s cool to be added to the list. It was a goal that I had at the beginning...

Nebraska quarterback Tanner Lee looks to make a pass Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 in State College, Pa. Penn State won over Nebraska 56-44. (Abby Drey/Cetre Daily Times/TNS)

By the numbers: Nebraska

November 23, 2017

This season has Nebraska fans yearning for the glory days. By Pete Ruden [email protected] It’s been a down year for Nebraska, and Cornhusker fans are missing the 1990s more than ever. Nebraska,...

Iowa offensive line Boone Myers celebrates Nick Easley's touchdown during the game between Iowa and Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 21-19. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Myers, Boettger deal with being sidelined senior season

November 23, 2017

The senior years of O-linemen Ike Boettger and Boone Myers took some unforeseen curves. By Courtney Baumann [email protected] This season didn’t go quite how Boone Myers and Ike Boettger...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson fights for an offensive rebound away from Western Michigan defenders during the Iowa/Western Michigan women's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 79-56. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Women’s hoops runs away with first game in Florida

Sean Bock, [email protected] November 22, 2017

The Iowa women’s basketball team got off to an excellent start in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, cruising to a 90-46 victory over Morgan State on Nov. 22, improving their record to 5-0. Megan Gustafson...

Iowa forward Jordan Bohannon shoots a three over Indiana center Thomas Bryant during a men's basketball game against Indiana in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 96-90. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Iowa picks up first tournament win over UAB

Pete Ruden, [email protected] November 22, 2017

Iowa picked up its first win in the Cayman Islands Classic by taking down UAB, 95-85, in its last opportunity of the tournament on Nov. 22. The win secured seventh place for the Hawkeyes, who were...

Iowa’s Ahmad Wagner sizes up the defense during a game against Chicago State University on Friday, 10. Nov, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cougars, 95-62. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa gets upset again in the Cayman Islands

Pete Ruden, [email protected] November 21, 2017

It was another game in the Cayman Islands and another tough loss for Iowa, as South Dakota State took the Hawkeyes down, 80-72, on Nov. 21. Isaiah Moss led Iowa in scoring for the second-consecutive...

Fans at Kinnick wave to the children and their families at the UI Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City Saturday, Sep. 23, 2017. (Paxton Corey/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football program awarded Disney Sports Spirit Award

November 20, 2017

The Iowa football program has been selected by Walt Disney World to receive the 2017 Disney Sports Spirit Award for starting the “Kinnick Wave.” It is the first time the Hawkeye program has been...

Iowa linebacker Josey Jewell celebrates after getting a sack with teammate Parker Hesse during the Iowa/Purdue football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 24-15. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Jewell named Lott IMPACT Trophy National Player of the Week

November 20, 2017

Josey Jewell’s play against Purdue on Nov. 18 earned him yet another honor — Lott IMPACT Trophy National Player of the Week. It is the second time this season Jewell has received the award. The...

Iowa Defensive Back Josh Jackson breaks up a pass during a game against Purdue University on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Josh Jackson named finalist for Jim Thorpe Award

Adam Hensley, [email protected] November 20, 2017

Hawkeye football defensive back Josh Jackson was named a finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award, an honor given to the country’s best defensive back, on Nov. 20. Jackson was not named to the semifinalist...