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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa forward Tyler Cook talks with members of the media during men's basketball media day in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017. The Hawkeyes open up their season with an exhibition game against William Jewell College on Friday, Oct. 27. at 7 p.m. in Carver. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Highlights from men’s basketball media day

October 16, 2017

Watch out, Golden State On multiple occasions at Iowa basketball’s media day, players and coaches drew comparisons between the Hawkeyes and the reigning NBA Champions. “We’re going to have...

Iowa golfer Kristin Glesne stands for a portrait at the Hoak Practice Facility at the Finkbine Gold Course on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Women’s golf falls behind in Chapel Hill

October 16, 2017

The Iowa women’s golf team finished 18th in a loaded field at the Ruth Chris Tar Heel Invitational in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. No. 6 Duke (33-under) won the tournament, which included 12 teams...

Madison Waymire (right) and Andrea Shine run up a hill at the Hawkeye Invitational Cross Country meet on Friday, September 1, 2017. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Harriers shine at Bradley Pink Invitational

October 16, 2017

Hawkeye cross-country finishes the regular season strong at the Bradley Pink Invitational in Peoria, Illinois. By Hanna Malzenski [email protected] Iowa cross-country ended its regular season...

Iowa's Brie Orr, Jess Janota, and Taylor Louis prepare for the ball during a match against Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017. Iowa defeated Michigan 3 sets to 1. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa’s volleyball intensity falters

Anna Kayser, [email protected] October 16, 2017

Iowa was swept by No. 6 Minnesota for the second time this season in its first Big Ten rematch. The Hawkeyes fought the Gophers point-for-point in the first set, which featured nine ties and four lead...

Iowa's Natalie Winters guards Southern Utah's Ally Thimsen during a soccer game vs Southern Utah at the Soccer Complex on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Thunderbirds, 8-1. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa soccer continues late-season surge

October 16, 2017

Iowa wins one and loses one on its trip to Indiana and is 3 points shy of a spot in the Big Ten Tournament. By Jordan Zuniga [email protected] Iowa (8-6-1) advanced 3 points closer to its goal...

Iowa field hockey player Ellie Holley crashes to the ground during a match against the Michigan Wolverines on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017.  The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes 3-2. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa field hockey falls twice

October 16, 2017

Iowa field hockey falls to Northwestern and Michigan over the weekend. By Taylor McNitt [email protected] Despite “resilience” and “grit” being on the lips of the players, coaches, and...

Iowa's Katie Birch passes the ball during a match against the University of Indiana field hockey team on Friday, Sept. 29, 2017. Iowa won the match 4-3. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Field hockey falls to Northwestern in overtime

October 13, 2017

By Taylor McNitt [email protected] On Oct. 13, Iowa field hockey took on Northwestern at Grant Field and despite battling throughout, fell, 5-4, in overtime. The Wildcats kicked off the...

The Iowa Men's Cross Counntry Team springs away from the starting boxes at the Hawkeye Invitational Cross Country meet on Friday, September 1, 2017. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye cross-country closes regular season in Illinois

Hanna Malzenski, [email protected] October 13, 2017

Iowa cross-country will wrap up its regular season at the familiar Bradley Pink Invitational in Peoria, Illinois. The regular season for Hawkeye cross-country will finish today at the Bradley Pink Classic...

A member of the University of Iowa women’s golf team practices her putting on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017.

Iowa women’s golf headed for top competition in North Carolina

Sean Bock, [email protected] October 13, 2017

The Iowa women’s golf team will head to Chapel Hill, North Carolina, this weekend for the Tar Heel Invitational to take on the tough competition. The Hawkeyes will participate in their first tournament...

Iowa's Sophie Sunderland chases after the ball during the Iowa-University of New Hampshire field hockey match on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017. Iowa defeated UNH by a final score of 7-1.

Iowa field hockey needs to be ready against Big Ten opponents

Taylor McNitt, [email protected] October 13, 2017

After a tough fight against Duke, Iowa field hockey looks forward to two home games this weekend against tough Big Ten opponents, No. 9 Northwestern and No. 3 Michigan. “We were definitely the better...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley drops back to pass during the Iowa/Illinois football game on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Iowa won the game 45-16. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football’s mid-season report cards: Quarterback

Pete Ruden, [email protected] October 13, 2017

Grade: B It was the question on everyone’s mind coming into the season. Who would be Iowa’s quarterback and how would he be able to perform with so much change going on in the program? Through...

Iowa running back Akrum Wadley falls into the endzone during an NCAA football game between Iowa and Illinois in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017.  The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 45-16. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football’s mid-season report cards: running backs

Adam Hensley, [email protected] October 13, 2017

(A-) There are three things in life that are certain: death, taxes, and Akrum Wadley breaking a defender’s ankles. Normally, I’d throw in Iowa’s running game into those certainties as well,...