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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

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Bock: I’m a White Sox fan, not a Chicago Baseball fan

Sean Bock, [email protected] October 10, 2017

In Chicago, you’re either a White Sox fan or Cub fan. If people say they like both teams, well, they’re not a true fan of either club. I was born and raised a Chicago White Sox fan. My grandpa and...

Iowa defensive back Brandon Snyder runs an interception back for an 89-yard touchdown during the Iowa/Illinois football game on Saturday, 7 Oct. 2017. Iowa won the game 45-16. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

A Homecoming of many sorts

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] October 9, 2017

Iowa’s alumni weren’t the only ones welcomed home over this past weekend. The Hawkeye football team once again embraced others: the offensive attack and junior defensive back Brandon Snyder. After...

Iowa's Jonas Larsen reacts to a call during an Iowa-Michigan men's tennis match outside at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Friday, April 21, 2017. The No. 16 Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes, 5-2. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Tennis Hawkeyes wrap up in Notre Dame

October 9, 2017

By James Geerdes [email protected] The Iowa men’s tennis team sent junior Jonas Larson and freshman Piotr Smietana to South Bend, Indiana, this past weekend for the Bobby Bayliss Invitational...

Players battle at the net during the Iowa/Nebraska volleyball match on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Nebraska defeated Iowa 3-0. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Intensity lacking for volleyball Hawks

Anna Kayser, [email protected] October 9, 2017

The Iowa volleyball team was swept by No. 4 Nebraska on Oct. 7, continuing the conversation of focusing on itself instead of its opponents. Iowa battled at times, but in the end, Nebraska came out...

Iowa forward Kaleigh Haus battles Maryland defender Niven Hegeman for the ball at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 4-0. (Ashley Morris/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa soccer speeds past Terrapins

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] October 9, 2017

After winning its first Big Ten game against Rutgers on Oct. 5, the Iowa soccer team (7-5-1) knew it could turn a big win into a big weekend. The Hawkeyes capitalized, taking down Maryland (7-5-2) 4-0...

Iowa's Kenzie Ihle pitches during the last Fall Ball softball game against Northern Illinois at Pearl Field on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017. The Huskies defeated the Hawkeyes, 9-2. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Softball scores early, but hardly often

October 9, 2017

Northern Illinois’ dominant hitting downed the Hawkeye softball team on Sunday in a double-header to conclude the fall season. By James Geerdes [email protected] To conclude Iowa softball’s...

Iowa's Sophie Sunderland (20) talks with Kaite Birch (11) and Katie Jones (00) during a field hockey game during the Big Ten/ACC Challenge at Grant Field in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017. The Hawkeyes fell to Wake Forest, 3-2. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Room for optimism after field hockey’s loss to Duke

Taylor McNitt, [email protected] October 9, 2017

The Hawkeyes held high hopes going into a weekend battle against Duke in Durham, North Carolina, but those aspirations didn’t come back to Iowa City. The Blue Devils took down the Hawkeyes, 4-2;...

Iowa picks up first Big Ten win before crucial bye week

Iowa picks up first Big Ten win before crucial bye week

Pete Ruden, [email protected] October 9, 2017

Iowa finally found its offense again in its 45-16 Homecoming win over Illinois on Oct. 7 in Kinnick. While the first half was a lot closer than many would have thought — the Illini went into halftime...

Players battle at the net during the Iowa/Nebraska volleyball match on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Nebraska defeated Iowa 3-0. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Offense falters to big block

Anna Kayser, [email protected] October 7, 2017

Iowa volleyball was swept 3-0 by No. 4 Nebraska on Oct. 7. The first set was close, featuring seven ties and three lead changes. The Cornhuskers led the Hawkeyes in attack percentage, .294 to...

Iowa defensive back Brandon Snyder crosses the goal line after returning an interception for an 89 yard touchdown during the Iowa/Illinois football game on Saturday, 7 Oct. 2017. Iowa won the game 45 to 16. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Snyder bounces back after ACL injury

Pete Ruden, [email protected] October 7, 2017

It’s been fewer than six months since Brandon Snyder tore his ACL in the spring, but for anyone watching him play on Oct. 7, that was not apparent. Snyder had an outstanding return to the gridiron,...

Iowa running back Ivory Kelly-Martin celebrates with teammates after catching a touchdown pass 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)

Alumni come home to Hawkeye win

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] October 7, 2017

Heading into halftime at Kinnick on Oct. 7, it looked as though the Iowa/Illinois game would be a lot closer than many expected it to be. Iowa was up by just 4 points (17-13), and it had turned over...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery speaks during a press conference before a men's basketball practice in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017.  The Hawkeyes will travel to Europe on August 6 for 12 days. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Patrick McCaffery commits to Iowa

October 6, 2017

By Adam Hensley | [email protected] Many could have predicted where Iowa City West forward Patrick McCaffery would wind up committing to play college hoops, but the junior made his commitment...