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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

The Daily Iowan

Iowa OH Claire Sheehan serves the ball during the match between Iowa and Iowa State inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, September 8, 2017. The Hawkeyes fell to the Cyclones 3-1. (File photo/The Daily Iowan)

Freshman Sheehan fills big role during volleyball’s conference play

September 28, 2017

Claire Sheehan has developed into a major weapon for the Hawkeyes after overcoming some preseason struggles. By Anna Kayser [email protected] Hawkeye outside hitter Claire Sheehan has provided...

Iowa defensive end Parker Hesse attempts to block Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen's pass during an NCAA football game between Iowa and Wyoming in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated Wyoming, 24-3. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa notebook: Hawkeyes push past Penn State, focus on road ahead

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] September 27, 2017

Twenty-four hours. That’s the rule. The Iowa football team gets to dwell on a game for 24 hours before moving on to the next one; that’s it. Though the Hawkeyes lost a heartbreaker, on a last-second...

Alex Schaake putts during a tournament at the Donald Ross Course at the Cedar Rapids Country Club in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Men’s golf finishes 9th in Dallas

September 27, 2017

By Sean Bock [email protected] The Iowa men’s golf team shot a 3-over 287 in the final round of the Trinity Forest Invitational in Dallas and finished ninth. Sophomore Benton Weinberg shot a 2-under,...

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh speaks during the Big Ten Media Days at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Big Ten: Michigan’s Harbaugh upset about road conditions

Carter Melrose, [email protected] September 27, 2017

Following Michigan’s 28 to 10 win over Purdue on Sept. 23, Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh spoke out about his experience with Big Ten football hospitality. “We would fully support a conversation-wide...

Iowa head coach Dave Diianni talks to his players during the match between Iowa and SIU Edwardsville in Iowa City on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016.

Numbers back Iowa soccer’s strong defensive line

September 27, 2017

By Jordan Zuniga [email protected] It was a rough first weekend of conference play for the Iowa soccer team — it fell to Penn State and Ohio State. When the final whistle blew after the match...

Iowa line backer Josey Jewell celebrates an interception during the game between Iowa and Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. Both teams are going into the game undefeated with records of 3-0. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 21-19. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

After loss to Penn State, Iowa football numbers offer some light

Pete Ruden, [email protected] September 26, 2017

Iowa’s 21-19 loss to Penn State on Sept. 23 was a lot of things. For fans, it was nearly an emphatic win that turned into a gut-wrenching loss on the final play. But at the same time, it showed that...

FILE - Iowa runner Nathan Mylenek competes during the distance medley during a track meet in the Iowa Recreation Building on Friday, Jan. 27, 2017.

Iowa cross-country runner Mylenek making big strides for Hawkeyes

Hanna Malzenski, [email protected] September 26, 2017

Sophomore Nathan Mylenek has started the season breaking records and pacing races. From the season-opener in Iowa City to the Woody Greeno Invitational in Lincoln, Nebraska, the sophomore has done...

Hawks cheer as Aralee Bogar makes last of many home runs in a row at the Pearl Field Hawkeye Softball complex on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Hawkeyes defeated Kirkwood Community College 5-3. (Ashley Morris/The Daily Iowan)

Speed fuels Iowa softball

Anna Kayser, [email protected] September 26, 2017

Iowa softball’s newfound speed on the base paths has been showcased in the beginning of the fall season. With practice and young players gaining game experience, base running is expected to be a...

Iowa line backer Josey Jewell celebrates an interception during the game between Iowa and Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. Both teams are going into the game undefeated with records of 3-0. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 21-19. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Big Ten schedule brings big questions for Hawkeyes

September 26, 2017

4-5 As far as the Big Ten season goes, Iowa football is off to a bit of a rocky start – 0-1 after falling to Penn State on Sept. 23. While the game was close, which is encouraging, the Hawkeyes...

Iowa's Benton Weinberg stands on the green during a tournament at the Donald Ross Course at the Cedar Rapids Country Club in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Weinberg’s day leads Iowa men’s golf

Sean Bock, [email protected] September 26, 2017

The Iowa men’s golf team made progress on the second day of Trinity Forest Invitational, moving into 9th place in the 13-team field. The Hawkeyes shot 286 (2-over) on the par 71 course in the second...

Iowa running back  Akrum Wadley breaks free for a touchdown run during Iowa's game against Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Sept. 23, 2017. Penn State defeated Iowa 21-19 on a last-second touchdown pass. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Baumann: Night-game magic still alive at Kinnick Stadium

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] September 25, 2017

When I woke up on the morning of Sept. 23, I had an intuition that the football game was going to be a little more interesting than I had previously thought it would be. Boy, was I right. It was...

Penn State’s Saquon Barkley carries the ball during Iowa’s game against Penn State in Kinnick Stadium on Sept. 23. Barkley set a Penn State school record with 358 all-purpose yards. Penn State defeated Iowa, 21-19, on a last-second touchdown pass. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes react to last-second fall to Penn State

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] September 25, 2017

After rocking Kinnick Stadium for most of the fourth quarter, a hush fell over the 66,205 people in attendance for the Iowa/Penn State game on Sept. 23. Some booed, many more quietly turned and left...