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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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FILE - In this Sept. 2, 2016, file photo, Iowa midfielder Natalie Winters tries to trap the ball during the Iowa v. Colorado State match at the Iowa Soccer Complex. The Hawkeyes defeated the Rams 4-1 . (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez, file)

Winters assisting everyone around her

September 14, 2017

Iowa soccer has had success this season by sharing the ball and setting each other up to score. By Jordan Zuniga [email protected] Assists might not be the flashiest stat there is, but they...

Iowa's Madeleine Murphy lunges for the ball during the Iowa-University of New Hampshire field hockey match on Sunday, 10 September, 2017. Iowa defeated UNH by a final score of 7-1. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

International Field Hockey athletes pitch their thoughts

Taylor McNitt, [email protected] September 14, 2017

Big Ten sports tend to draw athletes from all over, but Iowa’s field-hockey team is particularly interesting. Of the 21 players on the team, six are international players. “We have a lot of —...

The Iowa Softball Team celebrates after a walk off win against Northwestern on Saturday May 6, 2017. The Hawkeyes won 7-6 in the eleventh inning. (The Daily Iowan/ Nick Rohlman)

Softball releases fall schedule

September 13, 2017

Iowa released its fall softball schedule Wednesday, kicking off the season with Des Monies Area Community College on Sept. 15 at 5 p.m. All games on the Hawkeyes' schedule will be at Pearl Field in...

Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst speaks during the Big Ten Media Days at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago on Monday, July 24, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Catching up with Big Ten football

September 13, 2017

By Adam Hensley adam-hensleyuiowa.edu Wisconsin’s Jonathan Taylor tore up the gridiron on Sept. 9 against Florida Atlantic. The freshman carried the ball 26 times, accumulating 223 yards and 3 touchdowns...

Iowa offensive linemen Ike Boettger speaks with members of the media during a spring practice at Valley Stadium in Des Moines on Friday, April 7, 2017. The Hawkeyes will host a night spring game in Iowa City on Friday, April 21. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Up-and-down weekend leaves bittersweet taste in Iowa’s mouth

September 13, 2017

By Pete Ruden [email protected] Last weekend should have been a celebration for Iowa after it beat Iowa State in overtime, 44-41, but it ended up being bittersweet. The Hawkeyes suffered a substantial...

Hawkeye Updates

September 13, 2017

Nate the Great Hawkeye quarterback Nate Stanley earned a spot on the Davey O’Brien Great 8 list on Tuesday.  Stanley went 27-of-41 in passing for 333 yards and 5 touchdowns (all career highs) with...

File photo (The Daily Iowan)

Green start for women’s golf

Sean Bock, [email protected] September 13, 2017

The Iowa women’s golf team grabbed a top-eight finish in the Branch Law Firm Tournament, thanks in part to Jessica Ip’s impressive outing. The Iowa women’s golf team finished seventh at the Branch...

Bock: potential transfer rule has its caveats

September 13, 2017

The NCAA is thinking about making the transfer requirements less strict, worrying college coaches. By Sean Bock [email protected] On Sept. 6, Andrew Slater of 247 Sports released a report that said...

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)

Cross-country record breakers dazzle in opener

September 13, 2017

By Hanna Malzenski [email protected] Hawkeye cross-country opened the 2017 season with record-breaking performances in the Hawkeye Invitational on Sept. 1. Both the men’s and women’s teams...

Iowa forward Madeline Murphy looks to a teammate during a field hockey game during the Big Ten/ACC Challenge at Grant Field in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017. Murphy was named Big Ten's Freshman of the Week this week. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Field Hockey’s Madeline Murphy named Big Ten’s Freshman of the Week

September 12, 2017

Hawkeye field hockey’s Madeleine Murphy was named the Big Ten’s Freshman of the Week on Monday. Murphy’s award comes off the heels of a 2-goal performance against New Hampshire, the first multi-goal...

Iowa quarterback Nathan Stanley throws a pass to James Butler during the game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017.  (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Football stuffing stat sheets in winning ways

Adam Hensley, [email protected] September 12, 2017

Iowa thoroughly controlled the time of possession against Iowa State on Sept. 9 in Ames. The Hawkeyes held the ball for 37:07 — almost 15 minutes more than the Cyclones (22:53) — using three drives...

Iowa quarterback Nathan Stanley throws under pressure during the Iowa/Iowa State game for the Cy-Hawk trophy in Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 44-41, in overtime. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Nate Stanley named Big Ten co-Offensive Player of the Week

September 12, 2017

Following his 333-yard, 5-touchdown performance against Iowa State on Sept. 9, Hawkeye quarterback Nate Stanley earned Big Ten co-Offensive Player of the Week and was tabbed a Manning Award “Star of...