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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

FILE - Iowa athletic director Gary Barta speaks after a press conferencing covering Iowa's bowl placement on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016.  (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

UI Athletics to contribute funds to advance university initiatives

August 24, 2017

Elianna Novitch [email protected] The head of the University of Iowa Athletics Department, Gary Barta, announced on Thursday that the department will continue to contribute funds to the...

Iowa defensive back Manny Rugamba poses for a photo during Iowa Football Media Day on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. The Hawkeyes will open the 2017 season at home against Wyoming on Sept. 3. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Questions linger on both sides of the ball for Hawkeyes

Carter Melrose, [email protected] August 24, 2017

As the quarterback battle has seemingly come to a standstill, sophomore Nathan Stanley and junior Tyler Wiegers have both shown their colors, and head coach Kirk Ferentz has finally set a coming out party...

Iowa's Matt Hoeg bats during a game against Red Top Sports on Thursday July 27, 2017. The Hawkeyes unveiled their team USA uniforms for the game. Iowa will be representing the United States at the National Baseball Conference World Series and the World University Games this summer. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Japan takes down USA for first loss

Pete Ruden, [email protected] August 24, 2017

For the first time during the World University Games, Team USA has been defeated, losing to Japan, 11-5. The game started off well for the Red, White, and Blue, which is represented by the Iowa baseball...

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)

Three Hawkeyes score spots on preseason honor list

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] August 24, 2017

Three Hawkeyes, Karly Stuenkel, Rose Ripslinger, and Natalie Winters, were named to the Big Ten Preseason Honors List on Aug. 14. “It’s a huge accomplishment for me and for my team,” sophomore...

Iowa’s Trenton Wallace low-fives Chris Whelan after scoring during a exhibition game between the Hawkeyes and the Quad City Cardinals at Banks Field on Aug. 10. The Hawkeyes are representing the U.S. at the World University Games in Taipei, Taiwan, through Aug. 30. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

USA routs Russia in seven inning

Adam Hensley, [email protected] August 23, 2017

Team USA struggled to find offense in a low-scoring match against Mexico in the opening round of the World University Games on Aug. 20 in Taipei, Taiwan. Against Russia, USA’s offense fired on all...

Iowa quarterbacks Tyler Wiegers and Nathan Stanley stand ready during the Iowa football media day on Aug. 5. The Hawkeyes will open the 2017 season at home against Wyoming on Sept. 2. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa notebook: Quarterback questions remain

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] August 23, 2017

Iowa football is less than two weeks away from its home opener against Wyoming, and the quarterback situation is yet to be set in stone. Head coach Kirk Ferentz said neither junior Tyler Weigers nor...

FILE - Iowa’s Jonas Larsen returns a ball during the Iowa-North Dakota match at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Complex on April 23. Larsen is one of the five returning Hawkeyes heading into the 2017-18 season; the team needs six to compete. (File photo/The Daily Iowan)

Big Ten commands tennis talent

James Geerdes, [email protected] August 23, 2017

As the Hawkeyes’ first men’s tennis match nears on Sept. 20, The Daily Iowan breaks down the top Big Ten teams. Ohio State The Buckeyes finished fourth nationally last season, led by their top three...

Iowa's Taylor Louis high-fives teammates while going through introductions during the volleyball Black & Gold scrimmage in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017. The Hawkeyes will host their first home game against Nebraska-Omaha at noon on September 1 to kick off the four game Hawkeye Classic. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Volleyball adds experience in three transfers

Anna Kayser, [email protected] August 23, 2017

Iowa volleyball has added depth and experience to its rotation in the form of three transfers. Junior outside hitter Taylor Louis, senior middle blocker Kelsey O’Neill, and sophomore defensive specialist...

Iowa running back James Butler attempts to shed a tackle during the annual Kids Day at Kinnick event in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017.  The Hawkeyes will play open up non-conference play against Wyoming at 11 A.M.  on Saturday, Sept. 2 (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Transfers look for immediate impact in football

Adam Hensley, [email protected] August 22, 2017

Iowa football doesn’t take many transfers. So when three athletes — all with the ability to have an immediate impact on offense — join the program, it’s worthy of note. “Anytime you can...

Iowa’s Annika Olsen prepares to serve during the volleyball Black & Gold scrimmage in Carver-Hawkeye on Aug. 19. The Hawkeyes will host their first home game against Nebraska-Omaha at noon on Sept. 1 to kick off the four-game Hawkeye Classic.

Volleyball’s win totals, morale, on the rise

Anna Kayser, [email protected] August 22, 2017

The volleyball team wants to continue its success from last season, with one of the main keys being the athletes’ unique chemistry both on and off the court. A year ago, the volleyball Hawkeyes finished...

Iowa running back Ivory Kelly-Martin runs to the end zone for a touchdown during the annual Kids Day at Kinnick event in Kinnick Stadium on Aug. 12.  The Hawkeyes will open up nonconference play against Wyoming at 11 on Sept. 2.

Biggest surprise for Hawkeye football

August 22, 2017

  Ivory Kelly-Martin, running back For his first three years of high school, Kelly-Martin attended Nazareth Academy (Illinois) and won back-to-back state titles in his sophomore and junior seasons.  After...

Iowa pitcher Brady Schanuel pitches during a baseball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes representing the United States as the USA National Team and the Quad City Cardinals at Duane Banks Field on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated Mexico in the World University Games in Taipei, Taiwan. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa baseball tests new-look lineup in Taiwan

Pete Ruden, [email protected] August 22, 2017

The Iowa baseball team showed it can win games without many key members from last year’s Big Ten Championship team. The Hawkeyes, representing Team USA in the World University Games, took down Mexico...