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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

Iowa defensive back Desmond King catches a punt return during the Iowa-Rutgers game at High Point Solution Stadium at Piscataway on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Knights, 14-7. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Look at all these weird Iowa and Florida stats

December 29, 2016

Look at all these three weird Iowa and Florida stats I found. By Jordan Hansen | [email protected] Football is full of statistics. Some are useful, some are not, and some are downright weird....

Iowa 125-pounder Thomas Gilman grapples Browns Donald Keeley during the Ken Kraft Midlands Championships in Welsh-Ryan Arena on Thursday, Dec. 29. Gilman pinned Keeley in 3:35. (The Daily Iowan/ Josh Housing)

Midlands Session 1: What happened, what’s next

December 29, 2016

By Courtney Baumann | [email protected] EVANSTON, Ill. — After the first 490 bouts that took place during Session 1 of the Ken Kraft Midlands Championships, the Iowa wrestling team is sitting...

Iowa running back Leshun Daniels Jr. runs the ball in the third quarter during the Purdue vs. Iowa game at Ross-Ade Stadium.  The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated Purdue 49-35. (The Daily Iowan/Jordan Gale)

LeShun Daniels pays it forward

December 29, 2016

Iowa running back LeShun Daniels Jr. gives some good advice to his brother at the end of a whirlwind career as a Hawkeye. By Jordan Hansen [email protected] TAMPA, Fla. — On the afternoon...

Megan Gustafson and Bre Cera try to block Kayla Brewer during the exhibition game on November 6, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Flyers 61-35. (The Daily Iowan/Osama Khalid)

Hawkeye women drop Big Ten opener

December 28, 2016

By James Kay [email protected] The Iowa women’s basketball team was unable to pull out a win in its Big Ten opener, falling to Illinois, 70-65. Senior captain Ally Disterhoft had a double-double...

Maintaining football focus while feeding giraffes

Maintaining football focus while feeding giraffes

December 28, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] TAMPA, Fla. — Bowl games have always been about having a good time. It’s why there’s a "Bowl Week" and a number of team events around the city hosting...

Highlights from Kirk Ferentz/Jim McElwain press conference

Highlights from Kirk Ferentz/Jim McElwain press conference

December 28, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Welcome to Tampa. It's "Bowl Week, which means The Daily Iowan is going to have you covered throughout the week. To start things off on Dec. 28, Iowa head...

Iowa forward Ahmad Wagner drives past Kennesaw State forward Johannes Nielsen during a basketball game against Kennesaw State in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Owls, 91-74 in their season opener. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Iowa thumps Delaware State, 89-57

December 23, 2016

The Iowa men's basketball team moved its winning streak to five games with a 89-57 victory over Delaware State on Dec. 22 in Carver-Hawkeye. The Hawkeyes now sit at 9-5. Senior Peter Jok once again...

Iowa guard Peter Jok shoots the ball during the first game of The Hy-Vee Classic with Iowa and UNI in Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 69-46. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Men, women sweep in hoops

December 21, 2016

  In a night full of action in Carver-Hawkeye (and a noticeable absence of action shen the final horn buzzed after the men's game), the Iowa men's and women's basketball teams notched two victories...

Hannah Schonhardt, Taylor Hagen of the Panthers and Megan Gustafson and Bre Cera of the Hawkeyes try to get possession of a rebound at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena on December 4,2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Northern Iowa Panthers 88-39. (The Daily Iowan/Osama Khalid)

Women’s hoops slips up in Des Moines

Michael McCurdy, [email protected] December 19, 2016

After a week break from competition, the Iowa women’s basketball team returned to the hardwood and hoped to accomplish a season sweep of its in-state rivals. With two convincing victories over...

Iowa guard Christian Williams passes the ball during the first game of the Classic Four. Iowa and UNI played in Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 69-46. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Hawkeye defense strangles Panthers

Adam Hensley, [email protected] December 17, 2016

The Iowa men's basketball team flexed its muscles at the 2016 Hy-Vee Classic on Dec. 17. The Hawkeyes (6-5) throttled Northern Iowa (5-5), 69-46, to earn their second-straight win in Wells Fargo...

Iowa runner Aaron Mallett pushes to the finish line in the mens 110 meter hurdles at the Iowa Musco Invitational in Iowa City on Saturday, May 3. Mallett placed first in the event. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

Track rests, waiting for January and hot times

December 16, 2016

By Jacob Miller [email protected] The Iowa track and field team will be out of action until early next year. Its next meet is the Border Battle on Jan. 7 in the Recreation Building against...

Iowa women’s gymnast Caroline McCrady after successfully landing on the vault at the Iowa vs. Utah State meet held at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan 11, 2014. The Hawkeyes team lost to the Utah State Aggies 191.75-191.65. (The Daily Iowan/ Tyler Finchum)

GymHawks eager to go during break

December 16, 2016

By Jess Westendorf [email protected] Going into break, the Iowa women’s gymnastics squad will kick off its season ranked No. 22 in the Road to Nationals preseason poll. The GymHawks are...