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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

Iowa captians Josey Jewell, Desmond King, LeShun Daniels Jr. and C.J. Beathard walk to the coin toss at the beginning of the Iowa-Wisconsin game at Kinnick on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Badgers, 19-7. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Awards week for Hawks

December 13, 2016

It’s been a big week and a half for a number of Hawkeye student-athletes; as they have taken home awards in bunches. The Iowa football awards banquet was held on Sunday night, with team Most Valuable...

Hawkeyes riding a streak

Hawkeyes riding a streak

December 13, 2016

By James Kay [email protected] Most students have little to smile about heading into the stress of finals week. For the Iowa’s women’s basketball team however, the players have all the reason...

Iowa head coach Tom Brands points at the official during the Iowa-Iowa State match in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016. Iowa defeated Iowa State, 26-9. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Wrestlers roll along early

December 13, 2016

By Pete Ruden [email protected] Through five duals this season, the Iowa wrestling team is unsurprisingly undefeated. And for the most part, not one of the duals was particularly close. The Hawkeyes...

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)

Not vets yet, but growing

December 13, 2016

By Adam Hensley | [email protected]     The art of creating a successful lineup is something coaches can struggle with at times.     Going into the Cy-Hawk Series men’s basketball game, many...

Lauren Leehy swims during the Women 100m Morgan at the UI CRWC Natatorium on December 9, 2016. The Hawkeyes won 14-of-16 events to win the Cy-Hawk Series victory  197-101.(The Daily Iowan/Osama Khalid)

Swimmers dunk Cyclones — again

December 12, 2016

By Nicholas Morenao [email protected] The message was clear for the Iowa women’s swimming and diving team going into the Dec. 9 dual against Iowa State — “BEAT STATE.” Those words were...

Iowa guard Tania Davis dribbles the ball against a defender at mid-court during the Iowa-Robert Morris game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Colonials, 81-60. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Hawks regain energy and roll

December 12, 2016

By Michael McCurdy [email protected] After two overwhelming victories against in-state rivals Iowa State and Northern Iowa, the Iowa women’s basketball team had to come together for one more...

Iowas Carter Lilly is narrowly beaten by Nikes Erik Sowinski during the Musco Twilight event at Francis X. Cretzmeyer Track on Saturday, April 23, 2016. The Musco Twilight brings in track and field athletes from all over Iowa to compete for Iowa City fans. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

New track, fast times for Hawks

December 12, 2016

By Jacob Miller [email protected] The Iowa track and field team held its the Black and Gold Intrasquad meet on Dec. 9., the first time the track team had a chance to compete on its new indoor...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon attempts to rebound a ball during a basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016. The Pirates defeated the Hawkeyes, 91-83, in Iowa City. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Blake’s Take: Another wild basketball ride

December 12, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] Typically the ups, downs, spins, and flips that accompany the Iowa men’s basketball roller coaster don’t really make people dizzy until Big Ten season rolls...

Iowa 141-pounder Topher Carton wrestles Iowa States John Meeks during the Iowa-Iowa State match in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016. Carton defeated Meeks with 7-4 decision. Iowa defeated Iowa State, 26-9. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Wrestling stomps Iowa State

December 12, 2016

By Pete Ruden [email protected] On a night when Carver-Hawkeye was rocking, the No. 3 Iowa wrestling team took down Iowa State, 26-9, on Dec. 10, giving Iowa the sweep in the Cy-Hawk Series for the...

Iowa State forward Deonte Burton tries to get around Iowa forward Ahmad Wagner during the game between rivals Iowa State-Iowa at Carver Hawkeye on Thursday, December 8, 2016. The Hawkeyes went on to upset the Cyclones 78-64. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Hensley: For now, it’s a Hawkeye State

Adam Hensley, [email protected] December 9, 2016

In an interview with the Des Moines Register, Iowa State’s Monte Morris said the following about the Iowa-Iowa State basketball game: “We want to go in there and make a statement — set the tone...

Iowas Christian Brissett crosses the finish line during the mens 100 meter preliminaries during the 2016 Drake Relays in Des Moines on Friday, April 28, 2016. Brissett placed 13th in the finals with 10.58. (The Daily Iowan/Brooklynn Kascel)

New track, new season for Hawks

December 9, 2016

By Jacob Miller [email protected] There is a new energy and excitement inside the Recreation Building for the upcoming season and it comes in the form, of a new track. “You can see everybody...

Iowas 125-pounder Thomas Gilman throws Penn States Nico Megaludis during the semifinals of the Big Ten Championships at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, March 5, 2016. Megaludis defeated Gilman in overtime 4-3. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Wrestlers amp up for ISU

December 9, 2016

By Courtney Baumann [email protected] Carver-Hawkeye Arena will see the 81st showdown between Iowa wrestling and Iowa State on Saturday night. The No. 3 Hawkeyes will battle the Cyclones for...