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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

Hawkeye runner Kallin Khan has his eyes on the finish line at Ashton Cross Country Course on October 1, 2016. Men Iowa runners placed first in their race against Western Illinois and South Dakota. (The Daily Iowan/Karley Finkel)

Harriers divide team for 2 races

October 14, 2016

Iowa has high hopes for weekend competition By Adam Hensley [email protected] In its last weekend competition before championship season begins, the Iowa cross-country program will split up for...

Iowa defensive end Desmond King returns a kick return during the Rose Bowl Game at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016. Stanford defeated Iowa, 45-16. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

King of the offense?

October 14, 2016

There’s been some talk that cornerback Desmond King should get offensive snaps. Perhaps that’s shy of being a good idea. By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Over the past few weeks, the idea...

Iowa forward Mallory Lefkowitz and Miami back Ali Froede go after the ball at Grant Field on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014.(The Daily Iowan/John Theulen)

Field hockey faces vital road trip

October 13, 2016

By Michael McCurdy [email protected] With only four Big Ten games left, the Iowa field-hockey team has entered the “do or die” part of the season sitting at 1-3 in conference play. This...

Iowa players Anastasia Reimchen and Aimee Tarun make a play against Nebraska on Sunday March 29, 2015 inside the Indoor Tennis Complex. Iowa won the first conference of the season against Nebraska, 4-2. (The Daily Iowan/Courtney Hawkins)

Iowa women’s tennis heads for Land of Lakes

October 13, 2016

By Nicholas Moreano [email protected] The Iowa women’s tennis team will compete in its third tournament of the season when  the Hawkeyes head to Minneapolis to compete in the Central Regionals...

Iowa tennis player Nils Hallestrand severs the ball during the Big Ten doubles tournament in the Indoor Tennis complex on Friday, Nov. 6, 2015. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Hawkeyes work for tennis mentality

October 13, 2016

By Pete Ruden [email protected] In a sport such as tennis, mental toughness makes all the difference. It can be the difference in winning a clutch point. It can be the difference in winning a close...

Iowa's Tess Wilberding races to the finish line followed by Iowa State's Grace Gibbson and Iowa's Madison Waymire in third during the women's 3k Hawkeye Earlybird Invitational at Ashton Cross Country on Friday, Sept. 2, 2016. Iowa's Tess Wiberding finished first with a time of 10:20.4 to help the team take first. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Hawkeye harriers proud of ‘soph’ spot

October 13, 2016

By Adam Hensley [email protected] Give them two years, and the sophomores in the Hawkeye cross-country program might just turn into one of the top senior classes in history.Focusing on the present...

Iowa running back Akrum Wadley catches a pass from quarterback C.J. Beathard during the Iowa-Miami (Ohio) game at Kinnick on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redhawks, 45-21. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Wadley gets open, stays open

October 13, 2016

The junior running back is making a name for himself in Iowa’s backfield this season. By Blake Dowson [email protected] Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz is a calm guy. Sure, his gum will fall out...

Iowa golfer Sam Meuret rights on his score pad during the Iowa Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on Sunday, April 17, 2016. The Iowa tired for second with Iowa State with a score of 858, as Kansas took first with a score of 849. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Men’s golf takes 10th in Colorado tournament

October 12, 2016

By Jess Westendorf [email protected] The Iowa men’s golf team placed 10th at the Paintbrush Invitational in Parker, Colorado, on Tuesday. Leading the Hawkeyes was freshman Alex Schaake,...

FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2013, file photo ,Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz, left, talks with Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald before their NCAA college football game Saturday, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. The two teams meet on Saturday. (AP Photo/Brian Ray, File)

Football recruiting changes coming

October 12, 2016

By Mario Williams [email protected] All 14 Big Ten head football coaches were on call Tuesday morning to field questions from media around the conference. New early signing Last week the NCAA...

Iowa golfer Jessie Sindlinger celebrates after a putt at the Diane Thomason Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on Saturday and Sunday Oct. 4-5, 2014. The Illinois Fighting Illini took first in the tournament, beating Iowa by 14 strokes. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Sindlinger excels on, off field

October 12, 2016

By Jess Westendorf [email protected] For the Iowa women’s golf team this season, experience is obvious throughout the roster. Head coach Megan Menzel has recruited golfers who can succeed...

Iowa forward Mallory Lefkowitz and Kent State midfielder Jessica Nesbitt run down the field at Grant Field on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Flashes 7-1. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Lefkowitz vital for field hockey

October 12, 2016

By Michael McCurdy [email protected] This upcoming weekend, the Iowa women’s field-hockey team will go on the road to take on two of the top-dogs in the Big Ten — No. 9 Northwestern and...

O-line shuffle’s a win

O-line shuffle’s a win

October 12, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] It was a little surprising when Iowa rolled out a shuffled offensive line on Oct. 8 against Minnesota. Ike Boettger slid from tackle to guard, while Boone Myers...