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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 running back Akrum Wadley attempts to avoid a tackle by North Texas defensive back Kishawn McClain during the Iowa-North Texas game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mean Green, 62-16. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Numbers trump the hype

October 4, 2016

By Blake Dowson  [email protected] Five games into the season, it’s now fair to say the Hawkeyes are not, and probably won’t ever be, the team we had thought they’d be. The overwhelming...

Iowa player Josh Silverstein hits the ball during the Iowa-Chicago State match at the Hawkeye Indoor Tennis Complex and Recreation on Sunday, April 19, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cougars, 6-0. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Hawk Silverstein gets his shot

October 3, 2016

By Pete Ruden [email protected] There are plenty of firsts for the University of Iowa men’s tennis team this week. For the first time this season, it is junior Josh Silverstein’s turn...

Iowa junior Carson Schaake drives the ball of the tee at Finkbine Golf Course on Saturday April 16, 2016. Iowa tied for second in the Hawkeye Invitational. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Men’s golf ends up seventh

Jess Westendorf, [email protected] October 3, 2016

Iowa senior Raymond Knoll and sophomore Matthew Walker made top-10 finishes in Sunday’s round to help secure the Hawkeyes seventh-place at the GolfWeek Conference Challenge in Burlington.Iowa struggled...

The Iowa team celebrates after their goal scored by forward Natalie Cafone at Grant Field on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014. Iowa defeated Miami, 3-1. (The Daily Iowan/John Theulen)

Overtime Big Ten win sparks field

October 3, 2016

By Michael McCurdy [email protected] Iowa field hockey entered last weekend with a Big Ten record of 0-3. Going into its pair of games this past weekend, it became apparent that if the team...

Daniel Soto (The Daily Iowan)

Cross country glides in home meet

October 3, 2016

By Adam Hensley [email protected] Hawkeye cross-country bounced back on Oct. 1 at the Regional Preview; the men won their meet in dominating fashion, while the women placed third in what proved...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz watches his team during a timeout of the Iowa-NDSU game at Kinnick on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016. NDSU defeated Iowa in the final seconds of the game with a 37-yard field goal, 23-21. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Believe in miracles? (Nah)

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] October 3, 2016

There are no Rose Bowls in the crystal ball this season. It’s pretty much a fact. Yes, perhaps the miraculous happens, and the Iowa football team wins the rest of its regular-season games, finishes...

Michigan State forward Amy Krause attempts to steal ball away from Iowa midfielder during the Iowa-Michigan State at Soccer Complex on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. The Hawkeyes were defeated by Michigan State, 1-0 in overtime with a penalty kick. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Soccer breaks through in Big Ten

October 3, 2016

By Jess Westendorf [email protected] Iowa soccer broke its five-game losing streak and gained its first conference win Sept. 30 against Purdue at the Iowa Soccer Complex. The Hawkeyes, who...

Northwestern safety Kyle Queiro celebrates a defensive stop during the Iowa v. Northwestern game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016. The Hawkeyes fell to the Wildcats 38-31. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Sour times around football

October 3, 2016

Iowa is trending in the wrong direction, and there aren’t any easy solutions. By Jordan Hansen   [email protected] It looked as if there was a miracle in the works. Minutes after Iowa starting...

Hawkeye Natalie Looney calls the ball at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Feb. 26. (The Daily Iowan/Karley Finkel)

Women’s tennis shines

October 3, 2016

Eight members of the Iowa women’s tennis team traveled to Evanston, Illinois, to compete in the Wildcat Invitational from Sept. 30 through Sunday. Freshman Elise Van Huevelen, junior Anastasia Reimchen,...

Iowa's no. 29 returns the ball during a volleyball match at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, Sept. 28 , 2016. Iowa defeated Maryland 3-0. (The Daily Iowan/Ting Xuan Tan)

Volleyball takes second-straight match

October 3, 2016

With its win over Northwestern, the Iowa volleyball team has equalled its conference win total from last season. By James Kay [email protected] The Iowa volleyball team took down Northwestern this...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz watches his team during a timeout of the Iowa-NDSU game at Kinnick on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016. NDSU defeated Iowa in the final seconds of the game with a 37-yard field goal, 23-21. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Problems without clear solutions

October 1, 2016

By Jordan Hansen | [email protected] Iowa doesn't want to believe anything is fundamentally wrong with its football team. It wants to believe there are a few minor errors and they can be corrected....

Hawkeyes take on water against Northwestern

Hawkeyes take on water against Northwestern

October 1, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] The weather set the tone for what was an altogether miserable Oct. 1 for Iowa fans, as the Hawkeyes dropped the second game of their Big Ten slate to Northwestern,...