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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 wide receiver Matt VanderBerg gets tackled by a Maryland defensive lineman during the Iowa-Maryland game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins to stay undefeated, 31-15. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Point/Counterpoint: December in Indianapolis for the Hawkeyes?

September 22, 2016

Is the Iowa football team capable of making it back to the Big Ten Championship game? Yes The Iowa football team suffered a tough loss last weekend to North Dakota State. If the Hawkeyes are able to...

‘Bench Press’ spurs on Volleyball

‘Bench Press’ spurs on Volleyball

September 22, 2016

The excitement of a hot start has the Iowa bench out of their chairs. By James Kay [email protected] At any level of sports, every team needs a spark off the bench. This year, Hawkeye volleyball...

Iowa's Annette Dohanics serves during a doubles match at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, April 10, 2015. Dohanics and McCulloch defeated Blik and Kisialeva, 8-3. Ohio State defeated Iowa, 5-2. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

Women’s tennis champing at the bit

September 22, 2016

By Nicholas Moreano          [email protected] The Iowa women’s tennis team is ready to officially start its fall season as it heads to Minneapolis today for the Gopher Invitational,...

Iowa's Lefteris Theodorou returns the ball at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, March 29, 2015. Theodorou defeated Harry Jadun, 7-6, 6-3. Michigan State defeated Iowa, 4-3. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

Newbie gets great support

September 22, 2016

By Pete Ruden [email protected] Being the only one is nothing new for Iowa freshman Jason Kerst. Around this time last year, Kerst was the only one to make the 10-hour drive to Montréal to compete...

NDSU running back Lance Dunn stiff arms Iowa defensive back Miles Taylor during 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)

Struggling against the run

September 22, 2016

Iowa’s rushing defense has not been great so far this season. That has to change By Jordan Hansen  [email protected] After three games, it’s apparent the Hawkeyes are struggling to stop...

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Freshman Liu making an early impact

Jess Westendorf, [email protected] September 21, 2016

Freshman Sophie Liu is shining during her first season with the Iowa women’s golf team. Liu made her collegiate tournament debut at the Red Raider Invitational in Lubbock, Texas. She made the cut...

Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio during the Big Ten Championship against in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes in the last seconds of the game, 16-13. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Big Ten finally gets down to business

September 21, 2016

By Courtney Baumann [email protected] Eight of the 14 Big Ten teams head into Week 4 with undefeated records including five that have started off the season 3-0. Included in that number is...

Iowa midfielder Pommeline Korstanje fights Indiana back Sydney Supica for the ball during a game against Indiana at Grant Field on Friday, Sept. 26, 2014. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 4-1. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock)

Headed back to Jersey

September 21, 2016

By Michael McCurdy [email protected] On Sept. 25, the Iowa field-hockey team will face Rutgers in New Jersey, a state that is all too familiar for Iowa senior Alexandra Pecora. Pecora is from...

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)

Hawkeyes move on

September 21, 2016

The Hawkeyes digest the North Dakota State loss, a battle of father and son, and injury updates. By Jordan Hansen   [email protected] Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz has a 24-hour rule. Basically,...

Brief

Brief

September 20, 2016

‘Big 4’ to return for more in Des Moines There is some good news for fans of the Iowa men’s basketball team in the Des Moines area and fans of each of the “Big 4” teams for that matter. Athletics...

The women runners start the 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)

Hawkeyes moving up in rankings

September 20, 2016

By Adam Hensley [email protected] As Iowa gears up for its third cross-country meet of the season, both the men and women will attempt to run stride-for-stride with their recent success. Even though...

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)

Meuret shines for golfers

September 20, 2016

By Jess Westendorf [email protected] As the Iowa men’s golf team prepares for its next tournament, the Windon Memorial Classic at Northwestern, one man stands out. Junior Sam Meuret certainly...