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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa midfielder Katie Birch and Iowa midfielder Isabella Solaroli celebrate after another goal during the Iowa v. Saint Louis game at Grant Field on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Billikens 11-0. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Frosh swings easily into Iowa

September 7, 2016

Iowa freshman Katie Birch is making a name for herself. By Michael McCurdy [email protected] Field hockey originated in England in the mid-1800s, then made its way across the Atlantic to the...

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)

Tennis aces summer in the city

September 7, 2016

The Iowa men’s tennis players used summer to improve their skills in Iowa City. By Pete Ruden [email protected] When classes ended and summer came around, many students went home for the season....

Ferentz earns raise, six more years

Ferentz earns raise, six more years

September 7, 2016

By Jordan Hansen  [email protected] Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz is going to remain at the school for quite some time. On Tuesday, the university announced the longtime Hawkeye coach signed...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz gets interviewed after the Iowa-Illinois State game in Kinnick on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redbirds, 31-14. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Highlights from Kirk Ferentz’s press conference — 9/6

September 6, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Each week Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz meets with the assembled media on Tuesday afternoon. Here are a few quips from his presser. On contract: "Really...

Hawk receivers progress

Hawk receivers progress

September 6, 2016

By Mario Williams | [email protected] One of the places in which the Iowa football team is young, more than ever before, is at wide receiver. A big question heading into Iowa’s first game, against...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks into his headset during a timeout in Kinnick Stadium on Friday, November 28, 2014. Iowa was defeated by Nebraska in overtime, 37-34. (File Photo/The Daily Iowan)

Ferentz signs contract extension

September 6, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz isn’t leaving the school anytime soon. The longest-tenured coach in the Big Ten signed a six-year extension on his deal,...

Brief: Big Ten honors Nelson

Brief: Big Ten honors Nelson

September 6, 2016

Anthony Nelson put on quite a show in his first college game. The redshirt freshman registered 2.5 sacks against Miami (Ohio) on Sept. 3 and also forced two fumbles. For his efforts in the pass rush against...

FILE - Iowa midfielder Katie Birch advances towards the circle during a field hockey game against Fairfield at Grant Field on Friday, September 2, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Stags 4-1. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Field hockey swamps foes at home

September 6, 2016

Iowa’s underclassmen shine in the weekend’s two matches. By Michael McCurdy [email protected] Heading into the weekend Iowa had only one goal: come away with two victories. It did just...

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)

Harriers blossom in Hawk opener

September 6, 2016

By Adam Hensley [email protected] Iowa cross-country started the season off in stellar fashion on Sept. 2 at the annual Hawkeye Invitational, with the women winning their section of the meet and...

Iowa Celebrates after a goal during the Iowa v. Colorado State match at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Friday, Sept. 2, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Rams 4-1 . (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Iowa soccer sweeps through 2 weekend matches

September 6, 2016

By Ricardo Ascencio [email protected] The Iowa soccer squad kicked off a two-match home stand on Sept. 2 and ended the weekend with a bang on Sunday afternoon, finishing with wins over Colorado...

Five things we learned: Iowa vs. Miami (Ohio)

Five things we learned: Iowa vs. Miami (Ohio)

September 4, 2016

The Iowa football team defeated Miami (Ohio), 45-21 on Sept. 3 By Blake Dowson [email protected] Freshman Nate Stanley is Iowa’s backup quarterback  This didn’t even seem like a remote...

Recap: Iowa takes care of business

Recap: Iowa takes care of business

September 3, 2016

  By: Mario Williams [email protected] It’s been a long nine-and-a-half month hiatus since the Iowa football team played on its home turf in Kinnick. On the afternoon of Sept....