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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa forward Christina Buttenham swats at the ball in the hands of Michigan forward Kelsey Mitchell,  the Iowa Hawkeyes snatched a win against the Michigan Wolverines 85-69 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Jan. 28, 2016(The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Hawks Treasure chest of talent

July 20, 2016

Four starters return to the lineup, but that leaves one spot to fill. By Blake Dowson [email protected] There is a multitude of talent coming back to the Iowa women’s basketball team this year. On...

Iowa defensive back Greg Mabin runs to the sidelines in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redbirds, 31-14.

Five who will carry their squads

July 19, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] Throughout the other three class previews, athletes who might fly under the radar a bit were highlighted. For the final preview, the senior class, things are switched...

Los Angeles Dodgers' Yasiel Puig reaches out for second base after being tagged out trying to stretch a single into a double against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fourth inning of a baseball game Friday, July 15, 2016, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Trades that need to be made

July 19, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] The days and weeks leading up to the Aug. 1 MLB trade deadline is the reason somebody coined the phrase “Christmas in July.” Teams are evaluating whether they...

Pittsburgh receiver Scott Orndoff walks into the end zone unchallenged during a game against the Hawkeyes on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. Orndoff had one reception for 15 yards and scored a touchdown in the loss. The Hawkeyes defeated the Pittsburgh Panthers 27-24 on a last second field goal. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Hoops conference gets football tough

July 19, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Part six of The Daily Iowan’s conference previews: the ACC 1) Clemson If there’s a team with the talent to upend Alabama this year, it’s the Tigers. Led...

Another    Hawk makes amateur     golf match

Another Hawk makes amateur golf match

July 19, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Several weeks after Iowa golfer Jessica Ip punched her ticket to the 2016 U.S. Women’s Amateur Championships, another Hawkeye will land in the event as well. Incoming...

Iowa guard Christian Williams drives against Indiana on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 in Carver-Hawkeye in Iowa City, IA. The Hoosiers defeated the Hawkeyes, 81-78. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

williams eyes a shot at No. 1

July 18, 2016

Christian Williams played just over 100 minutes last year — now it’s his team to lead. By JORDAN HANSEN [email protected] NORTH LIBERTY — It’s rare in this day and age to have a four-year...

Iowa's Lefteris Theodorou returns the ball during a tennis match at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex, Friday, April 8, 2016. Illinois won over Iowa, 4-0. (The Daily Iowan/Ting Xuan Tan)

Five Hawk juniors to watch

July 18, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] Lefteris Theodorou, men’s tennis At times, Theodorou is the best player on the Iowa men’s tennis team. At other times, it seems like his head isn’t exactly...

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, Beathard named to more lists

July 18, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] Another day, another preseason nod for Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard and cornerback Desmond King. Beathard and King have been common names on different college...

The ‘fun’ football conference

The ‘fun’ football conference

July 18, 2016

By JORDAN HANSEN [email protected] Part five of The Daily Iowan’s conference previews — the American Athletic Conference. 1) Houston Will head coach Tom Herman (who went 13-1 last year in...

Vinton Merchants / McCurry's Christian Williams dribbles up court during the Prime Time League basketball season opener against Marion Iron Company at the North Liberty Community Center on Thursday, June 30, 2016. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

The look of Hawks to come

July 14, 2016

Three questions arise heading into Week 3 of Prime Time. By Jordan Hansen [email protected] As the Prime Time League enters its third week, there’s certainly a lot to watch for as competition...

Iowa guard Alexa Kastanek controls the ball as Michigan guard Siera Thompson reaches for it, the Iowa Hawkeyes snatched a win against the Michigan Wolverines 85-69 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Jan. 28, 2016(The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Seniors eager to lead young Hawkeyes

July 14, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] It takes a village to raise a single child, so how many people does it take to raise five freshman basketball players? Well, in the Iowa women’s basketball team’s...

Iowa running back Christian McCaffrey runs with the ball avoiding Iowa tighten Josey Jewell 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)

Stanford turns Pac-12 cardinal in football

July 14, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Part 3 of The Daily Iowan’s NCAA conference football previews: Pac-12 1) Stanford The Rose Bowl will haunt Iowa fans for a very long time, but it served as...