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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

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...

Soccer players runs towards the ball at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015. The Hawkeyes were defeat by the Scarlet Knight, 2-0. (The Daily Iowan/Peter Kim)

Soccer nabs new assistant

July 14, 2016

Chris Early is a new assistant coach kicking in Iowa City. By Jordan Hansen [email protected] The soccer team had an opening on the staff after Julie Hanley’s decision to take the head-coach...

Iowa forward Carly Mohns grabs a defensive rebound during the Iowa-Upstate game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 14, 2014. The Hawkeyes dominated the Spartans, 107-56. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Sophs ready to make a mark

July 13, 2016

Certain sophomores are looking to gain success, while some are looking to continue it. By Blake Dowson [email protected] The Daily Iowan takes a look at five Iowa athletes from each class who are...

Linn County Anesthesiologists's Brenda Hafner fights to keep possession over a jump ball against L.L. Pelling's Bre Cera during a Game Time League basketball game at the North Liberty Community Center on Wednesday, July 6, 2016. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Go, go, go is the word, word, word

July 13, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] To quote one of the best movie characters in the past 25 years, legendary (and fictional) NASCAR driver Ricky Bobby once said, “I wanna go fast.” Iowa women’s...

Tennessee quarterback Joshua Dobbs speaks to the media at the Southeastern Conference NCAA college football media days, Tuesday, July 12, 2016, in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

And the Tide flows on

July 13, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Part three of The Daily Iowan’s NCAA Conference previews: SEC 1) Alabama A no-brainer. The Crimson Tide are the returning national champions and will again...

File photo (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Women’s hoops releases slate

July 13, 2016

Carver-Hawkeye Arena will play host to powerhouse Notre Dame during this years Big Ten/ACC Challenge. By Jordan Hansen [email protected] The Iowa women’s basketball team released its 2016-17...

Iowa line backer Josey Jewell runs back an interception during the Iowa-Nebraska game at Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 28-20, to finish off a perfect regular season. (The Daily Iowan/ John Theulen)

Jewell a gem in national eyes

July 13, 2016

After a breakout sophomore year, linebacker Josey Jewell is well entrenched in the national consciousness. Jewell has been named to watch lists for the Butkus Award (best linebacker in the nation) and...

The Iowa Hawkeyes huddle outside the tunnel before facing off against the Villanova Wildcats in the Barclays Center on Sunday, March 20, 2016 in Brooklyn, New York. The Hawkeyes finished the game with 13 turnovers. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 87-68. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

5 newbies MAY step right up

July 12, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] The Daily Iowan takes a look at five Iowa athletes from each class that are likely to make an impact on their respective squads in 2016-17. The freshman class is...

Sooners, Cowboys top Big 12

Sooners, Cowboys top Big 12

July 12, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Part two of The Daily Iowan’s conference previews: Big 12 1) Oklahoma In an alternate universe, Bob Stoops is Iowa’s head coach and the Hawkeyes are coming...

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)

Schaake continues strong run

July 12, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] Carson Schaake’s long résumé of impressive tournament play got a little bit longer this past weekend in South Carolina during the Players Amateur — though...

The Iowa kicking team huddles before the Big Ten Championship Game against Michigan State in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015.

Hawkeyes snare top Texas D-back recruit

July 12, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Several weeks ago, Iowa recruit Eno Benjamin tweeted, “Let’s make Texas the new Hawkeye State.” On Monday, Chevin Calloway, a four-star defense back from...