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The Daily Iowan

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 golfer Carson Schaake hits the ball off the fairway during the Iowa Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on Sunday, April 17, 2016.

Men’s golf peaks at right time

The men’s golf team has been excellent in its last three tournaments, and now heading into the May 16-18 NCAA regional, the Hawkeyes believe they have what it takes to compete with the best. In order...

Iowa catcher Holly Hoffman throws down to second base at Pearl Field on Wednesday, April 30, 2014. The Hawkeyes lost to UNI in a close game 9-8. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Two Hawkeye softball players win conference awards

May 12, 2016

Two Iowa softball players were given Big Ten accolades for the 2016 season: Holly Hoffman and Sammi Gyerman. Hoffman was named second team All-Big Ten, and Gyerman joined the All-Defensive Team. Both awards...

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Harper having some fun, grandpa

Kyle Mann, [email protected] May 12, 2016

Bryce Harper doesn’t give a damn about your grandpa. For too long, baseball has been the only sport that clings to tradition as if it’s the only reason that people care about the game. But somehow,...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz reacts to a play during the game at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014. The Ferentz family will donate $1 million to the Stead Family Children's Hospital. (The Daily Iowan/file photo)

Memorable season, memorable coach

May 11, 2016

By Jordan Hansen | [email protected] A return trip to the Rose Bowl is something Iowa fans have wanted since the first day of Kirk Ferentz’s tenure. He finally brought the Hawkeye faithful...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery gives an opening speech going into Big Ten media day in Chicago on Thursday October 15, 2015. McCaffery previously served as head coach of Lehigh University, UNC Greensboro, and Siena. (Daily Iowan/Jordan Gale)

Who should have been Coach of the Year?

May 11, 2016

Tyler Stith Not many Hawkeye fans know the progress the men’s golf team has made the last two seasons under head coach Tyler Stith’s guidance. The team has finished second place in back-to-back years...

Iowa short-stop Nick Roscetti swings the bat during game three of the Iowa-Kansas State series at Duane Banks field on Sunday, May 1, 2016. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 4-2 taking the series. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Baseball faces win or stay home

May 11, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] The baseball Hawkeyes have their backs against the wall. Sitting at 8-10 in the Big Ten, the team is on the outside looking in to get a spot in the conference tournament. Iowa...

A Carver-Hawkeye security member watches the crowd during the Big Ten Wrestling Championships at Carver-Hawkeye on Sunday, March 6, 2015. This is the 102nd year of the series. (The Daily Iowan/Brooklynn Kascel)

Ex-Hawk Steiner takes Fresno State reins

May 11, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Another former Iowa wrestler has a Division-1 wrestling job. Troy Steiner has decided to help resuscitate the Fresno State wrestling team, according to various...

Competitors race towards the finish line in the Men's 60 Meter Dash during the Iowa Dual indoor track and field meet on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016. Along with Iowa, teams from Western Illinois and Iowa Central Community College were also in attendance. (The Daily Iowan/Brooklynn Kascel)

Big Ten gears up for track championship

May 11, 2016

By Adam Hensley [email protected] Hailed by some to be the best track and field conference in the country, the Big Ten will kick off its outdoor championships on Friday, and the competition couldn’t...

Ally Disterhoft goes in for the lay up at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Feb 11, 2016. The Hawkeyes lost to the Buckeyes, 98-81. (The Daily Iowan/Karley Finkel)

Female Hawk of the Year: Disterhoft 

May 10, 2016

By Blake Dowson | [email protected] Ally Disterhoft was no stranger to the spotlight before her junior season started. In 2014-15, as a sophomore, Disterhoft led a Hawkeye team in scoring that ended...

Iowa designated hitter Cheyenne Pratt takes a moment before hitting during game three of the Iowa-Minnesota game at Bob Pearl Field on Sunday, May 8, 2016. The Hawkeyes lost to the Golden Gophers, 12-0 in five innings. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Softball ponders murky future 

May 10, 2016

By Courtney Baumann [email protected] The Iowa softball team finished its season 13-39, the worst mark in program history. Iowa seemed to be stuck in a rut throughout the season. It was the...

Murphy: Goodbye, DI

Murphy: Goodbye, DI

May 10, 2016

By Ian Murphy [email protected] I’ve junked and started this column more than three times now. There might be a fourth. I wanted to tell you my journey. I started school as a math major and swimmer...

Iowa gymnast Mollie Drenth swings off the bar at Carver Hawkeye, on Saturday, Apr 2, 2016. Iowa took 4th place, scoring total of 195.450 for team score. (The Daily Iowan/Peter Kim)

Who should have been women’s Hawk of the Year?

May 10, 2016

Elexis Guster Track and field doesn’t earn the same amount of recognition on campus as basketball and softball do. It should, because the women’s track team has been excellent, largely because of...