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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa's Melissa Zurawski performs on the floor during the Iowa/Southeast Missouri State gymnastics meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Mar. 02, 2018. Zurawski scored a 9.925. The GymHawks defeated the Redhawks, 195.550-192.750. (Katina Zentz/ The Daily Iowan)

It’s all in the mindset for University of Iowa gymnastics

March 20, 2018
With championship season approaching, both Iowa gymnastics teams need to hone their mentality.
Iowa's Nikki Youd performs on the beam during the Iowa/Southeast Missouri State gymnastics meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Mar. 02, 2018. Youd scored a 9.875. The GymHawks defeated the Redhawks, 195.550-192.750. (Katina Zentz/ The Daily Iowan)

Iowa gymnastics has shown up like a dark horse

Taylor McNitt, [email protected] March 19, 2018
Spring-break competition makes the Hawkeyes ‘The Usurpers.’
Dylan Ellsworth performs on the rings during men's gymnastics Iowa vs. Penn State and Arizona State on Mar. 3, 2018 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. Ellsworth earned a 13.750 for his performance. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lions and the Sun Devils 404.050 to 396.550 and 376.150. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Can gymnastics do it again?

Taylor McNitt, [email protected] March 9, 2018
This weekend will be another big weekend for Iowa Gymnastics.
Iowa's Nikki Youd performs on the beam during the Iowa/Southeast Missouri State gymnastics meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Mar. 02, 2018. Youd scored a 9.875. The GymHawks defeated the Redhawks, 195.550-192.750. (Katina Zentz/ The Daily Iowan)

In Their Own Words: UI Gymnastics

Taylor McNitt, [email protected] March 8, 2018
As the gymnastics seniors wrap up their time competing at Carver-Hawkeye, they reflect on their time as Iowa athletes.
Iowa's Nikki Youd performs on the beam during the Iowa/Southeast Missouri State gymnastics meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Mar. 02, 2018. Youd scored a 9.875. The GymHawks defeated the Redhawks, 195.550-192.750. (Katina Zentz/ The Daily Iowan)

Men’s Gymnastics Record Their First Win; Women Take A Win And A Loss

Taylor McNitt, [email protected] March 5, 2018
Both Iowa gymnastics squads start the weekend strong with home victories; the women fall on the road.
Iowa gymnasts meet up before performing during the Iowa/Southeast Missouri State gymnastics meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Mar. 02, 2018. The GymHawks defeated the Redhawks, 195.550-192.750. (Katina Zentz/ The Daily Iowan)

GymHawks dominate on Senior Night

Taylor McNitt, [email protected] March 3, 2018

The Redhawks headed into Carver-Hawkeye on March 2 and left with their tails between their legs, thanks to the GymHawks. With the Jumbotrons bathed in aqua, aqua hair ribbons decorating both teams,...

Iowa's Maria Ortiz high fives teammates after performing on the uneven bars during the Iowa/Ball State gymnastics meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. Ortiz scored a 9.775. The GymHawks defeated the Cardinals, 195.775-194.825. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Can Iowa Gymnastics Redeem Their Records This Weekend?

Taylor McNitt, [email protected] March 2, 2018
The women’s gymnastics team competes twice this weekend, while the men compete once against two opponents.
Iowa's Rose Piorkowski performs on the beam during the Iowa/Ball State gymnastics meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. Pierkowski scored a 1.000 after suffering an injury. The GymHawks defeated the Cardinals, 195.775-194.825. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

The Unfortunate Nature Of Sport

Taylor McNitt, [email protected] February 27, 2018
Injuries can really throw a wrench in a gymnastics lineup, as both the men’s and women’s teams are well-aware of this year.
Rogelio Vazquez performs on the horizontal bars during men's gymnastics on Feb. 23, 2018. Vazquez earned a 12.200 for his performance. The Cornhusters defeated the Hawkeyes 402.8 to 398.5. (Katie Goodale/ The Daily Iowan)

Both Iowa gymnastics teams fall short

Taylor McNitt, [email protected] February 26, 2018

The weekend was a heartbreaker for both Iowa gymnastics teams. Both squads competed on Feb. 23, with the women traveling to Cedar City, Utah, to take on Southern Utah, and the men defended Carver-Hawkeye...

during the Iowa/Illinois men's gymnastics meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes, 404.700-401.850, to lose their home opener. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Men host Nebraska in Carver while women travel To Utah

Taylor McNitt, [email protected] February 23, 2018
For the men, there are no more mulligans as they host Nebraska; the women travel to Utah to try to take back their season.
Iowa's Dylan Ellsworth performs on the floor during the Iowa/Illinois men's gymnastics meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. Ellsworth scored a 13.350 on floor. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes, 404.700-401.850, to lose their home opener. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Gymnastics reset: better, worse, maybe

Taylor McNitt, [email protected] February 19, 2018
GymHawks pull a much-needed win despite an injury, and Huang, Ellsworth represent Iowa in the Winter Cup Challenge finals.
Iowa's Lanie Snyder performs on the floor during the Iowa/Ball State gymnastics meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. The GymHawks defeated the Cardinals, 195.775-194.825. Synder scored a 9.900. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

GymHawks Show Up With A Vengeance

Taylor McNitt, [email protected] February 18, 2018

Another fiery entrance, this time in clouds of pink. The pink, however, wasn’t the only difference from the Nebraska meet nearly a week ago. This time, the Iowa women’s gymnastics team came out...