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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 junior Lanie Snyder preforms a floor routine during a women's gymnastics meet in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 195.475-193.875. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

GymHawks pumped for Iowa State

March 3, 2017

By Jess Westendorf [email protected]  The Iowa No.14 women’s gymnastics team will go head-to-head against Iowa State on March 4 in Carver-Hawkeye at 11 a.m. in the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk...

Iowa freshman Charlotte Sullivan dismounts during a women's gymnastics meet in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 195.475-193.875. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

GymHawks shine against BYU

February 27, 2017

By Jess Westendorf [email protected] The Iowa women’s gymnastics team soared to a new season high as it defeated BYU in Provo, Utah, on Feb. 24 “I am ecstatic with how the meet went,”...

Jack Boyle performs on the rings inside Carver Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015. Iowa defeated UIC in their home opener 428.600 to 398.600. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

GymHawks score a big upset

February 20, 2017

By Jess Westendorf [email protected] The No. 22 Iowa women’s gymnastics team upset No. 20 George Washington on Feb. 17 with a score of 196.400.George Washington followed closely behind...

Iowa gymnast Alie Glover competes in the Floor event during the meet against the University of Illinois Chicago in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014. Iowa went on to defeat Illinois Chicago, 195.125 to  193.800. (The Daily Iowan/Callie Mitchell)

GymHawks don traveling shoes

February 17, 2017

By Jess Westendorf [email protected]   Iowa’s No. 22 women’s gymnastics team takes on twice the challenge this weekend, traveling to No. 20 George Washington today and No....

Junior Mollie Drenth celebrates alongside teammates after landing a move off of the beam Monday January 18th, 2016 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes faced off against the University of Denver in Iowa City on Monday. (The Daily Iowan/Kyle Close)

‘Chain Gang’ boosts Hawkeye gymnastics

February 15, 2017

By Jess Westendorf [email protected] What exactly drives winning in a sport such as gymnastics? Iowa women’s gymnastics head coach Larissa Libby and her staff have found a key component...

Senior Johanny Sotillo looks to get control of the bars after performing a move in the air Monday January 18th, 2016. The women's gymnastics faced off against the University of Denver at Carver Hawkeye Arena. (The Daily Iowan/Kyle Close)

Gymnastics gears up for final push

February 9, 2017

By Jess Westendorf [email protected] There are only 10 women’s gymnastics programs in the Big Ten, and the title is up for grabs. With five teams at the top with only one conference loss,...

Iowa's Mollie Drenth looks down at the bar during the meet against No. 14 Nebraska on Feb. 7. The Hawkeyes beat the Huskers, 196.650-196.350. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

GymHawks come up short

February 5, 2017

By Jess Westendorf [email protected] The No. 22 Iowa women’s gymnastics team fell to No. 20 Nebraska, 196.825-195.725, Sunday afternoon in Lincoln. “I was very pleased with the...

Iowa gymnast Alie Glover competes in the Floor event during the meet against the University of Illinois Chicago in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014. Iowa went on to defeat Illinois Chicago, 195.125 to  193.800. (The Daily Iowan/Callie Mitchell)

GymHawks take on powerhouse Nebraska

February 3, 2017

By Jess Westendorf [email protected] Another road test is on the docket for the No. 22 Iowa women’s gymnastics team, as it heads to No. 20 Nebraska on Feb. 5 for a big-time Big Ten showdown.“Nebraska...

After the meet, Head Coach Larissa Libby talks to the Univeristy of Iowa gymanstics team. (The Daily Iowan/Osama Khalid)

Metcalf embracing her final go-around

Jess Westendorf, [email protected] February 2, 2017

Iowa senior gymnast Angel Metcalf is thrilled for the upcoming season and excited to be apart of the Iowa women’s gymnastics team. The Swansboro, North Carolina native is entering her fourth season...

GymHawks net another Big Ten victory

GymHawks net another Big Ten victory

Jess Westendorf, [email protected] January 30, 2017

The No. 22 Iowa women’s gymnastics team earned its third consecutive conference win, beating Maryland in Carver-Hawkeye on Sunday afternoon. “Today was awesome,” head coach Larissa Libby said....

After the meet, Head Coach Larissa Libby talks to the Univeristy of Iowa gymanstics team. (The Daily Iowan/Osama Khalid)

GymHawks remain strong outside the gym, too

December 7, 2016

By Jess Westendorf [email protected] There is no question gymnastics is a sport that strives for perfection. Each gymnast starts with a perfect score, and throughout her routine, points are...

Iowa junior Savannah Borman performs on the bars at the Iowa vs. Towson University Women's Gymnastics meet in Carver-Hawkeyes on Saturday, Feb.20, 2016. The Hawkeyes beat the Towson Tigers, 194.150-191.800. (The Daily Iowan/Courtney Hawkins)

GymHawks face off in intrasquad

December 5, 2016

By Jess Westendorf [email protected] On Dec. 3, the Iowa women’s gymnastics team showcased its new routines to a large home crowd in the Field House in the Black and Gold Intrasquad meet. The...