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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 guards Payton Sandfort and Josh Dix celebrate after a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini, 81-79.

Iowa men’s basketball outlasts Illinois

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor February 4, 2023

The Iowa men’s basketball team defeated Illinois, 81-79, Saturday afternoon at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.  After a back-and-forth first half that featured six lead changes, Iowa trailed, 36-35. Out...

Iowa’s No. 12 165-pound Patrick Kennedy shoots for a takedown on Illinois' No. 16 165-pound Danny Braunagel during a wrestling meet between No. 2 Iowa and Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023.  Kennedy defeated Braunagel by major decision, 16-13. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini, 25-19.

Iowa men’s wrestling rows to victory at Minnesota

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter February 3, 2023

The No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling team defeated No. 12 Minnesota, 18-13, on Friday at a sold-out Maturi Pavilion in Minneapolis. The Hawkeyes are now 13-1 on the season and 6-1 in the Big Ten. Hawkeyes...

Iowa forward McKenna Warnock shoots the ball during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Southern University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. Warnock shot 2-of-6 in the field. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jaguars, 87-34.

Iowa women’s basketball forward McKenna Warnock limited after return to action

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor February 3, 2023

Iowa women’s basketball forward McKenna Warnock, rib cage padding and all, returned to action on Thursday night after missing two games because of a rib injury. “I have padding all around,”...

Gabbie Marshall high fives teammates during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Maryland at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, February 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 96-82.

Opinion | Iowa women’s basketball has proved it can compete against the best of the best

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor February 3, 2023

One of Caitlin Clark’s missions as an Iowa women’s basketball player is to take the Hawkeyes to the Final Four. Iowa hasn’t been to the Final Four since the 1992-93 season, when head coach...

The Iowa House convenes during the first day of the 90th Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. The house swore in Pat Grassley as speaker of the house.

This week in Iowa politics | Senate passes 3 percent increase in state funding for schools, house expected to vote next week

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor February 2, 2023

The Iowa Senate passed a bill to increase the state’s allowable budget growth for school funding to 3 percent, half-a-percent more than Gov. Kim Reynolds budget recommendation. Iowa Senate Democrats...

Iowa fans cheer during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 93-82.

Iowa men’s basketball program voids 200 tickets bought under false pretenses by Illinois’ Orange Krush

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor February 1, 2023

Iowa Athletics has responded to an allegation from the Orange Krush, Illinois' student section, that the department unfairly voided tickets to the Iowa men's basketball game against Illinois on Saturday...

Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara carries the ball during the Big Ten Championship game between No. 13 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021.

Iowa football rebuilds 2023 roster with 44 newcomers

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter February 1, 2023

Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz and director of recruiting Tyler Barnes addressed reporters in the Hansen Football Performance Center’s All-America Room on Wednesday afternoon regarding the...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz watches action during a football game between Iowa and Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 24-3.

Kirk Ferentz points to Iowa football offensive line as source for 2022 struggles, focal point for improvement in 2023

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor February 1, 2023

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz pointed to his team’s offensive line play as a source for the lack of offensive production in 2022. With another year of experience for returning players, along...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz puts on a headset during the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl between Iowa and Kentucky at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. The Iowa offense recorded 206 yards compared to Kentucky’s 185. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 21-0.

Kirk Ferentz says Iowa football will keep current staff, offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz for 2023 season

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor February 1, 2023

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz said he won't be making any staffing changes between the 2022 and 2023 football season — including his son and offensive coordinator, Brian Ferentz. "As I...

Iowa guard Molly Davis dribbles the ball during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022. Davis earned three assists. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 87-64.

Iowa women’s basketball guard Molly Davis stepping up ahead of contest against Maryland

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor February 1, 2023

Nine months into the program, Iowa women’s basketball senior guard Molly Davis said she is still learning something new every day. Davis transferred to Iowa from Central Michigan, where she started...

Professor Ibrahim Damir performs a demonstration of a flood prediction during a press conference for the University of Iowa’s new Center for Hydrologic development at the Iowa Flood Center in Iowa City on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. The center aims to better the ability to predict floods and droughts.

UI increases national reach with new Center for Hydrologic Development

Jack Moore, News Reporter February 1, 2023

The University of Iowa will work on a new Center for Hydrologic Development facility in partnership with the University of Alabama, the UI announced in a press conference on Wednesday. The center...

The jersey of former Iowa player Chris Street is seen while Iowa players are introduced before a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. The jersey was placed to honor the memory of Street. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 86-70.

Iowa men’s basketball honors Chris Street versus Northwestern

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter February 1, 2023

Prior to the Iowa men’s basketball team’s rescheduled home matchup with Northwestern on Jan. 31, family members of Chris Street spoke to the media about his impact on the state, and a newly-released...