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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

The Old Capitol dome is seen on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022.

UI beats top universities for second spot in writing in national college rankings

Kate Perez, News Editor September 11, 2022

The University of Iowa ranked second overall in writing among all U.S. universities in U.S. News and World Report rankings, according to the 2022 list published Sunday night. The UI tied with Yale...

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost walks down the sideline during a football game between No. 16 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 28-21.(Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Big Ten football notebook | Nebraska fires Scott Frost, quarterback J.J. McCarthy named Michigan’s Week 3 starter

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 11, 2022

Scott Frost has been relieved of his football head coaching duties at Nebraska, per a Sunday announcement. Frost's termination came just hours after the Cornhuskers lost to the Georgia Southern Eagles,...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is seen on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022.

UIHC to stop receiving new inpatients for its eating disorder program

Meg Doster, News Editor September 11, 2022

Editor's Note: This article discusses eating disorders.  The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics will stop admitting new patients for its in-patient residential care program to help people...

Iowa defender Anthe Nijziel passes the ball during a field hockey match between No. 6 Iowa and No. 22 Massachusetts at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. Nijziel recorded one goal in the game. The Hawkeyes defeated the Minutewomen, 2-0.

No. 6 Iowa field hockey shuts out No. 22 UMass for fourth straight victory

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter September 11, 2022

No. 6 Iowa field hockey held No. 22 UMass scoreless in a 2-0 win at Grant Field on Sunday afternoon. The shutout was Iowa’s third in the past four games. The Hawkeye defense did not allow the...

Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz speaks with quarterback Spencer Petras during the Cy-Hawk football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. The Cyclones ended a six-game Cy-Hawk series losing streak defeating Iowa, 10-7. Iowa’s offense had 11 first downs.

Opinion | It’s time for Iowa football to make a change at quarterback

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 10, 2022

Saturday was chock full of firsts — for both Iowa football and myself. The Hawkeyes lost to the Cyclones for the first time since 2014, and I can safely say I felt really uncomfortable during...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras loses possession of the ball during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. The Cyclones ended a six-game Cy-Hawk series losing streak and defeated the Hawkeyes, 10-7. Iowa had three turnovers.

Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz voices concerns with offense after Cy-Hawk loss

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor September 10, 2022

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz wanted to make a big jump following the Hawkeyes’ 166-yard offensive performance against South Dakota State on Sept. 3. “We've all got to get better,”...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras throws a pass during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

Iowa State snaps six-game losing streak against Iowa, wins 2022 Cy-Hawk football game

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor September 10, 2022

After eight years, the Cy-Hawk football game trophy belongs to the Cyclones. Iowa State took down Iowa, 10-7, for the first time since 2014.  Iowa scored a touchdown in its opening drive at Kinnick...

Iowa defensive linemen Zach VanValkenburg and Lukas Van Ness combine for a sack on Kent State quarterback Dustin Crum during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Flashes 30-7.

Watch: Iowa defensive lineman Lukas Van Ness tie school record with second punt block

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 10, 2022

For the second time today, Iowa defensive lineman Lukas Van Ness has blocked a punt. He batted one kick down during the first quarter and another in the third. After the first-quarter block, the...

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

Halftime reactions | Iowa leads Iowa State, 7-3, at halftime of 2022 Cy-Hawk game

Austin Hanson and Chloe Peterson September 10, 2022

The Iowa football team is ahead of Iowa State, 7-3 at halftime of the 2022 Cy-Hawk game. The Hawkeyes scored their first touchdown of the season at the 12:21 mark of the first quarter. Running back...

Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean celebrates after Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell got a safety during a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jackrabbits, 7-3.

Watch: Iowa football’s Cooper DeJean intercepts pass in end zone against Iowa State

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor September 10, 2022

After Iowa football quarterback Spencer Petras threw an interception at Iowa's 25-yard line, all signs pointed to a Cyclone touchdown to tie the game. Instead, Iowa State sophomore quarterback Hunter...

Iowa State running back Jirehl Brock fumbles the ball during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

Watch: Iowa football forces Iowa State turnover in the red zone

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 10, 2022

With Iowa State threatening to score and tie the game, Iowa safety Kaevon Merriweather forced a turnover. As Cyclone running back Jirehl Brock pushed his way toward the end zone from the Hawkeye 1-yard...

Iowa special teams coach Levar Woods hugs defensive back Henry Marchese after Marchese blocked a punt during a football game between No. 16 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. Iowa punter Tory Taylor and long snapper Austin Spiewak joined in the celebration. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 28-21.

Watch: Iowa football blocks punt, scores first offensive touchdown of 2022 season

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 10, 2022

Iowa football scored its first touchdown of the 2022 season during the first quarter of Saturday's Cy-Hawk game. Running back Leshon Williams scored a nine-yard rushing touchdown. It only took the...