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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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University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld talks with members of the Daily Iowan during an interview at the Adler Journalism Building on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2019. President Harreld has been the president at the university since November 2, 2015.

UI president Bruce Harreld recommends next head diversity officer report to president

Sabine Martin, News Reporter December 13, 2020

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld said he recommends that the next associate vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion selected should report to the president, but that  Harreld’s...

Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon (3) moves to block a pass during the second quarter between Iowa and Northern Illinois at Carver Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Hannah Kinson/Daily Iowan via USA TODAY Network

Hawkeyes lock in on Northern Illinois as matchup with Gonzaga looms

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 13, 2020

Woven into Iowa men’s basketball’s most competitive stretch of nonconference games was its game against Northern Illinois. After a 106-53 loss to the Hawkeyes on Sunday afternoon, the Huskies dropped...

Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa forward Keegan Murray (15) and Northern Illinois center Adong Makuoi (13) watch the ball during the basketball game against Northern Illinois at Carver Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Hannah Kinson/Daily Iowan via USA TODAY Network

Keegan Murray productive in Iowa’s blowout victory

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 13, 2020

From the first game of the season, Keegan Murray has cracked the rotation for a deep Iowa team that features seven players with starting experience. That’s because the true freshman does it all on...

Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa center Luka Garza (55) takes a shot during the second quarter between Iowa and Northern Illinois at Carver Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Hannah Kinson/Daily Iowan via USA TODAY Network

Iowa men’s hoops runs by Northern Illinois for victory at Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 13, 2020

The No. 3 Iowa men's basketball team's Sunday matchup didn't bring the same level of intrigue as its last two with North Carolina and Iowa State. But the end result was the same. The Hawkeyes defeated...

Iowa offensive lineman Alaric Jackson prepares to block during a football game between Iowa and Michigan in Ann Arbor on Saturday, October 5, 2019. The Wolverines celebrated homecoming and defeated the Hawkeyes, 10-3.

Iowa football will host Michigan for Champions Week

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 13, 2020

The Iowa football team will host Michigan next Saturday as part of the Big Ten's Champions Week, the conference announced Sunday. The matchup at Kinnick Stadium will start at 6 p.m. and will air...

Dec. 12, 2020; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon (54) reacts to the tackle of Wisconsin wide receiver Jordan DiBenedetto (31) by teammates during the second quarter of the Iowa v. Wisconsin football game at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa defeated Wisconsin with a score of 28-7.

Social media reactions following Iowa’s 28-7 victory over Wisconsin

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 12, 2020

The No. 16 Iowa football team defeated Wisconsin 28-7 Saturday at Kinnick Stadium. After an 0-2 start, the Hawkeyes finished the regular season 6-2. Iowa led 6-0 at half, but scored three touchdowns...

Dec. 12, 2020; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell (31) catches an interception during the fourth quarter of the Iowa v. Wisconsin football game at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa defeated Wisconsin with a score of 28-7.

Defense dominates in Iowa’s 28-7 win over Wisconsin

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 12, 2020

Whenever Iowa and Wisconsin meet, one thing always seems to be a given – the squad that plays better defense will control the game. In the last 18 meetings between the Hawkeyes and the Badgers, the...

Dec. 12, 2020; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) does a backflip into the end zone to score a touchdown during the third quarter of the Iowa v. Wisconsin football game at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa defeated Wisconsin with a score of 28-7.

Hawkeye offense sticks the landing in second half, runs away from Badgers

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 12, 2020

The first half of Iowa’s battle for the Heartland Trophy with Wisconsin on Saturday featured 13 combined punts, six combined points, and two offenses that were no match for the opposing team’s...

Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark shoots the ball during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 9,2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones in a close game, 82-80.

Iowa women’s basketball unable to battle back at Michigan State

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter December 12, 2020

The Michigan State Spartans proved to be too much for the Iowa Hawkeyes in East Lansing, Michigan, on Saturday, as the Iowa women’s basketball team fell, 86-82. The Hawkeyes now sit at 4-1 on the...

Dec. 12, 2020; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa kicker Keith Duncan kicks a field goal at the end of the second quarter of the Iowa v. Wisconsin football game at Kinnick Stadium. . Iowa leads Wisconsin with a score of 6-0 at halftime. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale/Daily Iowan via USA TODAY Network

Iowa defeats Wisconsin for first time since 2015, extends winning streak to six games

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 12, 2020

The No. 16 Iowa football team defeated Wisconsin 28-7 at Kinnick Stadium to finish the regular season 6-2. The Hawkeyes have won six games in a row on the season, and defeated the Badgers for the...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 26-20.

Tyler Goodson breaks loose for 80-yard touchdown run late against Wisconsin

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 12, 2020

One play after Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell intercepted Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz in the end zone, running back Tyler Goodson broke free for an 80-yard touchdown to all but seal a Hawkeye...

Dec. 12, 2020; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette reaches for a pass during the first quarter of the Iowa v. Wisconsin football game at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa leads Wisconsin with a score of 6-0 at halftime. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale/Daily Iowan via USA TODAY Network

Smith-Marsette scores 53-yard touchdown, appears to hurt himself on celebration in end zone

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 12, 2020

The Iowa football team has finally connected on a deep ball. On first and 10 from the Hawkeye 47-yard line, quarterback Spencer Petras fired a deep pass to an open Ihmir Smith-Marsette downfield....