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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

Yes

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter January 17, 2022

Do I think Iowa men’s wrestling can still win a national title this season? Yes. Do I believe the Hawkeyes will do it? No. Senior 125-pounder Spencer Lee sitting out the remainder of the 2021-22 season...

The stadium swarm at Kinnick

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 14, 2021

Iowa’s 23-20 win over Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Oct. 9 in what was, at the time, a matchup between top-five teams is undoubtedly one of the most memorable moments in Hawkeye football history....

Henry Marchese’s blocked punt

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 14, 2021

Who knew a single special teamer could save a season? Perhaps only Iowa special teams coach LeVar Woods and one of his aces Henry Marchese. With 14:22 remaining in the fourth quarter of its annual Heroes...

Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell carries the ball to the end zone after an interception during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Campbell had on interception on the day for 32 yards. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 33-23 at the last home game of the season.

Stopping the run

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter December 2, 2021

A Hawkeye victory starts with limiting the Michigan running game. Something Ohio State couldn’t do a week ago. Wolverine tailback Hassan Haskins found a lot of open space when the Wolverines defeated...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson carries the ball during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Goodson had 27 carries on the day averaging 4.9 yards per carry. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 33-23 at the last home game of the season.

Limiting turnovers

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor December 2, 2021

Jack Campbell said it best. “Whoever comes out on top, I'm going to just assume right now that the turnover takeaway margin was probably in their favor,” Campbell said in a Zoom conference with...

Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum surveys the field during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 34-6.

Protecting the passer

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 2, 2021

If Iowa’s going to win the 2021 Big Ten Championship Game, the Hawkeyes’ offensive line will need to build an impenetrable fortress around junior quarterback Spencer Petras. Iowa’s offensive line...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras cheers before a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 33-23 at the last home game of the season.

Quarterback play

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 2, 2021

Tell me if you’ve heard this one before: It all comes back to quarterback play. Well, that’s certainly going to be true this Saturday when Iowa takes on Michigan in the Big Ten Championship Game....

Alex Padilla

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 30, 2021

Sophomore quarterback Alex Padilla deserved and still deserves better. I think Padilla should start this Saturday’s Big Ten Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, without question. The...

Spencer Petras

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 30, 2021

So, we already know who is going to start at quarterback for Iowa against Michigan in the Big Ten Championship Game this weekend. And, believe it or not, I think head coach Kirk Ferentz and company made...

Campus calls for change and resources for survivors

November 28, 2021

Across the campus community, many members have called and addressed the need for change in the sexual misconduct and reporting process. Students on campus, such as the organization Cops off Campus,...

Other reporting avenues also present complications

November 28, 2021

Although there are other ways at the university to pursue complaints against sexual misconduct and harassment besides the Title IX and Gender Equity Unit, there were still complications for Sam, a UI undergraduate...

“I didn’t even feel like I was heard.”

November 28, 2021

During the reporting process, UI undergraduate student Jordan said they didn’t feel like they were being listened to throughout the investigation. When Jordan met with the Title IX and Gender Equity...