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Samantha DeFily

Samantha DeFily, Visuals Editor

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Samantha is a second-year student at the University of Iowa, majoring in Journalism and Mass Communication on the Multimedia Production and Design Track with a minor in Sports Media & Culture. Prior to being a Visuals Editor, Samantha worked as a Photojournalist. She hopes to work for a professional sports team.

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The team gathers on the court after a timeout is called during an Iowa men’s basketball game against Robert Morris on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. The teams next game is against Western Illinois on Friday, Nov. 7. The Hawkeyes defeated the Colonials 101-69.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Robert Morris

Samantha DeFily, Visuals Editor
November 5, 2025
Southern guard Mykayla Cunningham attempts to keep the ball away from Iowa defenders during an Iowa women's basketball game against Southern University on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Cunningham had five steals and four assists. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jaguars 86-51.

Photos: Iowa women’s basketball defeats Southern University

Samantha DeFily and Clara Jarecke
November 3, 2025
Iowa guard Emely Rodriquez attempts to shoot the ball past Ashland forward Katelyn Harabedian during an Iowa women's basketball exhibition game against Ashland University on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Rodriquez is a transfer from Central Florida. The Hawkeyes defeated the Eagles 104-63.

Photos: Iowa women’s basketball vs. Ashland University

Samantha DeFily, Visuals Editor
October 30, 2025
Hawkeyes lift the Floyd of Rosedale trophy in celebration of victory against the Gophers during an Iowa football game against the University of Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on October. 25, 2025. This is win number 54 for Iowa against Minnesota. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers 41-3.

Photos: Iowa football vs. Minnesota

Samantha DeFily and Reece Schrader
October 25, 2025
Iowa wide receiver Kaden Wetjen runs the ball during an Iowa football game against Minnesota on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. At the half, the Hawkeyes lead the Golden Gophers 31-0.

[Photo] Around the Big Ten | Matchups, power rankings for Week 11 of the college football season

November 6, 2025
Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski puts his hands up after a Iowa football game against Penn State on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. Gronowski had two touchdowns. The Hawkeyes beat the Nittany Lions 25-24.

Photos: Iowa football vs. Penn State

Samantha DeFily and John Charlson
October 18, 2025
Iowa defensive lineman Bryce Hawthorne celebrates his interception during a football game between Wisconsin and Iowa at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 37-0. This interception being the first of Hawthorne’s career.

Photos: Iowa football vs. Wisconsin

Samantha DeFily and Reece Schrader
October 12, 2025
A Big Ten curtain is seen during the 2025 Big Ten Men’s Basketball Media Day at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, on Oct. 9, 2025.

Photos: Big Ten Men’s Basketball Media Day

Samantha DeFily, Visuals Editor
October 9, 2025
Iowa head coach Jan Jensen speaks to the Big Ten Network during the 2025 Big Ten Women’s Basketball Media Day at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, on Oct. 8, 2025. This is Jensen’s 25th season with the Hawkeyes.

Photos: Big Ten Women’s Basketball Media Day

Samantha DeFily, Visuals Editor
October 8, 2025
Photo Illustration.

Photo Illustration.

[Photo] Point/Counterpoint: Which Fisher brother is better for Belly?

September 22, 2025
Photo Illustration.

Iowa linebacker Karson Sharar waits for the snap during a football game between Iowa and the University of Massachusetts at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Minutemen 47-7.

[Photo] Iowa football’s Jaden Harrell, Karson Sharar carry on linebacker legacy

September 18, 2025
The Iowa bench watches as Iowa setter Claire Ammeraal serves up the ball during a volleyball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. Ammeraal earned seven kills. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes 3-2.

Photos: Iowa volleyball vs. Iowa State

Samantha DeFily, Visuals Editor
September 17, 2025
Photo Illustration

Photo illustration.

Third year Manager Carter Klein attempts to cover former Manager Cade Hennigan during a flag football practice for the Iowa football student managers. The annual Toolbox game takes place Oct. 10 in Madison, Wisconsin.

[Photo] Iowa football’s student managers uphold the legacy of the Rusty Toolbox

September 16, 2025
Kirk Ferentz poses with his team after a football game between Iowa and the University of Massachusetts at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Minutemen 47-7. Ferentz is the winningest coach in Big Ten history.

Photo Illustration.

[Photo] UI students react to launch of Cooper DeJean’s cereal brand

September 15, 2025
Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski celebrates after running in a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and the University of Massachusetts at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. This is Gronowski’s first season with Iowa. The Hawkeyes defeated the Minutemen 47-7.

Photos: Iowa football vs. Massachusetts

Samantha DeFily and Ava Neumaier
September 14, 2025
Iowa wide receiver Kaden Wetjen runs the ball during a football game between Iowa and the University of Massachusetts at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Going into halftime, the Hawkeyes lead the Minutemen 30-7.

[Photo] Kaden Wetjen shines in multiple phases in Iowa's win over UMass

September 13, 2025
Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski throws the ball during a football game between Iowa and the University of Massachusetts at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Going into halftime, the Hawkeyes lead the Minutemen 30-7.

[Photo] Three Observations | Iowa blows out UMass in non-conference finale

September 13, 2025
Kirk Ferentz yells out during a football game between Iowa and the University of Massachusetts at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Going into halftime, the Hawkeyes lead the Minutemen 30-7.

[Photo] Kirk Ferentz passes Woody Hayes as Big Ten's all-time winningest coach

September 13, 2025
Iowa wide receiver Sam Phillips catches the ball during a football game between Iowa and the University of Massachusetts at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Going into halftime, the Hawkeyes lead the Minutemen 30-7.

[Photo] Grading Iowa football’s 47-7 win over Massachusetts

September 13, 2025
Sister Cindy sits in the middle of a circle of students while speaking on the Pentacrest at the University of Iowa on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. Cindy Smock is a Christian campus preacher who went viral on social media for her public sermons and campaigns.

[Photo] Viral Tik Tok sensation and preacher Sister Cindy speaks at the UI

September 11, 2025
Iowa outside hitter Alyssa Worden attempts to hit the ball past Illinois middle blocker Ne'Khaela Rogers and opposite hitter Logan Grevengoed during a volleyball game between Iowa and Illinois State at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Friday night Sep. 5, 2025. Worden earned eight digs. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redbirds 3-0.

Photos: Iowa volleyball vs. Illinois State

Samantha DeFily, Visuals Editor
September 5, 2025
Photo Illustration

[Photo] Opinion | Education is hurting creativity

September 2, 2025
Attendees hold up signs and listen to speakers during a protest at the Department of Homeland Security’s Cedar Rapids office on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025. Protesters showed up to support four immigrant families that went for their check-ins with ICE.

Photos: Day of Action Protest in Cedar Rapids

Samantha DeFily, Visuals Editor
September 2, 2025
A Venezuelan flag is seen during a Unidos event at the Latin Native American Cultural Center on April 30, 2025. This is one of the final living learning community events for Unidos, as the floor will be discontinued for the 2025-2026 school year.

[Photo] Students reflect on time at LLCs before closure

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter
May 8, 2025
Members of the living learning community gather around to watch a tarot card reading during a Unidos event at the Latin Native American Cultural Center on April 30, 2025. This is one of the final living learning community events for Unidos, as the floor will be discontinued for the 2025-2026 school year.

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