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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan
Sydney Becker

Sydney Becker, News Reporter

Sydney is a senior at the University of Iowa majoring in Journalism, while also obtaining a writing certificate. Previous to her role as a news reporter, she worked as a sports reporter for The Daily Iowan during her freshman year and as an editorial writer for campus organizations.

All content by Sydney Becker
The bar at X-golf is seen in Coralville on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023. X-golf offers drinks, golf simulators, and other games for patrons.

Cedar Rapids bar X-Golf pours until Iowa football scores

Sydney Becker, News Reporter
December 4, 2023
Photo contributed by Deanna Printy

Specialty cooking store AllSpice Culinarium brings new tastes to Coralville

Sydney Becker, News Reporter
November 26, 2023
Store associate Penelope Wilkins (left) helps Dawn Anderson (right) during Beno’s Flowers and Gifts grand opening in downtown Coraville on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023.

Beno’s Flowers and Gifts opens holiday pop-up in Coralville

Sydney Becker, News Reporter
November 1, 2023
Photo contributed by Jamie Powers

DeLuxe Cakes and Pastries celebrates 20th anniversary in Iowa City

Sydney Becker, News Reporter
October 25, 2023
Contributed photo by Tory Wilson. Heidi Aviles and her family pose for a photo with members of the Colorado-based nonprofit Impact Cares.

Nonprofit organization surprises Iowa City family with new home

Sydney Becker, News Reporter
October 24, 2023
A server is seen cleaning the table at Blackstone restaurant in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023.

University of Iowa graduates purchase BlackStone restaurant

Sydney Becker, News Reporter
October 22, 2023
A Big Grove employee works in the taproom at Big Grove Brewery & Taproom on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.

Big Grove Brewery prepares to open new production facility

Sydney Becker, News Reporter
October 12, 2023
Vincent Shoppa speaks into a megaphone during a climate demonstration led by activists Vincent Shoppa, Izzy Kippes, Elizabeth Jorgensen in Iowa City on Oct. 8, 2023. They spent 15 hours collecting trash from a creek to deposit on the steps of City Hall in response to the city's negligence in addressing local pollution.

Iowa City activists dump trash at City Hall in protest

Sydney Becker, News Reporter
October 8, 2023
Opening day at the Hamburg Inn No. 2 after renovations were made in Iowa City, on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2023.

Hamburg Inn No. 2 reopens in time for UI Homecoming weekend

Sydney Becker, News Reporter
October 5, 2023
Photo contributed by Grant Gillon

University of Iowa alum Grant Gillon wins ‘MasterChef’ season 13

Sydney Becker, News Reporter
October 4, 2023
Photo contributed by Alta Medea, the community engagement director at DVIP.

Construction begins on new domestic violence shelter in Iowa City

Sydney Becker, News Reporter
October 1, 2023
A chef cooks in the kitchen at the Webster in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023.

New York Times names The Webster in Iowa City on top restaurant list

Sydney Becker, News Reporter
October 1, 2023
Hart Epstein, the owner of Harry’s Bar and Grill, poses for a portrait in downtown Iowa City on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023.

Harry’s Bar and Grill brings retro spin to Iowa City

Sydney Becker, News Reporter
September 12, 2023
Patrons enjoy their free time at the Green House in Iowa City on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023. Sunday, Sep. 3 marks the bar’s one year anniversary of its opening.

Plant-themed cocktail lounge The Green House garners community during first year of business

Sydney Becker, News Reporter
September 5, 2023
The MidWestOne Bank sign is seen, on the first day of 2023 fall classes in Iowa City on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023.

UI students begin classes in extreme heat

Sasha Evenko, Julia Rhodes, and Sydney Becker
August 23, 2023
Iowa OH Claire Sheehan attacks the ball during the match between Iowa and Iowa State inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, September 8, 2017. The Hawkeyes fell to the Cyclones 3-1. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye volleyball to compete in Cy-Hawk Series at Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Sydney Becker, Sports Reporter
September 19, 2019
Iowa outside hitter Meghan Buzzerio goes for a kill during a volleyball match between Iowa and Colorado in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, September 6, 2019. The Hawkeyes dropped their season opener to the Buffaloes, 3-0.

Iowa volleyball has taken a step forward with Buzzerio sisters

Sydney Becker, Sports Reporter
September 17, 2019
Iowa setter Brie Orr jumps to block a kill during a volleyball match between Iowa and Washington at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Huskies, 3-1.

Orr set to lead Iowa volleyball as captain

Sydney Becker, Sports Reporter
September 9, 2019
Iowa outside hitter Meghan Buzzerio goes for a kill during a volleyball match between Iowa and Washington at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Huskies, 3-1.

Iowa volleyball falls at Carver Hawkeye Arena

Sydney Becker, Sports Reporter
September 8, 2019
Iowa junior Meghan Buzzerio prepares to spike the ball during a volleyball match between Iowa and Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, November 3, 2018. The Hawkeyes were shut out by the Nittany Lions, 3-0. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa volleyball looks to win fifth consecutive home opener

Sydney Becker, Sports Reporter
September 5, 2019
Outside hitter Meghan Buzzerio jumps to block a spike during Iowa's game against Nebraska at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on November 7, 2018. The Hawkeyes were defeated 0-3.

Buzzerio looks to NCAA tournament as season’s focus

Sydney Becker, Sports Reporter
September 3, 2019
Brie Orr serves the ball during Iowa's match against Eastern Illinois on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes won the match 3-0.(Megan Nagorzanski/ The Daily Iowan)

JMU win sets tone for 2019 Volleyball season

Sydney Becker, Sports Reporter
September 2, 2019
Iowa head coach Bond Shymansky (right) talks with first year associate head coach Vicki Brown during the volleyball Black & Gold scrimmage in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017. The Hawkeyes will host their first home game against Nebraska-Omaha at noon on September 1 to kick off the four game Hawkeye Classic.

Iowa volleyball hits the road for season-opener

Sydney Becker, Sports Reporter
August 29, 2019
Stewart Brown competes on parallel bars on February 9, 2019 at Carver Hawkeye Arena vs. Oklahoma University. The Oklahoma Sooners won the meet with a total score of 405.150 over the Hawkeyes scoring 397.750.

Iowa gymnasts prepare for Big Tens, NCAAs

Sydney Becker, Sports Reporter
April 4, 2019
Iowa gymnast Bennet Huang celebrates after dismounting the pommel horse during a gymnastics meet against Minnesota and Illinois-Chicago on Saturday, Feb 2, 2019. The Golden Gophers won the meet with a total score of 406.400 with the Hawkeyes scoring 401.600 and the Flames scoring 355.750.

Iowa gymnastics has success in Big Ten

Sydney Becker, Sports Reporter
March 24, 2019
Jake Brodarzon celebrates a stuck landing after his parallel bars event during theme against Nebraska at the UI Field House on Saturday, March 2, 2019. Iowa took the victory with a score of 406.500 over Nebraska with a score of 403.550.

Iowa men’s gymnastics clinches share of Big Ten title

Sydney Becker, Sports Reporter
March 23, 2019
Iowa men’s gymnastics prepares for Senior Night, women hit the road

Iowa men’s gymnastics prepares for Senior Night, women hit the road

Sydney Becker, Sports Reporter
March 14, 2019
Iowa gymnast Bennet Huang celebrates after dismounting the pommel horse during a gymnastics meet against Minnesota and Illinois-Chicago on Saturday, Feb 2, 2019. The Golden Gophers won the meet with a total score of 406.400 with the Hawkeyes scoring 401.600 and the Flames scoring 355.750.

Iowa men’s gymnastics scores upset over No. 3 Michigan

Sydney Becker, Sports Reporter
March 10, 2019
Iowa gymnastics coach Larrisa Libby talks to Iowa gymnast Erin Castle during the floor event at a meet against Rutgers on Saturday, January 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 194.575 to 191.675.

GymHawks try to keep high scores coming

Sydney Becker, Sports Reporter
March 7, 2019
Iowa's Clair Kaji performs on the beam during the Iowa/Ohio State gymnastics meet in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 19, 2018. The GymHawks defeated the Buckeyes, 195.725 to 195.300, to win their home opener. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

GymHawks take the gold at Big Five Meet

Sydney Becker, Sports Reporter
February 24, 2019
Iowa gymnast Nicole Chow performs on the uneven bars during a gymnastics meet against Rutgers on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 194.575 to 191.675.

GymHawks face midseason competition

Sydney Becker, Sports Reporter
February 21, 2019
Laulaga Tausaga shoulders the shotput during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational meet in Iowa City, Iowa; Saturday January 20, 2018. Laulaga finished fifth overall in the meet.

Hawkeye women’s track and field takes on final meet of indoor season

Sydney Becker, Sports Reporter
February 16, 2019
From left: Iowa's Tria Seawater-Simmons, Minnesota State's Alexis Smith, and Iowa's Jenny Kimbro compete in the women's 100 meter hurdles during the 19th annual Musco Twilight meet at the Francis X. Cretzmeyer Track in Iowa City on Thursday, April 12. Kimbro finished first with the time of 13.77.

Iowa women’s track takes on the final meet of indoor regular season

Sydney Becker, Sports Reporter
February 14, 2019
From left: Iowa's Tria Seawater-Simmons, Minnesota State's Alexis Smith, and Iowa's Jenny Kimbro compete in the women's 100 meter hurdles during the 19th annual Musco Twilight meet at the Francis X. Cretzmeyer Track in Iowa City on Thursday, April 12. Kimbro finished first with the time of 13.77.

Iowa track’s Kimbro rises to the competition

Sydney Becker, Sports Reporter
February 11, 2019
Iowa's Aly Weum competes in the Women's 4x400 meter relay during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa women’s track and field continues to thrive on the road

Sydney Becker, Sports Reporter
February 9, 2019
Iowa's Sheridan Champe, Brittany Brown, Briana Guillory, and Sarah Flock prepare for the 4x400 meter relay during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2017.

Hawkeye women’s track set for second road test

Sydney Becker, Sports Reporter
February 7, 2019
Laulaga Tausaga shoulders the shotput during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational meet in Iowa City, Iowa; Saturday January 20, 2018. Laulaga finished fifth overall in the meet.

Tausaga wins MVP as Hawkeyes post impressive performances on the road

Sydney Becker, Sports Reporter
February 3, 2019
Iowa sophomore Laulauga Tausaga attempts a discus throw during the 19th annual Musco Twilight meet at the Francis X. Cretzmeyer Track in Iowa City on Thursday, April 12. Tausaga finished first in the event with a distance of 56.69 meters.

Iowa women’s track and field finds competition on the road

Sydney Becker, Sports Reporter
January 31, 2019
Iowa's Laulauga Tausaga competes in the womens' shot put during the 2018 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, April 27, 2018. Tausaga finished fifth with a distance of 15.40 meters.

McConico, Tausaga continue rampage for Iowa track

Robert Read and Sydney Becker
January 30, 2019
Athletes take their marks during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2017.

Women’s track & field sprints to three gold medals at the Black & Gold Premier

Sydney Becker, Sports reporter
January 27, 2019
Laulaga Tausaga shoulders the shotput during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational meet in Iowa City, Iowa; Saturday January 20, 2018. Laulaga finished fifth overall in the meet.

Hawkeyes look for gold in final home meet of the season

Sydney Becker, Sports Reporter
January 24, 2019
Iowa's Laulauga Tausaga competes in the womens' shot put during the 2018 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, April 27, 2018. Tausaga finished fifth with a distance of 15.40 meters.

Iowa women’s track and field shows improvement

Sydney Becker, Sports Reporter
January 22, 2019
Iowa's Tia Saunders takes the baton from her teammate during the 18th annual Musco Twilight in Francis X. Cretzmeyer Track in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, April 22, 2017.

Iowa women’s track looks to improve on ranking

Sydney Becker, Sports Reporter
January 18, 2019
Iowa's Laulauga Tausaga competes in the womens' shot put during the 2018 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, April 27, 2018. Tausaga finished fifth with a distance of 15.40 meters.

Hawkeye women’s track and field continues to dominate at Hawkeye Invitational

Sydney Becker, Sports Reporter
January 14, 2019
Iowa's Laulauga Tausaga competes in the womens' shot put during the 2018 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, April 27, 2018. Tausaga finished fifth with a distance of 15.40 meters.

Jimmy Grant Invite sets tone for the Iowa women’s track

Sydney Becker, Sports Reporter
December 9, 2018
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