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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The Iowa kicking team huddles before the Big Ten Championship Game against Michigan State in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015.

HALFTIME: Iowa 6, Michigan State 3

December 5, 2015

  At halftime, Iowa is leading Michigan State, 6-3. By Danny Payne [email protected] INDIANAPOLIS — This one is taking a while, guys. Both teams have had their shots so far, but...

The Daily Iowan's Big Ten Championship Exams

The Daily Iowan’s Big Ten Championship Exams

December 5, 2015

  Football reporters Danny Payne, Charlie Green, Ryan Rodriguez, and Jordan Hansen list four things No. 4 Iowa must do in order to beat No. 5 Michigan State. … INDIANAPOLIS — It's almost...

Notebook: Ferentz talks Dantonio relationship, Championship game

Notebook: Ferentz talks Dantonio relationship, Championship game

December 4, 2015

  Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz goes back a long way with Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio. By Danny Payne [email protected] INDIANAPOLIS — Kirk Ferentz remembers the grouper...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz gets interviewed after the Iowa-Illinois State game in Kinnick on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redbirds, 31-14. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Highlights from Kirk Ferentz’s Big Ten Championship press conference

December 4, 2015

  Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz met with members of the media Dec. 4 to discuss the Big Ten Championship game. Highlights, interesting lines, and all of that fun stuff are below for your reading...

Iowa defensive backs Desmond King and Miles Taylor celebrate together at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 10-6. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

Showdown in Dreamland

Danny Payne, [email protected] December 4, 2015

Good football teams usually don’t lack memorable moments or plays throughout a season, especially if that season involves zero losses. Undefeated Iowa is no exception to this rule. A magical 2015 campaign...

Daily Iowan TV

Daily Iowan TV

December 4, 2015

Maryland wide receiver Jarvis Davenport tries to avoid a tackle by Iowa line back Cole Fisher during the Iowa-Maryland game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins to stay undefeated, 31-15. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Scouting report: Michigan State’s offense vs. Iowa’s defense

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] December 4, 2015

The collective breath of Michigan State nation was drawn in when Connor Cook didn’t play in the second half of a game against Maryland on Nov. 14. Soon, word spread of a shoulder injury that eventually...

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders waves to the crowd during the photo spray before the start of the Democratic debate on Saturday, Nov. 14. The debate took place in Carnegie Hall on Drake University's campus. (The Daily Iowan/Brooklynn Kascel)

Super PAC jumps in for Sanders

Brent Griffiths, [email protected] December 4, 2015

Like it or not, Bernie Sanders now has a Super PACs backing his presidential aspirations. In Iowa City and across the state, National Nurses United is sponsoring billboards featuring the Vermont senator....

Iowa wide receiver Matt VandeBerg attempts to stay in-bounds during the Iowa-Nebraska game at Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 28-20, to finish off a perfect regular season. (The Daily Iowan/ John Theulen)

Chomping the Spartan diet

Danny Payne, [email protected] December 4, 2015

No. 4 Iowa’s contest with No. 5 Michigan State Saturday to decide the Big Ten Championship is, of course, the biggest game the Hawkeyes have played to this point in 2015. Part of that is because it’s...

Students walk down the T. Anne Cleary Walkway in-between classes on December 2, 2015 at the university of Iowa. (File photo/The Daily Iowan)

Regents boost UI tuition

December 3, 2015

UI tuition hike approved By Cindy Garcia [email protected] For resident, undergradute students, tuition is on the up for the first time since the 2011-2012 academic year. While the state Board...

Iowa line backer Josey Jewell runs back an interception during the Iowa-Nebraska game at Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 28-20, to finish off a perfect regular season. (The Daily Iowan/ John Theulen)

Hawk linebackers unsung heroes

December 3, 2015

Despite inexperience entering the season, Iowa’s linebackers look like old pros, and they show it in a variety of ways. By Charlie Green [email protected] When the linebacker class of 2013...