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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Literary lion McPherson dies

Literary lion McPherson dies

July 28, 2016

By Girindra Selleck [email protected] James Alan McPherson, a professor emeritus at the Iowa Writers’ Workshop and the first black author to win the Pulitzer Prize for fiction, passed away...

‘The Pearl’ glistens again

‘The Pearl’ glistens again

June 14, 2016

After an eight-year odyssey, Hancher officials look ahead to the inaugural season in a new building. By Girindra Selleck [email protected] @gbselleck After nearly a decade of planning, design,...

Iowa defensive back Desmond King punt returns the ball during the Cy-Hawk Series game against Iowa State in Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Sept. 12, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 31-17. (The Daily Iowan/ Alyssa Hitchcock)

The King returns

Blake Dowson, [email protected] April 11, 2016

For almost all of the Iowa football team, the 2015 season ended when the Sun set somewhere over the Pacific Ocean and Stanford was crowned Rose Bowl champion. However, for Desmond King, his 2015 season...

What Happened, What's Next: Olympic Trials Session 1

What Happened, What’s Next: Olympic Trials Session 1

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] April 9, 2016

Former Iowa wrestlers did not fare well in Session One of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Wrestling Trials. Brent Metcalf (65 kg) and Bobby Telford (125 kg) both lost in their opening round matches, knocking...

Iowa defensive lineman Drew Ott tackles Iowa State quarterback Sam Richardson in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014. Iowa State defeated Iowa, 20-17. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

UPDATED: Ott still sits in limbo 

March 30, 2016

By Jordan Hansen | [email protected] As the clock continues to tick on the NCAA’s decision on whether Drew Ott will be granted a medical redshirt and another year of eligibility, the frustration...

Iowa guard Whitney Jennings prepairs to shoot a free throw during the Iowa-Northwestern game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2014. Jennings had 10 points and 6 assists to help the Hawkeyes beat the Wildcats, 83-70. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Jennings, Larson to leave Iowa

March 23, 2016

  Head coach Lisa Bluder's team just got two players smaller. By Mario Williams [email protected] Iowa guard Whitney Jennings and forward Tagyn Larson have decided to leave the Iowa...

Hawkeyes stagger into second round

Hawkeyes stagger into second round

March 18, 2016

Iowa won an NCAA Tournament game for the second year in a row, but all is not well. By Kyle Mann [email protected] Let’s just get this out of the way. Iowa won its matchup with Temple in...

Iowa running back Akurm Wadley tries to avoid a tackle during the Big Ten Championship against Michigan State in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes in the last seconds of the game, 16-13. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Football inks 24, including O-lineman

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] February 4, 2016

Despite all the hype surrounding National Signing Day, it was relatively quiet for Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and his program. The Hawkeyes had just one recruit — Detroit offensive lineman Alaric...

GymHawks fall short against Denver

GymHawks fall short against Denver

Mason Clarke, [email protected] January 19, 2016

After a successful road trip to Michigan State on Jan. 15, the Iowa women’s gymnastics team took its home floor Monday afternoon in what turned out to be a tight loss to Denver. “I think, unfortunately,...

The Iowa team picks up the Hy-Vee Heroes Trophy after 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/Margaret Kispert)

Payne: The Year of Ferentz

November 30, 2015

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz can continue his team’s improbable run Saturday in Indianapolis. By Danny Payne |   [email protected] LINCOLN, Nebraska — Before the season began, we all wondered...

Iowa defensive end Nate Meier attempts to sack Nebraska quarterback Tommy Armstrong, Jr. 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/Margaret Kispert)

Winning UGLY

November 30, 2015

Iowa’s win over Nebraska was ugly, but that’s favored the Hawkeyes this season. By Jordan Hansen |  [email protected] LINCOLN, Nebraska — On a cold, dreary day, it shouldn’t come as...

Iowa guard Alexa Kastanek dribbles the ball in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 76-67. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock)

Women’s hoops rolls in second half, downs North Dakota

November 14, 2015

The Iowa women’s basketball team improved to 1-0 after its home opener. By: Mario Williams [email protected] The Iowa women’s basketball team opened its 2015-16 campaign against North...