What does the NCAA stand for? Unfortunately, the answer to that question for most observers is probably overly influenced by recent media reports accusing the organization of exploiting student-athletes...

We’re all experiencing a bit of summertime sadness as the days of freedom come to an end. It’s once again time to trudge to that 8 a.m. intro-level class, chugging some java (after a long weekend of...

Last week, the Iowa City City Council approved an ordinance that, if implemented, would place a number of new restrictions on “loitering” downtown. The ordinance would prohibit sleeping on...

On Sept. 2, 2010, Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz signed a contract with the University of Iowa, effectively making him the football coach until 2020. Two hundred forty days removed from a 24-14...

If the Big Ten media days in Chicago signal the beginning of the 2013 college football season for the conference, then Illinois football coach Tim Beckman opened the season by wishing his mother a happy...

Micah Hyde, the Big Ten’s top defensive back last season, is gone now. His departure can mean any number of things. Some will view it as losing 240 career tackles, 8 interceptions, and 29 pass...

After Sunday’s exhibition game against Missouri State, Iowa field-hockey head coach Tracey Griesbaum was glad her team took the victory but didn’t believe the Hawkeyes played as well as they...

The Hawkeye soccer team earned their second win of the season with a 3-1 victory over Western Michigan on Sunday. The Hawkeyes improved to 2-0 in the young season, showcasing a strong product on the field...

Despite coming off a bowl loss to Texas Tech, Minnesota head football coach Jerry Kill was still able to find something to be proud of this offseason. The team he left in favor of the job in Minneapolis,...

The résumés of Iowa’s ball-catchers aren’t exactly dazzling and impressive. The five wideouts and three tight ends listed on the most recent depth-chart have a combined 10 career touchdown...

An Iowa City restaurant that replaced Chef’s Table at 223 E. Washington St. will close temporarily early this week because of its participation in a secret new reality-television show. Xie was closed...

A North Liberty man allegedly grabbed his wife’s neck and choked her until she could not breathe. Demitrious Williams, 33, was accused Aug. 22 of domestic assault impeding breathing or circulation...