NPR opinion: Senate hearing highlights confusion over Hawks and Hawkeyes

An NPR opinion piece highlights confusion between two basketball teams during a Senate hearing this week.

The Chestnut Post Staff · October 3, 2026 at 8:15 AM EDT

Confusion between two basketball teams surfaced during a Senate hearing this week, drawing attention in an NPR opinion piece.

The piece highlighted the distinction for viewers: A Hawk and a Hawkeye are not the same.

Originally reported by NPR. Read the full story at NPR

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