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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Men’s tennis sweeps singles play, defeats Northwestern

SETH ROBERTS April 19, 2010

One thing can be said about the Iowa men’s tennis team: The Hawkeyes don’t quit. Although No. 53 Northwestern (9-12, 1-7) swept the No. 72-ranked Hawkeyes (11-8, 3-5) in doubles play, Iowa returned...

Men’s golf takes Finkbine tournament crown

JESSIE SMITH April 19, 2010

Home-course advantage proved kind to the Iowa men’s golf team at the 17th-annual Hawkeye Taylormade/Adidas Invitational on Sunday. The Hawkeyes roared through the three-round event to nab their 12th...

Track and field enjoys home meet over weekend

MATT SCHOMMER and MICHELE DANNO April 19, 2010

As the injuries mounted, the Iowa track and field team pushed on, earning several wins across the board over the weekend at Cretzmeyer Track. A few key Hawkeyes suffered tweaks and twists, and the damage...

Tarpinian finds a home

BRENDAN STILES April 19, 2010

Jeff Tarpinian may not have been wearing a yellow jersey during the conclusion of football spring practice on April 17, but the Hawkeye considers himself a signal caller nonetheless. “You get to be...

UISG elects speaker of Senate

DI STAFF April 19, 2010

In a meeting Sunday night, the University of Iowa Student Government voted to elect junior Hannah Lee as this term’s Speaker of the Senate. The next academic year will mark Lee’s fourth year of participation...

UI slightly less of a party animal

DI STAFF April 19, 2010

The University of Iowa fell slightly to the last spot in Playboy’s annual Top 10 Party College rankings. Playboy calls Iowa City an “epic” party scene, noting that a historic football season last...

Student charged with theft

DI STAFF April 19, 2010

A University of Iowa student allegedly stole a computer from a university office, authorities said. Michael Lash, 21, 112 1/2 E. Washington St., was charged April 17 with second-degree theft, along with...

Ex-Hawk trial set

DI STAFF April 19, 2010

The trial has been set for a former Hawkeye football player charged with driving while barred and operating a motor vehicle without the owner’s consent, according to court documents. On March 5, Lee...

Spotlight Iowa City: A ‘person with a lot of dreams’

EMILY BUSSE April 19, 2010

Stopped at a Wendy’s to take break from a family road trip, Wade Bushman’s daughter complained about a stomachache. Bushman, a physician, jokingly told the 6-year-old to lie down on the red leather...

Students putt for a cause

LISA BRAHM April 19, 2010

Pipes, doorknobs, and a gaping-mouth clown dotted the courtyard outside the University of Iowa Pappajohn Business Building on Sunday. UI students and community members navigated the obstacles, arranged...

Grad students, restaurants join in Haiti fundraiser

MICHELLE HILLENBRAND April 19, 2010

Some University of Iowa graduate students are hoping to capitalize on hungry patrons in an effort to raise funds for relief efforts in Haiti, still reeling from the devastating earthquake that struck three...

UI, School District team up on alcohol discussion

GRACE SAVIDES April 19, 2010

University of Iowa officials tonight will expand their scope on alcohol education, hoping to engage local parents and other community members in an interactive discussion. The Partnership for Alcohol...

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