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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

O’Shea Wilson on his way to shining

JORDAN HANSEN April 16, 2014

O’Shea Wilson has never liked being limited to just one event on the track. “When I was little, I hated just doing one event or two events — that wasn’t me,” the freshman said....

Soccer coach Rainey heads to Dartmouth

JACOB SHEYKO April 16, 2014

Iowa women’s soccer head coach Ron Rainey has been announced as the new women’s soccer head coach at Dartmouth. Rainey has served as the head coach at Iowa since 2006, amassing a record of...

Point/Counterpoint: Who is the favorite going into the Stanley Cup Playoffs?

DI STAFF April 16, 2014

Boston Bruins When you get right down to it, there is simply not a more complete team in the Stanley Cup playoffs than the Boston Bruins. A Vezina-caliber goaltender?  Check. A Norris-caliber defenseman...

Seaborne named Big Ten Athlete of the Week

DI STAFF April 16, 2014

Iowa women’s tennis player Ruth Seaborne has been named Big Ten Athlete of the Week for the second time this season. The London native led the Hawks to a win over No. 42 Illinois last week after scoring...

NCAA panel OKs unlimited meals

DI STAFF April 16, 2014

A provision to approve unlimited meals and snacks for Division I student-athletes has tentatively been agreed upon by an NCAA Legislative Council. The rule is in addition to the meal plans provided through...

ISU wants to upgrade Jack Trice Stadium

DI STAFF April 16, 2014

Almost a year after the University of Iowa received the green light to start making improvements on Kinnick Stadium, Iowa State University wants a similar treatment for Jack Trice Stadium. ISU requested...

Iowa’s Alston ready to lead

CODY GOODWIN April 15, 2014

“Can I have a piece of paper?” Quinton Alston approached this reporter on the Valley Stadium sidelines on April 12 with that question. He wanted a piece of paper because he needed to teach...

Buy or Sell: Iowa vs. Western Illinois

JACOB SHEYKO AND RYAN RODRIGUEZ April 15, 2014

Buy or sell: Iowa’s series against Northwestern should be considered a disappointment. Sheyko: Buy. Iowa took two out of three games from Northwestern, but it’s the worst team in the Big Ten. With...

Big Ten honors Kuebel

DI STAFF April 15, 2014

Iowa pitcher Sasha Kuebel was named the Big Ten Co-Picher of the Week on Monday. The Hawkeye junior shared the award with Ohio State’s Greg Greve, the second of Kuebel’s career. During Iowa’s...

Iowa’s Track and Field midseason report card

JORDAN HANSEN April 15, 2014

With three weekends of meets in the books, Iowa has reached the halfway point of the outdoor season. After a bitter ending to the indoor season, spring has presented a rejuvenated track squad that is literally...

Men’s gymnastics looks to improve in offseason

JACK ROSSI April 15, 2014

The gymnastics season has come to a close. After four months of competition, the Iowa men’s gymnastics team fell short of its expectations, and now, the team looks toward the off-season. This will...

Patrick aces the season

JORDAN BUCHER April 15, 2014

Dominic Patrick’s decision to become a Hawkeye has paid dividends for him and the team, and it all started with the tennis prodigy’s whim of an email. “I emailed [head coach Steve]...

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