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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

Women’s track competes at Mt. Sac Relays

DI STAFF April 18, 2014

The Iowa women’s track team travels to Walnut, Calif. this weekend to compete in the 56th annual Mt. SAC Relays; the meet is widely regarded as one of the nation’s most prestigious meets. “We...

Catchers step up in Kenyon’s absence

RYAN RODRIGUEZ April 18, 2014

When Iowa catcher Trevor Kenyon injured his PCL sliding in to third base a few weeks ago, many in attendance wondered who would shoulder the load behind the plate in his absence. Would it be sophomore...

Notebook: Brian Ferentz emphatic about staying

CODY GOODWIN April 17, 2014

Reports surfaced early in the New Year — not long after Iowa played LSU in the 2014 Outback Bowl, losing 21-14 — that Brian Ferentz, son of coach Kirk Ferentz, would leave the Hawkeyes to coach the...

Pitching project continues

JACOB SHEYKO April 17, 2014

In 2012, Blake Hickman was drafted out of high school as a catcher. Nearly two years later, he’s shedding the catcher’s mask, chest pad, and shin protectors and trying to make it as a pitcher....

Rainey leaves behind renewed Iowa program

JACOB SHEYKO April 17, 2014

When asked to pick out one moment, Ron Rainey thought about his first spring game as the Iowa women’s soccer head coach. Iowa played poorly, and Rainey let the players know afterward. But following...

Iowa offense takes control of Missouri

JACK ROSSI April 17, 2014

The Hawkeye bats are alive and well. Only time will tell if the remedy Iowa found Wednesday will last, but its offense was enough to give the Hawkeyes back-to-back victories against the nations’...

Hawkeyes sweep No. 13 Missouri in midweek doubleheader

JORDAN HANSEN April 17, 2014

The first two innings of the first game of the double-header? No. 13 Missouri scores 1 run in the first inning and Iowa scored 3 runs in the second inning to take a 3-1 lead and held on for the win. Missouri...

Dickerson officially signs with Iowa basketball team

DI STAFF April 17, 2014

Junior-college point guard Trey Dickerson signed his national letter of intent on Wednesday afternoon to attend Iowa for the 2014-15 season. Last season, Dickerson averaged 19.8 points, 5.7 assists, and...

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...

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