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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

Hawkeye harriers use past races for NCAA Midwest Regional

JALYN SOUCHEK November 9, 2012

The men’s cross-country team will travel to Springfield, Mo., for the NCAA Midwest Regional today in hopes that it won’t be the last meet of the season. The top two teams and four individuals...

Iowa volleyball extends its losing streak to 9

CARLOS SOSA November 9, 2012

The last match between Iowa and Purdue, on Oct. 6, ended in the Hawkeyes’ favor. On Thursday night, however, No. 21 Purdue would get its revenge with a win in straight sets (25-20, 25-11, 25-21)....

Former Iowa lineman Ferroni named honorary captain against Purdue

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD November 9, 2012

Former Hawkeye offensive lineman Mike Ferroni will be represented as the team’s honorary captain on Saturday before the kickoff of the Iowa/Purdue game in Kinnick Stadium. Ferroni earned four letters...

Vandenberg, Bigach, Morris earn academic all-district honors

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD November 9, 2012

Iowa football players James Vandenberg, Steve Bigach, and James Morris have been named to the Academic All-District Six first team, announced the College Sports Information Directors of America on Thursday....

Rhoads wins major decision in first round of wrestle-offs on Thursday

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD November 9, 2012

The Iowa wrestling team will hold wrestle-offs this weekend, which will play a role in who starts the season in each of the 10 weight classes. The tournament kicked off on Thursday with a single match....

Hawkeyes, Boilermakers face off in the clash of disappointments

BEN ROSS November 9, 2012

Saturdays’s game in Kinnick Stadium will mark the beginning of the end of the season for two teams facing disappointment and unmet expectations. Iowa (4-5, 2-3 Big Ten) is coming off its first...

Hawkeye linebacker Kirksey finds a new home in pass coverage

TORK MASON November 8, 2012

Christian Kirksey talks a lot of trash to Kevonte Martin-Manley and Keenan Davis in practice. He frequently gets matched up against them in pass coverage, and the three don’t shy from the competition. Or...

Notebook: McCaffery dealing with a new challenge

TORK MASON November 8, 2012

The Iowa men’s basketball team showcased its depth against Quincy (Ill.) in an exhibition game on Nov. 4, and that’s something head coach Fran McCaffery said fans can expect to see consistently...

Workouts with Doyle strengthen Iowa heavyweight wrestler

SAM LOUWAGIE November 8, 2012

When Bobby Telford shot in on an opponent’s legs last season, he sometimes struggled to lift them up and record a takedown. When done correctly, it looks a little bit like a football tackle. Hawkeye...

Notebook: Grapplers embrace lineup changes

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD November 8, 2012

The Iowa wrestling team only graduated one starting senior, but the lineup will still look drastically different this season. Two upperweight wrestlers, Grant Gambrall and Ethen Lofthouse, have swapped...

Finkbine Golf Course prepares to face winter

TOMMY REINKING November 8, 2012

The Finkbine Golf Course will soon close down to prepare for the blistery white snows of winter that are right around the corner The links will close on Nov. 11 as the many course workers make preparations...

Iowa volleyball acknowledges small victories

CARLOS SOSA November 8, 2012

The Iowa volleyball team has endured a tough stretch over the past month. The squad (10-17, 2-12 Big Ten) has lost eight in a row, but the players haven’t stopped working toward playing good volleyball....