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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

Iowa softball’s Zoeller finds success in new role on the diamond

BEN ROSS May 3, 2012

Michelle Zoeller came into the 2012 season as the incumbent at third base for the Iowa softball team. The sophomore walked on to the team last year and started 41 games at the position for the Hawkeyes. She...

Looper brings new pitching to Iowa softball

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD May 3, 2012

The Iowa softball team's pitchers stand 5 feet away from their targets with softballs in their hands. Junior Chelsea Lyon and sophomore Kayla Massey whip the ball forward, only using their elbows, forearms,...

Former Hawkeye divers to compete internationally

DI STAFF May 3, 2012

The Iowa women's diving team will be represented on the international stage on May 6. Deidre Freeman and Veronica Rydze — both former Hawkeye divers — will represent the United States at the Canada...

Ex-Hawkeye linebacker Nielsen earns academic nod

DI STAFF May 3, 2012

Former Iowa linebacker Tyler Nielsen has been named a member of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame's 2012 Hampshire Honor Society, according to a release. Eligible players must...

Iowa trackster Rickels gaining positive momentum

TORK MASON May 3, 2012

Iowa's Keaton Rickels may have fallen during the 400-meter hurdles at the Drake Relays, but it hasn't seemed to hurt his reputation among his coaches and teammates. Rickels — who tripped over the second-to-last...

Hawkeye baseball gets just enough in 10-9 win

RYAN MURPHY May 2, 2012

The Iowa baseball team finally had the scoring outburst it had been looking for, and the Hawkeyes needed every run on Tuesday night at Banks Field. The Hawkeyes knocked off the Milwaukee Panthers, 10-9,...

Iowa baseball’s win over Milwaukee dubbed ‘crazy’ and ‘ugly’

BEN SCHUFF May 2, 2012

Iowa manager Jack Dahm described it as "ugly." Hawkeye reliever Tim Fangman called it "crazy." A number of words could have explained Iowa's 10-9 win over Milwaukee on Tuesday. But...

Wind blows track records out of whack

CODY GOODWIN May 2, 2012

Mississippi junior Isiah Young lined up to sprint in the men's 100-meter dash at the Drake Relays this past weekend in Des Moines. The weather hadn't been cooperating all weekend, but Young was determined...

McDonough, Barnett Iowa’s nominees for B1G athletes of the year

DI STAFF May 2, 2012

The Iowa Athletics Department announced on Tuesday it will nominate wrestler Matt McDonough and field-hockey player Jessica Barnett for the Big Ten's Male and Female Athlete of the Year awards. This marks...

Three Iowa men’s golfers named to all-Big Ten teams

DI STAFF May 2, 2012

Three members of the Iowa men's golf team were named to All-Big Ten teams on Monday, according to a release from the conference. Senior Barrett Kelpin was named first-team All-Big Ten, becoming only...

Point/counterpoint: Which undrafted Hawkeye will have the biggest impact in the NFL?

DI STAFF May 1, 2012

Several former Iowa football players found new homes as free agents after being passed over at the NFL draft last weekend. Undrafted players don't always amount to much at the professional level, but sometimes...

Iowa baseball looking for midweek relief

BEN SCHUFF May 1, 2012

Maybe a new opponent will give the Iowa baseball team a better recipe for success today. The team's last two midweek games were both against Bradley, on April 18 and April 24. The Hawkeyes lost both games...