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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

Basabe gets back to the boards

JORDAN GARRETSON January 25, 2012

Fran McCaffery's goal for Melsahn Basabe is simple. Be yourself. The sophomore forward appeared to have figured things out after a cold start to the season. Basabe averaged better than 13 points...

Once-dominant Hawke wrestlers look to rebound from losses

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD January 25, 2012

The Iowa wrestling team is 9-3, 2-2 in the Big Ten, and has fallen from a No. 2 national ranking to No. 5 — a place head coach Tom Brands said the Hawkeyes haven't been in a long time. Three losses...

Hawkeye thrower ready to break records

CODY GOODWIN January 25, 2012

Rachel Curry finally calls Iowa City home. The junior thrower commuted to Iowa's campus for two-straight years from her hometown of Homestead, Iowa. The commute was around a 20-minute drive, meaning...

Men’s gymnast Balboa an all-around competitor

RYAN MURPHY January 25, 2012

Competing in all six gymnastics events in one meet is not an easy task. For the Iowa men's gymnastics team, the gymnast to stand up to the task is junior Javier Balboa. He has competed in the all-around...

Stoughton earns third Big Ten swimming weekly award

DI STAFF January 25, 2012

Iowa women's swimmer Becky Stoughton was named Big Ten Conference Freshman of the Week in a release from the league office on Tuesday. Stoughton was honored for her performance against Northwestern...

Unseen challenges: the intangible aspects of a relay

TORK MASON January 24, 2012

Relay races are arguably among the most exciting events at swimming meets for fans who crave drama. But what's the relay experience like for the athletes competing? Do they share in the excitement,...

Women track presses forward following Adidas Classic

CODY GOODWIN January 24, 2012

Iowa's results from the Adidas Classic in Lincoln, Neb. last week weren't normal. The Hawkeye women's track and field team is used to dominating performances, setting records, and — above all else...

Big Ten Notebook: Izzo chides Izzone’s conduct in Purdue game

JORDAN GARRETSON January 24, 2012

Coaches often talk about ignoring outside distractions, but Purdue's Matt Painter took issue with words from one member of the Michigan State student section on Jan. 21. The Boilermaker head coach...

Point/counterpoint: Should Phil Parker take over as Iowa’s next defensive coordinator?

DI STAFF January 24, 2012

Yes It has been 44 days since the retirement of Norm Parker was announced, and the Iowa football program is still without a defensive coordinator. Throughout the nearly month and a half, many names...

A.J. Derby lands at Kansas community college

DI STAFF January 24, 2012

Former Iowa quarterback and linebacker A.J. Derby has officially transferred to Coffeyville Junior College, according to the Des Moines Register. Derby is now enrolled at the school, located in Coffeyville,...

Men’s hoops to offer season-ending student ticket package

DI STAFF January 24, 2012

The Iowa basketball program will offer UI students a special ticket package that will cover the rest of the Hawkeyes' regular-season home games, according to a release. The "6-for-5" package...

Women’s hoops prevails over Wisconsin

MATT COZZI January 20, 2012

Maybe this was the kind of game the Iowa women's basketball team wanted. Maybe this is what Iowa — a team that could be in jeopardy of snapping its streak of four-straight NCAA Tournament berths...