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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

Men’s golf finishes fifth at U.S. Collegiate Championships

DI STAFF October 26, 2011

Tuesday was a day of accomplishing goals for the Iowa men's golf team. The Hawkeyes finished in a tie for fifth place at the U.S. Collegiate Championship in Alpharetta, Ga. Iowa finished the three-day...

Barnett wins second Big Ten weekly award

DI STAFF October 26, 2011

Jessica Barnett took home the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week award on Tuesday after contributing 5 points to the Hawkeyes' two wins over the weekend. The junior midfielder scored two goals and added...

Hawkeyes focused on reclaiming Floyd of Rosedale

JORDAN GARRETSON October 26, 2011

When Hawkeye players walk through the Hayden Fry Football Complex, there's something missing — a few things, actually. There's no bull, no pig, and no Cy-Hawk Trophy. Iowa is without any of its three...

Big Ten notebook: Gophers, Kill agree to seven-year contract

SAM LOUWAGIE October 26, 2011

Minnesota football coach Jerry Kill signed a seven-year contract on Tuesday, the university said. The Gophers will pay their first-year coach $1.2 million per year. The school formalized a contract for...

Cross-training helps cross-country

ELDON GIANNAKOUROS October 26, 2011

The Iowa women's cross-country team has kept its best runners in competition all season long, and their health and potential are a welcome novelty this late in the season. But as senior Brooke Eilers...

Intramurals: Masticators unite former college athletes

CODY GOODWIN October 26, 2011

Iowa's intramural programs showcase some talented athletes and teams — and some teams are lucky enough to feature former college athletes on their rosters. The Masticators are one such team. The flag-football...

Hawkeye ground game gains consistency

JORDAN GARRETSON October 25, 2011

Iowa's running game is looking more like, well, the Iowa running game again. The Hawkeyes handed the ball to their backs 33 times in last week's win over Indiana. That was the most since Iowa backs ran...

The five people you meet at Kinnick Stadium

IAN MARTIN October 25, 2011

The Hawkeyes are a family. The members all wear Black and Gold on Saturdays, but they should not be judged simply by the color of their sweatshirts; instead, we must consider the persona taken while watching...

Volleyball non-starters start to shine

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD October 25, 2011

The Iowa volleyball team is stuck in the middle of a five-game, 15-set losing streak. So head coach Sharon Dingman has turned to her nonstarters to enter the game to "start a fire or put a fire out." Iowa's...

Molnar settles for second at Regionals

DI STAFF October 25, 2011

Iowa senior Sonja Molnar suffered a loss on Monday in the singles final of the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Regional Championships in Tulsa, Okla. The (6-1, 6-1) loss came at the hands of Tulsa's...

Iowa men’s golf slips two spots going into final day

DI STAFF October 25, 2011

The Iowa men's golf team improved its play by two strokes in the second round of the U.S. Collegiate Championship on Monday. Iowa shot a 3-over 291 and was one of seven teams in the 14-team field to lower...

McNutt gets Big Ten honor for record-breaking game

DI STAFF October 25, 2011

Senior wide receiver Marvin McNutt was named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week on Monday, two days after breaking the all-time Iowa receiving-touchdown record in the Hawkeyes' 45-24 win over Indiana...