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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 field hockey will try to win two in Ohio

DI STAFF October 7, 2011

The No. 17 Iowa field-hockey team will head to Ohio this weekend to face No. 12 Ohio State and Ohio University. Iowa (8-3, 1-2) will take on the Buckeyes (8-5, 2-0) at noon Saturday in Columbus before...

Hawkeye rowing back in the water this weekend

DI STAFF October 7, 2011

The Iowa rowing team is preparing to put its boats in the water this weekend in Rockford, Ill., for the Head of the Rock. More than 1,700 rowers are expected to be in Rockford for the event. The Head...

Former wrestler Metcalf qualifies for U.S. team trials

DI STAFF October 7, 2011

Three former Iowa wrestlers are among the first 65 athletes who have qualified to compete at the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials in Iowa City. The qualifying rounds will be held in Carver-Hawkeye Arena...

Bruche falls, but named Big Ten player of the week

DI STAFF October 7, 2011

Senior Marc Bruche was named the Big Ten men's tennis Co-Athlete of the Week on Thursday. The native of Germany is the first Hawkeye men's tennis player in more than seven years to receive the honor....

Molnar ousted from Intercollegiate Tennis Association Championships

DI STAFF October 7, 2011

Iowa senior Sonja Molnar finished her run at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association All-American Championships in Pacific Palisades, Calif., on Thursday. Molnar finished with a (6-0, 3-6, 10-7) victory...

Women’s sports to support breast cancer awareness

DI STAFF October 6, 2011

The Iowa volleyball and soccer teams will hold their annual "pink" matches this weekend in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Iowa volleyball (10-7, 0-4 Big Ten) will host...

Nardo taking the long way to stardom

JORDAN GARRETSON October 6, 2011

Tom Nardo made a decision five years ago that confounded Kirk Ferentz. The defensive lineman's only scholarship offer came from William & Mary of the Football Championship Subdivision. He turned...

Iowa volleyball needs life leaders

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD October 6, 2011

Despite Iowa volleyball's 0-4 Big Ten record, seniors Mallory Husz and Megan Eskew have done well. But having the seniors play well isn't enough. Iowa lost, 3-0, to Michigan on Sept. 30 and by the same...

Hawkeye golf struggling in final rounds

BEN SCHUFF October 6, 2011

Iowa men's golf coach Mark Hankins said he doesn't like talking about Iowa's third-round performances. That's because they've been less than ideal. The No. 22 Iowa men's golf team has posted its highest...

Harriers look to seniors

ELDON GIANNAKOUROS October 6, 2011

The Iowa women's cross-country team entered the 2011 season full of raw talent, both from experienced returning runners and strong prospects. But the Hawkeyes' performance at the Loyola Lakefront Invitational...

Bruche through to main draw of Intercollegiate Tennis Association All-American

DI STAFF October 6, 2011

Senior Marc Bruche will advance to the main draw of the Intercollegiate Tennis Association All-American Championships after he won his third-consecutive match at the tournament in Tulsa, Okla., on Wednesday. The...

Penn State linebacker: ‘Iowa’s a wrestling school’

SETH ROBERTS October 5, 2011

Iowa owns 23 national wrestling titles. Penn State has two. But the Nittany Lions are credited with four national football crowns, to Iowa's one. It would seem, then, that Penn State linebacker Glenn...