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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 tennis builds for spring

RYAN MURPHY September 16, 2011

The fall may not be college tennis' regular season, but that doesn't mean it has no effect. Iowa head men's tennis coach Steve Houghton said the fall season gives his players some much-needed experience...

Iowa volleyball serves in New York

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD September 16, 2011

After committing 25 service errors in 11 sets in the Iowa Invitational last weekend, the Iowa volleyball team spent more time than usual this week focusing on serving. In their last four nonconference...

Iowa women’s tennis prepares for Gopher Invitational

CONRAD SWANSON September 16, 2011

Today and throughout the weekend, the Baseline Tennis Center in Minneapolis will be filled with women's tennis teams from nine different schools. The event is the Gopher Invitational tennis tournament,...

Runners will look to teamwork in race

BEN ROSS September 16, 2011

Even though most people might not think cross-country is a team-oriented sport, the Iowa men's cross-country team will have to work as a collective unit today to get its second-straight win. The Hawkeyes...

Iowa field hockey to take on Central Michigan

NICK SZAFRANSKI September 16, 2011

The No. 12 Iowa field-hockey team will face Central Michigan Saturday in the first match of a two-game weekend. Iowa is looking to knock out its final two nonconference opponents before heading into Big...

Soccer’s matchup with Illinois seen as a statement game

BEN WOLFSON September 16, 2011

The Iowa women's soccer team started the 2010 season 7-2-0 in the nonconference schedule. However, the winning didn't continue when the team began Big Ten play; Iowa stumbled to a 1-7-2 record in conference...

Rodgers named honorary captain for Saturday’s game

DI STAFF September 16, 2011

Former Iowa quarterback Matt Rodgers will serve as the honorary captain for the Hawkeyes' game against Pittsburgh on Saturday in Kinnick Stadium. Rodgers was a three-year starter while lettering at Iowa...

Ex-Hawkeye basketball player Speed dies

DI STAFF September 16, 2011

Former Iowa basketball recruit James Speed passed away in Las Vegas on Wednesday of complications from liver cancer, according to a release. Speed, 61, is survived by his wife of 36 years, Sylvia, and...

Hawkeye kicker Meyer surprising outsiders, not himself

JORDAN GARRETSON September 15, 2011

You might describe Mike Meyer as a little awkward. The wiry sophomore placekicker stands at 6-2 and 180 pounds. On a sunny Tuesday afternoon outside the Hayden Fry Football Complex, a bashful smile greets...

Iowa soccer still undefeated after beating UNI

PATRICK MASON September 15, 2011

The Iowa women's soccer team stayed hot on a very cool Wednesday night, defeating Northern Iowa, 2-0, at the Iowa Soccer Complex. Forward Leah DeMoss provided all the scoring needed for the Black and...

Freshman golfer English tough to label

TORK MASON September 15, 2011

Who is Lauren English? The answer to that question is difficult to pin down. It changes with almost every person you talk to. The freshman from Bloomington, Ill., can be "quiet," "competitive,"...

Men’s golf looks to build depth

BEN SCHUFF September 15, 2011

Ian Vandersee swung with ease on the driving range during Wednesday's practice session at Finkbine Golf Course. That same ease was missing from his swing during the Gopher Invitational on Sept. 11-12. Competing...