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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

Injured Paterno looking for bounce-back season at Penn State

SAM LOUWAGIE August 29, 2011

As he enters his 46th season as Penn State’s head football coach, Joe Paterno insists he feels fine. With one small catch. “I feel great, except I’m in a lot of pain,” he told reporters at the...

Iowa soccer beats Western Illinois in blowout

BEN WOLFSON August 29, 2011

Prior to Iowa’s game against Western Illinois on Aug. 26, coach Ron Rainey described the matchup as an “early season test” for his squad. Rainey was able to get the best effort from his Hawkeyes,...

Despite loss, Iowa volleyball satisfied

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD August 29, 2011

Freshmen Emily Yanny and Alex Lovell had waited to play their first game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena for more than two years since they committed to the Iowa volleyball team. They got their chance on Aug....

No. 23 Iowa field hockey falls to No. 2 Tarheels

DI STAFF August 29, 2011

The No. 23 Iowa field-hockey team lost to No. 2 North Carolina, 2-0, on Sunday in Ann Arbor, Mich. The loss dropped the Hawkeyes to 1-1 for the season. North Carolina, last season’s NCAA runner-up,...

Lile commits to Iowa football

DI STAFF August 29, 2011

For the latest Hawkeye football recruit, it’s gotta be the shoes. Ruben Lile used a creative method on Aug. 27 to declare his college choice. The Detroit native donned a pair of custom cleats in Cass...

Wieczorek recovering from knee surgery

DI STAFF August 29, 2011

Men’s track and cross-country coach Larry Wieczorek underwent arthroscopic knee surgery on Aug. 26. The surgery — performed at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics — repaired a minor meniscus...

Intramural flag football registration begins today

DI STAFF August 29, 2011

Football — at all levels — is back. Registration for intramural flag football starts at 8 a.m. today and ends at 8 a.m. Wednesday. Teams can register on Iowa’s page at IMLeagues.com or by following...

Nationally-ranked Iowa field hockey to debut at Big Ten/ACC Challenge

DI STAFF August 26, 2011

The No. 23 Iowa field-hockey team will open its season Saturday at the Big Ten/ACC challenge in Ann Arbor, Mich. The tournament is aptly named; it will indeed be a challenge for the Hawkeyes, because...

Student section to offer bus trip for Iowa State

DI STAFF August 26, 2011

The Iowa football team's battle for the Cy-Hawk Trophy against Iowa State might be in Ames this season, but a student organization is taking steps to see the stands in Jack Trice Stadium have a healthy...

Offensive line provides Hawkeyes with stability

SAM LOUWAGIE August 26, 2011

The Iowa football team will have a new starting quarterback, a new top running back, only one proven receiver, and a jumble of inexperience on the defensive line and in the secondary this season. In the...

Spartan QB Cousins looking for big follow-up season

SAM LOUWAGIE August 26, 2011

Kirk Cousins didn't expect the flood of phone calls and text messages, both to him and his family, that came after his speech. He didn't expect video of the speech to spread so quickly around social media...

Volleyball’s crucial preseason begins

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD August 26, 2011

The Iowa volleyball team hasn't had a winning season since 2000 and hasn't advanced to the NCAA Tournament since 1994. But this year, the Hawkeyes are determined to change that — and that begins with...