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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

John Deere Classic to hold UI Day

DI STAFF July 1, 2011

The John Deere Classic golf tournament will stage “University of Iowa Day” on July 7, according to a release. The tournament, held every year in the Quad Cities area, will set up an area designated...

Olaseni brings British sensibilities to Iowa City

KYLE HUGHES June 30, 2011

Iowa freshman Gabe Olaseni was on the soccer field when he first realized he wanted to take basketball seriously. Olaseni, a 6-10 post player from London, was 15 when he said a bad soccer experience led...

Krei’s strong second half leads team to Game Time win

SAM ODEYEMI June 30, 2011

A strong second half by Kelly Krei, Melissa Dixon, and K.K. Armstrong was just what Cullen/Falbo needed to get past Two Rivers/Coach’s Corner in a Game Time League game on Wednesday, 74-63. Krei, an...

Virginia Johnson keys easy Game Time win with big double-double

BEN SCHUFF June 30, 2011

Last week, Virginia Johnson showed why she was one of the most prized high-school recruits in the class of 2011 by grabbing 15 rebounds. Last night, Johnson displayed her talents again in dominating fashion....

Kach Alexander dominates once again

ERIK PAPKE June 30, 2011

When you have Morgan Johnson, the tallest player on the court, as your starting center, you might expect to win a Game Time League game. However, the deciding factor in Wednesday evening’s late matchup...

Hawkeye tennis camp puts “fun” back in fundamentals

CONRAD SWANSON June 30, 2011

This summer marks the second year in a row that Iowa women’s head tennis coach Katie Dougherty has directed the Hawkeye Summer Tennis Camp. The camp is being held all this week at the Hawkeye Tennis...

Hawkeyes’ Vandenberg ready to be the Mandenberg

SETH ROBERTS June 29, 2011

Iowa football fans haven’t seen much of James Vandenberg lately. The redshirt junior quarterback spent the past two years as a backup to Ricky Stanzi. He hasn’t appeared in a game since early in the...

Farokhmanesh, McCabe run away with Prime Time win

BEN SCHUFF June 29, 2011

Ali Farokhmanesh and Zach McCabe needed only one half to secure a victory for their team during their Prime Time League game Tuesday night in North Liberty. The duo led the way during a 27-3 run over...

Hawkeye trio “Heat” up Prime Time League

KYLE HUGHES June 29, 2011

This summer, Melsahn Basabe has taken his talents to North Liberty — and they were on full display Tuesday night. Basabe said he has heard some people compare his team, which also features Iowa teammates...

Two incoming tracksters to represent Team USA

DI STAFF June 29, 2011

Incoming Iowa track and field recruits Kayla Beattie and Gabe Hull will represent the United States in the 2011 Pan American Junior Games next month, according to a release. The multisport tournament...

Coker brings humility, maturity to the Iowa offense

SETH ROBERTS June 28, 2011

Marcus Coker is an extremely bright guy, but the astrophysics major doesn’t like to talk about his academics. He’s a hell of a football player and Iowa’s No. 1 tailback, but he doesn’t like to...

Hubbard leads Prime Time squad to No. 1 ranking

SETH ROBERTS June 28, 2011

The Prime Time League is three games into its 25th season, and The Daily Iowan breaks down the action to produce the first edition of its weekly rankings. 1. Coach’s Corner/Two Rivers (3-0) On two...