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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

Carefree on the tennis court

BEN ROSS April 21, 2011

In many ways, Will Vasos is a living extension of his hometown of Fort Collins, Colo. He's been described as an easy going, overall nice guy who's fun to be around. "People are definitely carefree...

Men’s gymnastics on the rise

RYAN MURPHY April 21, 2011

In his first season at the helm of the Iowa men's gymnastics team, JD Reive was not expecting the Hawkeyes to be in contention for a national championship. What he was expecting — and what he got —...

Iowa rowers use practice time to refocus for final weeks

RYAN MURPHY April 21, 2011

With three races in four weeks, the Iowa rowing team had gotten into the rhythm of competition. The challenge for head coach Mandi Kowal is keeping her team sharp during its current layoff. The Hawkeyes...

Baseball wins offensive battle

DI STAFF April 21, 2011

The Iowa baseball team (14-20) smacked 14 hits and posted four multi-run innings in a 14-8 win over Western Illinois (11-25) on Wednesday in Davenport. Third baseman Kasey Carling led the offensive blitz...

Golfer India earns Big Ten honor

DI STAFF April 21, 2011

Iowa senior golfer Vince India has been named the Big Ten men's co-Golfer of the Week, sharing the award with Purdue's William Sjaichudin. India earned individual medalist honors Sunday after winning...

Experienced O-Line could be Iowa’s strength in 2011

JORDAN GARRETSON April 20, 2011

Kirk Ferentz isn't fully disclosing how good his 2011 offensive line could be. Not yet, at least. Consider his assessment of the group's performance at the team's spring scrimmage — it was more critical...

Cougill will transfer to Green Bay

SETH ROBERTS April 20, 2011

Former Iowa basketball player Brennan Cougill will transfer to Wisconsin-Green Bay, according to the Green Bay Press-Gazette. Cougill, a 6-9, 255-pound forward, averaged 4 points and 3 rebounds for the...

Former football assistant Piro passes away

SETH ROBERTS April 20, 2011

Former Iowa assistant football coach H.W. "Whitey" Piro passed away Monday in Iowa City. He was 93. Piro, a native of Nordholz, Germany, was a Hawkeye assistant from 1952 to 1965 under Forest...

Hawkeyes hold Northwestern star in check, look ahead to Iowa State

SAM LOUWAGIE April 20, 2011

Chelsea Lyon didn't know that Emily Allard was hitting .517. Shedidn't know the Northwestern sophomore had stolen 34 bases on the season or that she was named a top-25 finalist for USA Softball Player...

Softball film sessions get facelift

SAM LOUWAGIE April 20, 2011

Liz Watkins hunched over a laptop computer and watched herself hit a home run. On the screen, Watkins' upper body stays over her hips, which rotate just as the bat meets the ball, sending it in an upward...

Baseball to play Western Illinois for fourth time

SETH ROBERTS April 20, 2011

Joe Mauer played a season at Modern Woodmen Park. So did Rick Ankiel, and ditto for Jim Edmonds. Members of the Iowa baseball team will join the list of luminaries to have graced the field tonight. The...

Iowa baseball looks to fill rotation void

MATT COZZI April 20, 2011

One hour before Sunday's double-header against Indiana, Patrick Lala was told that he could possibly start on the mound in the second game. Although he had yet to start a game in 2011, Lala did end up...