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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

Baseball’s subs shine in otherwise disappointing night

SETH ROBERTS April 13, 2011

Jack Dahm didn’t mince words after Tuesday’s blowout loss to Kansas: His team, especially the starters, played badly. But if there’s an upside to the 12-5 final score, it’s that the Hawkeyes’...

Senior golfers lead by example

BEN WOLFSON April 13, 2011

Team leaders are often portrayed as outspoken people that give inspirational speeches and will their way to victory. These types don’t exist for the Iowa men’s golf team. Seniors Brad Hopfinger and...

Ferentz on Heiar: “Not a lot to say”

JORDAN GARRETSON April 13, 2011

Iowa head footbal coach Kirk Ferentz didn’t add much detail on the status of Dan Heiar Tuesday. Heiar, an incoming junior-college transfer from Iowa Western Community College, was hospitalized after...

Nielsen receives preseason honor

JORDAN GARRETSON April 13, 2011

Iowa linebacker Tyler Nielsen has been named to the 2011 Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List. The annual award, which is in its eighth year, honors the nation’s top defender. Nielsen, a 6-4, 235-pound senior,...

Cy-Hawk series now sponsored by Iowa Corn

J.T. BUGOS April 13, 2011

The Cy-Hawk Series between Iowa and Iowa State has received new title sponsorship. Previously known as the Hy-Vee Cy-Hawk Series, it will now be coined the “Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series.” The Iowa Corn...

Iowa softball continues to look toward offense

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD April 13, 2011

The Iowa softball team piled up 22 hits in two games against Michigan State last weekend, but even with having a lot of offensive success, the team is focusing on improving in the batter’s box. The...

Freshman tennis player takes down No. 50

NICK SZAFRANSKI April 13, 2011

In her first career opportunity against a ranked opponent, Hawkeye Christina Harazin emerged victorious. The women’s tennis freshman knocked off Northwestern’s 50th-ranked Brittany Wowchuk on April...

Thrower moving up in Big Ten

BEN SCHUFF April 12, 2011

Ben Stancombe said he feels “so much further” ahead two meets into this outdoor season compared with last year. His results prove him right. The hammer thrower had a career day at the Sun Angel Classic...

Point/counterpoint: Who will win a major first — Tiger or Rory?

DI STAFF April 12, 2011

Rory McIlroy Even though Rory McIlroy will most likely always be remembered as one of the greatest choke artists of all time for his epic breakdown on the fourth day of the 2011 Masters, he will win his...

With Stanzi gone, Vandenberg is in

JORDAN GARRETSON April 12, 2011

For the better part of three seasons, James Vandenberg watched Ricky Stanzi. He performed clipboard duty. He described his role as Stanzi’s “secondhand man” during film sessions. He graciously waited...

Football player hospitalized after accident

JORDAN GARRETSON April 12, 2011

An Iowa offensive lineman has been hospitalized following a car accident, according to UI Sports Information. Junior Dan Heiar — a transfer from Iowa Western Community College — is hospitalized after...

Kachine Alexander drafted by WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx

MATT COZZI April 12, 2011

For Kachine Alexander, Monday afternoon signaled the beginning of the newest chapter in her basketball career. At around 4 p.m., Alexander’s professional basketball dreams came true. The Minnesota Lynx...