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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

Three Hawkeye women to compete at NCAA Diving qualifier

DI STAFF March 10, 2011

Three members of the Iowa women’s diving team will compete at the NCAA Qualifier in Austin, Texas, this weekend. Competition will begin on Friday and continue through March 13 at the Jamail Texas Swimming...

Wrestlers struggle from the bottom

SAM LOUWAGIE March 9, 2011

Tom Brands dropped down to his hands and knees in front of a throng of reporters at Welsh-Ryan Arena, engaging in an impromptu technique session on March 5. “If I’m down here,” Brands said from...

Cox adjusts to GymHawks’ team philosophy

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD March 9, 2011

Before freshman Tesla Cox mounts the beam or uneven bars, or steps onto the floor exercise mat, she seeks out Iowa women’s gymnastics head coach Larissa Libby. In a brief moment of eye contact, Cox simply...

Indoor season coming to a close for men’s track and field

BEN SCHUFF March 9, 2011

The Iowa men’s track and field team’s record board inside the Recreation Building may be deceiving. As soon as it is updated, the large board hanging near one end of the track will read like a 2011...

Commentary: Season of records for Iowa women’s track and field

AMY TIFFANY March 9, 2011

The Iowa women’s track and field team broke only one record in the previous two seasons. But this season, the squad has shattered four school marks. Distance, middle distance, and throwers all have...

Senior’s full return boosts men’s gymnasts

RYAN MURPHY March 9, 2011

Ben Ketelsen had not competed in his full set of events in over a month. But for the senior, it was as nothing had changed. At the Hawkeyes’ March 5 meet against Minnesota and Penn State, Ketelsen...

Women’s golf picks up their short game outside

MAGGIE CUNNINGHAM March 9, 2011

If the Iowa women’s golf team is going to recuperate from its disappointing spring season-opener, the players need to step up their short games. But regaining the “feel” for approach shots and puts...

Six Hawkeye men set to compete in College Station

DI STAFF March 9, 2011

The field for the 2011 NCAA men’s indoor track and field championships was completed Monday night. Of the 270 entries, six were claimed by members of the Iowa men’s track and field team. All the athletes...

Iowa’s Melander and Praska head to NCAAs

DI STAFF March 9, 2011

The waiting game is over for Iowa junior McKenzie Melander and senior Bethany Praska. Both found out Monday night that they will compete in the NCAA championships this weekend. The Hawkeyes took advantage...

Willis named Big Ten Player of the Week

DI STAFF March 8, 2011

Following a tremendous offensive performance over the weekend, Iowa senior Trevor Willis has been named the Big Ten Player of the Week. The weekly honor is the first of his career. In four games against...

Woody earns coaching honor

DI STAFF March 8, 2011

Roughly one week after seven athletes from the Iowa men’s track and field team were named as All-Big Ten selections, a member of the coaching staff has been recognized. Assistant coach Joey Woody was...

Iowa/Nebraska to play Thanksgiving Friday

DI STAFF March 8, 2011

The Iowa and Nebraska football programs announced on Monday that their 2011 and 2012 games will take place on the Fridays following Thanksgiving. The new Big Ten rivals will face off as conference foes...