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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

Thode set to compete at nationals

SAM LOUWAGIE November 19, 2010

All-American cross-country runners don't come through the University of Iowa very often. In the history of the program, there have been just five. The last 20 years have seen two, none since Stetson Steele...

Bedell has learned much from volleyball’s lone senior

IAN MARTIN November 19, 2010

For a team with four freshmen, three sophomores, and four juniors, it doesn't appear that the Iowa volleyball team has had any trouble with class cliques on and off the court. The team's only senior Becky...

Men’s golf inks two recruits

DI STAFF November 19, 2010

The success head coach Mark Hankins has led the Iowa men's golf team to is having its effect on the recruiting trail. Hankins has received national letters of intent from Joseph Winslow and Brian Bullington...

New cross-training techniques for rowing

AMY TIFFANY November 18, 2010

"This is tough, Hawkeyes," head coach Mandi Kowal shouted to push the Iowa rowing team as the members ran up and down 10 sections of Kinnick Stadium — from field level all the way to the press...

Hawkeyes stagnant near end of season

SAM LOUWAGIE November 18, 2010

The Iowa men's cross-country team's goals seemed perfectly within reach on Oct. 15. The Hawkeyes had just dominated the Bradley Classic with a 38-point victory, and 10 runners set personal bests. The...

Women harriers inconsistent

MAGGIE CUNNINGHAM November 18, 2010

The women's cross-country team began the 2010 season emphasizing the value of teamwork. Working together, however, was not enough to allow the Hawkeyes to rebound from the 2009 season and reach their...

McNutt becomes the go-to player

JORDAN GARRETSON November 18, 2010

Marvin McNutt is a man of few words. The Iowa junior wide receiver rarely strays from the standard course when talking to the media — the answers are typically short, simple, and to-the-point. Teammates,...

Johnson beefs up for basketball season

JON FRANK November 18, 2010

Many diets entail strict eating regulations full of dos and don'ts that can test an athlete's discipline, but Iowa sophomore center Morgan Johnson's off-season diet was simple: eat. With height, athleticism,...

Ferentz dismisses expectations, shuts off ‘outside noise’

SCOTT MILLER November 17, 2010

Kirk Ferentz knew the question was coming. In fact, he was surprised it took so long. Ten minutes into his Tuesday meeting with the media, Iowa's 12-year head coach was asked about his team "underperforming"...

Defense leads to McCaffery’s first win at Iowa

SETH ROBERTS November 17, 2010

Winning doesn't have to be pretty. The Iowa men's basketball team (1-1) proved that much Tuesday night, defeating Louisiana-Monroe (0-2), 68-40, in a game in which the two teams combined for 48 turnovers...

McCaffery’s vocal demeanor shows in victory

IAN MARTIN November 17, 2010

For months, the differences between Fran McCaffery and Todd Lickliter have been hashed out. But while the style of play is what's gotten the most media attention, the difference in energy between the coaches...

Good bench play aids Iowa women’s thrashing of Bradley

MATT COZZI November 17, 2010

Hannah Draxten was questionable heading into Tuesday night's game against Bradley, but after the final buzzer, there was no question about what kind of an effect she had had. Draxten, who had recurring...