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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

Tracksters head west, south in split-squad meet

MATT SCHOMMER and MICHELE DANNO March 26, 2010

Hopefully, the number seven can remain lucky for the Iowa men and women’s track teams in this weekend’s split-squad meets in Palo Alto, Calif., and Fayetteville, Ark. The men and women will both send...

Men’s golf continues action at Spring Break Invitational

JESSIE SMITH March 26, 2010

The Iowa men’s golf team returned from the Callaway Collegiate Match-Play Tournament in Arizona at 5 a.m. Wednesday. The team then spent about 10 hours in Iowa City before heading to the airport to...

Alexander an All-America team finalist

DI STAFF March 26, 2010

Junior Kachine Alexander is one of 40 finalists still in the running to be named to the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association State Farm Coaches’ All-America Team. The Iowa guard led the women’s...

Hopfinger earns Big Ten honor

DI STAFF March 26, 2010

Iowa junior Brad Hopfinger earned Big Ten Golfer of the Week honors following an impressive showing at the Callaway Collegiate Match-Play Championship this week. The tournament featured eight of the nation’s...

Buese a Nissen-Emery finalist

DI STAFF March 25, 2010

Iowa senior gymnast Jon Buese was recently named a finalist for the Nissen-Emery Award, given annually to the nation’s outstanding collegiate gymnast. The Gainesville, Fla., native leads the Hawkeyes...

No. 9-seeded Globo Gym Purple Cobras score upset

JERRY SCHERWIN JR. March 25, 2010

Right from the start, the No. 9-seeded Globo Gym Purple Cobras dominated offensively, using excellent passing on perfectly executed pick-and-rolls to score five quick points. The squad never trailed...

Football opens spring practice

SCOTT MILLER March 25, 2010

The first-floor hallway of the Hayden Fry Football Complex features a Ben Krause quotation: “Don’t bother looking back because we’re not going there.” A floor below, in the spring practice press...

Ferentz supports 21-ordinance

SCOTT MILLER March 25, 2010

Add Iowa’s highest-paid state employee, head football coach Kirk Ferentz, to the growing list of public officials in support of the 21-ordinance. At his spring practice press conference Wednesday, Ferentz...

Women’s tennis finds solace in strong doubles play

JON FRANK March 25, 2010

Tennis is often thought of as an individual sport — two athletes separated by a net volley and rally for advantage. But the Iowa women’s tennis team understands a sum can only be as great as its parts. Certainly,...

Mental game lifts Hippen

JORDAN GARRETSON March 25, 2010

Jarred Hippen arrived at Iowa with more than enough talent to be a great pitcher. One of three freshman hurlers who each recorded a team-high nine starts in 2009, the rookie showed traces of brilliance,...

Men’s golf posts fifth-place finish

JESSIE SMITH March 25, 2010

The No. 42-ranked Iowa men’s golf team traveled to the Callaway Match-Play Tournament on March 21-23 with hopes of upsetting some of the nation’s top programs. The Hawkeyes accomplished that feat...

Rain cancels softball game

DI STAFF March 25, 2010

Rain washed out the Iowa softball team’s contest with Illinois State at Pearl Field on Wednesday. The Hawkeyes were scheduled to play a 4 p.m. game with the Redbirds, but inclement weather caused the...