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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

Magic Johnsons look to steal All-U title

JERRY SCHERWIN February 11, 2010

A year ago, Jake Grein and the Apostles were Residence Hall champions. Now called the Magic Johnsons, Grein and his friends hope they can go on another run that will take them back to the intramural Men’s...

Intramural wrestling popular in some schools

MATT COZZI February 10, 2010

For all those Brent Metcalf-wannabes who want to take part in the state’s strong wrestling tradition but can’t suit up in Black and Gold, there is a solution: intramural wrestling. With the No. 1...

Iowa hosts surprise Wildcats tonight

SCOTT MILLER February 10, 2010

Two years ago, the Northwestern Wildcats weren’t just an afterthought — they were an abomination, a sorry excuse for a Division-I basketball program, and a near-certain win for the opposing team. Head...

Wahlin questionable for Thursday

JORDAN GARRETSON February 10, 2010

The Iowa women’s basketball team (12-11, 5-7) claimed its fourth win in five games with a 77-66 win over Michigan State (15-8, 6-6) on Sunday, but the victory was not without bad news. Sophomore starting...

Beatty targets early return

J.T. BUGOS February 10, 2010

Chad Beatty is eyeing an early return. The senior said he isn’t sure when he can compete again, but since breaking his foot more than a month ago, his rehab is ahead of schedule. “Each day, we’re...

The Hawkeyes’ new nest

MITCH SMITH February 10, 2010

Bob Stein struggled to find the words. Walking around the new Campus Recreation and Wellness Center, the former Iowa swimmer-turned-published-author looked on in amazement. “I’m blown away,” he...

Diver Van Dijkhuizen undecided

PATRICK RAFFERTY February 10, 2010

Last-minute decisions usually aren’t the best ones. Two weeks before the 2006 school year, Iowa senior diver Frank Van Dijkhuizen still hadn’t made up his mind on what he wanted to do. Ultimately,...

‘Meet the Hawks’ night moved

DI STAFF February 10, 2010

The Iowa softball team’s sixth-annual “Meet the Hawks” night has been rescheduled for 6 p.m. Feb. 23. The free event, which had been scheduled for Tuesday, will be held on the second level of the...

Big Ten basketball tickets on sale next week

DI STAFF February 10, 2010

All-session and single-session tickets for both the 2010 Big Ten men’s and women’s basketball tourneys will go on sale at 10 a.m. Feb. 15. Tickets can be purchased online at www.TicketMaster.com or...

McGrath earns Big Ten honor

DI STAFF February 10, 2010

Iowa freshman gymnast Matt McGrath was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week on Tuesday following his performance against Illinois-Chicago on Feb. 6 in Chicago. McGrath helped the No. 7 Iowa men’s gymnastics...

Dunkaroos down Six Ball Beaters

KYLIE SEBERT February 10, 2010

What started as a seemingly even co-rec matchup in the Field House ended with the Dunkaroos hopping to a 45-35 victory over Six Ball Beaters on Tuesday evening. Dunkaroos, which trailed at halftime, 21-20,...