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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

Hawkeyes beat Gophers, garner accolades and star recruit

BRENDAN STILES November 30, 2009

The Hawkeyes may not have won with style when they defeated Minnesota, 12-0, in Kinnick Stadium on Nov. 21. But the victory kept the Hawkeyes’ hopes of playing in a BCS bowl game alive. After watching...

Schipper, Meister honored in volleyball loss

EVELYN LAU November 30, 2009

The Iowa volleyball team left in tears on Nov. 28. On a night when outside hitter Megan Schipper and libero Christina Meister were honored during the team’s Senior Night, the Hawkeyes simply couldn’t...

Point/Counterpoint: Which team will finish with more wins, football or men’s basketball?

DI STAFF November 30, 2009

FOOTBALL It’s no secret. The Iowa men’s basketball team is not up to par with the rest of the Big Ten, and wins are going to be about as hard to come by as finding a sober freshman downtown. But...

Aquahawks dominate in Hawkeye Invite

DI STAFF November 30, 2009

The Iowa women’s swimming team had an enjoyable Thanksgiving break after taking first place in the Hawkeye Invitational on Nov. 22 in the Field House. The Aquahawks defeated Truman State, Northern Iowa,...

Iowa, Minnesota ending season in trophy battle

JON LINDER November 20, 2009

The difference between chaos and serenity is in the eye of the beholder — especially if said beholder is a bronze pig named Floyd. Iowa football faithful can complain in earnest of the maddening season...

Hawkeyes look to shoot their way back

BRENDAN STILES November 20, 2009

Two games into the 2009-10 season, and the Iowa men’s basketball team isn’t having the start it anticipated. Not only have the Hawkeyes lost their first two games — both at home against Texas-San...

Wrestlers anxious for the Iowa City Duals

J.T. BUGOS November 20, 2009

The Iowa wrestling team will host the six-squad Iowa City Duals in Carver-Hawkeye Arena today looking to begin the season in dominating fashion. The Hawkeyes will open at 10:30 a.m. against Coe College,...

AquaHawks host invitational

MITCH SMITH November 20, 2009

With four home meets remaining in the 2009-10 season, the Field House pool is nearing its end as the host site for the AquaHawks. The Iowa women’s swimming team holds the first-ever Hawkeye Invitational...

Men’s swimming to host Hawkeye Invite

PATRICK RAFFERTY November 20, 2009

The Iowa men’s swimming team will host the Hawkeye Invitational this weekend, beginning today at 11 a.m. Iowa head coach Marc Long said he doesn’t remember the last time the Hawkeyes hosted an event...

A swimming story with no ending

PATRICK RAFFERTY November 20, 2009

Imagine a student-athlete arriving to college needing to fit into a new role. Now imagine having to switch to the most difficult position in the sport, one that requires years of refined technique and...

‘Moving’ is her middle name

ROBBIE LEHMAN November 20, 2009

Gabby Tinner has called many places home, so it is no coincidence that she plays the “world’s game.” She may be a sophomore defender for the Iowa soccer team, but that doesn’t begin to tell her...

Angerer a Nagurski finalist

DI STAFF November 20, 2009

Iowa senior Pat Angerer was named one of five finalists for the 2009 Bronko Nagurski Trophy on Thursday. The award, given annually to the nation’s top defensive player, is voted on by the Football Writers...