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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

Diving at home has team in peak position

PATRICK RAFFERTY November 11, 2009

There might not be a sport more reliant on a “home-facility advantage” than diving. Familiarity is king in the sport. Several nuances factor into the perfect dive, and nothing is more beneficial than...

Intramural badminton featured

DI STAFF November 11, 2009

As one of the most prominent Olympic sports in other countries — most notably Malaysia and China — badminton has found a niche in the Field House. But while most play for leisure, on Nov. 16-18,...

Hoops tournament nears

DI STAFF November 11, 2009

For those looking to get their hoops fix in the first semester, Recreational Services will host a three-on-three tournament in the Field House South Gym on Dec. 1-3. The price per team is has not yet been...

Dodge ball sign-up to close

DI STAFF November 11, 2009

If you’re looking to bring out your inner Peter La Fleur, today is the last day to sign up for intramural dodge ball. The format for the event is one night of two games, followed by a playoff-style...

Intramural bowling strikes up fun

MITCH SMITH November 11, 2009

In the 1996 comedy Kingpin, Woody Harrelson plays a bowling aficionado who wins the Iowa state amateur bowling championship. Fast forward to Monday and Tuesday, where several students took to Colonial...

Room in this town for two kingpins?

MITCH SMITH November 11, 2009

Colonial Lanes has been a staple in Iowa City since 1959, but talk of a new bowling alley at the university might strike up some competition among the alley cats. UI officials are considering rebuilding...

Women’s golf must relax to have a successful spring

J.T. BUGOS November 10, 2009

Momentum is key in sports. It can carry a team for minutes, quarters, matches, tournaments, and even seasons. But every squad wants the needle to point their way. After three tournaments of poorer-than-expected...

Point/Counterpoint: Should James Vandenberg be criticized for his play against Northwestern?

DI STAFF November 10, 2009

YES Hawkeye backup quarterback James Vandenberg receives preferential treatment among students on campus because of his “ability” to throw a football. But with all the amenities afforded to football...

Goal unachieved for soccer

ROBBIE LEHMAN November 10, 2009

Simply put, the Iowa soccer team fell short of its goal for the 2009 season. The Hawkeyes (9-11, 1-9) had their sights set on a NCAA Tournament invitation in August. And the feat appeared possible at...

Tennis & Rec facility honored

DI STAFF November 10, 2009

The Iowa Tennis Association honored the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Facility, home of both the men’s and women’s Iowa tennis teams, as Facility of the Year Award on Monday. Along with the accolade,...

No Roger, but plenty of golf

MATT SCHOMMER November 10, 2009

The man, the myth, the legend, Roger Lutsky, was nowhere to be found Monday night at Colonial Lanes, but that didn’t stop several UI intramural golfers from hitting the miniature links. I could tell...

Vandenberg’s show now

BRENDAN STILES November 10, 2009

As the No. 15 Iowa Hawkeyes attempt to move on from a stunning 17-10 loss at Kinnick Stadium to Northwestern on Nov. 7, they can look back at the 1990 New York Giants for motivation. That year, the Giants...