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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

Molnar makes ascension up poll

PATRICK RAFFERTY January 26, 2010

Iowa sophomore Sonja Molnar has officially arrived. Moving up seven spots to No. 65 in the most recent Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s poll, she has made quick contributions to the women’s tennis...

Turner could be handful for Hawkeyes

BRENDAN STILES January 26, 2010

Relinquishing a double-digit lead and falling to West Virginia may not have been the highlight of Ohio State’s weekend. But the Buckeyes managed to seize some positives from the 69-65 loss to the Mountaineers...

Filling All Cavities downs 4200s

JOVANA SIMIC January 26, 2010

A group of UI dental students, united as Filling All Cavities, drilled 4200s during the teams’ first match in the Bubble Monday. Filling All Cavities took away a 3-2 victory over its opponent in the...

Hawkeyes, Yellow Jackets set for Miami clash

BRENDAN STILES December 18, 2009

When No. 10 Iowa and No. 9 Georgia Tech square off in Miami at the 2010 FedEx Orange Bowl on Jan. 5, it will be the first time the Hawkeyes and Yellow Jackets have faced one another. The Hawkeyes will...

Hawkeyes start homestand with Drake

BRENDAN STILES December 18, 2009

Todd Lickliter made one thing clear on Thursday after resuming the head-coach duties of the Iowa men’s basketball team: He will ease his way back. Lickliter had surgery on Dec. 5 for a carotid-artery...

A double dip in the pool

MITCH SMITH December 18, 2009

A pair of Iowa swimmers share much more than just a passion for the sport. They share nearly identical DNA. Sophie Borchers, a sophomore, and Grace Borchers, a redshirt freshman, are the only siblings...

Commentary: Mediacom and Sinclair need to figure it out

BRENDAN STILES December 18, 2009

Picture 2010 with no “American Idol,” no “Late Show with David Letterman,” no “House, M.D.,” no “CSI,” no March Madness, no Super Bowl, no NFL playoffs, and no Orange Bowl. Depressing,...

Women hoopsters face Drake

DI STAFF December 18, 2009

The Iowa women’s basketball team (5-5, 0-1 Big Ten) will return to Carver-Hawkeye Arena to face Drake (6-2) at 1 p.m. on Dec. 20. The game will be televised live on the Big Ten Network. Iowa head coach...

No break for tracksters

MICHELE DANNO December 17, 2009

For the women on the Iowa track and field team, there will be no “break” following the word “winter” in the coming weeks. The Hawkeyes trained extensively during the fall for their 2010 indoor...

Simbhudas back in new role

ROBBIE LEHMAN December 17, 2009

Black and Gold still runs in Jenifer Simbhudas’ veins. No longer competing collegiately after finishing her career last season, one of the most decorated female gymnasts in Iowa history assumed the...

Grappler sparks the Hawkeyes

J.T. BUGOS December 17, 2009

Iowa wrestler Matt McDonough was faced with the task of taking over the 125-pound spot after former 125-pounder Charlie Falck graduated following last season. As a redshirt freshman, McDonough has more...

Sporting News honors Hawks

DI STAFF December 17, 2009

On Wednesday, The Sporting News recognized Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and seven Hawkeye football players for their accomplishments during the 2009 season. The magazine selected Ferentz as the Big Ten...