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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

Show Stoppaz upend top-ranked Blackout

MITCH SMITH September 28, 2009

Last week, the Show Stoppaz lost its first game of the season, to Schax, causing the defending women’s league champions to drop out of the No. 1 spot in the intramurals flag-football rankings. The...

Two students win trip to Las Vegas

TRAVIS VARNER September 28, 2009

Viva Las Vegas! The intramural golf tournament finished Sunday evening at the Finkbine Golf Course with two students winning an all-expenses-paid trip to Las Vegas to compete in the National Collegiate...

Mount Pleasant downs Clear Creek Amana

SPECIAL TO THE DAILY IOWAN September 28, 2009

Clear Creek Amana fell, 28-14, to Mount Pleasant on Sept. 25. During the first half, the lead shifted between the two teams. The Mount Pleasant Panthers scored a touchdown during the first quarter but...

Regals’ defense shines in win

SPECIAL TO THE DAILY IOWAN September 28, 2009

While Regina Regals coach Marv Cook thinks his offense could use some cleaning up, the team still managed to overpower the Wilton Beavers Sept. 25, dominating in a 35-0 victory. The defense won the game...

Cross-country runners get inked

SEAN MORGAN September 25, 2009

Cross-country is individual by nature. Only one athlete can place first. But at Iowa, head cross-country coach Larry Wieczorek encourages a tradition that helps remind his runners that they still belong...

Injuries press the bench

JON LINDER September 25, 2009

Iowa rallied behind a fresh mindset last week to mount an absolute defensive clinic, but a Kirk Ferentz adage ultimately saved the depleted Hawkeye offense. Against Arizona, the Iowa coaching staff instilled...

Penn State’s Lee makes a comeback

BRENDAN STILES September 25, 2009

Last season, Penn State had a season for the ages. With an 11-1 record, the Nittany Lions showed they were among the Big Ten’s elite, earning a co-title with Ohio State. Because of its 13-6 win over...

Despite injuries, Penn State hype plentiful

JON LINDER September 25, 2009

Definitive information on Iowa’s Big Ten opener at No. 5 Penn State on Saturday is hard to come by. Other than the safe assumption that fans will be wearing considerably less green to this year’s...

Field hockey opens Big Ten against Michigan

JORDAN GARRETSON September 25, 2009

Coming off a 12-0 victory over St. Louis on Sept. 19, the Iowa field-hockey team members are the most confident they have been all season. For good reason, too. The Hawkeyes’ 12 goals were the most...

Rowing season starts Saturday

TRAVIS VARNER September 25, 2009

The Iowa rowing team’s season begins Saturday on the Des Moines River for the Head of the Des Moines regatta race. The Hawkeyes will be well represented, fielding two 8s, 4 4s, and eight pairs. Many...

Ready to rebound on the green

J.T. BUGOS September 25, 2009

The Iowa women’s golf team will head to Madison, Wis., for the Lady Northern Invitational, a two-day event on Sept. 27-28. The tournament, hosted by Wisconsin, will be a preview for the Big Ten championships...

Women’s tennis begins season with Golden Gopher Invite

PATRICK RAFFERTY September 25, 2009

The Iowa women’s tennis team is excited to begin fall tournament play this weekend at the Minnesota Gopher Invitational. The Hawkeyes are coming off an encouraging season, and now they’re looking...