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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

Baseball set for four-game series against Kansas

DI STAFF March 5, 2010

After a successful three games in the Big Ten/Big East Challenge, the Iowa baseball team hopes to improve its 3-2 record this weekend. The Hawkeyes will travel to Lawrence, Kan., for a four-game set with...

Softball off to Matador Classic

DI STAFF March 5, 2010

After dropping four of its five games last weekend, the Iowa softball team hopes to get back to its winning ways today at the Matador Classic in Northridge, Calif. The Hawkeyes (7-7) will open the weekend...

Three grapplers take unblemished records into Big Ten Championships

J.T. BUGOS March 5, 2010

Wrestlers crave the moment after a match when a referee reaches for their wrist. With their chests heaving and sweat dripping from their muscular frames, their arm is raised towards the ceiling, signaling...

Women hoopsters aiming high in tourney

EVELYN LAU March 5, 2010

The Iowa women’s basketball team won when it mattered most this season. By winning its final two regular-season games — the second a 68-60 overtime thriller at Wisconsin on Sunday — the Hawkeyes...

Hawkeyes prepare for regular-season finale

BRENDAN STILES March 5, 2010

What has been an arduous season for the Iowa men’s basketball team will conclude on March 7 when the Hawkeyes visit Williams Arena for a battle with Minnesota. The outcome, however, will be of minor...

Men’s gymnastics faces Big Ten championship contender this weekend

NICK GANS March 5, 2010

The Iowa men’s gymnastics team will need to be at its best this weekend when No. 4 Illinois heads to Iowa City on March 7. Not only will the No. 10 Hawkeyes compete against a contender for the NCAA...

Alexander brings more than points and rebounds to Bluder’s Bunch

JORDAN GARRETSON March 4, 2010

Kachine Alexander’s gaudy statistics can be listed for hours. And those accomplishments didn’t go unnoticed this season. On Monday she became the 18th Hawkeye ever to be named to the first-team All-Big...

Increased football ticket prices not scaring students

JESSIE SMITH March 4, 2010

Even though season-ticket prices for 2010 Iowa home football games will increase for the first time in three years, UI students don’t foresee fans shying away from Kinnick Stadium come September. “I...

Wisconsin hands Iowa historic 20th loss

BRENDAN STILES March 4, 2010

The Iowa men’s basketball team fell on the wrong side of history Wednesday night in Madison, Wis. Crushed by No. 15 Wisconsin, 67-40, the Hawkeyes tallied their 20th loss of the season — a school...

Senior gymnasts remember careers

NICK GANS March 4, 2010

Senior years may be filled with midterms, meeting employers, and memories. But four Iowa gymnasts are continuing to build on the latter. Jon Buese, Danny Kuklinski, Joel Snyder, and Reid Urbain make up...

Swimmers on edge for NCAA invitation

PATRICK RAFFERTY March 4, 2010

Freshman Jordan Huff, sophomores Duncan Partridge and Paul Gordon, and senior Brian Farris were in a race against the clock Wednesday night. After posting a school record-breaking time of 6:27.66 in the...

Female participation in intramurals slowly dropping

JOVANA SIMIC March 4, 2010

Despite many opportunities in the world of intramural sports at the UI, female participation is slowly decreasing. Originally housed under the Women’s Physical Education Program, Recreational Services...