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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

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Field hockey frosh holding more than her own

JORDAN GARRETSON September 11, 2009

Not quite a month ago, the Iowa field-hockey coaching staff was unsure where to play freshman Sarah Drake. Now, she’s Big Ten Freshman of the Week. After scoring her first three career goals in two...

Klinefelter sisters fighting tonight at fairgrounds

IAN MARTIN September 11, 2009

Iowa City has seen its share of nasty fights in recent years. This weekend, residents can be guaranteed at least two more. Emily and Katy Klinefelter, sisters and Iowa City natives, will headline a nine-fight...

Rowing 101

ZACH CHRISWELL September 11, 2009

Imagine reading about football without knowing what a touchdown is or watching basketball without knowing what a rebound is. It’s no different in rowing. The sport is more complex than leisurely rowing...

Soccer coaches have Ball State ties

ROBBIE LEHMAN September 11, 2009

Coaching continuity creates consistency. At least this is the theory the Iowa soccer team believes in, and it’s slowly holding true with each and every game the Hawkeyes win. Iowa (3-2) will host Loyola-Chicago...

Intramurals: Late-game catch lifts McShay’s Best Available over Off Daily

MITCH SMITH September 11, 2009

McShay’s Best Available trailed Off Daily for most of the game, but some late heroics helped the squad mount a comeback and move it up on Mel Kiper’s — or Todd McShay’s — big board. With only...

Intramurals: Low numbers won’t ruin women’s flag football

TRAVIS VARNER September 11, 2009

On Sept. 13, the women’s intramural flag-football league will kick off, and the women are out to prove they have skills just like the men. Unfortunately, the league’s numbers are down 50 percent from...

Jack Trice not friendly to Ferentz

RYAN YOUNG September 11, 2009

Kirk Ferentz isn’t a big fan of Jack Trice Stadium — and rightfully so. The Iowa head coach might not have nightmares of coaching there. But since the Bill Belichick disciple took over the program...

Volleyball aims for perfection against in-state rivals

EVELYN LAU September 11, 2009

The Hawkeyes couldn’t have imagined a better scenario to be in. Starting its season 6-0 for the first time since 1988, the Iowa volleyball team will try to make history by winning the first seven matches...

Video: Football Forum – ISU Cyclones

DI SPORTS STAFF September 10, 2009

Be sure to visit dailyiowan.com every day throughout the 2009 football season for The Daily Iowan Football Forum, an in-depth discussion among DI and Daily Iowan TV football reporters about the Iowa Hawkeyes. Today’s...

Football team recalls iconic decal

AMIE KIEHN September 10, 2009

In 1987, Neil Young stepped on stage in Lincoln, Neb., laden with a heavy heart, a guitar to his back and a harmonica hanging below his lips. The singer/songwriter was set to perform to the tens of thousands...

Women’s golf looks to contend

J.T. BUGOS September 10, 2009

The Iowa women’s golf team finished fifth at the Big Ten championships last spring, carding their team’s season-best 18-hole score of 305 in one day of play. The top-five finish was the highest the...

Freshman tennis player towers over the rest

JAKE KRZECZOWSKI September 10, 2009

Garrett Dunn has always been the tall kid. You’ve seen his type —standing in the back middle of the class picture, a head above everyone else. The one with the awkward lean in his neck from craning...