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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

Hawkeyes’ upset bid falls short

EVELYN LAU February 5, 2010

The Iowa women’s basketball team held on until the very end Thursday night. But despite riding a three-game winning streak, the Hawkeyes (11-11, 4-7) couldn’t overcome two turnovers in the final minute,...

Wrestlers travel to Utah Valley

J.T. BUGOS February 5, 2010

Phillip Keddy is going home. On Saturday, the 184-pound senior will travel to his hometown of Vernal, Utah, where the top-ranked Iowa wrestling team will take on Utah Valley. “It’s real exciting,...

Swimming’s swan song

PATRICK RAFFERTY February 5, 2010

In 1927, Iowa had the largest indoor swimming pool in the world. Now, the Hawkeyes can’t even train long course. Dave Armbruster, Iowa’s head coach for almost 40 years, designed the Field House,...

Ferentz officially signs 21

BRENDAN STILES February 4, 2010

For Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz, 2010 proved to a typical recruiting year. Hitting the Hawkeyes’ hotbeds, Ferentz nabbed 21 high-school standouts who resemble the type of players the Iowa coaching...

Hawkeyes lose third-straight game

BRENDAN STILES February 4, 2010

“Crushing” hardly sums up Iowa’s loss to Illinois Wednesday night. The Hawkeyes had a chance to put themselves in position to potentially tie the game in the final minute, trailing 52-49. But a...

Bluder’s Bunch faces Lavender, Buckeyes

JORDAN GARRETSON February 4, 2010

Iowa freshman Morgan Johnson has already competed against a bevy of elite post players this season. But her next matchup — against Ohio State’s Jantel Lavender — may be her most imposing challenge...

25 years ago, a magical night

EVELYN LAU February 4, 2010

Hawkeye coach C. Vivian Stringer wiped away tears. Stepping out of the tunnel in Carver-Hawkeye Arena, she could hardly believe what she saw: A blur of black and gold filled every available seat and then...

Commentary: Almost isn’t good enough

SCOTT MILLER February 4, 2010

Wednesday night, Iowa almost beat Illinois. The Hawkeyes almost hit enough 3-pointers to stick with the athletically superior, better-coached Illini team. They almost almost played good enough defense....

Hockey helps Haiti

MICHELE DANNO February 4, 2010

The Iowa hockey club has lost a lot more games than expected this season, but after the Jan. 12 earthquake rocked Haiti, the IceHawks realized others worldwide have faced much tougher losses. The temblor...

Captains of the gymnastics ship

ROBBIE LEHMAN February 3, 2010

There are no captains on the Iowa women’s gymnastics team this season. There are 18 leaders. Sixth-year Iowa head coach Larissa Libby has a philosophy unlike many other coaches in any sport. It’s...

Swimming snub

PATRICK RAFFERTY February 3, 2010

Entering the end of its season, the Iowa men’s swimming and diving team is going into the Big Ten championship with its best record since the 1983-84 season, when the squad went 11-0. But something...

Dennis tabbed with Big Ten honor

DI STAFF February 3, 2010

Iowa senior 133-pounder Daniel Dennis picked up his second Big Ten Wrestler of the Week honor of his career on Tuesday. Dennis, ranked No. 3 in his weight class according to rankings used by The Daily...