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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

Commentary: It all comes down to Saturday

BRENDAN STILES November 11, 2009

One game. That is all that stands in the way between the No. 15 Iowa Hawkeyes and a trip to Pasadena, Calif. After everything — both good and bad — the Hawkeyes have endured, it now hinges on one...

Volleyball looks to end skid

EVELYN LAU November 11, 2009

One team’s losing streak will end tonight. Iowa (11-13, 3-9) will go for the season sweep of Wisconsin (11-10, 6-6) in a match broadcast on the Big Ten Network in Carver-Hawkeye Arena at 7 p.m. The...

Diving at home has team in peak position

PATRICK RAFFERTY November 11, 2009

There might not be a sport more reliant on a “home-facility advantage” than diving. Familiarity is king in the sport. Several nuances factor into the perfect dive, and nothing is more beneficial than...

Intramural badminton featured

DI STAFF November 11, 2009

As one of the most prominent Olympic sports in other countries — most notably Malaysia and China — badminton has found a niche in the Field House. But while most play for leisure, on Nov. 16-18,...

Hoops tournament nears

DI STAFF November 11, 2009

For those looking to get their hoops fix in the first semester, Recreational Services will host a three-on-three tournament in the Field House South Gym on Dec. 1-3. The price per team is has not yet been...

Dodge ball sign-up to close

DI STAFF November 11, 2009

If you’re looking to bring out your inner Peter La Fleur, today is the last day to sign up for intramural dodge ball. The format for the event is one night of two games, followed by a playoff-style...

Intramural bowling strikes up fun

MITCH SMITH November 11, 2009

In the 1996 comedy Kingpin, Woody Harrelson plays a bowling aficionado who wins the Iowa state amateur bowling championship. Fast forward to Monday and Tuesday, where several students took to Colonial...

Vandenberg’s show now

BRENDAN STILES November 10, 2009

As the No. 15 Iowa Hawkeyes attempt to move on from a stunning 17-10 loss at Kinnick Stadium to Northwestern on Nov. 7, they can look back at the 1990 New York Giants for motivation. That year, the Giants...

Short season for field hockey

JORDAN GARRETSON November 10, 2009

For the first time since 2005, the Iowa field-hockey team won’t make a trip to the NCAA Tournament. The Hawkeyes’ 5-1 Big Ten Tournament semifinal loss to No. 8 Michigan State on Nov. 6 left them...

No sibling rivalry with the Hardesty twins

MICHELE DANNO November 10, 2009

Iowa women harriers Lauren and Amanda Hardesty share basically everything — DNA, a bathroom, and a passion for running. While sharing so much can sometimes result in the typical sibling disagreements,...

Women’s golf must relax to have a successful spring

J.T. BUGOS November 10, 2009

Momentum is key in sports. It can carry a team for minutes, quarters, matches, tournaments, and even seasons. But every squad wants the needle to point their way. After three tournaments of poorer-than-expected...

Point/Counterpoint: Should James Vandenberg be criticized for his play against Northwestern?

DI STAFF November 10, 2009

YES Hawkeye backup quarterback James Vandenberg receives preferential treatment among students on campus because of his “ability” to throw a football. But with all the amenities afforded to football...