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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

Lickliter: ‘They’re right there’

SCOTT MILLER February 24, 2010

As rebuilding projects go, Year No. 3 is when coaches expect to see results. Losses turn into wins, players gain confidence and experience, and records improve — or so goes the rebuilding blueprint....

Women AquaHawks reflect on season, look to future

MITCH SMITH February 24, 2010

The Iowa women’s swimming and diving team had two goals for the 2009-10 season. No. 1: Go undefeated at home during its final season in the 83-year history of the Field House pool. No. 2: Create a...

Men AquaHawks head to Big Ten championships

PATRICK RAFFERTY February 24, 2010

The Iowa men’s swimming and diving team has had one date circled on their calendars since the end of the summer — today. It’s the day the Hawkeyes hope will forever be remembered as the beginning...

Men’s tennis set to play Drake

SETH ROBERTS February 24, 2010

Screaming fans, packed bleachers, and two programs that respect and loathe one another. The No. 55 Iowa men’s tennis team (4-1) will travel to Des Moines today to face what many players consider their...

McGrath steps up for Hawkeyes

NICK GANS February 24, 2010

Most freshmen collapse under pressure. But Iowa freshman gymnast Matt McGrath is not a normal freshman. During the Hawkeyes’ last two meets, he proved to be a top performer, Iowa head coach Tom Dunn...

Fixing GymHawks’ home

ROBBIE LEHMAN February 23, 2010

When a gymnastics meet runs smoothly, it’s not just the teams and coaches who are happy. It may not be the most glamorous of jobs, but the University of Iowa facilities department is responsible for...

Men’s tennis hold off Broncos

SETH ROBERTS February 23, 2010

In collegiate tennis, even the first point of a meet can be pivotal. The No. 55 Iowa men’s tennis team (4-1) learned this lesson when it turned a meet-opening victory in doubles play into a 4-3 win...

Boilermakers primed to win Big Ten

BRENDAN STILES February 23, 2010

For the past month, a Big Ten team has found a way to stand out. At the beginning of February, Michigan State looked to be on cruise control after running out to a 9-0 start in conference play. Then,...

Volleyball breaks into attendance rankings

DI STAFF February 23, 2010

Hawkeye fans turned out to show their support for the Iowa volleyball team last season. The program ranked 23rd in national attendance in 2009; the Hawkeyes averaged a school-record 1,632 fans in their...

‘Nothing Funny’ defeats overmatched Athletes Anonymous

IAN MARTIN February 23, 2010

There really was nothing funny about the lopsided intramural basketball game between There Is Nothing Funny About Domestic Abuse and Athletes Anonymous on Monday night. Down early, Nothing Funny, the...

Squakeyes 2-0 on season

KYLIE SEBERT February 23, 2010

Senior Sean Cunningham and freshman Evan Okrzesik have taken different roads to becoming Squakeyes. Currently 2-0 in the Men’s Open intramural basketball League, the team is made up of five freshmen,...

Softball wins three

DI STAFF February 22, 2010

Winning three of four games at the Littlewood Classic in Tempe, Ariz., this past weekend, the Hawkeyes improved to 6-3 on the season. Senior pitcher Amanda Zust tossed three complete-game victories and...