Skip to Main Content
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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Bluder’s Bunch faces Indiana

JORDAN GARRETSON February 25, 2010

Kachine Alexander is the self-proclaimed best texter on the Iowa women’s basketball team. But none of her outgoing messages have meant more to the Hawkeyes than the one Alexander sent earlier this week....

GymHawks boast Canadian connection

ROBBIE LEHMAN February 25, 2010

The symbolic Maple Leaf has an entirely different meaning for several members of the Iowa women’s gymnastics team. Head coach Larissa Libby, assistant coach Jenifer Simbhudas, and GymHawks Rebecca Simbhudas...

‘Hawk of the Week’ special to track and field

MATT SCHOMMER February 25, 2010

The desire to be No. 1 can be intense. But when it comes to taking such an honor honor, at least for the men’s track and field team, doing so may be quite simple:It takes a stellar performance. “Hawk...

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...

Metcalf earns weekly Big Ten award

DI STAFF February 24, 2010

Iowa 149-pounder Brent Metcalf earned his fifth Big Ten Wrestler of the Week honor on Tuesday — the last weekly accolade of his illustrious Hawkeye career. Metcalf, the No. 1-ranked wrestler in his...

Blar rules in intramural basketball

JERRY SCHERWIN February 24, 2010

Before Tuesday night’s game started, Blar’s confidence lingered around the rim. Looking to continue on early success, the No. 1-ranked Co-Rec intramural basketball team sought a division-best 3-0...

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....

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...