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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

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Swimmer finds new home with Hawkeyes

MITCH SMITH February 16, 2010

Christine Mauro needed a change. After two and a half years of swimming in Tempe, Ariz., the junior left sunny Arizona State and relocated to Iowa City, choosing to transfer midyear and join the Hawkeye...

Hawkeyes sweep weekly Big Ten honors

DI STAFF February 16, 2010

Iowa swept this week’s Big Ten women’s basketball awards. Junior Kachine Alexander was named Big Ten Player of the Week, and Jaime Printy was honored as Big Ten Freshman of the Week. Alexander played...

Women’s basketball managers compete in intramurals

MATT COZZI February 16, 2010

It’s not surprising to find the managers of the Hawkeye basketball team lighting up the hardwood in their free time. For three guys, they appreciate the recognition. Sophomore Chris Crawford, brother...

Hawkeyes look to avenge loss to Wolverines

BRENDAN STILES February 16, 2010

Todd Lickliter has not forgotten. In fact, his memory is vivd. When he took the Iowa men’s basketball team to Ann Arbor, Mich., on Jan. 30, it was one-sided. Dominating both ends of the floor, the Wolverines...

Big Ten with three clear tiers

BRENDAN STILES February 16, 2010

With three weeks remaining in the Big Ten season, the conference standings have been divided into three tiers. At the top, five teams realistically seem to be locks for the NCAA Tournament next month....

Sowinski blossoming quickly for track and field team

MATT SCHOMMER February 16, 2010

Sophomore Erik Sowinski hasn’t slowed down all season. The star trackster continues to shine during competition, most recently breaking the 800-meter record at Iowa for the second meet in a row. The...

Wrestlers dominate Gophers, 28-9

J.T. BUGOS February 15, 2010

The “Border Brawl” resulted in another Iowa victory Sunday night in Minneapolis, when the No. 1 Hawkeyes pounded No. 5 Minnesota, 28-9, to extend their dual winning streak to 59. Similar to previous...

Women’s basketball holds on against Illinois

EVELYN LAU February 15, 2010

The Hawkeyes almost broke their own hearts on Valentine’s Day. Up by as many as 30 points at one point and leading 47-20 at halftime, the Iowa women’s basketball team appeared to have the game in...

Commentary: No lead is safe

JORDAN GARRETSON February 15, 2010

“No lead is safe” may be an often-mocked aphorism. But the Iowa women’s basketball team nearly fell victim to the shopworn phrase on Sunday. The Hawks ultimately earned a 77-67 victory against Illinois...

Hawkeyes’ offensive woes continue in Purdue loss

BRENDAN STILES February 15, 2010

For the first eight minutes of Iowa’s game at No. 6 Purdue on Feb. 13, the Hawkeyes looked as though they could stay within distance of the Boilermakers. Down 16-12, it seemed as though they might to...

Track program combines teams, success

MICHELE DANNO and MATT SCHOMMER February 15, 2010

The Hawkeyes felt right at home in Ames over this past weekend. The Iowa track and field team joined 2,500 other athletes at the Cyclone Classic — the first time this season both men and women participated...

GymHawks score high in loss

ROBBIE LEHMAN February 15, 2010

Competing against three top-20 teams forced several GymHawks to pick up their performance on Feb. 12. Four members of the Iowa women’s gymnastics team set one or many career-highs at the Navy Pier Meet...