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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: Mediacom and Sinclair need to figure it out

BRENDAN STILES December 18, 2009

Picture 2010 with no “American Idol,” no “Late Show with David Letterman,” no “House, M.D.,” no “CSI,” no March Madness, no Super Bowl, no NFL playoffs, and no Orange Bowl. Depressing,...

Women hoopsters face Drake

DI STAFF December 18, 2009

The Iowa women’s basketball team (5-5, 0-1 Big Ten) will return to Carver-Hawkeye Arena to face Drake (6-2) at 1 p.m. on Dec. 20. The game will be televised live on the Big Ten Network. Iowa head coach...

No break for tracksters

MICHELE DANNO December 17, 2009

For the women on the Iowa track and field team, there will be no “break” following the word “winter” in the coming weeks. The Hawkeyes trained extensively during the fall for their 2010 indoor...

Simbhudas back in new role

ROBBIE LEHMAN December 17, 2009

Black and Gold still runs in Jenifer Simbhudas’ veins. No longer competing collegiately after finishing her career last season, one of the most decorated female gymnasts in Iowa history assumed the...

Grappler sparks the Hawkeyes

J.T. BUGOS December 17, 2009

Iowa wrestler Matt McDonough was faced with the task of taking over the 125-pound spot after former 125-pounder Charlie Falck graduated following last season. As a redshirt freshman, McDonough has more...

Sporting News honors Hawks

DI STAFF December 17, 2009

On Wednesday, The Sporting News recognized Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and seven Hawkeye football players for their accomplishments during the 2009 season. The magazine selected Ferentz as the Big Ten...

Big Ten baseball tourney staying in Ohio

DI STAFF December 17, 2009

Big Ten officials, along with the Huntington Park and the Greater Columbus Sports Commission, announced on Wednesday that Columbus, Ohio, will host the Big Ten Baseball Tournament for the 2010, 2011, and...

Hicks earns Big Ten honor

DI STAFF December 17, 2009

The Iowa women’s swimming and diving team captured its first Big Ten honor of the season on Wednesday. Junior co-captain Verity Hicks was named Big Ten Swimmer of the Week. The native of New Zealand...

Gymnasts get a ‘frosh’ face

CLARK CAHILL December 16, 2009

In a conference in which every team holds a spot in the top-10 national rankings, a team might need a spark to push it to the next level. That spark for the Iowa men’s gymnastics team might rest in...

School for Deaf runs table

EVELYN LAU December 16, 2009

The record books will remember the 2009 Bobcats. The Iowa School for the Deaf in Council Bluffs pulled off an undefeated season, going 8-0 for the first time in school history. The Bobcats played deaf...

Aquahawks sign eight

DI STAFF December 16, 2009

The Iowa women’s swimming and diving team announced its 2010 recruiting class on Tuesday. Eight swimmers and one diver signed national letters of intent to swim with the AquaHawks starting in fall...

Women’s gymnastics signs recruit

DI STAFF December 16, 2009

The Iowa women’s gymnastics team is prepping for its first meet of the 2010 season on Jan. 9 at Michigan. But Iowa head coach Larissa Libby is busy getting her squad ready for 2011 as well. Libby announced...