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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: Intramural video gaming?

IAN MARTIN December 16, 2009

It’s far-fetched, it’s unlikely to ever happen, and it’s not even a real sport. But intramural video games ought to be the next step for Recreational Services. While no formal survey has been done...

Powerade aids sponsorship

MATT SCHOMMER December 16, 2009

Whether it’s LeBron James hitting full court shots, Andy Roddick exploding a tennis ball, or a daredevil surfing 50-foot swells during a tsunami, Powerade is synonymous with powerful athletes. The UI,...

Strong start fuels men’s swimming

PATRICK RAFFERTY December 15, 2009

Entering the halfway point of the season, the Iowa men’s swimming and diving team has concluded clearer waters must lie ahead. The Hawkeyes have had a quietly impressive start to their journey to the...

Raven no fledgling for women’s track

MICHELE DANNO December 15, 2009

Most prospective recruits might consider the Iowa track and field team’s last-place Big Ten finish in the spring of 2009 a deterrent. But freshman sprinter Raven Moore chose to run at Iowa because of...

Point/Counterpoint: Who should have won the Heisman?

DI STAFF December 15, 2009

Ndamukong Suh The Heisman Trophy is supposed to be awarded to the best player in college football. While Mark Ingram had a terrific season, it doesn’t compare to the dominance of Nebraska defensive...

Blood clot changes everything for Hamlin

JORDAN GARRETSON December 15, 2009

She is experiencing a constant stabbing pain in her right leg. Fast forward a month later, and Hamlin is no longer competing alongside her teammates. Although she’s still a leader on the bench, she...

Gatens a bright spot in defeat

BRENDAN STILES December 14, 2009

AMES — As Matt Gatens walked off the Hilton Coliseum hardwood with the rest of his teammates following Iowa’s loss to Iowa State, the dejection was evident. For the second time in four days, the Iowa...

AquaHawks lose to Cyclones

MITCH SMITH December 14, 2009

The Cyclones increased their lead in the annual Hy-Vee Cy-Hawk series on Dec. 11 in Ames, defeating the Iowa women’s swimming and diving team, 167-133, in both squads’ final meet of the 2009 calendar...

Stanzi, Angerer share team MVP

DI STAFF December 14, 2009

Iowa senior linebacker Pat Angerer and junior quarterback Ricky Stanzi were named cowinners of the Roy J. Carver Most Valuable Player Award at the team’s annual awards banquet on Dec. 12. Angerer finished...

Angerer honored

DI STAFF December 14, 2009

Iowa senior linebacker Pat Angerer was named to the Football Writers Association of America’s first All-America team on Dec. 12 — one of only two Big Ten players to make the list. Michigan State linebacker...

UI earns officiating honor

MITCH SMITH December 14, 2009

A.J. Haduch is a walking sports rule book. As a referee, it comes with the territory. The UI senior’s passion for donning the stripes has earned him one of the intramural officials’ highest annual...

Wrestlers trounce UNI

RYAN YOUNG December 11, 2009

Coming off a sloppy 18-16 victory against No. 2 Iowa State in Ames, concerns about a potential fall from grace weighed heavily on the Hawkeyes. But any misgivings were quickly eased Thursday night as...