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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

AquaHawks head to Washington

MITCH SMITH December 3, 2009

After nearly a 2,000-mile journey, the Iowa women’s swimming team will compete on the national stage today in Federal Way, Wash. The Aquahawks sent six of their best swimmers to compete in the AT&T...

Ferentz earns coaching honor

DI STAFF December 3, 2009

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz was named the Region III Coach of the Year by the American Football Coaches Association on Wednesday. It marks the second time Ferentz has been selected for the honor, with...

Men’s gymnastics assistant promoted

DI STAFF December 3, 2009

Preparing gymnasts at Iowa under head men’s coach Tom Dunn for 14 years has paid off for Dmitri Trouch, and he is ready to move on to the next level. Trouch is one step closer to becoming a collegiate...

Dime Pieces get 3-on-3 win

IAN MARTIN December 3, 2009

Dime Pieces’ play was in mint condition. While normally having four players available, only three played on Tuesday night, but it didn’t matter. Dime Pieces won a close first game over White Girls...

Blue Chips roll to 3-on-3 win

MATT SCHOMMER December 3, 2009

CR Finest was unable to survive a barrage of jumpers from the aptly named Blue Chips Wednesday in the Field House, and the Chippers took the best-of-three series, 15-5 and 15-4. “We like to make it...

Ferentz, Barta push for BCS bowl

BRENDAN STILES December 3, 2009

Election Day may be in November, but the week leading up to the announcement of all 34 college football bowl games seems to have politicking left and right. When Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz held a press...

Boston College ousts Bluder’s Bunch

JORDAN GARRETSON December 3, 2009

The Iowa women’s basketball team was outmatched in terms of size, experience, and number of players in its Big Ten/ACC Challenge game against Boston College on Wednesday night in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Those...

Commentary: Wahlin shines in loss

EVELYN LAU December 3, 2009

With time running out, the Iowa women’s basketball team trailed Boston College by one possession. Looking to get the tying basket, it wasn’t surprising which Hawkeye player took the ball for the...

Women’s tennis boasts new coach

PATRICK RAFFERTY December 3, 2009

Katie Dougherty has always wanted to be a head coach in the Big Ten. She got her wish at Iowa. Now, she’s hoping to make the most of it. Her résumé is filled with experience from Big Ten schools...

Ferentz staying put, Stanzi expected to play

BRENDAN STILES December 3, 2009

On a day when Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz made himself available to discuss the No. 9 Hawkeyes’ bowl options, the first question fired at him pertained to a coaching rumor. Ferentz’s name has been...

Men’s swimming set to compete

PATRICK RAFFERTY December 3, 2009

The Iowa men’s swimming team will travel to Federal Way, Wash., today to compete in the AT&T Short Course National Championships. The tournament, which will run through Dec. 5, features some of...

Leading athletes by faith

AMIE KIEHN December 2, 2009

Jim Goodrich is seated, waiting patiently on a stiff black couch inside the Hawkeye Football Complex. Fitted with soft-rimmed glasses and what appears to be his signature, worn running shoes, the director...