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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

Men’s tennis optimistic headed to Wisconsin

AMIE KIEHN April 23, 2009

The night before what could be the last match for the Hawkeyes, seniors Greg Holm and Christian Bierich spent it they way their time at Iowa began — together. The Big Ten men’s tennis tourney will...

Women’s tennis seeks revenge against Badgers

ROBBIE LEHMAN April 23, 2009

The Iowa women’s tennis team got what it wished for. Exactly 12 days ago, the Hawkeyes lost to Wisconsin by a point at home, 4-3. After falling behind 3-1, the Hawks never quit, but they were devastated...

D-line moves on but with question marks into new season

SCOTT MILLER April 23, 2009

It has been awhile since Iowa has had question marks along the defensive line. Four years to be exact. The Hawkeyes’ 31-10 victory over South Carolina in the Outback Bowl on New Year’s Day marked...

Mitch King looks to NFL draft to fulfill childhood dream

BRENDAN STILES April 23, 2009

It’s no question how dominant Mitch King is on the gridiron. From his coming out party against Wisconsin that earned him Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week honors in 2005 to being named Big Ten Defensive...

Baseball rallies in ninth against Northern Iowa

RYAN YOUNG April 23, 2009

The streakiest hitter on the Iowa baseball team came through in the clutch Wednesday night. After extending his hitting streak to 12 games in the bottom of the first, junior outfielder Ryan Durant stepped...

Men’s track psyched for Drake, hoping for wins

ZACH SMITH April 23, 2009

For one three-day period toward the end of April each year, the eyes of the track and field world center on Des Moines. And while the state’s capital is home to the host Drake University, the Hawkeyes...

Women tracksters eye Drake

JAKE KRZECZOWSKI April 23, 2009

The Iowa women’s track and field team this week will head to Des Moines for the 100th-annual Drake Relays, the state’s most prestigious track and field meet. The first Drake Relays were run in 1910...

Hawks deep on receiving end for fall season

BRENDAN STILES April 22, 2009

The receiving corps was by no means the most productive group of offensive players for Iowa in 2008, but it didn’t have to be — not with the likes of running back Shonn Greene or tight end Brandon...

NFL eyes Hawk Bradley Fletcher

RYAN YOUNG April 22, 2009

There is a reason Iowa cornerback Amari Spievey aspires to be like Bradley Fletcher. Playing alongside Fletcher last year, the junior-to-be saw firsthand how having a never-ending source of tackling fuel...

McGlaughlin an RBI leader with a job after graduation

MIKE SLUSARK April 22, 2009

There’s a lot to be jealous of with Colleen McGlaughlin. Not only is the Iowa softball player second in the Big Ten in RBIs, she has something that every senior would kill for — a job after graduation....

Reporter has Wii bit of fun with Tennis team

ROBBIE LEHMAN April 22, 2009

It all started one day when I was playing Wii tennis on my roommate’s system, pretending I was Rafael Nadal crushing forehands at my opponent. I was curious. I wondered if Wii tennis actually translated...

Two seniors form bond

PETER GUSTIN April 22, 2009

Becky Quinby came to Iowa with less golf experience than fellow senior Tyrette Metzendorf. But as four years have passed, the two are vying for Iowa’s top spot and getting ready to pass on the pearls. With...