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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: Bluder’s Bunch overcomes numerous injuries

JORDAN GARRETSON December 1, 2009

Injuries happen. A team that hopes none of its players will suffer an injury is simply foolish. The important part is how a team copes with those hurdles. The Iowa women’s basketball team is providing...

Commentary: Wrestling domination exciting to watch

J.T. BUGOS December 1, 2009

Dominant. Not even a month into the season, that word has continually appeared in my articles about Iowa wrestling, and unfortunately, it is short on usable synonyms (examples include: commanding, domineering,...

Point/Counterpoint: Is a BCS bowl game good for Iowa?

DI STAFF December 1, 2009

YES Barring any crazy upsets on in the Big East and Big 12 championship games on Dec. 5 (I’m talking to you, Texas and Cincinnati), the Hawkeyes appear to be headed to their first Bowl Championship...

Printy gets Big Ten honor

DI STAFF December 1, 2009

Iowa shooting guard Jaime Printy was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week on Monday. The award is Printy’s first Big Ten honor. The Marion native averaged 16.4 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 5.3 assists while...

Men’s golf snares recruit

DI STAFF December 1, 2009

The Iowa men’s golf team improved an already solid roster by signing its first recruit for 2010. Iowa head coach Mark Hankins announced on Monday that Ian Vandersee, a senior at Valley High in West...

Cole’s career high leads Hawkeyes to 73-63 win

BRENDAN STILES November 30, 2009

The Iowa men’s basketball team got a much-needed 73-63 victory over North Carolina Central on Nov. 28 in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. It also got a much-needed performance from one of its captains. Jarryd...

Hawkeyes beat Gophers, garner accolades and star recruit

BRENDAN STILES November 30, 2009

The Hawkeyes may not have won with style when they defeated Minnesota, 12-0, in Kinnick Stadium on Nov. 21. But the victory kept the Hawkeyes’ hopes of playing in a BCS bowl game alive. After watching...

Schipper, Meister honored in volleyball loss

EVELYN LAU November 30, 2009

The Iowa volleyball team left in tears on Nov. 28. On a night when outside hitter Megan Schipper and libero Christina Meister were honored during the team’s Senior Night, the Hawkeyes simply couldn’t...

Point/Counterpoint: Which team will finish with more wins, football or men’s basketball?

DI STAFF November 30, 2009

FOOTBALL It’s no secret. The Iowa men’s basketball team is not up to par with the rest of the Big Ten, and wins are going to be about as hard to come by as finding a sober freshman downtown. But...

Aquahawks dominate in Hawkeye Invite

DI STAFF November 30, 2009

The Iowa women’s swimming team had an enjoyable Thanksgiving break after taking first place in the Hawkeye Invitational on Nov. 22 in the Field House. The Aquahawks defeated Truman State, Northern Iowa,...

Men’s swimming gets a win

DI STAFF November 30, 2009

Prior to Thanksgiving, the Iowa men’s swimming and diving team dominated inside the Field House at the Hawkeye Invitational, which ended on Nov. 22. Following three days of competition, Iowa amassed...

Iowa 9th in BCS rankings

DI STAFF November 30, 2009

The Iowa football team returned to the Bowl Championship Series top 10 following a number of upsets in college football over the weekend. With Pittsburgh’s loss at West Virginia on Nov. 27 and Georgia...