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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

Versatility Olsen’s key

BRENDAN STILES April 21, 2009

For someone such as Seth Olsen, playing professional football wasn’t at the forefront of his mind growing up. But when he came to Iowa and saw fellow offensive linemen, guys he had close bonds with...

Reins goes out like a champion

JORDAN GARRETSON April 21, 2009

The Iowa men’s gymnastics squad concluded a disappointing season with a sixth-place finish in the second qualifying session of the NCAA championships on April 16 in Minneapolis. Iowa’s team score of...

Men golfers bounce back

JORDAN GARRETSON April 21, 2009

This spring, the Iowa men’s golf team has shown flashes of the form that helped propel it to an Oct. 26 victory at the 12-team Landfall Tradition. But meet after meet, Iowa couldn’t seem to put it...

Hawks haul out oldies-but-goodies

EVELYN LAU April 21, 2009

Robert Leyshon was an All-American for Iowa when most of the current roster was still in diapers. This past weekend, the Iowa swimming and diving team held its second alumni meet. Approximately 25 former...

Stanzi studies, gets comfortable

RYAN YOUNG April 21, 2009

Comfort has been big for Ricky Stanzi this spring. That’s why he buzzed off his shaggy locks, and that’s why he isn’t prematurely anointing himself as Iowa’s No. 1 quarterback with four months...

Lots of football Hawks banged up, Edds will be ready

SCOTT MILLER April 20, 2009

Before the April 18 spring scrimmage, linebacker A.J. Edds didn’t look like a player recovering from off-season shoulder surgery. Instead of standing on the sidelines like some of his injured defenders,...

Bruggeman just wants an opportunity to join NFL

RYAN YOUNG April 20, 2009

Playing football as a tyke in the Midwest, the only thing Rob Bruggeman wanted to be growing up was a Hawkeye. He didn’t want to be a Bear, or a Packer, or a Viking. And he certainly didn’t aspire...

Iowa softball sweeps Spartans

JON LINDER April 20, 2009

The two games of Iowa’s double-header with Michigan State on April 18 could not have ended on more contrasting terms. The Hawkeyes (35-11, 7-5) beat the Spartans 8-0 in six innings on the run rule in...

Tennis’ Bierich nails final win against Boilermakers

AMIE KIEHN April 20, 2009

The last home match for Iowa senior Christian Bierich ended exactly how he wanted. All eyes were transfixed on him and Purdue’s Slavko Bijelica with the dual meet between the Hawkeyes and Boilermakers...

Senior Day for men’s tennis

AMIE KIEHN April 17, 2009

Seniors Christian Bierich and Greg Holm and junior Walker Grimes will all see their last regular-season match for the Hawkeyes against Purdue on April 19 at 2 p.m. “Those three guys are a really good...

Softball tries to bounce back from sweep

MIKE SLUSARK April 17, 2009

The No. 23 Iowa softball team will look to get its bats going this weekend in two home games against last-place Michigan State. The Spartan pitchers are among the worst in the Big Ten this season with...

Gymnasts head for NCAAs with guarded optimism

JORDAN GARRETSON April 16, 2009

The last time Iowa won a national championship in men’s gymnastics was 1969. It’s not likely that will change this week. The Hawkeyes will compete tonight in the qualifying round of the 2009 NCAA...