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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

China and Geech in sand volleyball semis

IAN MARTIN September 24, 2009

After easy wins for both squads in Wednesday’s quarterfinal matchups, Team China will face Captain Geech and the Shrimp Shack Shooters in the six-on-six sand volleyball semifinals tonight. The match,...

Trio of Hawkeyes still iffy for Penn State

SCOTT MILLER September 23, 2009

All these injuries are making Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz pessimistic. First it was Jewel Hampton’s season-ending knee injury that shot down any chance of the sophomore running back replacing Shonn...

Lack of AP love unjustified

RYAN YOUNG September 23, 2009

I’m still waiting for Iowa to jump back into the top 25 rankings. But after more than three weeks of rumination, I can only come up with one sensible assertion. Actually, I’ll refine my claim: The...

Paterno praises Hawkeyes

BRENDAN STILES September 23, 2009

Joe Paterno has seen it all. In his 44th season as Penn State’s head coach, Paterno has seen his program go through ups and downs. Right now, the fifth-ranked Nittany Lions are in the midst of a successful...

Volleyball ready for the Big Ten

EVELYN LAU September 23, 2009

After 27 tries, the Iowa volleyball team was finally able to end its 26-game losing streak last season against Wisconsin. Almost a year ago to the day, the Hawkeyes stunned then-No. 18 Wisconsin with...

Point/Counterpoint: Who was missed more on Saturday?

DI SPORTS STAFF September 23, 2009

Bryan Bulaga Perusing the stat line from Iowa’s game against Arizona on Sept. 19, you may get the idea that the Hawkeye offensive line succeeded without junior left tackle Bryan Bulaga. Adam Robinson...

Vasos ready for breakout season

JAKE KRZECZOWSKI September 23, 2009

Traditionally, tennis is a sport passed down through generations. Sophomore Will Vasos came across the sport a bit differently. His aunt and two sisters replaced his parents as a guide into the tennis...

Hawkeyes know what to anticipate

BRENDAN STILES September 22, 2009

If there was any celebration by the Iowa Hawkeyes after beating Arizona last weekend, it didn’t last long. Following a 27-17 win over the Wildcats on Sept. 19, the focus of the Hawkeyes immediately...

Women harriers select team leaders

MICHELE DANNO September 22, 2009

Two meets into its season, the Iowa women’s cross-country squad recognized two women who stand out as “leaders of the pack.” Senior Hannah Roeder and graduate student Jennie Docherty were elected...

Men’s cross-country seeking national spotlight

SEAN MORGAN September 22, 2009

The US Track and Field and Cross-Country Coaches Association has spoken, and it’s not saying much about the Iowa men’s cross-country program. The organization ranked the Hawkeyes as the eighth-best...

Women’s tennis thrilled for upcoming season

PATRICK RAFFERTY September 22, 2009

From the looks of it, the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Complex might be home to something special. The Iowa women’s tennis team, eager for the start of the season, will not have to wait much longer. The...

The flag football team to beat

IAN MARTIN September 22, 2009

UISC isn’t different from any other flag-football team. The players wear matching shirts and cleats and participate to have a little fun between their graduate studies. But when this team steps onto...