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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

City High moves on to state quarterfinals behind Derby, defense

IAN MARTIN November 3, 2009

The Iowa City High Little Hawks shut out Dubuque Hempstead in the first half en route to a 24-7 victory at Bates Field on Monday night. The Little Hawks are now 11-0 this season and advance to the 4A state...

Bi-Sexual Chocolate claims Co-Rec championship

MATT SCHOMMER November 3, 2009

In the warm, friendly confines of the Bubble, Bi-Sexual Chocolate handed Team Miralax a 49-26 defeat. Cold, wind, and mud were nonfactors Monday night as Bi-Sexual Chocolate used its speed in a dominating...

Wegher flourishes in first career start

BRENDAN STILES November 3, 2009

There’s just something about the Indiana Hoosiers that seems to bring out the best in Iowa true-freshman running backs. Last year, Jewel Hampton rushed for 114 yards and three touchdowns as a backup...

Men’s tennis wraps up fall season

JAKE KRZECZOWSKI November 3, 2009

The Iowa men’s tennis team finished up the fall portion of its season this past weekend at the Big Ten singles tournament at Michigan State. The meet was a roller coaster, with wins and losses that...

Point/Counterpoint: Does Iowa deserve the criticism?

DI SPORTS STAFF November 3, 2009

YES Iowa is definitely a resilient team. There is no doubt about that. No matter the circumstance, the Hawkeyes always have a chance. If anyone hasn’t figured that out yet, there is a serious problem. While...

Women’s cross-country finishes 6th

DI SPORTS STAFF November 2, 2009

The Iowa women’s cross-country team did not meet any of its goals for the Big Ten championship meet over the weekend. The harriers traveled to State College, Pa., hoping to move up in the conference...

Field hockey wins 2 in D.C.

DI SPORTS STAFF November 2, 2009

The Iowa field hockey team won its second consecutive game on Oct. 31, beating American University, 2-1, in Washington, D.C. Just one day removed from defeating No. 11 James Madison, the Hawkeyes managed...

V-ball drops 2

DI SPORTS STAFF November 2, 2009

The Iowa volleyball team’s (11-13, 3-9) losing streak reached three-games when the Hawkeyes were swept, 3-0, by Michigan State (16-8, 4-8) on Oct. 30 and fell, 3-1, to No. 13 Michigan (19-6, 7-5) on...

Hawkeyes stay perfect with win over Indiana

BRENDAN STILES November 2, 2009

The Iowa Hawkeyes’ second-half success has been well-documented throughout the 2009 season. And in last weekend’s 42-24 victory over Indiana, the second half had fans talking on Halloween as they...

Commentary: Weezy, where you at?

AMIE KIEHN November 2, 2009

I’m a little disappointed in rappers. Sports talk is so dominant in verses — Wale scribes, “I remain a Giant, and your Jeremy Shockey” in “Chillin’” — but honestly, my hip-hop ambassadors...

Soccer bounces after comeback

ROBBIE LEHMAN November 2, 2009

Going into their last two home matches of their careers, the seven seniors on the Iowa soccer team prepared themselves for an emotional roller coaster. They definitely rode one over the weekend, which...

Women’s golf heads to warmer climates for last fall tournament

J.T. BUGOS November 2, 2009

The Iowa women’s golf team will leave the chilly scenes of Iowa City weather behind when it heads to the relative warmth of Austin, Texas, for the Challenge at Onion Creek. The Hawkeyes will face 20...