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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

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Intramurals changes jersey policy

MATT SCHOMMER August 27, 2009

Maybe UI students should be afraid to get their hands dirty. Cases of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus have increased yearly from 2005 to 2008 in people 18 years and younger, according to a...

Frosh golfer turning some heads

J.T. BUGOS August 26, 2009

Gigi DiGrazia won the 2008 Class A state championship for girl’s golf with the help of a 20-foot birdie putt. That putt was the last of her 36-hole championship round and also the last of her high-school...

O-line a question mark

BRENDAN STILES August 26, 2009

For a group of football players who normally don’t ask for the spotlight, the Iowa offensive line comes into the 2009 season providing plenty of intrigue for fans. While most of the questions revolving...

Big Ten Preview: Illini offense Juiced up

JON LINDER August 26, 2009

For Big Ten fans, it’s scary to imagine the league’s best passing offense as better this season. It’s even scarier for Illinois fans, who know their team’s defense will likely be much worse. With...

New field-hockey captains take up reins

JORDAN GARRETSON August 26, 2009

The departure of eight seniors from last year’s Iowa field-hockey team, including three former captains, leaves a significant leadership void. That doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of excited Hawkeyes...

Coach scours courts for talent

PATRICK RAFFERTY August 26, 2009

Iowa women’s tennis coach Daryl Greenan is not synonymous with iconic coaches, such as Phil Jackson — or even Kirk Ferentz for that matter. He’s not permitted to stay home during away games and...

Rec Bldg. to shut for 2 months

TRAVIS VARNER August 26, 2009

Because of budget concerns, officials said, the Recreation Building has been closed to the public until Nov. 1. Harry Ostrander, the director of Recreational Services, said the decision was necessary...

Kick-pass contest a big hit

IAN MARTIN August 26, 2009

Free T-shirts, PowerAde, and a chance for some football. The UI Division of Recreational Services sure knows how to entice newcomers to join intramurals. The Kickoff Classic held in Hubbard Park on Tuesday...

Moeaki hopes for full season

BRENDAN STILES August 25, 2009

In recent years, numerous tight ends have enjoyed success at Iowa. Past players such as Dallas Clark, Scott Chandler, and Brandon Myers were all drafted after playing for Hawkeye head man Kirk Ferentz. Senior...

Video: Football Forum – Iowa tight ends

DI SPORTS STAFF August 25, 2009

Be sure to visit dailyiowan.com every day throughout the 2009 football season for The Daily Iowan Football Forum, an in-depth discussion among DI and Daily Iowan TV football reporters about the Iowa Hawkeyes. The...

Big Ten Preview: Badgers have an attitude

AMIE KIEHN August 25, 2009

Football season has yet to commence, but scary summer practice sessions have put the Wisconsin Badgers alarmingly close to a lackluster season. Initially, left tackle Gabe Carimi suffered what most suspected...

Running past obstacles

MICHELE DANNO August 25, 2009

Shin splints, ligament tears, and sore tendons are some common leg issues that plague long-distance runners. But Iowa cross-country runner Hannah Roeder faced a more uncommon issue while training this...