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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

Tough-luck Hoosiers come to Kinnick

JON LINDER October 30, 2009

Considering Iowa’s penchant for thrilling finishes and Indiana’s October horrors in recent years, it’s fitting the two should meet on Halloween. Both teams entered October looking to exceed preseason...

Soccer hosts Michigan for Senior Night

ROBBIE LEHMAN October 30, 2009

With the final two home matches of the season this weekend, the seven seniors on the Iowa soccer team know their playing careers will soon end. The Hawkeyes (8-9, 0-7) will celebrate Senior Night prior...

O-line moves on without Richardson

SCOTT MILLER October 29, 2009

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz once compared his injury-riddled offensive line to the Bermuda Triangle — and that was with Dace Richardson healthy and proving to be the Hawkeyes’ most versatile lineman. Before...

Women’s tennis stays confident

PATRICK RAFFERTY October 29, 2009

After bidding farewell to former head coach Daryl Greenan in late September, the Iowa women’s tennis team remains optimistic. In the coach’s absence, assistant coach Mira Radu filled in, keeping...

City plows past West in playoffs

J.T. BUGOS October 29, 2009

On the very first play of their 45-20 win over West High, the City High Little Hawks showed why they are undefeated and No. 1 in the state of Iowa. City High forced a Trojan fumble on the opening kickoff,...

Staying close to the pool

MITCH SMITH October 29, 2009

It took a career-ending injury for Frannie Malone to realize her passion for coaching. Malone, an Iowa alumna, is in her sixth season as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for Iowa swimming team. “She’s...

Male aides help soccer prepare

ROBBIE LEHMAN October 29, 2009

Working with the opposite sex can oftentimes be complicated. But for two men involved with the Iowa soccer team, their relationships with the players couldn’t be better. Ivan Sanchez and David Kryger...

Ex-Hawk Cavey to play in charity game

DI SPORTS STAFF October 29, 2009

Former Iowa women’s basketball player Jamie Cavey will be one of many past Division-I stars participating in a charity basketball game on Friday in Ashland, Kan., as a part of Hoops for Hope. Proceeds...

Rienow 7 wins to advance to Residence Hall finals

IAN MARTIN October 29, 2009

The Rienow 7 Raptors are just one step away from the Residence Hall championship. The team of mostly freshmen defeated a quick but tired Dirty Burge team, 32-18, to advance to the finals on Wednesday night. Both...

New cricket club hopes to spread the sport

IAN MARTIN October 28, 2009

“I was born Hindu, but converted to cricket,” says Ankush Bhasin. A UI graduate student, Bhasin is one of the millions of people who have fallen in love with one of the most popular sports on Earth. But...

Point/Counterpoint: Which catch had more significance?

DI SPORTS STAFF October 28, 2009

Stanzi-to-McNutt Drew Tate’s touchdown pass to Warren Holloway will always have a special place in Hawkeye fans’ memories. But Ricky Stanzi’s touchdown pass to Marvin McNutt in the final seconds...

Commentary: Limbaugh deserved NFL ownership consideration

PATRICK BIGSBY October 28, 2009

Rush Limbaugh is a despicable racist and, as such, has acquired a small fortune by hatemongering, spewing vitriol, and pandering to and encouraging ignorance. So what, exactly, disqualifies him from NFL...