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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

Hawkeyes ready to hit the road

BRENDAN STILES October 13, 2009

Sitting at the halfway point, the No. 11 Iowa Hawkeyes can’t feel any better with a 6-0 overall record. Most of their six victories haven’t come easily, though, and last weekend’s 30-28 win over...

Point/Counterpoint: Should fans have stormed the field last weekend?

DI SPORTS STAFF October 13, 2009

YES Why wouldn’t fans rush the field after an exhilarating win like the one this past weekend? At home, facing one of the toughest teams in the Big Ten, there is no reason to fault those who let their...

Running for life

MITCH SMITH October 13, 2009

CHICAGO — At 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, while many Iowa students were sound asleep or still celebrating the Hawkeyes’ 30-28 victory over Michigan, a group of 173 Iowa students and community members took...

Iowa rows to top-10

TRAVIS VARNER October 13, 2009

The Iowa rowing team placed at least one boat in the top 10 in each race entered at the Head of the Rock on Sunday in Rockford, Ill. Wisconsin finished first in all three women’s collegiate races of...

Night Games coming

DI SPORTS STAFF October 13, 2009

UI Residence Life and Recreational Services will hold their second Night Games of the semester in the Field House at 9 p.m. Saturday. Night Games is a free late-night event for students and community...

Good Hawkeye reception

BRENDAN STILES October 12, 2009

For the Iowa Hawkeyes, any win over a storied program such as Michigan is special. Fans storming the field demonstrated how special after the 12th-ranked Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines on Oct. 10, 30-28. The...

Commentary: An undefeated sensibility

SCOTT MILLER October 12, 2009

Well, this is getting interesting. Thanks to Ricky Stanzi’s short memory, Tate Forcier and Denard Robinson’s turnovers, and Tony Moeaki’s career night, Iowa sits at 6-0 for the first time since...

Baseball finishes 1-1 in fall ball

TRAVIS VARNER October 12, 2009

The Iowa baseball team loves ninth-inning drama. Similar to its Oct. 4 fall-ball victory over Des Moines Area Community College, Iowa had runners in scoring position in the bottom of the ninth. This time,...

Volleyball overpowers No. 18 Michigan State

EVELYN LAU October 12, 2009

The Iowa volleyball team turned its anger into motivation on Sunday. A mere 48 hours after pushing No. 8 Michigan to the brink in a five-set loss, the Hawkeyes (10-8, 2-4) returned to the court to take...

Field hockey falls

DI SPORTS STAFF October 12, 2009

The Iowa field-hockey team fell to No. 20 Ohio State, 2-0, in Columbus, Ohio, on Sunday. With the loss, the Hawkeyes’ season record falls to 4-7 overall, 1-2 in Big Ten play. The win improved Ohio State’s...

Men’s swimming starts with a bang

DI SPORTS STAFF October 12, 2009

The Iowa men’s swimming team began its season in compelling fashion, blowing by Truman State, 182-78, in Kirksville, Mo. At least one Hawkeye swimmer came out on top in every single match on Oct. 9. Iowa...

AquaHawks down Truman State

DI SPORTS STAFF October 12, 2009

The Iowa women’s swimming and diving team started its season on a good note over the weekend, defeating Division-II Truman State, 182-78. Iowa swept every event in the meet except the 200-yard butterfly. Junior...