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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

McGlaughlin an RBI leader with a job after graduation

MIKE SLUSARK April 22, 2009

There’s a lot to be jealous of with Colleen McGlaughlin. Not only is the Iowa softball player second in the Big Ten in RBIs, she has something that every senior would kill for — a job after graduation....

Reporter has Wii bit of fun with Tennis team

ROBBIE LEHMAN April 22, 2009

It all started one day when I was playing Wii tennis on my roommate’s system, pretending I was Rafael Nadal crushing forehands at my opponent. I was curious. I wondered if Wii tennis actually translated...

Two seniors form bond

PETER GUSTIN April 22, 2009

Becky Quinby came to Iowa with less golf experience than fellow senior Tyrette Metzendorf. But as four years have passed, the two are vying for Iowa’s top spot and getting ready to pass on the pearls. With...

Versatility Olsen’s key

BRENDAN STILES April 21, 2009

For someone such as Seth Olsen, playing professional football wasn’t at the forefront of his mind growing up. But when he came to Iowa and saw fellow offensive linemen, guys he had close bonds with...

Reins goes out like a champion

JORDAN GARRETSON April 21, 2009

The Iowa men’s gymnastics squad concluded a disappointing season with a sixth-place finish in the second qualifying session of the NCAA championships on April 16 in Minneapolis. Iowa’s team score of...

Men golfers bounce back

JORDAN GARRETSON April 21, 2009

This spring, the Iowa men’s golf team has shown flashes of the form that helped propel it to an Oct. 26 victory at the 12-team Landfall Tradition. But meet after meet, Iowa couldn’t seem to put it...

Hawks haul out oldies-but-goodies

EVELYN LAU April 21, 2009

Robert Leyshon was an All-American for Iowa when most of the current roster was still in diapers. This past weekend, the Iowa swimming and diving team held its second alumni meet. Approximately 25 former...

Stanzi studies, gets comfortable

RYAN YOUNG April 21, 2009

Comfort has been big for Ricky Stanzi this spring. That’s why he buzzed off his shaggy locks, and that’s why he isn’t prematurely anointing himself as Iowa’s No. 1 quarterback with four months...

Lots of football Hawks banged up, Edds will be ready

SCOTT MILLER April 20, 2009

Before the April 18 spring scrimmage, linebacker A.J. Edds didn’t look like a player recovering from off-season shoulder surgery. Instead of standing on the sidelines like some of his injured defenders,...

Bruggeman just wants an opportunity to join NFL

RYAN YOUNG April 20, 2009

Playing football as a tyke in the Midwest, the only thing Rob Bruggeman wanted to be growing up was a Hawkeye. He didn’t want to be a Bear, or a Packer, or a Viking. And he certainly didn’t aspire...

Iowa softball sweeps Spartans

JON LINDER April 20, 2009

The two games of Iowa’s double-header with Michigan State on April 18 could not have ended on more contrasting terms. The Hawkeyes (35-11, 7-5) beat the Spartans 8-0 in six innings on the run rule in...

Tennis’ Bierich nails final win against Boilermakers

AMIE KIEHN April 20, 2009

The last home match for Iowa senior Christian Bierich ended exactly how he wanted. All eyes were transfixed on him and Purdue’s Slavko Bijelica with the dual meet between the Hawkeyes and Boilermakers...