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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

In footsteps of defensive giants

SCOTT MILLER August 27, 2009

Kirk Ferentz knew this day would come. There would come a time when his two defensive tackles, his two players that epitomized Iowa football more than anyone else, his two staunch leaders on the field...

Big Ten Preview: Gophers set for golden season

SCOTT MILLER August 27, 2009

If you haven’t noticed, Tim Brewster is fired up. Maybe it’s the return of offensive duo Adam Weber and Eric Decker that has Brewster, the Minnesota head coach, especially amped about the upcoming...

Big league fun

MITCH SMITH August 27, 2009

Is this Iowa? No, it’s heaven. The Urbandale Little League All-Stars became the first Iowa team to represent the Midwest Region since 2005 this week, playing on what most Little Leaguers consider the...

Hawks ready to tee it up

CLARK CAHILL August 27, 2009

Having been one of only 30 teams in the nation to participate in the NCAA championships in May, the Iowa men’s golf team is having a hard time quelling the urge to look up at even loftier expectations. But...

Gowen, Cano win contest

IAN MARTIN August 27, 2009

The winners of Tuesday’s punt, pass, and kick competition during the Kickoff Classic at Hubbard Park became official on Wednesday — UI graduate student Marlene Cano and senior Matt Gowan took home...

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...

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...

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...