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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

A self-described “stick figure”

PATRICK RAFFERTY November 3, 2009

Even though he labels himself as a “stick figure,” Iowa freshman swimmer Byron Butler is not a cartoon illustration. Unlike Mickey Mouse or SpongeBob Squarepants, Butler is seriously dedicated in...

Hawks to hold wrestle-offs

DI SPORTS STAFF November 3, 2009

The Iowa wrestling team will host an intrasquad wrestle-offs this week in the Dan Gable Wrestling Complex in Carver-Hawkeye Arena beginning on Thursday. Matches are scheduled for 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday,...

Big Ten honors 2 field-hockey players

DI SPORTS STAFF November 3, 2009

The Big Ten announced on Monday that two Iowa field hockey players — senior Meghan Beamesderfer and freshman Sarah Drake — were selected for weekly conference honors. Beamesderfer, along with Ohio...

Commentary: Weezy, where you at?

AMIE KIEHN November 2, 2009

I’m a little disappointed in rappers. Sports talk is so dominant in verses — Wale scribes, “I remain a Giant, and your Jeremy Shockey” in “Chillin’” — but honestly, my hip-hop ambassadors...

Soccer bounces after comeback

ROBBIE LEHMAN November 2, 2009

Going into their last two home matches of their careers, the seven seniors on the Iowa soccer team prepared themselves for an emotional roller coaster. They definitely rode one over the weekend, which...

Rienow 7 Raptors win Dorm League

MITCH SMITH November 2, 2009

It was a West Side battle on Sunday night in the residence-hall flag-football championship. On an extremely wet and muddy turf, the first flag-football champion was crowned with the Rienow 7 Raptors prevailing...

Ninjas, DCD advance to All-U Tournament

MATT SCHOMMER November 2, 2009

On the last night of games at the Hawkeye Recreation Fields, the Ninjas defeated Boss Hoggin’, 19-6. The victory caps off an undefeated season and a gives the Ninjas a chance to win the All-University...

Just the Tip takes ‘B’ title

DI SPORTS STAFF November 2, 2009

On Sunday night at the Hawkeye Recreation Fields, Just the Tip won soundly over Cruncheazy, 26-7, to claim the men’s Open League “B” flag-football title. Just the Tip had a litte more difficulty...

Coxswains vital to rowing

TRAVIS VARNER November 2, 2009

The Iowa rowing team whistles through the water, wrecking wakes standing in its way. The rowers are tired, slightly slowing subconsciously as their bodies begin to tire. Their chances at a fast finishing...