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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

Commentary: Flag-football players need to calm down

IAN MARTIN October 14, 2009

This is for a few select players of intramural flag-football. You know the guys: They take the game a little too seriously, get in other players’ faces after a big play, and worst of all, give the refs...

Intramural athlete takes step on different court

MATT SCHOMMER October 14, 2009

For the Show Stoppaz’ Kendall Gifford, nothing was more thrilling about last weekend’s Homecoming than standing on the field at Kinnick Stadium. “It was really exciting,” she said. “That was...

Women’s tennis volunteer burns midnight oil

PATRICK RAFFERTY October 14, 2009

The days are not nearly long enough for Iowa women’s tennis volunteer assistant coach Chris Lueth. “I have a lot of small things on my plate right now, not any one large thing, which is obviously...

Carty represents AquaHawks at Canada Games

MITCH SMITH October 14, 2009

Danielle Carty had no time to take a break from swimming at the end of her freshman season. After a successful first year at Iowa that included swimming the lead leg of the school-record setting 200 medley...

Leap of faith leads men’s cross-country assistant to Iowa City

SEAN MORGAN October 14, 2009

Like the runners who compete, cross-country coaches don’t often lead the glamorous lives their counterparts in collegiate football and basketball do. They don’t enjoy the same coverage as major American...

Long trip home doesn’t faze distance runner

MATT SCHOMMER October 14, 2009

Only 7,937 miles. That’s how far former Iowa track star Diane Nukuri Johnson will journey during her trip home to Burundi in East Africa. The trip involves approximately four days of traveling, and...

Battle of tight ends intrigues Bielema

BRENDAN STILES October 14, 2009

Much like last week, the No. 11 Iowa Hawkeyes are set to face a team coming off its first defeat of the season. But that’s where similarities end. Unlike playing Michigan at home after the Wolverines...

Commentary: Stanzi deserves more credit

JON LINDER October 14, 2009

Ricky Stanzi is the only quarterback in the Big Ten still leading an undefeated team. It’s time to get off his back. In a more logical world, I wouldn’t need to say this, but sometimes the lure of...

Chaney out for the season

SCOTT MILLER October 14, 2009

Just when Kirk Ferentz thought his team was fully healthy, the head coach announced on Tuesday that wide receiver Paul Chaney Jr. is out for the season with a torn ACL. The junior suffered the injury...

Early voting begins

DI STAFF October 14, 2009

Early voting is now available for the Nov. 3 general election for all Johnson County towns. Early voting takes place at the Johnson County Auditor’s Office on 913 S. Dubuque St. Office hours are Monday...

Man charged with stealing prescription drugs

DI STAFF October 14, 2009

UI police arrested a man after he allegedly stole prescription drugs. Jack Otto, 48, Davenport, was charged with second-degree theft. According to reports, Otto allegedly stole prescription drugs from...

Spotlight Iowa City: Research champ

ALEXIS DORR October 14, 2009

Julie Andsager’s four cats aren’t excited about their owner’s prestigious research award. In fact, the felines, including a couple of tabbys, only really care about their pampered home life —...

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