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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Glad we’re Iowa, not Illinois

GUEST OPINION February 14, 2011

Illinois is definitely a blue state, led by Democrat Gov. Pat Quinn. Democrats have controlled both the Legislature and the governorship since 2003. The state is in a “crippling” budget crisis, with...

Cambus confidential

WILL MATTESSICH February 14, 2011

As the weather gets colder, Cambus ridership increases dramatically — and so do complaints. Drawing on my experience of two years as a Cambus driver, I will attempt to enlighten passengers on the workings...

Lingering worries over past Bijou censorship

DI EDITORIAL STAFF February 14, 2011

YES Finding a parking spot on campus is a precious gift. But the joy of finding your beloved parking spot turns to shambles when your pockets come up empty of change. Or when you are so in tuned to a...

Men’s tennis falls to ranked Arkansas and Santa Clara

DI STAFF February 14, 2011

The Iowa men’s tennis team lost to No. 71 Arkansas, 6-1, and No. 47 Santa Clara, 4-3, this past weekend in Fayetteville, Ark. Junior Will Vasos was the only Hawkeye to win a singles match against Arkansas...

Iowa women break two school records in Ames

DI STAFF February 14, 2011

The Iowa women’s track and field team broke two school records over this past weekend at the Iowa State Classic in Ames. Sophomore Majesty Tutson broke the school record in the weight throw with a toss...

School records continue to fall for Hawkeyes

DI STAFF February 14, 2011

Two Hawkeyes returned from Seattle this weekend with school records for the men’s track and field team. Junior captain Erik Sowinski finished the 800 in 1:47.98, besting his own Iowa mark in the event...

Iowa claims sixth-place at Big Ten Match Play

DI STAFF February 14, 2011

The Iowa men’s golf team opened its spring season with a sixth-place finish at the Big Ten Match Play Championship this past weekend in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Northwestern won the title for the second-straight...

Softball opens season 1-4 in Georgia

DI STAFF February 14, 2011

The Iowa softball team went 1-4 at the Red and Black Showcase in Athens, Ga. The Hawkeyes jumped out to a four-run lead in the first inning of their season-opener on Feb. 11, only to fall 5-4 to Lipscomb....

Hawkeye women avoid letdown in Evanston

DI STAFF February 14, 2011

After trailing by much as 15, the Iowa women’s basketball had a near-record setting second half to pull an 86-75 win at Northwestern on Sunday in Evanston, Ill.. The Hawkeyes (19-7, 7-6) scored 65 points...

Men’s gymnasts fall in disappointing loss to Minnesota

RYAN MURPHY February 14, 2011

With two weeks to prepare, the Iowa men’s gymnastics team was physically ready for competition. The problem, said head coach JD Reive, came in the execution. Posting their lowest team score of the season,...

GymHawks struggle on the beam

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD February 14, 2011

The Iowa women’s gymnastics team defeated Wisconsin-Stout on Sunday in the Field House, 195.3-183.2, and placed first in every event. Yet, the squad continued to stumble on the balance beam. The...

Klinefelter released from hospital

DI STAFF February 14, 2011

Emily Klinefelter was recently released from the UI Hospitals and Clinics, and she has returned home as she continues to recover. The UI alumna suffered a burst blood vessel in her brain Feb. 5 during...

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