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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

Analysis: GOP won first bout of budget battle

GUEST OPINION April 11, 2011

Republican conservatives were the chief winners in the budget deal that forced Democrats to accept historic spending cuts they strongly opposed. Emboldened by last fall’s election victories, fiscal...

When racing goes to the dogs

KIRSTEN JACOBSEN April 11, 2011

Once the esteemed companions of Egyptian pharaohs, greyhounds deserve better than running for their lives — and dog-track owners couldn’t agree more. Iowa is one of only seven states in the nation...

Was the UI correct in refraining from wide notification of an alleged attempted sexual assault?

DI EDITORIAL STAFF April 11, 2011

YES Rape on campus should never be taken lightly. Every University of Iowa student deserves to feel safe and to know that UI police are doing the best they can to deal with every incident. Part of ensuring...

Women’s tennis falls twice over weekend

DI STAFF April 11, 2011

The Iowa women’s tennis team lost to No. 16 Northwestern April 9 in Evanston, Ill., a day after it dropped its match against Illinois in Champaign, Ill.. The Wildcats grabbed the doubles point en route...

Rowers win three races in Columbus

RYAN MURPHY April 11, 2011

Iowa senior rower Haylie Miller said the Hawkeyes were going to Big Ten Duals in Columbus, Ohio, on April 9 not for the experience but to win races. The Hawkeyes were able to do both. While losing in...

Baseball lets lead slip away, falls to Illinois

DI STAFF April 11, 2011

The Iowa baseball team (12-17, 2-4 Big Ten) crumbled in the late innings on Sunday and lost to Illinois (11-15, 3-3), 11-7, in Champaign, Ill. The Hawkeyes held a 7-6 lead heading into the bottom of the...

Iowa to host first Ladies Football Academy

DI STAFF April 11, 2011

The Iowa football program will host its first Ladies Football Academy on June 18 to raise money for the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital. The event will be held from 4-9:30 p.m. at Kinnick Stadium...

Five first-place finishes for Iowa women’s track and field

AMY TIFFANY April 11, 2011

The Iowa women’s track and field team earned five first-place spots this past weekend, one at the 32nd-annual Sun Devil Classic in Tempe, Ariz., and four at the Cornell Open in Mount Vernon, Iowa. Along...

Hawkeyes face poor weather but find success in Arizona

BEN SCHUFF April 11, 2011

Iowa track and field assistant coach Joey Woody expressed some minor concerns last week before heading to the Sun Angel Classic at Arizona State. The meet was only the second competition of Iowa’s outdoor...

Men’s tennis falters against Wildcats

BEN ROSS April 11, 2011

The No. 57 Iowa men’s tennis team (8-8, 2-4) struggled early and often on April 8 at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Complex against Northwestern (11-8, 2-3). Northwestern climbed to an early 1-0...

Softball pitchers learn from struggles

SAM LOUWAGIE April 11, 2011

Kayla Massey stood in the pitching circle and took a deep breath. The Iowa softball team had a 5-3 lead in the top of the seventh inning on April 9. Massey was one out away from earning a victory at Pearl...

Iowa tops MSU with multi-hit rallies

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD April 11, 2011

The Iowa softball team swept Michigan State in its Big Ten home opening series at Pearl Field, taking down the Spartans 5-3 on April 9 and 9-8 on Sunday. The Hawkeyes played without three starters on...

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