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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

Cuts to School District violate city’s character

GUEST OPINION April 26, 2011

We've always valued education. People come here for school or work and fall in love with the atmosphere of Iowa City because we have genius and artistry in the making. We live in an educational oasis when...

You, Republicans

BEAU ELLIOT April 26, 2011

Oh, dear. The tender, tender feelings of the College Republicans were so terribly, terribly hurt — sniff, sniff, pass the Kleenix, please — because a UI professor last week used a "naughty"...

Should the state Board of Regents raise the cost of room and board?

DI EDITORIAL STAFF April 26, 2011

YES While I'm typically against giving the University of Iowa more money than I already do, I agree with the state Board of Regents on a proposed room and board increase for a few reasons. First of all,...

Lyon earns Big Ten honor

DI STAFF April 26, 2011

Iowa sophomore pitcher Chelsea Lyon was named the Big Ten Pitcher of the Week on Monday. Lyon earned a complete game victory against No. 1 Michigan on April 23, striking out seven and allowing two runs...

Draxten’s playing career done

DI STAFF April 26, 2011

Hannah Draxten will not continue her playing career with the Iowa women's basketball team. Head coach Lisa Bluder announced Monday the redshirt sophomore applied for a medical exemption. Draxten will...

Getting it Dunn on the tennis court

BEN ROSS April 26, 2011

At 6-8, sophomore Garret Dunn looks more like he should be skying for rebounds on the hardwood rather than serving up aces on the tennis court. Perhaps that's what makes him so dangerous. His large frame...

Iowa rowers use indoor machines in face of inclement weather

RYAN MURPHY April 26, 2011

Rough weather doesn't aid a rowing team. For example, the Iowa rowing team had its only home racing series canceled because of unsafe weather conditions. However, by bringing the squad off the water and...

Outfielder Schuelke gets her groove back

SAM LOUWAGIE April 26, 2011

Iowa softball coach Marla Looper said she doesn't believe in slumps. But it's tough to find a better word for what senior outfielder Jenny Schuelke went through earlier this season. After a hot start...

Willis’ speed and power leads baseball into Lincoln tonight

SETH ROBERTS April 26, 2011

Trevor Willis can fly. Iowa's senior centerfielder has legged out seven triples this year, which ties him for third in the country. He leads the Hawkeyes in stolen bases, with 11 in 14 opportunities....

The Sporting Discourse: Hubbard not a gamble for Iowa basketball

IAN MARTIN April 26, 2011

On April 23, Iowa men's basketball head coach Fran McCaffery signed his third recruit — a 26-year-old convicted felon. And that's the last time I hope anyone mentions this man's past, because what really...

Point/Counterpoint: How many Hawkeyes will be drafted?

DI STAFF April 26, 2011

More than six Kirk Ferentz is saying goodbye to a talented senior class. A class that helped him hoist the Orange Bowl trophy in 2010. During its four years, the group went 3-0 in postseason play. Sure,...

Hawkeye NFL Draft Guide

DI STAFF April 26, 2011

Beginning Thursday, Iowa will look to break its school record of six players (2010) selected in a single NFL Draft. Here, The Daily Iowan gets you everything you need to know about this year's collection...

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