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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

Celebrating World Press Freedom Day

GUEST OPINION May 3, 2011

Thanks to the First Amendment, I'm free to write these words — and you're free to read them. But for about 84 percent of the approximately 6.9 billion people with whom we share this planet, that's not...

Royalty reality show

BEAU ELLIOT May 3, 2011

"Men in tights made this country what it is," says the BBC Radio announcer during BBC's interminable, bone-numbing coverage of some marriage in London last week (think C-SPAN with that "sophisticated"...

Should the UI do away with honorary doctorates?

DI EDITORIAL STAFF May 3, 2011

YES While professionals such as journalist Tom Brokaw and attorney Arthur Neu have certainly contributed much hard work and knowledge to their fields, is this deserving of a doctorate degree? The University...

Hippen wins Big Ten award after one-hitter

DI STAFF May 3, 2011

Iowa ace Jarred Hippen earned Big Ten Pitcher of the Week honors after throwing a one-hit gem against Minnesota on April 29. The junior from Rock Falls, Ill., struck out two and faced just one batter...

Tennis season comes to a close for the Hawkeyes

BEN ROSS May 3, 2011

The 2011 spring season for the Iowa men's tennis team (8-12, 2-9) can be summed up in the famous saying: close but no cigar. Iowa lost four matches this season by just one point, with another six losses...

Baseball still optimistic

SETH ROBERTS May 3, 2011

Jarred Hippen became the seventh pitcher in Iowa history to throw a one-hitter when he handcuffed Minnesota on April 29, but he has to be the unluckiest guy in the world. He lost the game, 1-0. That's...

Work left before Big Tens for men’s track and field

BEN SCHUFF May 3, 2011

Despite the success the Iowa men's track and field team achieved at the 102nd Drake Relays, last weekend proved one thing for the Hawkeyes: There is still work to be done. "It's amazing that you...

The Sporting Discourse: The reason Ohio State won’t fire Jim Tressel

IAN MARTIN May 3, 2011

The reason Jim Tressel hasn't been fired as the head football coach at Ohio State is actually because of the Ohio State basketball program. Ever since it was revealed that Tressel knowingly covered up...

Commentary: Projecting next year’s NFL-bound Hawkeyes

DI STAFF May 3, 2011

With a school-record-tying six players selected last weekend at the NFL draft, Iowa has now produced 45 picks under head coach Kirk Ferentz. Next year could be the third straight in which at least six...

India named Big Ten Golfer of the Year

BEN WOLFSON May 3, 2011

After capping a successful senior campaign as the eighth-ranked player in the nation according to Golfstat, Iowa senior Vince India was chosen as the Big Ten Golfer of the Year on Monday. India also...

Brant now a major contributor for men’s golf team

BEN WOLFSON May 3, 2011

Chris Brant, a three-year starter for the Iowa men's golf team, has been consistent throughout his career. Perhaps his best performance, though, came this past weekend, when he battled head-to-head with...

UI spring graduation set

DI STAFF May 3, 2011

An estimated 4,855 University of Iowa graduates and two honorary degrees — for former Iowa Rep. Richard Myers and alumnus and benefactor Jerre Stead — will be awarded in the spring 2011 commencement...

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