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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

Big, scary economy stats have been seen before

GUEST OPINION October 3, 2011

I was recently a bit put off while reading a column written by Dean Treftz in the Sept. 26 edition of The Daily Iowan. It seems that he found a few scary numbers and decided to write a column voicing...

Live or die election for Democrats

MATT HEINZE October 3, 2011

If the Democratic Party wishes to remain a viable entity in Iowa politics, this November's election becomes a very real endgame scenario. Eastern Iowa plays host to a special election for the newly vacated...

Should downtown renter’s insurance be mandatory?

DI EDITORIAL STAFF October 3, 2011

Yes Because renters are seriously failing with an average of only 30 percent insured, downtown property owners should mandate renter's insurance. In a place such as downtown, where there are countless...

Hawkeye softball sweeps double-header

DI STAFF October 3, 2011

The Iowa softball team collected 27 hits and received strong pitching performances on the way to a double-header sweep of Kirkwood Community College this past weekend. The Black and Gold won the first...

Women’s tennis grows up in final day of tournament

DI STAFF October 3, 2011

The Iowa women's tennis team struggled at the beginning of the Wildcat Invitational, but bounced back to have a positive final day in the tournament this weekend. The first days of the tournament, held...

Men’s tennis begins play in Intercollegiate Tennis Association All-American Championships

DI STAFF October 3, 2011

Will Vasos advanced to the qualifying stage of the Intercollegiate Tennis Association All-American Championships on Sunday in Tulsa, Okla. The senior won two matches on Sunday to advance to the qualifying...

Iowa rowing performs well in first race

DI STAFF October 3, 2011

The Iowa rowing team returned to Iowa City on Sunday after a successful weekend at the Head of the Oklahoma race in Oklahoma City. The Hawkeyes had two Varsity 8 boats and one Varsity 4 boat qualify for...

Women’s cross-country wins Loyola Lakefront Invitational

DI STAFF October 3, 2011

The Iowa women's cross-country team turned in a crushing performance at the Loyola Lakefront Invitational on Oct. 1. Six Hawkeyes turned in top-10 finishes, and with the Black and Gold turning in a team...

Iowa volleyball falls to 0-4 in Big Ten games

DI STAFF October 3, 2011

The Iowa volleyball team dropped a pair of matches in the state of Michigan over the weekend to fall to 10-7 on the season and 0-4 in Big Ten play. The Hawkeyes have lost four-straight matches and are...

Hawkeye field hockey drops second straight

DI STAFF October 3, 2011

No. 12 Iowa fell to No. 14 Michigan, 2-0, on Oct. 1 at Ocker Field in Ann Arbor, Mich. The Hawkeyes' second-straight loss drops their record to 8-3 (1-2 Big Ten). Iowa lost to Penn State, 3-0, in Iowa...

Iowa soccer rebounds from first loss of season

BEN WOLFSON October 3, 2011

Fewer than two minutes remained in Sunday's Iowa soccer game, and the Hawkeyes led by a goal. The 582 fans in attendance could smell blood, and they began pounding on the bleachers. A chant of "Let's...

Iowa men’s golf finishes fourth at Duke

BEN SCHUFF October 3, 2011

The Iowa men's golf team rode strong showings by Steven Ihm and Barrett Kelpin to a fourth-place finish at the Rod Myers Invitational on Sunday. Iowa finished at 19-over 883 in the two-day event. The...

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