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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

School not at fault in study-abroad death

GUEST OPINION October 7, 2011

The Daily Iowan article "Little oversight exists for study-abroad orgs" (Oct. 4, 2011) includes the death of University of Iowa student Thomas Plotkin as its news peg in a story about potential...

Jobs, Westboro, and the return of the forbidden fruit

CHRIS STEINKE October 7, 2011

Former Apple CEO Steve Jobs is dead, and everyone now knows the real reason behind the iCloud's timely development. It could be argued that Jobs and his company made the most beneficial impacts on the...

Florida’s move magnifies influence of Iowa caucuses

DI EDITORIAL BOARD October 7, 2011

Heading into the holiday season, few Iowans probably have their state's first-in-the-nation caucuses fully on their mind. Unfortunately, that will be forced to change quite soon — Iowa is about to become...

Molnar ousted from Intercollegiate Tennis Association Championships

DI STAFF October 7, 2011

Iowa senior Sonja Molnar finished her run at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association All-American Championships in Pacific Palisades, Calif., on Thursday. Molnar finished with a (6-0, 3-6, 10-7) victory...

Bruche falls, but named Big Ten player of the week

DI STAFF October 7, 2011

Senior Marc Bruche was named the Big Ten men's tennis Co-Athlete of the Week on Thursday. The native of Germany is the first Hawkeye men's tennis player in more than seven years to receive the honor....

Former wrestler Metcalf qualifies for U.S. team trials

DI STAFF October 7, 2011

Three former Iowa wrestlers are among the first 65 athletes who have qualified to compete at the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials in Iowa City. The qualifying rounds will be held in Carver-Hawkeye Arena...

Hawkeye rowing back in the water this weekend

DI STAFF October 7, 2011

The Iowa rowing team is preparing to put its boats in the water this weekend in Rockford, Ill., for the Head of the Rock. More than 1,700 rowers are expected to be in Rockford for the event. The Head...

Iowa field hockey will try to win two in Ohio

DI STAFF October 7, 2011

The No. 17 Iowa field-hockey team will head to Ohio this weekend to face No. 12 Ohio State and Ohio University. Iowa (8-3, 1-2) will take on the Buckeyes (8-5, 2-0) at noon Saturday in Columbus before...

Hawkeye volleyball seeks much-needed win

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD October 7, 2011

After a tough road trip and an even tougher week of practice, the Iowa volleyball team is ready to host Indiana and No. 11 Purdue this weekend. The Hawkeyes will challenge the Hoosiers at 7 p.m. today...

Women’s swim team uses depth

TORK MASON October 7, 2011

The Iowa women's swimming and diving team will lean on its depth to propel the squad into a strong 2011-12 season, and Hawkeye fans will get their first look at the team on Saturday at the Black and Gold...

Men’s swimmers excited for Big Ten play

BEN ROSS October 7, 2011

This weekend marks the beginning of the 2011-12 season for the up-and-coming Iowa men's swimming team. Iowa will hold its annual intrasquad Black and Gold meet at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Campus Wellness...

Iowa soccer confident for weekend

BEN WOLFSON October 7, 2011

The Iowa soccer team's record-setting 11-game unbeaten streak ended on Sept. 30 with a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Michigan. The Hawkeyes rebounded with a dominant defensive effort against Michigan State...

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