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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

Raising breast cancer awareness crucial

GUEST OPINION October 18, 2011

If you notice an increased number of pink ribbons, pins or advertisements promoting Breast Cancer Awareness, that is because October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In honor of this important month,...

Tell me about the cheeseburger

BEAU ELLIOT October 18, 2011

"Danny," the investigator begins. She turns pleasant, like some of the store windows do when you're walking along the street, not that that's recommended, looking for spare $10,000 bills people...

Are ‘Occupy’ arrests gainful to the cause?

DI EDITORIAL STAFF October 18, 2011

No My Facebook wall has been continually littered, my Twitter account won't shut up, and now I'm writing about it. The "Occupy" protests are everywhere. It is a great idea to show the people...

Iowa men’s hoops tickets go on sale

DI STAFF October 18, 2011

Four new ticket packages for the upcoming Iowa men's basketball season went on sale on Monday, according to a release. The Weekend Package includes 13 games played on Saturdays and Sundays and costs $174....

Hawkeye football announces plans to honor military

DI STAFF October 18, 2011

The Iowa football team will honor American veterans before its game against Michigan on Nov. 5, according to a release. Veterans Day is Nov. 11. A public-address announcement will be read prior to kickoff...

Intramural football: Back Dat Pass Up tramples Makin Bacon

TOMMY REINKING October 18, 2011

In a game between two undefeated teams, Back Dat Pass Up dominated Makin Bacon, 38-12, to finish regular-season intramural football play on Monday night. Dat Pass (4-0) scored a touchdown on every possession...

Tradition bias creates untrue Top 25

IAN MARTIN October 18, 2011

Clemson and Wisconsin won't play each other for the BCS national championship, even though they should be given just as much a chance as LSU and Oklahoma. And this was determined before an official game...

Point/counterpoint: Should athletes use stem cells in injury rehabilitation?

DI STAFF October 18, 2011

Yes What do Peyton Manning and Terrell Owens have in common? They play in the NFL, have relatively decorated careers, and are sitting out this NFL season because of injuries — Manning with neck problems...

B1G coaches praise Iowa men’s golf

BEN SCHUFF October 18, 2011

The Daily Iowan spoke with three Big Ten head men's golf coaches to see what impressions Iowa has made. Penn State head coach Greg Nye "They have a couple strong players [Chris Brant and Barrett...

Iowa defense relies on ‘Next Men In’

JORDAN GARRETSON October 18, 2011

The Iowa defense is a little beaten up right now. Middle linebacker James Morris, the only Big Ten player averaging better than 10 tackles a game, is nursing a sprained ankle. Tackle Tom Nardo, the conference's...

Bluder has much-needed depth

MATT COZZI October 18, 2011

The Iowa women's basketball team played with a depleted bench at times last season. The Hawkeyes won't this year. Iowa will return four starters and three other letter-winning players to go along with...

Wahlin rises as leader for Hawkeyes

BEN WOLFSON October 18, 2011

The Iowa women's basketball team is coming off its fourth-straight season with 20 or more victories — and despite graduating one of the best players in school history in Kachine Alexander, the Hawkeyes...

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