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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

The ties that bind

GUEST OPINION October 21, 2011

I arrived at the meeting room a few minutes early. I wasn't nervous, but I knew a lot was at stake for me on the other side of those conference room doors. Someone called my name, and I took my place at...

Ron Paul wrongfully ignored by nat’l media

MATT HEINZE October 21, 2011

There'll be a top-tier GOP candidate in Iowa City this evening to campaign and give a speech, but few are probably aware of who that candidate is. It's not Gov. Mitt Romney, and (thankfully) it's not...

Should nonresidents be banned from IC City Council panels?

DI EDITORIAL STAFF October 21, 2011

Yes So the prime minister of England decides to come over to the United States and run for president. It sounds like the beginning of a bad joke because, well, it is one. But there are a lot of people...

Iowa men’s hoops to hold open tryout

DI STAFF October 21, 2011

The Iowa men's basketball team will hold an open tryout for those interested in joining the Hawkeyes as a walk-on, according to a release. The tryout would likely be for a single spot, and the player...

Women’s swimming and diving dominates Badgers

DI STAFF October 21, 2011

The Iowa women's swimming and diving team took advantage of a short-handed Badger squad on Thursday evening to take the contest, 229-71. Wisconsin was without several of its top athletes, because they...

Men’s swimmers cruise in first competition

DI STAFF October 21, 2011

The Iowa men's swim team came out strong in its first meet of the season Thursday night against Wisconsin, defeating the Badgers, 230.5-63.5, at the University of Wisconsin's Natatorium. The Black and...

Soccer falls to Nebraska in overtime, 1-0

DI STAFF October 21, 2011

The Iowa soccer team lost to Nebraska in overtime on Thursday, 1-0. Iowa put 13 shots on goal in regulation, but were unable to find the back of the net. Nebraska's Morgan Marlborough provided the only...

Iowa volleyball hopes to pass ‘Cats

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD October 21, 2011

The Iowa volleyball team fell to Nebraska on Wednesday because it allowed the Cornhuskers to go on a 7-point run and the Black and Gold could never catch up. Iowa (11-11, 1-8 Big Ten) was neck-and-neck...

Iowa men’s tennis competing in two events this weekend

RYAN MURPHY October 21, 2011

The Iowa men's tennis team will face some stiff competition in its final events before the Big Ten Singles/Doubles Championships in Iowa City next week. The Hawkeyes will compete in two tournaments this...

Iowa field hockey has tough final Big Ten matchup

NICK SZAFRANSKI October 21, 2011

The No. 11 Iowa field hockey team has had its share of ups and downs this season, but the Hawkeyes may play their most critical game of the season when they hit the road to face No. 20 Northwestern on...

Iowa men’s golf heads to Georgia

BEN SCHUFF October 21, 2011

The Iowa men's golf team will play in what some call "The Masters of college golf" starting Oct. 23. The Hawkeyes will tee off at 8 a.m. in the U.S. Collegiate Championship at the Golf Club...

Hawks look to keep Hoosier receivers in check

SAM LOUWAGIE October 21, 2011

Micah Hyde watched helplessly from across the end zone. Indiana quarterback Ben Chappell fired a bullet to a wide-open Damarlo Belcher on Nov. 6, 2010. The pass hit the Hoosier receiver in the hands...

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