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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 mess we’re in and how the Fed got us here

GUEST OPINION November 14, 2011

The financial collapse of late-2008 has left many in the United States scratching their heads. How did something like this happen? What are the origins of this mess? What exactly can we do to fix it?...

Should Iowa casinos participate in nonsmoking event?

DI EDITORIAL BOARD November 14, 2011

No It doesn't matter how much something bothers you — you should not infringe on someone else's rights. I don't think we have to argue the side-effects of smoking: It causes cancer, heart problems,...

Iowa volleyball’s losing streak at 11

DI STAFF November 14, 2011

The Iowa volleyball team fell, 2-3, to Indiana on Nov. 12, (25-21, 25-18, 18-25, 20-25, 9-15). The Hawkeyes (11-18, 1-15) have fallen into an 11-game losing streak since their last victory, which came...

No. 12 Iowa field hockey falls short at NCAA Tournament

DI STAFF November 14, 2011

The No. 12 Iowa field-hockey team's season came to an end on Nov. 12 when the squad fell to No. 4 Maryland, 4-2, in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in College Park, Md. The Hawkeyes finished...

Fourth-place not enough for women’s harriers

DI STAFF November 14, 2011

Not even a top-five finish could lift the spirits of the Iowa women's cross-country team, as it narrowly missed a berth in the NCAA meet. The Black and Gold finished fourth at the Midwest Regional...

Cross-country’s Thode gets his shot at nationals

DI STAFF November 14, 2011

The Iowa men's cross-country team rebounded from its poorest showing of the year to take ninth place out of 25 teams this past weekend at the Midwest Regional Championships in DeKalb, Ill. Juniors...

Men’s hoops to keep foot on gas

BEN SCHUFF November 14, 2011

Fran McCaffery doesn't hide that he wants to pressure opponents defensively. He said so when he was hired. He said it again during the team's media day on Oct. 13. He repeated similar expectations...

Iowa women outplayed, lose to UNLV

MATT COZZI November 14, 2011

Not effective on the boards. Too many second chances. A relatively poor shooting performance. The Iowa women's basketball team's deficiencies — both offensive and defensive — proved to be costly...

Field position battle costs Iowa in loss to Spartans

SAM LOUWAGIE November 14, 2011

Shaun Prater is often taught, like every Iowa defensive player, to "put out the fire." When things aren't going well for the team's other units, Prater said, the Hawkeye coaches' philosophy...

McNutt deserves better

JORDAN GARRETSON November 14, 2011

  James Vandenberg fired a pass downfield toward Marvin McNutt. The senior receiver ran a well-executed route to lose his defender, but Vandenberg's throw was well short of its target. It didn't...

Ramos, Rasing upset at Hawkeye wrestle-offs

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD November 14, 2011

Two returning starters lost their weight classes in the Iowa wrestling team's wrestle-offs this past weekend. Sophomore Tony Ramos dominated junior Aldon Isenberg in a 15-8 decision in the second round...

Police: Man ate marijuana in attempt to conceal it

DI STAFF November 14, 2011

An Iowa City man was charged after he allegedly ate marijuana in an attempt to hide it from police during a traffic stop. Christopher Williams, 22, 2208 Miami Drive, was charged Nov. 12 with possession...

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