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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

Friends of Int’l Students: We already miss Scott King

GUEST OPINION February 1, 2012

We, the Board of Friends of International Students, are sad to suddenly lose the leadership of former Associate Dean Scott King. In November 2011, Friends of International Students celebrated its 40th...

Iowa GOP must choose: social conservatives and moderates?

ADAM B SULLIVAN February 1, 2012

Iowa Republicans have two choices. Sure, there are dozens of people qualified to take over for Republican Party of Iowa Chairman Matt Strawn, who announced Tuesday he plans to step down this month....

To UI Student Health: We want better condoms

DI EDITORIAL BOARD February 1, 2012

If the University of Iowa Student Health campaigns are so dead-set on making a case for safe sex and providing students with the accessible means to practice it, why then does it pass out subpar products? Condoms,...

Ex-Hawkeye Aaron Kampman wins character award

DI STAFF February 1, 2012

Former Iowa linebacker and defensive lineman Aaron Kampman will be awarded the 2012 Robert D. Ray Pillar of Character Award, according to a release. The award is given to individuals that "consistently...

Stoughton earns back-to-back Big Ten honors

DI STAFF February 1, 2012

Freshman swimmer Becky Stoughton was chosen for her second-consecutive Big Ten weekly award, the league office announced on Tuesday. Stoughton claimed Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors for her performance...

McDonough’s return to No. 1 garners conference award

DI STAFF February 1, 2012

Iowa wrestler Matt McDonough was named the Big Ten Wrestler of the Week on Tuesday, according to a release. McDonough beat Minnesota's Zach Sanders, 7-1, to lead the Hawkeyes to a 19-17 victory over...

Iowa intramurals introduces YouTube information videos

TOMMY REINKING February 1, 2012

The idea to replace captain meetings with YouTube videos in the Iowa intramural program came from an unexpected place. Recreational Services at Florida State recently ditched its long-running captains'...

Notebook: Printy still scoring despite 3-point dropoff

RYAN MURPHY February 1, 2012

Iowa junior guard Jaime Printy has seen her 3-point shooting percentage fall from 38.3 percent in 2010-11 to 29.1 percent this year.   This hasn't fazed Printy or Hawkeye head coach Lisa Bluder. Bluder...

Hawkeyes leave McCaffery defenseless

BEN SCHUFF February 1, 2012

Fran McCaffery sounded like a beaten boxer with no available corners. The first three questions he fielded during a weekly Big Ten teleconference on Monday all dealt with his team's poor defense. McCaffery...

Wrestler Marion looking for strong finish to rocky career

SAM LOUWAGIE February 1, 2012

Two full periods had ticked off the clock, and Montell Marion hadn't scored a single point. He trailed Minnesota freshman Nick Dardanes, 1-0. Marion allowed a second-period escape and had been strangely...

Recruiting 2012: New Hawkeye football class to sign today

SETH ROBERTS February 1, 2012

Today is National Signing Day, but none of the roughly two dozen players expected to ink with Iowa are five-star prospects. Iowa isn't pulling in a top-25 recruiting class. Or a top 30 class. Or even...

Iowa City programs, events to receive less funding

DI STAFF February 1, 2012

Iowa City community events and programs will receive less funding than usual in the next fiscal year. The Iowa City City Council will spend $104,654 to fund community- and city-sponsored events in fiscal...

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