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 independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The sound of a square

BEAU ELLIOT September 4, 2012

What does a square sound like? Is what the 4-year-old (youngest) daughter of a friend of mine asked her. I’m a failure as a mother, she told me. But, of course, she was joking about herself, the way...

Greeks can lead UI to better reputation

DI EDITORIAL BOARD September 4, 2012

The University of Iowa is a great school for many reasons, but it has a special notoriety for the wide availability of alcohol and, more recently, the rise in the number of house parties as well as an...

Hawkeye volleyball goes 2-1 on weekend

DI STAFF September 4, 2012

The welcome home party wasn’t everything Michigan natives Alex Lovell, Alessandra Dietz, and Erin Leppek had hoped for. Hawkeye volleyball went 2-1 over the weekend at the Golden Grizzly Invitational...

Hawkeye men’s XC dominates Early Bird Meet

DI STAFF September 4, 2012

The Iowa men’s cross-country team started off the season strong with a victory in the Early Bird Open on Aug. 31 in Macomb, Ill. Because of the high temperatures, the men ran a 6-kilometer race...

Iowa women’s cross-country wins first meet of the year

DI STAFF September 4, 2012

The Iowa women’s cross-country team got off to a fast start in its first race of the season on Aug. 31, winning the Early Bird Open hosted by Western Illinois. The Hawkeye team was represented well,...

Iowa soccer still undefeated, but shutout streak ends

TOM CLOS September 4, 2012

The Iowa women’s soccer team carried a pair of streaks into the third weekend of the season. They finally allowed a goal, but they still haven’t lost. And yet, head coach Ron Rainey wants...

Field hockey wins big in home opener at Grant Field

CODY GOODWIN September 4, 2012

The Iowa field-hockey team has a history of scoring 10 goals against Missouri State. The Hawks outscored the Bears 10-2 last year. This year was no different. An offensive frenzy led Iowa (2-1) to a 10-0...

Commentary: Bullock shows Hawkeyes can always find a running back

SAM LOUWAGIE September 4, 2012

CHICAGO — Even Kirk Ferentz admitted he “didn’t know what to expect” out of Damon Bullock. And if Bullock’s own head coach felt that way leading up to Iowa’s escape from...

Hawkeye defense tightens after allowing long touchdown

BEN ROSS September 4, 2012

CHICAGO — Micah Hyde had a tough time early in the game against Northern Illinois. The senior cornerback was called for pass interference late in the second quarter. And he got beat to the sideline...

Man accused of controlled substance violation demands a speedy trial

BRENT GRIFFITHS September 4, 2012

A man accused of controlled substance violation has demanded a speedy trial. Norman Dudley is accused of the Class-C felony after a meeting with an undercover Division of Narcotics Enforcement special...

Preliminary trial set for man accused in June shooting

BRENT GRIFFITHS September 4, 2012

A man accused of shooting a man who later died of his wounds had his preliminary hearing set. Brandon Brown is accused of first-degree murder in connection with the June death of Donelle Lindsey. According...

Man accused of first-degree murder waives trial within one year

BRENT GRIFFITHS September 4, 2012

A man accused of first-degree murder in connection with the death of Broadway Apartments landlord has waived his right to a trial within one year, according to online court documents. Justin Marshall...

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