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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

Nourafshan: Post-convention politics and shifting perceptions of competence

GUEST COLUMN September 17, 2012

With unemployment still hovering above 8 percent, exploding national debt, and one of the nation’s most polarizing presidents in office, it should be easy for the Republicans to win the White House...

Bianchini: Pick up a (real) book

FRANCESCA BIANCHINI September 17, 2012

When you think of school, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? For some, it might be dreading the endless amount of homework. Others may cringe at the cost of their textbooks. Me? I think...

Ponnada: First-gen programs a plus

SRI PONNADA September 17, 2012

Twenty-five percent of students on campus are the first in their families to go to college, according to a UI press release; 1,100 of this 25 percent are entering our campus for the first time this year....

Tuition freeze necessary and doable

DI EDITORIAL BOARD September 17, 2012

On Sept. 12, the state Board of Regents encouraged the presidents of the University of Iowa, Iowa State University, and the University of Northern Iowa to freeze tuition for the 2013-14 academic school...

Hawkeye women’s golf prepares for Dick McGuire Invite

RYAN PROBASCO September 17, 2012

After finishing fifth out of 13 teams at the Chip-N-Club Invitational this past week, the Iowa women’s golf team will take aim at the Dick McGuire Invitational title starting today. The tournament...

Iowa soccer ends undefeated streak, loses to Illinois, 2-1

TOM CLOS September 17, 2012

The Iowa women’s soccer team suffered its first loss of the season, falling, 2-1, to Illinois at the Illinois Soccer Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Sunday. Illini junior midfielder Vanessa DiBernardo...

Iowa women’s tennis’ Dohanics wins singles tournament

IAN MARTIN September 17, 2012

Freshman tennis player Annette Dohanics won the Maroon Singles Flight championship at the Gopher Invitational on Sunday, defeating Air Force’s Mellisa Cecil (6-1, 6-1). Dohanics won four singles...

Hawkeye volleyball splits weekend 1-2 at Marquette Invitational

CARLOS SOSA September 17, 2012

The Hawkeyes wrapped up their nonconference schedule at the Marquette Invitational with a 1-2 record on the weekend. The event saw Iowa compete against two NCAA Tournament teams from last year in Marquette...

Iowa men’s golf in third place after day one of Golfweek Conference Challenge

TOMMY REINKING September 17, 2012

The Iowa men’s golf team sits in third place among 15 teams after a first round score of 4-over in the Golfweek Conference Challenge at Spirit Hollow Golf Course in Burlington. The Hawkeyes trail...

Iowa field hockey holds off Great Danes

CODY GOODWIN September 17, 2012

The overhead passes weren’t much of an issue for the 14th-ranked Hawkeyes. Head coach Tracey Griesbaum planned for Albany’s aerial advances all week at practice, emphasizing stingy, patient...

Commentary: Hawkeye win provides a sigh of relief

SAM LOUWAGIE September 17, 2012

You weren’t sure the Hawkeyes had that kind of performance in them, were you? After a dreary first two weeks, you doubted that the Iowa offense could score 27 points in a game this season or that...

Iowa’s Weisman earns ‘Juggernaut’ nickname in win

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD September 17, 2012

James Vandenberg called him “a genetic freak.” Keenan Davis called him “a tank.” C.J. Fiedorowicz called him “a solid brick of muscle.” His teammates have called...

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