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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: Congressional politics: A potential gridlock

ALEXANDER NOURAFSHAN October 29, 2012

While media coverage of the upcoming election has primarily focused on the significance of the presidential race between President Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney, the outcomes of Congressional races will ultimately...

Women’s vote will make the difference

MCCULLOUGH INGLIS October 29, 2012

When Michelle Obama campaigns today for her husband’s re-election, she will also embody the choice that faces women voters on Election Day. A recent poll by the Associated Press suggests Mitt Romney...

Evans: The Daily Iowan’s upcoming endorsement week

BENJAMIN EVANS October 29, 2012

Over the course of the next week, The Daily Iowan Editorial Board will publish its endorsements for the major candidates and issues directly affecting our readership. As a part of the Editorial Board,...

Iowa men’s tennis wins multiple consolation brackets at the Northwestern Invite

KEVIN GLUECK October 29, 2012

The Iowa men’s tennis team didn’t let a few first-round losses in the Northwestern Invitational slow it down. Both doubles pairs shared the title of Doubles Flight A co-consolation champions...

Iowa women’s cross country takes 10th at Big Tens, but boasts the second-place individual finisher

LEVI LYNOTT October 29, 2012

Iowa women’s cross-country runner Marieke Schrulle took second place at the Big Ten championships on Sunday with a time of 20:17. Schrulle finished behind Michigan State’s Sarah Kroll, who crossed...

Hawkeye men’s cross-country takes 10th place at Big Ten Championships

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD October 29, 2012

The Iowa men’s cross-country team nabbed a 10th-place finish at the Big Ten meet on Sunday. Unlike the women, who also finished in 10th, the men’s squad didn’t have a top-10 finisher. Senior Nick...

Iowa men’s golf to finish season at Baylor Intercollegiate

TOMMY REINKING October 29, 2012

The Iowa men’s golf team was far from pleased after its last tournament. The Hawkeyes finished in 15th place out of 15 teams in the U.S. Collegiate Championship in Atlanta, Ga., on Oct. 21. It was...

Iowa field hockey ends its regular season with overtime victory over Northwestern

CODY GOODWIN October 29, 2012

Iowa’s Sarah Drake had no idea where the ball was going to land. She was more focused about redirecting it in the right direction. Meanwhile, Karli Johansen wound up and placed the ball right on...

No. 20 Ohio State extends Iowa volleyball’s losing streak to six

CARLOS SOSA October 29, 2012

The Iowa volleyball team had its losing streak extended to six this past weekend with a loss in straight sets (25-17, 26-24, 25-12) to No. 20 Ohio State. The Buckeye hitters demonstrated throughout the...

Hawkeye rowing improves at Head of the Iowa under new coach

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD October 29, 2012

It’s a new era for the Iowa rowing team. The Hawkeyes’ first varsity 8 boat finished the Head of the Iowa course 22 seconds faster than last year. And the B boat was 22 seconds faster....

Iowa soccer wins 2-1 to earn Big Ten berth

TOM CLOS October 29, 2012

Indiana lost to No. 25 Ohio State, 5-0, on Oct. 26, so the task was simple for the Iowa soccer team on Saturday. Option one: defeat Wisconsin and head to Bloomington, Ind., for the Big Ten Tournament...

Commentary: Hawkeye defense fades fast

SAM LOUWAGIE October 29, 2012

The Iowa football team’s formula for winning games was clear six games into the season: stay close using a surprisingly stout defense, and let a bumbling offense find a way to score late to take...

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