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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

Elliot: Iran becomes Facebook

BEAU ELLIOT February 5, 2013

In Iran, the government blocks access to much of the Internet, including Facebook. How can teenagers be teenagers under such draconian measures? you ask. I don’t know — except that it seems that...

Hawkeyes drop heartbreaker to #18 Irish

MIKE MAIENZA February 5, 2013

Stakes were high as both teams cheered on the third set match between Hawkeye sophomore Katie Zordani and Notre Dame senior Chrissie McGaffigan; in what turned out to be the decisive match between the...

Pentathletes are amongst the most eclectic athletes at Iowa

KEVIN GLUECK February 5, 2013

Some of the best, most versatile athletes at the Iowa aren’t on the football field or basketball court — they’re on the track. While most athletes in the Black and Gold specialize in one...

London trackster making impact for Iowa men’s track

TOMMY REINKING February 5, 2013

Babatunde Amosu has had a longer journey than most leading up to his first meet as a jumper on the Iowa men’s track team. The sophomore was born in Nigeria, went to high school in London, spent...

Hawkeyes add three to recruiting class

BEN ROSS February 5, 2013

Just a few days before the deadline, the Iowa football team added three members to its recruiting class of 2013. The Hawkeyes filled some holes at two key positions on Feb. 2: one in running back Akrum...

Football announces coaching changes

TORK MASON February 5, 2013

Iowa’s football coaching staff will have a slightly different look next season. DJ Hernandez, brother of New England Patriot and Pro Bowl tight end Aaron Hernandez, was announced as a new graduate...

Point/Counterpoint: Is the season a disappointment if Iowa doesn’t make it to the NCAA tourney?

DI STAFF February 5, 2013

Yes If the Hawkeyes fail to make the NCAA tournament, this season will be a series of disheartening “what ifs.” The Big Ten is arguably the best college basketball conference in the nation,...

Rec Center to offer second annual Tropical Indoor Triathalon

JORDYN REILAND February 5, 2013

The Campus Recreation & Wellness Center will host its second Tropical Indoor Triathlon on Feb. 10. According to a news release, participants can compete individually or as a two-to-three member team,...

Engineering fair to see record number of participating employers

KRISTEN EAST February 5, 2013

More than 70 employers from Iowa and the nation will participate in the University of Iowa’s College of Engineering Career Fair today. According to a UI press release, the Spring Engineering Career...

UI Rec Services offers spring break camp

JORDYN REILAND February 5, 2013

University of Iowa Recreational Services will sponsor a wildlife camp for first- through sixth-graders during spring break. According to a news release, the camp will be held at Macbride Nature Recreation...

Marketing students rate Super Bowl ads

KRISTEN EAST February 5, 2013

Students in the Graduate Marketing Association in the Tippie College of Business' M.B.A. program hosted their annual Super Bowl ad-watch party on Sunday to analyze and rate the best commercials. The M&M’s...

Iowa City Police welcomes new officer

JORDYN REILAND February 5, 2013

The Iowa City police hired a new police officer in order to fill a vacancy by personnel turnover in the department. According to a police release, Eric Nieland received an Associates of Arts Degree in...

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