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

Overton: The hidden inequality of culture

JON OVERTON February 7, 2014

When we talk about barriers to upward social mobility, we typically focus on the economic and financial hurdles that people with lower incomes must overcome, but there’s another important aspect...

Lee: Why we need Black History Month

ASHLEY LEE February 7, 2014

Whenever someone asks, “Why is there no white history month?,” I’d like to think they’re joking. But to many, it’s a legitimate question. Sure, there are holidays and months...

Point/Counterpoint: Should Harry Potter and Hermione have gotten together?

DI STAFF February 7, 2014

Author J.K. Rowling made headlines this week when she said she thought Hermione Granger should have married Harry Potter, not Ron Weasley? Did she make a mistake or get it right the first time? She made...

Former Hawkeye joins baseball staff

DI STAFF February 7, 2014

Former Iowa baseball player Jim Magrane has joined the Iowa baseball team as a volunteer assistant head coach. “We are excited to add Jim to our coaching staff,” head coach Rick Heller said...

Soccer inks nine

DI STAFF February 7, 2014

The Iowa soccer team has announced that nine prep student-athletes had signed National Letters of Intent on Wednesday to play for the Hawkeyes: Tina Cardamone, Goalkeeper, Oak Hill, Va., Chantilly High —...

Football adds 19th recruit

DI STAFF February 7, 2014

The Iowa football program signed another recruit on Thursday as a part of its National Signing Day efforts. Markel Smith, the 19th signee for Iowa, is a native of Kirkwood, Mo. Listed at 5-10 and 210...

Iowa men’s track team will compete in Lincoln

DI STAFF February 7, 2014

The Iowa men’s track team will face some of the premier competition in the Big Ten, SEC, Big 12 this weekend. The Hawkeyes will compete in the Husker Invitational, and they will try to tally a big...

Putting Iowa softball back on the map

JACK ROSSI February 7, 2014

Whether it looks like it outside or not, Iowa’s spring sports are starting and, snow or not, the Hawkeye softball team is as prepared as ever. Marla Looper’s squad is on the rise. Much like...

Senior Night caps first four years in Campus Recreation & Wellness Center

JORDAN HANSEN AND RYAN RODRIGUEZ February 7, 2014

For the Iowa swimming and diving team, Friday’s meet against Northern Iowa will arguably be their most emotional meet of the season.  Not only is the dual the Hawkeyes’ final home meet of...

Iowa downs No. 9 Penn State, 73-70

JACOB SHEYKO February 7, 2014

The last time the Iowa women’s basketball team played Penn State, it lost, 87-71. A matchup that pitted two of the Big Ten’s top point guards — Sam Logic and Maggie Lucas — failed to live...

Michigan is a statement game for Iowa

BEN ROSS February 7, 2014

No. 10 Michigan (17-5, 9-1 Big Ten), the NCAA runner-up from last year’s Big Dance will come to Iowa City Saturday, and the Black and Gold better get ready to strut once again. No. 17 Iowa’s...

Senior wrestlers prep for final dual at Carver

CODY GOODWIN February 7, 2014

When Tom Brands is reminded of the seniors in his lineup, he turns and points to a massive gold board in the Iowa wrestling practice room. The board is filled with names from the past and present, honoring...

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