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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

Lee: Still wearing the mask

ASHLEY LEE February 14, 2014

Sunday marked the 108th anniversary of the death of African-American writer Paul Laurence Dunbar, whose poem “We Wear the Mask” explores the necessity for African-Americans to put on a façade...

Overton: Roomies aren’t for everyone

JON OVERTON February 14, 2014

Roommates are like a lottery. Sometimes you get paired with one who becomes your best friend for years to come. Alternatively, your roomie can be an asocial shut-in or an obnoxious jerk who regularly blasts...

Point-Counterpoint: Should the U.S. build the Keystone XL pipeline?

DI STAFF February 14, 2014

Late last month, the U.S. State Department issued a report on the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline, which would ship oil from Canada to the Gulf Coast for refining. The pipeline has become one of the...

Iowa track team set to split up and compete in two very competitive meets

JORDAN HANSEN AND KATRINA DO February 14, 2014

This weekend presents a unique opportunity for the Iowa track team. The Hawkeyes will split the team between two separate meets, the Tyson Invitational in Fayetteville, Ark. and the Cyclone Classic in...

Iowa baseball to open up season in Tennessee

DI STAFF February 14, 2014

The Iowa baseball team will open up the 2014 season this weekend when it travels to Clarksville, Tenn., to take on Austin Peay in a three-game series. The games will take place at 3:30 p.m. Friday, 2...

Women’s tennis faces off against Marquette

DI STAFF February 14, 2014

Iowa women’s tennis will face Marquette. The Iowa women’s tennis team will face off against Marquette in Milwaukee at 11 a.m. Saturday. The match with the Golden Eagles is gearing up to be...

Softball travels to Getterman Classic

DI STAFF February 14, 2014

Marla Looper and Company will travel to head to Waco, Texas, this weekend to play in the Getterman Classic. Kayla Massey will try to rebound off a disappointing start to the season where she went 0-2...

Men’s tennis hosts 2 duals

JORDAN BUCHER February 14, 2014

The Iowa men’s tennis team has a busy weekend ahead of it, hosting Northern Illinois at 6 p.m. today and Minnesota at noon Feb. 16. Both duals will take place in the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation...

Ben Ketelsen continues career as assistant coach

JACK ROSSI February 14, 2014

Assistant coach Ben Ketelsen may have found his place at Iowa. A former Hawkeye gymnast, Ketelsen obtained numerous accolades, winning letters all four years and setting the school record for pommel horse...

In the face of adversity

JORDAN BUCHER February 14, 2014

The Iowa women’s gymnastics team has suffered a plethora of injuries this season, and — consequently— the GymHawks have a record of 0-5.  The Hawkeyes are a young, inexperienced team with...

Commentary: College wrestling has issues

CODY GOODWIN February 14, 2014

One of college wrestling’s biggest problems is the crowd in Carver-Hawkeye Arena booing an opponent who is turtled up because he doesn’t want Tony Ramos to pin him. Another one of college...

Buy or Sell: Iowa-Penn State men’s basketball preview

RYAN PROBASCO AND BEN ROSS February 14, 2014

To preview the Hawkeyes’ game against Penn State on Saturday, men’s basketball reporters Ryan Probasco and Ben Ross answer some key questions surrounding the matchup and Iowa basketball. Buy or Sell:...

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