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

Guest opinion: Sexual assault and sexism at the UI

GUEST OPINION March 3, 2014

The recent reports of sexual assault at the University of Iowa are not indicative of a new problem. Sexual assault and sexism are persistent issues that plague the university as well as our entire society....

Guest opinion: Taking action on climate change

GUEST OPINION March 3, 2014

With spring just around the corner, everyone’s eager to ditch those scarves and gloves and soak up some sun. What better way to kick-start spring than with a nice long walk — with an inspirational...

Gromotka: Trust the celebrities

ADAM GROMOTKA March 3, 2014

“Bill Nye the Science Guy” ran for five years in the mid-90s, but countless ’90s Kids, adults, late millennials, and occasionally lazy science teachers still remember, enjoy, and use...

Women’s golf sets record in season debut

DI STAFF March 3, 2014

The Iowa women’s golf team began the season on a great note at the Westbrook Invitational Feb. 23-24, shooting an 877 (plus-13), a new 54-hole record. The Hawkeyes’ 36-hole score was good enough for...

Softball returns from Wildcat Invitational

DI STAFF March 3, 2014

The Iowa softball team split a pair of games in Tucson, Ariz., and the weather canceled two other scheduled games. The Hawks started the weekend off well with an 8-0 victory against Valparaiso on Feb...

Hawkeyes complete second-straight sweep

DI STAFF March 3, 2014

The Iowa baseball team competed a weekend sweep at the Stetson Invitational in Deland, Fla. The win improves Iowa’s overall record to 9-1, the program’s best start since 1940. “The...

GymHawks post season best against No. 17 Boise State

DI STAFF March 3, 2014

The Iowa women’s gymnastics team tallied its season-best score (195.350) on Feb. 28 against No. 17 Boise State but fell, 196.975-195.350. Iowa posted its previous season-high on Feb. 23 against Illinois-Chicago...

Men’s gymnastics takes second at the Arnold Classic

DI STAFF March 3, 2014

JD Reive and his team defeated No. 3 Ohio State this past weekend en route to taking second place at the Arnold Classic. No. 2 Michigan won the meet with a score of 437.500, and Iowa scored 431.600 in...

Seaborne sits, but her tips resonate

ALEC CLASEN March 3, 2014

The Iowa women’s tennis team’s lone senior, Ruth Seaborne, saw the game through the eyes of a coach’s perspective March 1 when the Hawks took on Chicago State. Seaborne was on the sideline...

Men’s swimming finishes eighth at Big Ten championships

RYAN RODRIGUEZ March 3, 2014

After four days of competition, the Iowa men’s swimming and diving team finished eighth at the 2014 Big Ten championships in Ann Arbor, Mich. The Hawkeyes finished more than 100 points behind seventh-place...

Iowa competes at Big Ten championships, crowns individual champion

KATRINA DO AND JORDAN HANSEN March 3, 2014

The Iowa track and field team competed this past weekend at the Big Ten indoor championships in Geneva, Ohio. Both men’s and women’s teams were in attendance with the men placing 10th and the...

Iowa puts brick on gas pedal and throttles Illinois, 81-56

MATT CABEL March 3, 2014

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The Iowa women’s basketball team wanted to end the regular season on a high note with wins in its last three games. The team also wanted to do whatever it could to earn the...

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