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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

Cervantes: Is football too dangerous?

CHRISTOPHER CERVANTES October 6, 2014

If there were one sport that personifies my family, it would have to be football. My father played, as did my uncles, most of my cousins, and, most recently, my little brother. And whether we are on the...

Osgerby: Rising tensions in London

PAUL OSGERBY October 6, 2014

Osgerby is studying abroad at City University in London. As I walked down Pentonville Road late on the morning of Oct. 3, the morning sea mist still lightly lingered outside. I was planning to explore...

Editorial: Obama should show support for Hong Kong

DI EDITORIAL BOARD October 6, 2014

If you spent this weekend watching football games, you probably noticed the high influx of political advertisements. The November elections are approaching, and candidates are blowing the last cash in...

Hawkeye harriers come back with mixed bag

MARIO WILLIAMS and SHELBY STITES October 6, 2014

Men’s team The Iowa men’s cross-country squad may have not met expectations at the Notre Dame Invitational. As a team, the Hawkeyes finished 16th, led by Kevin Lewis, who finished with a...

Hawkeyes offense flails in second half, fall to Wolverines

JORDAN HANSEN October 6, 2014

After a chaotic first half that saw Iowa and Michigan trade goals, Hawkeyes were shut down in the second period of play and fell, 4-2, to the Wolverines. The Hawks struck first as senior Melanie Pickert...

Starting lineup thrown in a blender for Iowa volleyball

KYLE MANN October 6, 2014

Bond Shymansky was elated when he was given the job to be the coach of the Hawkeye volleyball team. His hiring was about more than simply being a coach in 2014, however, with Shymansky’s eyes on...

Hawkeyes exceed season-opener expectations

SHELBY STITES October 6, 2014

The Hawkeyes entered their season on Oct. 3 with a clean slate and new opportunities. A day later, they came out of the pool 1-1 in Big Ten competition and had exceeded expectations. “Whenever you...

Freshmen swim strong in conference opener

IAN MURPHY October 6, 2014

Simply put, Iowa couldn’t match Michigan’s depth. The Hawkeye men’s swim team lost its season and Big Ten opener to the Wolverines by a score of 179-113, but there is reason to be hopeful...

Slow start dooms field hockey

RYAN RODRIGUEZ October 6, 2014

Although a full field hockey game lasts 70 minutes, it was the first 10 that proved to be costly for the Hawkeyes. The Black and Gold conceded 2 goals in the first seven minutes of Sunday’s clash...

Women’s golf takes second at home

COURTNEY BAUMANN October 6, 2014

Three Hawkeye women’s golfers finished in the top 15 at the second Diane Thomason Invitational. Amy Ihm shot 230, with rounds of 77, 76, and 77 to tie for fifth place, and Jessie Sindlinger shot...

Football report card: Hmmm

CODY GOODWIN October 6, 2014

The Iowa football team was idle this past weekend, the first of two bye weeks the team has this season. At 4-1 (1-0 in conference), the Hawkeyes are in a good position through the season’s first...

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