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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

Richson: A new kind of First Lady

BRIANNE RICHSON October 29, 2014

Even if your relationship with your mom or dad is Rory and Lorelai Gilmore status, you can probably think of some habit or thing that your parent has done that annoys you or that you know your friends...

Manfull: Yik Yak

ERIN MANFULL October 29, 2014

You know that age-old phrase, “If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all”? The phrase that was iterated one too many times when you made fun of someone...

Evanson: The lost art of Democracy

KEITH EVANSON October 29, 2014

Sen. Tom Harkin’s retirement from the U.S. Senate has generated quite the whirlwind of political fervor between the candidates nominated from the two major political parties. It is to be expected,...

Endorsement: Keep Branstad as Governor

DI EDITORIAL BOARD October 29, 2014

When Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad completes his current term in early 2015, he will be the longest serving governor in the history of the United States. He has held office in Iowa for 19 years and eight months....

Zadick, ’97 Hawkeyes honored

DI STAFF October 29, 2014

Former Iowa All-American and Olympian Mike Zadick, along with the 1997 Iowa wrestling team, will be inducted into the Glen Brand Hall of Fame as part of its 2015 class on May 30, 2015. While at Iowa,...

Hawks remain fifth in NSCAA Great Lakes poll

DI STAFF October 29, 2014

For the third week in a row, Iowa soccer comes in at No. 5 in the Great Lakes poll. The national poll had a bit more love for the Hawks; they received 11 votes, which would put them at No. 28 in the...

Field hockey moves up in rankings

DI STAFF October 29, 2014

The Iowa field hockey team moved up one spot to No. 14 in this week’s rankings. The Hawkeyes, who are tied with Michigan for the No. 14 spot, are up from No. 15 a week ago after defeating then-No....

Dy joins coaching staff

JOSH HICKS October 29, 2014

Earlier this month, the Iowa women’s tennis team added a valuable member to its coaching staff. The new assistant, Denise Dy, played her college tennis at Washington, graduating in 2012. Iowa...

Silverstein finding niche in doubles for men’s tennis

CHARLIE GREEN October 29, 2014

Iowa men’s tennis freshman Josh Silverstein came to Iowa City as a five-star recruit with a history of success in doubles play during his high-school years. His success in doubles has continued...

Men’s golf wraps up fall season

NICK VITTORE October 29, 2014

Tuesday marks the final day of the autumn portion of the Iowa men’s golf schedule, but the players won’t put golf on the backburner. After finishing sixth overall at the Royal Oaks Tournament...

Lewis set for bounce back

MARIO WILLIAMS October 29, 2014

Iowa’s top runner Kevin Lewis missed out on an opportunity to perform at the Notre Dame Invitational on Oct. 3 because of a knee injury. Now that the senior is fresh off his injury, he’s ready...

Momentum back with field hockey after Penn State victory

RYAN RODRIGUEZ October 29, 2014

A few weeks ago, things were beginning to look dire for the Iowa field-hockey team. A once-dominant offense had grown stagnant in meeting several top-notch opponents, and a few injuries to some key players...

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