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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: A teacher’s burden

CHRISTOPHER CERVANTES February 25, 2015

In Ankeny, Iowa, teacher Jennifer Rich found herself out of a job after she was discovered to be intoxicated during a Valentine’s Day celebration in her kindergarten class on Feb. 13. After being...

Lane: Malls and terrorism

JOE LANE February 25, 2015

I am conflicted. On Sunday, the New York Times reported that Al-Shabab, a terrorist organization in Somalia with ties to Al Qaeda, posted a lengthy video taking responsibility for a 2013 mall attack in...

Editorial: Iranian money laundering a bad omen for talks

DI EDITORIAL BOARD February 25, 2015

Economic sanctions: A weapon in the U.S. arsenal that can devastate foreign economies and strike fear into their hearts. Right? Maybe not. In a globalized world in which outright military conflict between...

Evans wins wrestler of the week honor

DI STAFF February 25, 2015

Iowa 174-pounder Mike Evans was awarded the Big Ten Wrestler of the Week honor for his performance over the weekend at the National Duals. Evans went 3-0 on the weekend, pinning Tennessee-Chattanooga’s...

Women’s gymnastics take the 24th ranking nationally

ALEXANDRIA GRIFFIN February 25, 2015

So far this season, the Iowa women’s gymnastics team has faced the highs of visible improvement and the lows of injuries and illnesses.  Yet through all the ups and downs, the GymHawks have earned...

Team reactions to Big Tens

ROD ENGBLOM February 25, 2015

This year’s Big Ten championships included 11 broken Iowa team records, 10 swimming and one diving.  The Iowa women’s swimming and diving team came out of this year’s Big Ten meet...

Mallett looks forward to Big Ten meet

COURTNEY BAUMANN February 25, 2015

After a self-described “slow start” to the season, Aaron Mallett is heating up — and at just the right time. With the Big Ten indoor championships scheduled to begin Friday, the Iowa track...

Hagan proving he belongs with conference elites

BLAKE DOWSON February 25, 2015

Matt Hagan swung, hit, and delivered a knockout blow to Wichita State and the best the Shockers had to offer. Hagan, the No. 79 ranked player nationally, registered upset wins against the then-No. 20...

Talcott seeking pro career

JOSH HICKS February 25, 2015

Hawkeye senior Shelby Talcott would like to make a foray into the world of professional tennis after this, her last season at Iowa. Talcott is 5-1 at the No. 1 singles position this season, which shouldn’t...

Hawks pummeled on pommel horse

CHARLIE GREEN February 25, 2015

There are no stars on the pommel horse for Iowa men’s gymnastics — just a group of athletes whose focus is drawn to the team’s most worrisome event. Its lineup is strange — a sort of band...

McCaffery reacts to Dickerson transfer

DANNY PAYNE February 25, 2015

As one may think, most around the Iowa men’s basketball program weren’t surprised at Trey Dickerson’s decision to leave the team and transfer. The sophomore, who was one of the highest-rated...

Hawkeyes set for guard trio

DANNY PAYNE February 25, 2015

After two wins last week, the Iowa men’s basketball team is scheduled to face Illinois today, a team that provides and interesting matchup for Hawkeyes. Both Iowa and Illinois have 16-10 records...

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