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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

Korobov: Senate confirmations shouldn’t be automatic

MICHAEL KOROBOV March 23, 2015

A human-trafficking bill, while garnering bipartisan support, is jammed in the Senate. The Democrats oppose a provision in the bill (that they admit they initially forgot to read) that would block funding...

Cervantes: The freedom to choose

CHRISTOPHER CERVANTES March 23, 2015

On March 19, the leader of the free world made a comment in regards to the U.S. voting policy, stating that it would be better if all American citizens voted. According to CNN, President Obama said, “In...

Osgerby: Facebook’s suicide-prevention effort misguided

PAUL OSGERBY March 23, 2015

In San Mateo, California, last week a part-time electrician, Shane Tusch, wrote a hoax-suicide note on Facebook, stating that he would hang himself from the Golden Gate Bridge. He claimed afterwards he...

Editorial: Troubling signs for a two-state solution

DI EDITORIAL BOARD March 23, 2015

Theatrical election night rhetoric is nothing new for politicians. Making a last-ditch effort to mobilize voters often results in candidates making impossible promises, grandiose statements about the importance...

Hawkeye golfers wrap up weekend

ROD ENGBLOM March 23, 2015

The Iowa women’s golf team finished up the Mountain View Tournament in Tucson, Arizona, on March 21. The first day was rough for the Hawkeyes — they finished up with a team score of 592 (16-over)....

Women’s tennis drops 2, wins 1

JOSH HICKS March 23, 2015

The Iowa women’s tennis team competed in three matches over spring break,  going 1-2. They are now 1-3 in the conference, 7-6 overall. The Hawks faced No. 13 Michigan in Ann Arbor on March 13,...

Hawkeyes take two of three against Jayhawks

IAN MURPHY March 23, 2015

The Iowa baseball team won two of three games over Kansas over the weekend, punctuating the series with a 6-2 win Sunday. The Hawkeyes went to the bullpen early and often, using six pitchers in Sunday’s...

Terps way too much for softball Hawks

CHARLIE GREEN March 23, 2015

The Iowa softball team fell, 19-0, to Maryland on Sunday at Pearl Field, losing the three-game weekend series 2-1 to start Big Ten play. The Hawks now stand at 10-22 on the season, and they mustered...

Hawkeyes gauge talent at first outdoor meet of the season

COURTNEY BAUMANN March 23, 2015

The Iowa track and field team started its outdoor season with a bang at the Baldy Castillo Invitational March 20-21. Both the men’»s and women’s teams finished in the top five, taking fourth...

Hawkeyes complete Big Ten Championships

ROD ENGBLOM March 23, 2015

The Hawkeye women’s gymnastics team finished the Big Ten Championships on March 21 with its highest team score of the year, 196.5.  Iowa finished in the middle of the pack, placing fifth  and...

Hawkeyes finish up last day of NCAAs

ROD ENGBLOM March 23, 2015

The Hawkeyes wrapped up the NCAA finals in North Carolina breaking a total of three school records in the 100 breaststroke, 200 breaststroke, and 500 freestyle. Senior Becky Stoughton broke the school...

Iowa gets into win column in Big Ten play

BLAKE DOWSON March 23, 2015

The No. 45 Iowa men’s tennis team (9-4) picked up its first conference win of the season against Wisconsin on Sunday, 4-3. Sunday was deemed “Steve Houghton Day” at Iowa’s match,...

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