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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

Brown: Punish first, rationalize later

MARCUS VINCENT BROWN April 1, 2015

There has been an anomaly in the litany of cases in which unarmed African-Americans are brutalized by the police. This anomaly is the case of African-American University of Virginia student Martese Johnson....

Lane: In battle with ISIS, imams choose pens over swords

JOE LANE April 1, 2015

Since 9/11, ethnic profiling of Arabs has, undoubtedly and unfortunately, been on the rise. As unrest grows and fear of terror attacks by extremist organizations seems more imminent, many stereotypes begin...

Point/Counterpoint: How should the U.S. handle the case of Bowe Bergdahl?

DI STAFF April 1, 2015

After reportedly leaving a U.S. military base in Afghanistan, Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl was captured by the Taliban and spent five years in captivity. He was released as part of a prisoner exchange. Should he...

Toole named Big Ten player of the week

DI STAFF April 1, 2015

Eric Toole took home Big Ten Player of the Week honors after hitting 8-for-16 last week. The 6-1 senior outfielder ended his 15-game hitting streak, a career high, against Grand View on Tuesday, but...

Logic named third-team AP All-American

DI STAFF April 1, 2015

The Associated Press released its All-American teams on Tuesday, and Iowa senior point guard Sam Logic was named to the third team. Logic averaged 13.4 points per game along with 8.1 assists and 7 rebounds...

Hawks to face uphill battle at NCAAs

CHARLIE GREEN April 1, 2015

Going into the Big Ten Championships on March 27, Iowa men’s gymnastics was in control of its own destiny — technically, it still is. However, the squad could not hold its position as the No....

Mallet doing it all for Hawkeyes

MARIO WILLIAMS April 1, 2015

It’s no surprise that sophomore Aaron Mallett has turned some heads and made a name for himself thus far in the 2014-15 season for the Iowa track and field team. If people are surprised, they shouldn’t...

Is Iowa’s international recruitment paying off?

ROD ENGBLOM April 1, 2015

With the Iowa women’s golf team recruiting four freshmen earlier in the fall season, including one from Canada and one from Spain, it seems as if Iowa’s latest recruitment is paying off.   ...

Chemistry lessons in softball

JORDAN HANSEN April 1, 2015

As far as relationships on the softball field go, the bond between a catcher and a pitcher is perhaps the most important on the team. This season, the Hawkeyes returned a solid catcher in redshirt junior...

Disterhoft will headline new-look Hawkeyes in 2015-2016

KYLE MANN April 1, 2015

After losing its Sweet 16 matchup to Baylor on March 27, the Iowa women’s basketball team is likely still basking in the warmth of a historic season amid the sadness of sending off a historic senior...

Late hits carry Hawks over Grand View

JORDAN HANSEN April 1, 2015

Up 2-1 going into the bottom of the sixth inning in the Iowa baseball team’s eventual 9-2 win over Grand View (9-11) Tuesday, the Hawkeyes needed a bit of breathing room. Grand View starting pitcher...

Bluder to coach at Pan-American Games

RYAN RODRIGUEZ April 1, 2015

Iowa head women’s basketball coach Lisa Bluder will coach the U.S. team at the 2015 Pan-American Games. Bluder has represented USA Basketball at numerous other international tournaments, including...

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