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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

Guest Opinion: Opportunity to say thank you

GUEST OPINION April 27, 2015

I came across the iconic phrase “It is better to give than to receive” sometime prior to my teen years. It was a catchy phrase so it stayed with me — though I did not fully understand or...

Guest Opinion: The mythos of philanthropy

GUEST OPINION April 27, 2015

In one of my favorite episodes of “The West Wing,” Sam Seaborn argues, “Education is the silver bullet. Education is everything.” In my college experience, I have found that statement...

Cervantes: Sex sells, and we’re all buying

CHRISTOPHER CERVANTES April 27, 2015

If there is one truth that I have seen when it comes to catching the eye of the consumer, it is that the use of sexual imagery is often the most powerful use of advertisement. I have seen this type of...

Editorial: A historic moment for gay marriage

DI EDITORIAL BOARD April 27, 2015

The Supreme Court appears to be ramping up toward declaring nationwide legalization of same-sex marriage that would coincide with a general shifting of public opinion in favor of such an action. Despite...

Hawkeyes wrap up Big Tens

ROD ENGBLOM April 27, 2015

After three days of play, the Iowa women’s golf team wrapped up the Big Ten Championships in 10th place out of 14 teams, finishing behind Illinois by 3 strokes.  The team tallied a final score...

Schaake wins Big Ten Championship, Hawkeyes finish second

KYLE MANN April 27, 2015

The Iowa men’s golf team traveled to the Big Ten Championships this weekend, and the return trip from Victoria National Golf Club in Newburgh, Indiana might even be a little better than they expected....

Gopher pitching stifles Hawks

CHARLIE GREEN April 27, 2015

Iowa softball has seen better days. The team capped off its series at No. 12 Minnesota with a 9-0 mercy-rule defeat on Sunday, likely happy just to put a miserable weekend in its rearview mirror. “It’s...

Troubles arise for Hawkeye relay teams

COURTNEY BAUMANN April 27, 2015

DES MOINES — Director of Track and Field Joey Woody has made it clear what he wants his team to be known for ­— great 4x100 and 4x400-meter relay teams. The Hawkeyes’ weekend at the Drake...

Hawks at best with backs against the wall

RYAN RODRIGUEZ April 27, 2015

Jimmy Frankos stood calmly in the batter’s box, the bat on his shoulders as Nebraska pitcher Garrett King wound up and delivered the 3-2 pitch. Ping. A high bloop single into shallow left field,...

Weisman likely to take undrafted route to NFL

CHARLIE GREEN April 27, 2015

Only two fullbacks worked out at the NFL Combine in February in Indianapolis. Former Iowa workhorse Mark Weisman was not one of them. Despite being one of the most productive rushers in school history,...

Hawkeyes hum through Nebraska in double-header

IAN MURPHY April 27, 2015

It might have taken longer than head coach Rick Heller would have liked, but when the machine got rolling, it could not be stopped. The Hawkeyes on Sunday at Banks Field got back to playing Heller-ball,...

Offense beats defense in spring scrimmage

DANNY PAYNE April 27, 2015

If fans in Kinnick Stadium on April 25 were looking for offensive fireworks from Iowa’s football team, they likely went home disappointed. Although the Hawkeye offense beat the defense, 29-28, Iowa’s...

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