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Hawkeye treks familiar ground

Tuesday, October 9, 2012
The Hawkeye wrestling team opens practice for the 2012-13 season on Wednesday with former wrestler Luke Lofthouse as the new strength and conditioning coach.
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The official story

Friday, October 5, 2012
College football on-field officials get no glory, but plenty of grief.

Tennis, anyone? Classes start Oct. 28

Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Registration is open for the second session of University of Iowa Recreational Services’ fall tennis classes. Classes for all ages begin the week of October 28.
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Winslow sets lofty goals

Monday, October 1, 2012
Much like he expected to when he committed to the University of Iowa, sophomore Joseph Winslow made a big rise to success in the collegiate golf world. It just happened a lot faster than he, or anybody, could have predicted.
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Boyd knew famous pig Floyd

Friday, September 28, 2012
Sandy Boyd, University of Iowa professor emeritus and former UI president, has divided loyalties and fond memories of a famous pig named Floyd.
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Peschel finds 'second family' at UI

Wednesday, September 26, 2012
When Kali Peschel committed to the University of Iowa women's basketball program as a junior in high school, she felt she was committing to a second family. Nearly two years and one emotional injury later, Peschel knows she found her home in Iowa City.

Remembering Floyd

Wednesday, September 26, 2012
The famous Floyd of Rosedale is something of an old friend to UI law professor and president emeritus Sandy Boyd.
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Pep assembly

Monday, September 24, 2012
For alumni and fans interested in accumulating Hawkeye memorabilia, collecting Iowa Homecoming badges is a common and easy place to start. And for some, it's a family tradition.

'Nest' for UIHC children may adorn Kinnick

Friday, September 21, 2012
An initiative is underway to build Herky’s Nest, a premium seating area for patients at the UI Children’s Hospital, in Kinnick Stadium.
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Success hasn't spoiled Weisman

Friday, September 21, 2012
There isn't much difference between a two-carry Mark Weisman and a 24-carry Mark Weisman. And the University of Iowa sophomore running back intends to keep it that way, even after his breakout game running the ball against the University of Northern Iowa.

Hawkeyes look for strong Big Ten start

Thursday, September 20, 2012
The second phase of the University of Iowa field hockey season—Big Ten Conference play—begins Friday, Sept. 21, at No. 15 Michigan State University. With conference title aspirations, the Hawkeyes know the importance of starting strong.
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Pitching for the queen

Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Stacie Townsend might be the only University of Iowa law student who knows all the lyrics to "God Save the Queen."