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Iowa guard Samantha Logic drives for a lay-up against Miami guard Suriya McGuire during the second round of the NCAA Tournament in Carver-Hawkeye on March 22. Logic has been invited to attend the WNBA draft. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)
By RYAN RODRIGUEZ ryan-rodriguez@uiowa.edu
Former Iowa women’s basketball player Sam Logic has declared for the WNBA draft and received an invitation to attend the first round in person on Thursday at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Logic is projected as a top-10 pick in the first round of the upcoming draft. She wrapped up a historic Iowa career last month in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in which the Wisconsin native scored her sixth career triple-double in Iowa’s Sweet 16 loss to Baylor.
Logic, who finished as Iowa’s all-time assist leader, also ranks among the most prolific guards in conference history as well. She ended her NCAA career second all-time in Big Ten history and 11th in NCAA history with 898 assists. She is also second all-time at Iowa with 922 career rebounds and 260 steals, as well as 10th on the all-time scoring Iowa list with 1,546 points. Logic is the only player in NCAA history to accumulate at least 1,500 career points, 900 rebounds, 800 assists, and 200 steals, and she joins Michelle Edwards, Franthea Price, and Toni Foster as the only other consensus All-Americans to graduate from Iowa.
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Rubio jumps into GOP race
By REBECCA MORIN rebecca-morin@uiowa.edu
For Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., standing behind a podium speaking to a crowd of people at Miami’s Freedom Tower is an “American Dream.” The junior senator, 43, officially announced his presidential bid Monday evening, touting his youth and his parents’ journey, who were Cuban immigrants. Rubio is the third Republican candidate to announce a presidential bid, and his campaign launched a day after former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton’s. “In many countries, the highest office in the land is reserved for the rich and powerful,” Rubio said. “But I live in an exceptional country where even the son of a bartender and a maid can have the same dreams and the same future as those who come from power and privilege.” According to an aggregation of polls
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Florida Sen. Marco Rubio shakes hands with a supporter as he prepares to announce he will run for the Republican presidential nomination on Monday in Miami. (Associated Press/Alan Diaz) by Real Clear Politics from March 1331, Rubio averaged about 7.3 percent.
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The proposed opening date for the IMU ground floor is set for June 1. “So far, on the interior, we are about a week out from substantial completion,” said Cory Lockwood, the IMU associate director of event and facility operations. An official grand opening for the project is planned for the first week of the next academic year. After the flood in 2008, which damaged much of the IMU — especially the ground floor — a flood-mitigation project was formed. So far, everything is on schedule, said Wendy Moorehead, the strategic communication manager for UI Facilities Management. The construction cost for the entire IMU flood-mitigation and permanent recovery project is $21.6 million, she said. Work on the exterior-northeast and south elevation is ongoing and should be completed this spring. Completion of the west elevation is expected to be completed this summer. Although the major part of the construction will be over, more still needs to be done such as polishing floors and moving the bookstore back to the ground floor. For the exterior, the north, east, and south will be done in a month. These consist of the construction of a floodwall and a new north entrance. The west side should be done in midsummer.
Students flocked to the polls, or rather their computers, to vote in the recent University of Iowa Student Government election. Approximately 30 percent of UI undergraduates, or 6,278 out of 20,864, voted in the close contest between the BEACH and REAL Parties. That number is the second highest since the UI began keeping records on student voting. The REAL Party executive candidates Liz Mills, president-elect, and Morgan Brittain, vice president-elect, ultimately won the close race by 278 votes, just under a 4.5 percent margin.
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A visitor stops at the Hawkeyes in Space exhibit in the Mobile Museum at the Adler Journalism Building on Monday. The Mobile Museum interacts media with artifacts for Iowa’s communities statewide. (The Daily Iowan/Courtney Hawkins)
Mobile Museum gears up
The UI Mobile Museum is embarking on its second year of traveling exhibits, this time with more interactivity. By CARLY MATTHEW carly-matthew@uiowa.edu
A giant black and gold RV has now traveled more than 11,000 miles and visited 36 counties all over Iowa to showcase university collections and research. The University of Iowa Mobile Museum first opened its doors to the public in April 2014. Since then, it’s reached more than 30,000 people. It visited the Adler Journalism Building Monday to launch a summer campaign. During the season, the Mobile Museum will feature three new exhibits about underground water, the UI’s contributions to space exploration, and Iowans in World War II. The World War II exhibit will use artifacts from the UI Libraries Special Collections and University Archives. “We’re hoping to talk to people about the types
of materials they might have in their own families,” said Greg Prickman, the head of Special Collections & University Archives. Interim Director of UI Pentacrest Museums Trina Roberts said one of the major changes between the 2014 and 2015 seasons for the Mobile Museum is the amount of interactivity users could enjoy. For example, she said, she hopes visitors will share their experiences of World War II at this year’s exhibit. Additionally, the museum has added more digital content users could access through touchscreens. “We weren’t entirely sure what to expect last year,” Roberts said. “We weren’t sure people around the state would be excited as we were.” Major stops included festivals, county fairs, the State Fair, and each of the RAGBRAI over-
night stops. “We want to bring the story to them,” Roberts said. In fact, she said, many of the communities the museum visited last year invited the museum back. State Archaeologist John Doershuk said last year his office had a large exhibit on the Glenwood archaeological culture in southwestern Iowa. The Mobile Museum, he said, allowed them to teach people all over Iowa to tell them about the first corn farmers in the area 800 years ago. Doershuk said the State Archaeologist Office wouldn’t have an exhibit this season. Instead, the office wanted to make room for collaboration with other departments but remain involved with its planning, design, and logistics. “This is a great partnership that really showcases the creativeness and interdisciplinarity
of the Mobile Museum concept,” he said. Doershuk said the first year exceeded even his expectations. During the stops at RAGBRAI overnight towns and some days during Iowa State Fair, as many as 1,000 people visited the vehicle. Roberts said officials plan to be at each RAGBRAI overnight stop again this year. Because the Coralville overnight stop will be close to home, people from different departments may be available to discuss the exhibits with visitors. Still, Doershuk said numbers weren’t the only measure of its success. “The best days, I thought, were when we hosted just 200 to 300 visitors spread out over many hours, because this allowed folks to linger and really absorb the content plus engage in meaningful conversations with the educational staff,” he said.
North Market Square Park, or as a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission advising City Council on planning and zoning matters, I have worked diligently to make Iowa City a better, healthier place. Thomas currently sits on the Planning and Zoning Commission, on which he has served since 2012. From 1986 to 2009 Thomas was a landscape architect for the city of San Francisco and taught Landscape Architecture at the University of California-Berkeley. — by Nick Moffitt
Valerie Harney, 29, was charged with third-offense OWI on Sunday. According to online court documents, Harney was found sitting in the passenger seat of a black Hyundai Elantra that was in a ditch. The vehicle was still running, and Harney said she does not remember how she got into the passenger’s seat. Harney had bloodshot, watery eyes, very slurred speech, and a very strong scent of ingested alcohol coming from her. She refused any sobriety tests. Third-offense OWIs are a Class-D felony. — by Alyssa Guzman
charged with 3rd OWI
METRO Thomas announces council candidacy John Thomas, a retired landscape architect, has announced his candidacy for the Iowa City City Council. Thomas said he will run for the District C spot, which is currently held by Jim Throgmorton. Throgmorton has said he will run for an at-large spot in the upcoming election. In a release, Thomas said he had four main goals, including healthy governance, a healthy economy, healthy neighborhoods, and healthy streets. “Over the past five years, I have enjoyed working alongside fellow Iowa Citians to improve the quality of life in Iowa City,” he said. “Whether as a neighbor advocating for improving Iowa City’s schools, as North Side Neighborhood Association Coordinator renovating
Local woman charged with 3rd OWI Authorities have accused an Iowa City woman of driving while intoxicated.
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Authorities have accused a Coralville man of driving while intoxicated. Francis Gakinya, 33, was charged with third-offense OWI on Sunday. According to online court documents, an off-duty Iowa City officer reported a Buick LeSabre driving all over the road. A Coralville officer then caught up with Gakinya and stopped him. Gakinya reportedly had a strong scent of alcohol coming from him and also had slurred speech. He admitted to drinking in the morning and blew a .306. Third-offense OWI is a Class-D felony. — by Alyssa Guzman
CORRECTION In the April 13 story “UISG election results revealed,” the graphic stated 6,728 students voted when the number that voted was 6,278. The DI regrets the error.
BLOTTER Taylor Clark, 19, 618 Iowa Ave. Apt. 12, was charged Monday with OWI. Michael Elleson, 24, 920 E. Burlington St., was charged April 11 with public intoxication. Breanne Jacoba, 19, 537C Mayflower, was charged April 10 with presence in a bar after hours. Bryce Lynch, 20, 620 E. Bloomington St., was charged April 10 with OWI. Ryan Mains, 22, Marion, was charged April 11 with OWI. Marcisco Meneses-Elizalde, 25, Cedar Rapids, was charged Sunday with OWI. Jordan Mills, 24, West Liberty, was charged April 10 with driving with a suspended/ canceled license. Rhiannon Morris, 20, 278 E. Court St. Apt 309, was charged April 10 with presence in a bar after hours. Amanda Navarro, 19, Sioux City, was charged April 11
with PAULA. Sean Nollen, 25, Girardeau, Missouri, was charged April 10 with public intoxication. Melanie O’Meara, 20, 432 Reno St., was charged April 10 with presence in a bar after hours. Sarah Pendergast, 41, Ely, Iowa, was charged April 9 with OWI and interference with official acts. Sierra Pippen, 21, S233 Currier, was charged April 10 with public intoxication. Eric Riskedahl, 41, Baxter, Iowa, was charged April 11 with fifth-degree theft. Andrew Schleisman, 23, 817 Melrose Ave., was charged April 11 with two counts of assault causing injury. Bianca Scott, 25, 2143 Kountry Lane Apt. 11, was charged April 9 with fifth-degree theft. Madison Shriver, 20, 1050 Newton Road, was charged April 10 with presence in a bar
after hours. Joshua Simmons, 26, North Liberty, was charged April 11 with driving with a suspended/canceled license. Quinn Simpson, 20, 511 S. Johnson St. Apt. 14, was charged April 20 with unlawful use of an ID and presence in a bar after hours. Kyle Solomonson, 22, Bettendorf, was charged April 11 with possession of an open container of alcohol in public. Marlee Speak, 20, 804 Iowa Ave., was charged April 10 with presence in a bar after hours and PAULA. Trevor Sisson, 19, Sterling, Illinois, was charged April 10 with PAULA, possession of an open container of alcohol in public, and unlawful use of an ID. Christopher Starbuck, 37, 125 S. Lowell St., was charged April 11 with OWI. Ashley Vance, 21, 305 S. Sum-
mit St., was charged April 9 with OWI. Matthew Vance, 30, 216 Douglass Court, was charged Sunday with public intoxication and domestic abuse. Stephen Wakeman, 26, address unknown, was charged Sunday with possession of an open container of alcohol in public. Amanda Wiess, 20, 500 S. Gilbert St. Apt 11, was charged April 10 with presence in a bar after hours and public intoxication. Tyler Winter, 20, 626 S. Van Buren St. No. 9, was charged April 10 with interference with official acts and public intoxication. Mary Witte, 60, 2801 Highway 6 E. Lot. 190, was charged April 11 with fifth-degree theft. Jackson Zapata Berrios, 34, Solon, was charged April 9 with dispensing alcohol after hours.
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Iowa City police ponder policy on cameras The Iowa City police will soon receive body cameras for use among the entire department, but a full policy surrounding the cameras hasn’t been decided yet. By CORY PORTER cory-porter@uiowa.edu
After testing body cameras on a limited basis for nearly two years, the Iowa City police will receive enough cameras for the entire department soon, but there is still a lot up in the air regarding their use. Police Chief Sam Hargadine said privacy of the individual versus access to public records is one of the biggest questions he and others have discussed recently. The department would receive 80 cameras within two months, he said. “That is the thousand dollar question,” Hargadine said. “We’ve actually met with a couple of
groups. We’ve met with African-American groups, and we’ve met with the ACLU. We’re still in the policy-formation phase.” He said there are some situations that have to be discussed before a solid policy is put forward. “We’re looking at what constitutes an open record and where there are expectations of some privacy,” Hargadine said. “For example, in someone’s home, because there’s body cam video, there are some privacy issues there.” Last week, members from the American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa met with the Iowa City police to discuss the basic concerns of using body cameras and any potential
issues that could arise in the future. “A lot of it was a conversation about the privacy component … and it’s one of those issues where law enforcement and the ACLU agree on a lot more than we disagree on, which is not necessarily always the case,” said Erica Johnson, an immigrants’ rights and racial-justice advocate for the Iowa ACLU. Another topic of conversation was House File 452, a failed piece of legislation introduced in the Iowa House of Representatives by Rep. Bruce Hunter, D-Des Moines, which outlined policies for law enforcement using body cameras. The bill covered areas
such as when the cameras would be turned on, who would have access to these recordings, and how long recordings would be kept, specifically to answer questions raised by Iowa’s open-record laws, which mean body-camera footage is an open record. “It’s not just the local police that have access to that,” Johnson said. “It could be anyone, and that could be problematic for a lot of reasons.” Depending on the situation, she said, people who are subjected to recording should be able to access the footage and disclose it at their own discretion, but if it hasn’t been flagged for any reason, it shouldn’t automatically
Arias sentenced to life, no parole By JACQUES BILLEAUD AND JOSH HOFFNER Associated Press
PHOENIX — The nearly seven-year legal saga of Jodi Arias ended Monday as a judge sentenced her to life in prison for killing her ex-boyfriend, and the victim’s sisters unleashed their pain over the 2008 murder that captivated social media with its salacious details. Three of Travis Alexander’s sisters tearfully urged Judge Sherry Stephens to impose the harshest penalty available against Arias. They described Arias as “unrepentant” and “evil” and lashed out at her. As Arias was leaving the courtroom, Alexander’s younger sister, Tanisha Sorenson, said loudly, “Burn in hell,” prompting her sis-
ter to try to quiet her down. Samantha Alexander cried as she recalled walking into her brother’s house after investigators had finished collecting evidence there. “He was there for five days,” she said. “Five days he is there decomposing in the shower. I’m sure his soul was screaming for someone to find him.” Alexander’s family and friends hugged each other with tears in their eyes but smiles on their faces after the judge imposed the most severe of two available sentences and denied Arias a chance to be eligible for release after serving 25 years. About a dozen jurors from the two trials were in the courtroom to witness the sentencing. Before the sentence was handed down, Arias gave a rambling statement in
which she stood by her testimony and accused police and prosecutors of changing their story during the investigation. She said she was sorry for the pain she caused Alexander’s family and friends. “I’m truly disgusted, and I’m repulsed with myself,” Arias said, recalling the moment she put a knife to Alexander’s throat. She has acknowledged killing Alexander but claimed it was self-defense after he attacked her. Prosecutors said Arias killed Alexander in a jealous rage after the victim wanted to end their relationship. Arias, wearing black and white striped jail clothing, cast her gaze away from Alexander’s sisters as they spoke to the judge but looked at her mother as she sought leniency.
The 34-year-old was convicted of first-degree murder last year, but jurors deadlocked on her punishment. A new jury that was picked to decide her punishment had deadlocked last month over whether she was to be sentenced to death or life in prison, leaving it up to the judge to decide whether she would ever get a chance at release. Eleven jurors at the second trial voted for the death penalty, while one juror spared Arias’ life by insisting that she be sentenced to life in prison. The holdout juror was accused by her colleagues of having a bias toward Arias.
become available to the public. In November 2014, the Iowa City City Council repealed a resolution allotting funds for the purchasing of body cameras for Iowa City law enforcement, after Hargadine found a cheaper, more advanced option. “What’s cheaper out of the whole thing is you don’t have to have a second records-management system to run it,” Hargadine said. “It’s going through the same software that we used to manage the video from the dash cams.”
City Councilor Susan Mims, who voted to fund the body cameras, said she could see a challenge in creating policy concerning the use of body-camera recordings. “I’m not sure how we’re going to balance that in terms of people’s privacy versus news media’s right to records,” she said .“I think this is really a new level of use of technology … I would say I have not seen anything that begins to rise to this level of potential conflicts between privacy and public right to know.”
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Some crickets & some surprises Beau Elliot beauelliot@gmail.com
In a major surprise, Hillary Clinton has jumped into the presidential race (though, technically, she actually jumped into the campaign for the Democratic nomination for president; details, details). And it wasn’t much of a jump. People who couldn’t figure that Clinton was all-in (not to use a poker term or anything) must have been living in Plato’s proverbial cave, watching the shadows on the wall and thinking it was reality TV. (Well, maybe it was; reality TV is pretty much Greek to me.) Or to put it another way that Iowans can immediately twig, Clinton’s officially entering the campaign is about as surprising as the Iowa football offense. So why all the fuss, if not buzz? (And why are we so enthralled with buzz? Flies and bees buzz. Enough said.) Well, it’s politics. And politics demands some drama (hello again, ancient Greeks), if not fullthroat screaming melodrama (which is not at all mellow). Congress debating, say, tax reform or trade programs is not drama; it’s crickets. Crickets don’t buzz. (Why all this emphasis on insects? you ask. Well, as E.O. Wilson has said, if all humans suddenly disappeared from the planet, Earth would be just fine. If all the insects suddenly disappeared, we’re in a whole world of trouble, to use the polite word.) So it’s great that Clinton tossed her hat into the ring, as the saying goes (though I’ve never seen Clinton wear a
hat, but then, I’m not the NSA). Let’s have a Clinton-Jeb Bush campaign, because that will be drama, even though it’s a rerun of sorts. House of Bush, House of Clinton and all that. Meanwhile, in another major surprise, Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., jumped or tossed his hat or whatever into the presidential race. So now the Republican field, officially or unofficially, includes but is not limited to two dudes from Florida — Rubio and Bush — two guys from Texas — Sen. Ted Cruz and former Gov. Rick Perry — and a sometimes libertarian from Kentucky, Sen. Rand Paul, who is determined not to be an also-Rand. Rubio, the newest official entrant, is nothing if not Republican; he apparently stands for not raising the minimum wage, not keeping immigrant families from being separated, repealing Obamacare, and dismissing climate science as best he can. Hmm. He also, in the past, seemed to have a bit of a problem remembering when his parents left Cuba. For instance, on his Senate website on Oct. 21, 2011, according to the Tampa Bay Times, his family “came to America following Fidel Castro’s takeover” of Cuba. He said this many times in the past, and that’s all well and good. Except that his family left Cuba for the United States in 1956, when dictator Fulgencio Batista ran things in Cuba with the help of the Mafia and Castro was licking his wounds in Mexico. Just a bit of a difference. Details, details. So there’s our drama. The ancient Greeks would be proud of us. Or maybe not. Maybe they’d just hear crickets, crickets and wonder why there are all these shadows on cave walls.
For professional athletes, how young is too young? Over the weekend, Jordan Spieth won the Masters, becoming the second-youngest golfer to take home the title. Is a trend of younger and younger athletes something to be worried about? Life beyond sports
Let them compete in their prime
Twenty-one-year-old professional golfer Jordan Spieth won the PGA Masters in Augusta, Georgia, becoming the second-youngest golfer behind Tiger Woods to achieve such a feat. As amazing as his victory is, questions should be asked about the trend of athletes ascending to high professional ranks at such a young age. The thinking in these matters should not begin nor end with evaluation of skill. It goes without question that Spieth has talent and athletic ability in spades, but is that the only consideration that should be taken into account when having the conversation about the age of professional athletes? It takes more than skill and talent to be a truly successful professional athlete, and there are benefits to giving athletes time to develop not only as practitioners of a sport but as well-rounded individuals as well. This suggestion is not one that can be universally applied to every athlete. However, it is an idea that should be kept in mind as the prominence of young athletes rises. There are intangible parts of life that cannot be measured by scoreboards and endorsements, and perpetuating a culture that belittles the importance of these intangible parts will only do the athlete a disservice in the long run. This argument is the most applicable when discussing college athletics but should be applied in a broader sense to all athletics. An education is the most tangible way to measure life experience and the corresponding influence on quality of life, but even in the classroom there are things that cannot be taught. These life skills are best learned through experience, which may be hard to squeeze in amid training, tournaments, and a culture that values victory first and foremost. There has to be a balance between life and success in athletics, and rushing the process only makes it harder for younger athletes to differentiate and accommodate the two. The discussion should not be how best to capitalize on the success close at hand, but what will remain for these young athletes when their bodies are no longer able to compete at a professional level? This is not to say that athletes should be kept from performing at their skill level. It is only to say that a holistic approach must be taken when evaluating the equation as a whole. Professional success is all well and good, but it is not something that can be relied on to fulfill all that life may require as the athlete grows older. We must keep in mind that these are young men and women with lives that will continue long after we stop watching them on ESPN. Marcus Brown
My dad used to talk about how he really started feeling old when professional athletes started being younger than him. Of course, he would say this in his 40s. I never thought I would be able to say the same thing at the ripe old age of 20. Across the board, it seems like young athletes are not only leaving college to start their professional sports careers but are becoming some of the best players in their respective leagues. On Sunday, Jordan Spieth won the Masters. At approximately 21 years, 8 months old, Spieth is the second youngest to win the Masters, behind Tiger Woods. Incidentally, he also tied Tiger’s record for the best tournament score. Some of the youngest names in Major League Baseball — Mike Trout, Bryce Harper, and Manny Machado, to name a few — are also some of the best. All of these players are under the age of 23 and started their career more than a year ago. Moreover, according to CBS Sports, there are seven Kentucky basketball players — all underclassmen — who will enter, or are at least considering entering, the NBA draft. Tyus Jones, the poster child of the NCAA champion Duke basketball team — only a freshman and more than two years younger than me — is also strongly considering entering the NBA draft. These athletes are prime examples of students that chose their athletics careers over their academic careers — with overwhelmingly positive results. As you approach college age in high school, most counselors will encourage attending some sort of educational institution — all the while explaining that college just may not be for some. With athletes, this premise is particularly true. The fact is that individuals with exceptional athletic ability will not maintain that physical prowess their entire life. What they will maintain, for some time at least, is the ability to learn — the ability to partake in education. It is true that many of these athletes may get injured and many may not have very long careers. However, short athletics careers open doors for these athletes to return to school should they choose to do so. But it isn’t just the athletes who benefit from these decisions — it’s the fans as well. Last week, leading up to the Masters, Nike Golf released an ad titled “Ripple.” The ad showed a young Irish boy watching a young Tiger Woods dominate the PGA Tour. As the advertisement progresses, we see that the young Irish boy is exactly who we imagined it would be — Rory McIlroy. The ad ends with McIlroy playing along side Tiger — exactly as the Masters ended last weekend. Joe Lane
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Islamophobia and ‘Pax Americana’
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It seems with every passing day, the death toll increases in the Middle East as tension continues to rise. Just two days ago, two separate bombs detonated in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, killing at least a dozen and injuring more. Sinai Province Group, an ISIS affiliate, was behind the tragedies. Differing powers, from states to sub-states to organizations, have ignited a slew of attacks causing civilian casualties in order to vie for control of certain regions under banners like religion. Centuries-old conflicts have been dug out of their graves to be reborn. John Batchelor, a New York radio host, wrote an Al Jazeera opinion piece marking the turmoil “as
part of a single epochal transition: the end of Pax Americana in the Middle East.” First, by prescribing the terminology of “Pax Americana,” Western imperialistic tradition is perpetuated as America’s manifest domination of the world. Batchelor’s claiming that the withdrawal of United States’ international mediation in the region has caused a collapse; our military maintained homogeneity. It follows the algorithmic theory that by diminishing our presence in the Middle East, a vacuum has been created to allow potential terrorist or politically threating organizations fester in the region. This is an extension of Islamophobia and imperialism. As each day churns out a new tragedy in the Middle East, fingers are pointed to the ISIS insurgency, or coined by others in the media as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant. By the way, the term “Levant” refers
to Greek and Roman perspectives of where that region of the world is situated — another instance of Western dominion. What needs to be addressed here is that global superpowers, such as the United States and United Kingdom, need to stop infantilizing the region. We think we are responsible for the caretaking of an entire subcontinent. Perhaps we fear their judicial and religious systems, which are by no means mutually exclusive (though the same can be recognized in South America). We banner their law enforcement as an infringement on human rights. Yet, we in turn infringe on human rights with unmitigated drone strikes on civilian communities on the hunch that military intelligence has recognized a terrorist threat. The whirr of helicopter blades carries the ever-present possibility of death in the Middle East. This instance occurs nearly daily.
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Just as the sounds of said blades are created through a repetition of cycles through the air, we breed a cycle of conflict through pushand-shove militaristic presences and rhetoric. Do not be mistaken. Our media’s portrayal of the Middle East is further propagating an idealized Western dominance. To say that our lack of armed forces in the “Levant” allowed a cesspool to cultivate organizations such as the ISIS is blinded by Western ideology and therefore imperialism. I am not saying the atrocities that ISIS has committed should go without repercussions. Justice should be served. However, to portray the United States as necessary to the political stability of the Middle East is just another push against those regional powers that will ultimately garner another retaliation. Using terminology such as “Pax Americana” is just another push that indirectly feeds Islamophobia.
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RUBIO CONTINUED FROM FRONT During his speech in Miami, which was also live-streamed on his website, Rubio said many Americans are starting to doubt whether achieving the American Dream is possible, using examples of families living paycheck to paycheck, students who have to put off starting families because of student loans, and small-business owners who are facing more taxes. “Why is this happening in a country that for over two centuries has been defined by equality of opportunity?” he said. “Because while our people and economy are pushing the boundaries of the 21st century, too many of our leaders and their ideas are stuck in the 20th century.” Rubio is hoping to try to appeal to another demographic — Latinos.
VOTE CONTINUED FROM FRONT The BEACH Party won more seats in the Senate. “It was awesome to be part of an election that had the second-highest overall voter turnout,” BEACH candidate for president Sam Wampler said. Wampler said he believes many students voted because of the diversity presented to students on the tickets. For example, he said, many candidates were leaders in various organizations on campus,
IMU CONTINUED FROM FRONT The remade ground floor will house several resources. “I think for the past seven years, it’s been kind of unfortunate because we’ve almost gone through two generations of students who haven’t really gotten to feel that vibrancy down there,” Lockwood said. “The one positive thing though is that students have found the upper floors, which consists of the meeting rooms, which have seen more traffic in the past eight years.” The Iowa Hawk Shop and Tech Connections will both be moved into one space in the basement. The Java Hawk will also be moved downstairs, as will Hills Bank and Union Market Station Food Court. Plans to provide two regional vendors to provide pizza and sandwiches are in progress. The Hawkeye, a “hangout space,” will come back with TVs on the wall. There will also be space provided for group study. Several students are excited about enjoying the new space, because this will
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Donna Hoffman, an associate professor and the head of the Political Science Department at the University of Northern Iowa, said Cuban-Americans mostly vote Republican — but that’s not as big of a trend for other Latino voters, who usually vote Democrat. “Hispanic voters could be a really big force but don’t vote at very high rates,” Hoffman said. “But being a Hispanic running for office, he could expand in the Republican appeal in that demographic.” Rubio, however, is not the only candidate appealing to one of the largest growing demographic groups in the nation. Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush — who was a mentor to Rubio — has a Mexican-born wife, and Ted Cruz, who is Cuban-American, is also hoping to garner Latino support. If elected president, Rubio or Cruz could be the first Latino to do so.
Despite trying to appeal to a different demographic group than most Republicans, some experts are unsure of how Rubio will fare in the election, especially in Iowa. “He’s bit of a lower profile, both in Iowa and nationwide; if anything, it seems like he peaked about a year ago,” said Justin Holmes, an assistant professor of political science at UNI. “I don’t seem him as a very big contender.” Hoffman said she believes Rubio will not make Iowa as big of a priority and will instead focus on other states. As part of the “Gang of Eight,” which was a group of Republican and Democratic senators that tried to pass bipartisan immigration reform in 2013, Rubio hurt his chances in the state, Hoffman said. Rubio plans to visit New Hampshire on Friday and in the evening will introduce a two-day
members of numerous colleges, and were of different ethnicities. In addition, the platforms of both parties had a major focus on diversity. In the 2014 UISG election, where only one ticket participated, only 2,396 or short of 12 percent of undergrads voted. In 2012 and 2013, when two parties participated, turnout was just over 24 percent and 27 percent, respectively. Wampler said the numbers last year were embarrassing, driving many candidates to campaign harder this year. “I just think people were looking to be informed this
election,” Brittain said. He said students sought out information on the platforms and issues that could affect them. Another possible reason for the increase in the number of voters, he said, could be that the election was contested and two parties were involved. “Both parties are definitely responsible,” Brittain said. Over the past 10 years, an average of around 25 percent of the students have voted in each election. Eric Welter, the UISG election commissioner, said one of the biggest differences he observed was the election being “a tos-
provide them a place to nap in between classes. “I would definitely utilize this area,” UI freshman Onyeka Anikamadu said. “Living in Mayflower is somewhat of a hassle. When I have an hour or two-hour break, I often find myself finding random places to crash because going all the way back to Mayflower is pretty time consuming. When I crash, I’m also somewhat hungry as well, so having a food court and a dimly lit room in proximity is a brilliant idea, and I feel that those who live farther from their classes will make use of this space for sure.” Spaces created by the relocation of services on the main floor will go back to their previous functions. The space that housed the Java Hawk will go back
to being a lobby. The Hills Bank site will return to being a Welcome Center. The space currently occupied by the Union Market will revert to a meeting room. Also, an outdoor seating venue has been constructed that will seat approximately 100 people. This space will go right off the River Room on the west side of the building. One student said the new additions could influence her academic performance. “I am actually excited to hear about it because this semester, I’ve suffered a lot finding a place to rest my head for a while before I go to my next class,” UI freshman Mercy Kimaliny said. “I can’t explain how helpful this will be. I just know I would definitely perform better in school.”
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio smiles during his announcement he will run for the Republican presidential nomination at a rally in Miami on Monday. (Associated Press/Alan Diaz) leadership summit for 2016 hopefuls. Though it is unclear how well he will do in the race, one county chairman in Iowa thinks he has a certain appeal that could get him many
voters in Iowa. “A lot of people here in Iowa have got to know him when he first ran for office,” Polk County GOP Chairman Will Rogers said. ”He was basically one of the
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tea-party favorites. Of course, he had an issue where he didn’t have the immigration position … He has a good personal story that a lot of people will really take interest in his candidacy.”
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sup from start to finish,” especially with many of the candidates having ex-
tensive experience on student government. “I think the main rea-
son was how hotly contested the election was,” he said.
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Thoughts on Thoughts for a Bad Hair Day by Mary Ellen Edmunds • “Decide what a beautiful day it’s going to be before checking the weather.” Message: Delusion is the true path to happiness. And soggy pants. • “If everyone in the world would gain 10 pounds, we’d all be closer together.” Let’s hear it for leading the way, America. • “Pure gold fears no fire.” Pure gold has no emotions, you silly twit. Maybe if you’d quit likening yourself to anthropomorphized precious metals, you’d understand why your skin is so thick and coarse. • “Tell someone you plan to love them for a long, long time.” Message: Set someone up for disappointment by promising them things you have no way of knowing whether you’ll be able to come through on. • “You cannot hide a change of heart.” True. Unless you wear a shirt over the large, disfiguring scars on your chest and abdomen. • “Always be at least an inch nicer than is expected.” OK, but that’s going to require some pretty low expectations from a lot of women. • “New friends don’t happen that often.” Message: You should feel seriously sad for this lady. Andrew R. Juhl bought the pocket-sized book Thoughts for a Bad Hair Day at a consignment store for 25 cents. It was almost worth the money.
today’s events • Trans Awareness: Exploring Experience and Connecting Resources, 1-3 p.m., N140 Lindquist Center • African Student Association Craft Day, 2-5 p.m., IMU River Room 1 • Classics Department Spring Coffee Hour, 4 p.m., Jefferson Building second floor • The Hunting Ground, 6 p.m., FilmScene, 118 E. College • Jeiran Hasan, flute, 6 p.m., University Capitol Center Recital Hall • Lecture by Breanne Trammell, 7 p.m., 116 Art Building West • “Live from Prairie Lights,” Linzee Kull McCray, nonfiction, 7 p.m., Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Someone who is jealous or ruthless will try to outsmart you. Don’t be a follower — it’s up to you to size up situations and find solutions. Trust your judgment and get things done. Your take-charge attitude will win points. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You’ll receive mixed messages. Don’t get involved in a debate or a physical confrontation if you aren’t prepared to finish what you start. A loss of respect will result if a personal secret is revealed. Protect your reputation and your position. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t limit the possibilities because you don’t want to express your true feelings. Say whatever is on your mind and offer suggestions that can help turn your ideas into a reality. Believe in yourself, project your style with confidence and forge ahead. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t feel the need to donate or help others when it’s your own wellness that should concern you. Be smart and make a point to eliminate unhealthy habits. Get informed and strive to make positive lifestyle changes. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t get angry or flustered -- get moving. Make changes to your surroundings or search for information that will contribute to your advancement. You can win favors and points if you make good use of your talents. Romance will lead to good fortune. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Stay on top of rates, loans and changing economic issues that can affect your personal financial situation. Be proactive and ferret out information that can help you make wise decisions regarding your professional direction. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Check out any investment that promises to help you improve personally, professionally, or financially. Working alongside someone you feel close to will help you bring about the changes you want to see happen. Embark on a new beginning. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Stay in sync with your creative ideas, and don’t let what others are doing sidetrack you. Your imagination will not let you down. Emotional matters can lead to financial loss or poor choices. Don’t make a financial commitment you cannot afford. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Listen carefully when it comes to emotional matters. Someone will offer important information that could alter a decision you have to make. Concentrate on the changes you want to make at home. Working alone will bring the best results. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You can help your community, but don’t let anyone take advantage of you or prompt you to donate too much. Put time and effort into your home and personal surroundings. Don’t let a love interest cost you. Be discreet. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): If you take part in industry events or networking with people you have worked with in the past, an opportunity will present itself. Romance is in the stars, and letting someone special know how you feel will enhance your personal life. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t be fooled by others. Take care of matters yourself, and you won’t have regrets later. A slower pace will give you a chance to consider other options. Keep your personal and professional lives separate. Expect emotional interference.
The income tax has made liars out of more Americans than golf. — Will Rogers
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Baseball Hawks set to face Bradley again The Braves beat Iowa, 5-2, at Banks Field on March 25. By IAN MURPHY ian-murphy@uiowa.edu
Iowa baseball has its second date with Bradley this season, and the Hawkeyes will try to exact revenge on the Braves today. Bradley beat Iowa, 5-2, at Banks Field on a cold March 25 outing in which Iowa left numerous runners in scoring position and even more on the bases. The Braves enter 229 after going 1-2 on the weekend in a series with Dallas Baptist. Iowa, which entered the USA Today Coaches’ Poll at No. 24, is 23-9 and coming off a 2-1 series win over Maryland on the road this past weekend. Senior Andrew Hedrick, 0-0 with a 16.20 ERA in two appearances, will start his first game of the season. He missed the first month and a half of the season with an injury.
Bradley is ranked 13th in the country in RPI, meaning a win would be a résumé booster for the Hawkeyes and help secure a berth in the postseason, a goal for this team. The Hawkeyes lead the all-time series against Bradley 41-39-2.
Hawkeyes in the rankings Iowa baseball is gaining national attention and rightfully so. A weekend sweep of then-No. 17 Maryland Terrapins propelled the Hawkeyes to the 24th spot in the USA Today Coaches Poll, ahead of Big Ten foe Nebraska, who sits 24th, but behind No. 22 Maryland and No. 12 Illinois. The Hawkeyes are tied with the Fighting Illini for first place in the Big Ten. Both teams are 8-1 in the league. Iowa and Illinois are not scheduled to play each other in the regular season, but could
Iowa’s Andrew Hedrick pitches during the second game of a two-game series against Kansas at Banks Field on April 9, 2014. Hedrick will make his first start of the season today against Bradley. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock) potentially face off in the Big Ten Tournament, scheduled for May 20-24 in Minneapolis.
The Hawkeyes are ranked in several other polls as well, including d1baseball.com, Baseball
America, and Collegiate Baseball, where they are ranked 14th.
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Iowa tennis aide to represent Philippines Iowa assistant coach Denise Dy will play for Team Philippines in the 2015 Southeast Asian Games. By JOSH HICKS josh-hicks@uiowa.edu
Denise Dy, an assistant coach for the Iowa women’s tennis team, has maintained a career in coaching college tennis while continuing her playing career as a member of the Philippines National Team. She has been selected to represent the Philippines in the 2015 Southeast Asian Games. The games are scheduled to take place in Singapore June 5-16. “I was born and raised in San Jose, California,” she said. “But officially, I play under the Philippine flag in International Tennis Federation tournaments.” Dy, a three-time former NCAA All-American, was ranked as high as No. 3 in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association singles rankings, and No. 6 in the doubles rankings during her career at Washington.This is her first year as an assistant at Iowa. The Philippines is ranked No. 3 all-time in the games behind No. 1 Thailand and No. 2 Indonesia. Dy is one of five women chosen by the Philippine Tennis Association to participate in the games.
Dy has competed in the games since she was 16. She made her first appearance in 2005 and won a bronze in doubles; she returned in 2007 to win another bronze in doubles, all under head coach Chris Cuarto. “She has already earned a lot of recognition for the country,” Cuarto said. “Having Denise on the team is a big plus for us. We can use her, especially in doubles. She is one of the major contenders in that event.” He said he was most impressed with Dy’s ability to manage her coaching career and train for the games, and he believes the two complement each other. Iowa head coach Katie Dougherty agreed that playing and coaching mesh well in tennis. She said she’s lucky to have an athletic and talented player who can step in during practice and play with the team at an exceptional level. Cuarto also likes Dy’s playing style and tenacity. “Denise is a very passionate player.” he said. “She is very feisty during matches, and she’s not afraid of anything.” When she was younger, Dy competed in a number of international tour-
naments before playing in the NCAA. Things got started in the Philippines for her when she took a trip there. “I must have been 14 or 15 years old,” she said. “I played in my first Southeast Asian Games when I was 16.” She has competed in the event four times. Apart from her bronze medals in doubles from 2005 and 2007, she won silver in doubles along with a bronze in singles in 2009, and in 2011, she won a mixed-doubles gold medal. “It’s always an honor to represent the Philippines,” Dy said. “I’m very lucky to have the Philippine Tennis Association be very supportive of what I do here as a coach and still trust me to excel in the games.” The balance between coaching and playing internationally hasn’t been as much of an issue for Dy. She’s a highly disciplined individual. “If given the task, she’ll work her hardest to deliver,” Cuarto said. Dougherty and Dy agree that the Hawkeyes come first. However, Dougherty was excited about her assistant coach’s invitation to the Southeast Asian Games. “Anytime you get asked
Cubs win in extras By JOHN JACKSON Associated Press
CHICAGO — Jorge Soler homered twice, and Arismendy Alcantara had a game-ending RBI single in the 10th inning to lift the Chicago Cubs to a 7-6 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night. Chris Coghlan had 3 hits and a homer as the Cubs came back from 3 runs down to overcame a rough start by Jon Lester, who gave up 6 runs and 10 hits in six innings as his ERA ballooned to 7.84. Manny Parra (0-1) loaded the bases without getting an out in the bottom of the inning, and Alcantara singled with one out against Burke Badenhop. It was Alcantara’s first hit of the season and his first career walk-off hit. Brandon Phillips had 4 hits for the Reds, while Marlon Byrd and Jay
Bruce each drove in 2 runs. Hector Rondon (1-0) gave up two hits in the top of the 10th to pick up the win. Anthony Rizzo led off the 10th inning with a walk against Manny Parra (0-1). Reds’ manager Bryan Price decided to stay with the left-handed Parra against Soler, who hit a pair of 2-run homers earlier. After a wild pich moved Rizzo to second, Soler singled to left on a 3-2 pitch with Rizzo stopping at third. Coghlan walked to load the bases with no outs and chase Parra. Badenhop came on and got Starlin Castro to ground into a force play at the plate, and Alcantara followed a sharp grounder up the middle and past the drawn in infield. Lester, who gave up 3 runs in 4.1 innings in his Cubs début last week, got off to a rocky beginning in this one. He allowed 4 hits
in the first inning — including two extra-base hits — as the Reds scored 3 runs on RBIs by Todd Frazier, Byrd and Bruce. However, the Cubs rallied to tie the score in the bottom of the inning on Soler’s 2-run homer and Castro’s RBI single. Lester retired 12 of 13 batters before Phillips had a one-out single in the sixth. That was the first of four-straight hits — including run-scoring doubles by Byrd and Bruce — as the Reds took a 6-3 lead. The Cubs got a run back in the bottom of the inning as Coghlan led off with his second homer of the season, but starter Mike Leake retired the next three batters to end the inning. The Cubs tied the score in the eighth on Soler’s second two-run shot of the game, this time against reliever Jumbo Diaz.
to represent your country, that’s an opportunity you always have to take,”the sixth-year head coach said. “It’s a great honor for her.” Dy was grateful to Dougherty for letting her take a brief vacation this summer to compete, noting Dougherty’s unwavering support. “I’m all for her taking a few weeks this summer and competing for her country,” Dougherty said. “She’s a fantastic player and a great young coach with a bright future ahead of her.” Dy made it clear that her coaching career comes before playing. She said she thinks she is incredibly fortunate to have a career in which she in a sport she loves. “I take my coaching role
very seriously,” she said. “I consider it my top priority as of now. If I have any energy or strength left, I put that into being a player.”
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TRACK CONTINUED FROM 10 Bote Gonzalez has competed in the women’s steeplechase in two World Junior Championships. The first was in Ukraine, in which she finished seventh. The second was in Oregon last summer, in which she didn’t qualify. Despite not competing in the event for some time, she had no problem shining. Prior to Stanford, she trained for about two weeks to gear up for her return, and her time was eight seconds faster than her time in Oregon. “I just felt very comfortable,” she said. “It’s just a big difference because this was my first steeplechase in college.” Iowa coach Layne Anderson works closely
FOOTBALL CONTINUED FROM 10 Speaking of speed, both Wadley and Mitchell showed a bit of that during the practice. They probably won’t play
THE DAILY IOWAN DAILYIOWAN.COM TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2015 with her during training for the steeplechase, which she believes is vital to her success. She does the regular running and technique workouts with her teammates, then moves on to hurdles and water jumps. Anderson wanted an athlete who would be able to bring what Bote Gonzalez has to the program, and in fact, she decided to commit to Iowa because of Anderson. “One of the nice things about her is that she’s a very good hurdler already, very good on the water jumps, and she’s not someone who’s trying to learn the steeplechase for the first time,” Anderson said. “Marta works very hard and has big goals that she will do well.” Bote Gonzalez is the only athlete on the Iowa track and field team who
competes in the steeplechase. The steeplechase hasn’t been a big event for the program in the past, but Iowa Director of Track and Field Joey Woody hopes she can lead the way in years to come. “Marta is only a freshman, and maybe we can attract more kids who want to do the steeple,” Woody said. “The steeplechase is definitely a challenging specialty event. She had the tools when we recruited her to do well in that event, and I hope she continues to progress.” Perhaps Bote Gonzalez may progress; she has a number of goals set for the remainder of the outdoor season. “I like a challenge; that’s just my personality,” she said. “I like to improve, beat people, and out-do myself.
a whole lot this year, though Ferentz feels that he is seeing good progression from both of them. Mitchell is still learning the position after switching from wide receiver, and it was fairly obvious. He seemed a
little unsure of himself on several occasions, but even from just a short look, it’s not hard to find the potential. “Obviously, Derrick, it’s a new position for him, but it looks like he has some inclination to play there and has
Iowa’s Jordan Canzeri runs down the field during Iowa’s West Des Moines open practice at the Valley High football stadium on April 11. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)
GOLF CONTINUED FROM 10 not going to make or break my bank account, so I think that’s the mentality, learning how to play for money.” Professionals in the LPGA can make a substantial amount of money. The earnings of the top-three players in the LPGA are in the $200,000 to $600,000 a year range. The coaches also play a role in helping the player reach her professional goal. “We have to get them ready for Q school, which is a very strenuous and stressful test of your
golf at the highest level,” assistant coach Todd Selders said. “We try to get them the right equipment to make sure they’re fitted properly and make sure we stay in touch with their swing coaches so we know what they’re working on so we can help them advance.” Selders also advocated for the players to participate in mini-tours, which are smaller tournaments that the golfers can play when they’re not playing at school to keep their game sharp. Even though Phillips is the only player right now on the Iowa women’s golf team who is going to officially turn professional
in May, sophomore Jessie Sindlinger has going pro on her mind. “It’s always been a dream to try to go pro,” she said. “But since I’ve started playing college golf and I’ve gotten much better, I’m going to see how it goes in the next couple of years, and maybe I’ll try to get to the next level.” But becoming a professional golfer on the LPGA tour isn’t guaranteed. “You pay your entry fee, go play, and see what happens,” Selders said. Follow @RodEngblom on Twitter for news, updates, and analysis about the Iowa women’s golf team.
Iowa golfer Shelby Phillips drives the ball during the Diane Thomason Invitational at Finkbine on Oct. 5, 2014. Illinois placed first in the tournament, beating Iowa by 14 strokes. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)
SPORTS Hawkeyes to play two night games For the first time in school history, the Iowa football team will play two games under the lights in Kinnick Stadium, the Big Ten Network and Big Ten announced Monday. The Hawkeyes are scheduled
to play Pittsburgh on Sept. 19 and Minnesota on Nov. 24 on the network. Kickoff times have yet to be announced. “We’re excited about the nightgame selections. We know our fans enjoy the special electricity that fills Kinnick Stadium when we’re playing under the lights,” Iowa Athletics
Director Gary Barta said. The last time the Hawkeyes played a night game, they lost a 38-14 contest to Penn State on Oct. 20, 2012. Iowa has played 10 night games in Kinnick and owns a 6-4 record. Iowa is scheduled to begin the 2015 season on Sept. 5 against Illinois State. — by Danny Payne
Iowa distance runner Marta Bote Gonzalez collapses after the mile race during the Big 4 Duals in Ames on Jan. 24. Bote Gonzalez finished eighth with a time of 4:57.26. (The Daily Iowan/John Theulen) “I also think I can do great for Big Tens and continue to contribute a lot to the team.”
some things to work on right now,” Ferentz said. “Akrum’s done a better job of ball security, but it’s not where it needs to be.” Follow @JordyHansen for news, updates, and analysis about the Iowa football team.
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Iowa running back Akrum Wadley runs past defenders during Iowa’s West Des Moines open practice at the Valley High football stadium on April 11. The Hawkeyes will host their spring practice at Kinnick Stadium on April 25 at 1 p.m. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)
Canzeri, Daniels ready to go Iowa running backs Jordan Canzeri and LeShun Daniels Jr. seemingly will lead the way this season. By JORDAN HANSEN jordan-hansen@uiowa.edu
WEST DES MOINES — As of now, running backs Jordan Canzeri and LeShun Daniels will be near the top of the depth chart when Iowa begins camp in August. It was obvious during the Hawkeyes’ open practice in West Des Moines that they were the best two backs on the field. While Akrum Wadley and Derrick Mitchell Jr. both had their moments, nearly all the first-team carries went to the Canzeri-Daniels tandem. Canzeri got the first carry, but at this point, the competition looks open. “I think that’s one thing that has been a little more encouraging things over the last nine days,” head coach Kirk Ferentz said after the practice. “Today was the first that both Jordan and LeShun were
tackled, and I thought both of those guys flashed and did some good things.” With Iowa breaking in a number of new players on the offensive line, there definitely were some struggles getting holes open for the backs. Neither was ever able to really get into open space, though Canzeri believes that will change. “They’re coming along,” he said. “It’s just the little things that we all need to work on and continue to work, on and they’re doing great in practice.” Daniels, whose brother graduated from high school early and is in Iowa’s spring camp, echoed Canzeri’s thoughts. “We got young guys on the line, and I know they’re going to do a real good job for us,” he said. “I have faith in them as my teammates, and we believe in all of those young guys.” Despite running behind an inconsistent line, neither Canzeri nor Daniels showed a whole lot of rust
or indication of a lingering injury, good signs for a team that has had numerous injuries at the position over the last several seasons. Daniels was not afraid to take contact and looked like he still wanted to run downhill. That’s a good thing for a back that slimmed down — he’s roughly 225 pounds — a bit during the off-season in an attempt to become more of an every-down back. “I focused on my diet a lot,” Daniels said. “Eating more vegetables, more fruits or maybe getting an extra run in on Saturdays.” While Daniels is already a powerful back, adding even more speed could be highly beneficial to the team. Canzeri is the faster of the two and more speed on the field could certainly help with that. SEE FOOTBALL, 8
Hawk Phillips eyes pro career
Frosh sparkles in steeplechase
Iowa golfer Shelby Phillips plans to play professional golf after she graduates.
Iowa’s Marta Bote Gonzalez is breaking records in her signature event — the women’s 3,000-meter steeplechase.
By ROD ENGBLOM Roderick-engblom@uiowa.edu
The process of transitioning from college golf to professional golf can be challenging, but senior Shelby Phillips will attempt it once she graduates in May. It’s a long and complex process that begins with the golfer first declaring that she is a pro. The golfer then plays five rounds in what is called “Q school,” qualifying school. At the school, golfers must shoot for a combined average of par or lower in order to obtain the card to play on the LPGA tour. The qualifying rounds are held at the LPGA National Course in Orlando, Florida, and it costs around $4,000 to enter the tournament, which adds additional pressure on the golfers to score well. Even though this is a high stakes undertaking for Phillips, she’s up for the Phillips challenge and excited about the attempt senior at fulfilling her dream. “I’m pretty excited,” she said. “I’ve been waiting to do this for 15 years now, and I’m excited to see if I can actually do it or not. That’s why I played college golf; it was a chance for me to step up to the next level.” Phillips has been playing golf since she was seven and has had a love for the sport since then. She decided in high school that she loved the sport enough to make a real effort at going professional. But playing professional golf is much different from playing in college. “There’s money involved, and your livelihood kind of depends on it, so there’s a lot more pressure,” Phillips said. “Yes there’s pressure for me to win in college, but it’s SEE GOLF, 8
By MARIO WILLIAMS mario-williams@uiowa.edu
Iowa infielder Dan Potempa throws to first during the Iowa-Bradley game at Banks Field on March 25. Bradley won the game, 5-2. (The Daily Iowan/John Theulen)
NO. 24 IOWA BASEBALL IS SCHEDULED TO TAKE ON BRADLEY FOR THE SECOND TIME THIS SEASON TODAY. PAGE 7. Baseball at Bradley When: 6 p.m. today Where: Peoria, Illinois
On April 3, Hawkeye freshman Marta Bote Gonzalez set foot on the track at the prestigious Stanford Invitational in Palo Alto, California, and competed in the women’s 3,000-meter steeplechase. She hadn’t run in the event in more than six months. However, not competing in her signature event didn’t stop her from finishing with a bang and pleasing her team and coaches. Bote Gonzalez set an Iowa record in the event when she finished second in her section and crossed the finish line with a personal best of 10:23.15. The previous school mark Bote Gonzalez was 10:26.54. freshman “During the race, I wasn’t thinking about the pace or the time,” she said. “I just wanted to have fun, and when I finished, I was like, ‘Oh my God, the time.’ “I felt really good.” The 3,000-meter steeplechase is a fierce event that consists of seven and a half laps, four steeples per lap, and one water jump per lap. The native of Mérida, Spain, is no stranger when it comes to the steeplechase. It started when she was 12 and competed with her team, Emerita Atletica. Her head coach at the time, Paco Rivero, suggested that she should compete in the steeplechase. From there, she learned to love it. SEE TRACK, 8