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Around the Big Ten – Week Five

Mutliple teams from the old Big Ten West come out with upset victories in the first full week of the Big Ten conference schedule. Ryan Paris recaps the major storylines from the last week, as well as some of the biggest games coming up.

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Around the Big Ten – Week Four

Week three of college football was the final tune-up for the Big Ten before the conference schedule began. This week, we’ll talk about Iowa’s 55-0 victory over Northern Iowa, Northwestern’s final game before moving into Ryan Field, and the Southern California showdown between USC and Oregon.

The Hawkeyes faced the Illinois State Redbirds on Sunday in their second game this season. Coming into the game with one win already under their belt, the Hawkeyes were in good spirits. Their confidence was easy to see, as Iowa won the beginning tipoff against the Redbirds. The high energy and fast pace were evident from the first tip. Illinois State scored first resulting in what would be their only lead throughout the entire game, 2-0. Just 2:34 into the game, Iowa’s Melissa Dixon really got the crowd going when she hit a three-pointer, and ten minutes in, Dixon hit another … Continued

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Early Voting: Its definition and its significance in 2012 By KRUI News reporter Michael Gerald  Early voting has represented many things this election cycle. It has been a political talking point, a political strategy, a motivational tool, and for many Iowans it has been represented by satellite early voting sites and door to door canvassing. Although early voting is available to voters of any party affiliation, according to Professor Timothy Hagle of the University of Iowa, historically Democratic voters are much more likely to vote early whereas Republican voters have higher turnout rates on Election Day. Although it is difficult … Continued

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By Madeleine Stroth The fans were here in full force tonight in the CRWC Natatorium for day 2 of the Men’s B1G Swimming & Diving Championships.  One Michigan fan even brought a trumpet to play alongside the Wolverine Fight Song every time it played, and oh did it play. Michigan ended the night at the top of the leader board (253 points) with three B1G Champions, and dominated the 500 yard Freestyle snatching up first, second, and third for the Wolverines. Iowa currently holds the number four spot (152 points) after today’s events. Men’s 500 Freestyle Finals: Ryan Feeley 4:15:12 … Continued

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By Madeleine Stroth 11:41 AM – It is COLD out there folks! We’re through one and starting up another! Iowa leads Michigan 7-6.  Hawks are hanging with the Wolverines at the 40 yard line.  Hawks manage to keep Michigan at the 40, a 49 yard punt, a 14 yard return for Hyde, and it’s back to the Haweyes at the 20 yard line.  12:13 left in the 2nd. 11:46 AM – Hoke thinks he’s a tough guy with those short sleeves on. 11:54 AM – Hawks at the one yard line, Brad Herman for the touchdown!  Meyer locks in the … Continued

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