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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

Trendspotter: wearing flip-flops too soon

DI ARTS STAFF February 27, 2009

The recent smattering of warmer weather calls for many things: leaving bulky winter coats at home, playing basketball outside, and maybe even walking home from class instead of taking the bus. But some...

Author Craig Arnold visits: Hades, Persephone, and following Basho

KATIE HANSON February 27, 2009

Craig Arnold has an important slice of advice to offer aspiring poets. “Don’t start smoking,” the poet said. “I found I had to relearn everything all over again.” This lifestyle change conveniently...

‘Fun’ fundraiser for Riverside Theatre returns

JED MILLER February 27, 2009

Tonight, a community of people who usually sit shoulder to shoulder and stare straight ahead will get a chance to meet face to face. The hotelVetro, 201 S. Linn St., will serve as the setting for Riverside...

In policy, Obama finds the Bush center

JONAH GOLDBERG - LA TIMES February 27, 2009

Here’s something President Obama’s biggest fans may need to hear: He’s just not that into you. The new president has ordered that his predecessor’s rendition policies remain largely intact, even...

Embracing the collapse

CHRISTOPHER PATTON February 27, 2009

As the global economy slides into ever-deeper recession, a growing chorus of doomsayers are predicting the end of life as we know it. And maybe that would be a good thing. Unsurprisingly, most elite voices...

Don’t pay-to-play for internships

DI EDITORIAL BOARD February 27, 2009

As the summer months approach, many UI students are faced with a difficult decision on how to efficiently use their summer vacation. While some students are happy with returning to their high school jobs,...

Wrestler suspended

DI SPORTS STAFF February 27, 2009

Redshirt freshman Montell Marion has been suspended indefinitely from the Iowa wrestling team for his alleged involvement in an incident in Indianola on Sunday. According to an Indianola police report,...

Women’s tennis wants rebound

ROBBIE LEHMAN February 27, 2009

The latest rankings of top-75 women’s tennis teams did not include the Iowa Hawkeyes for the first time this spring. Iowa (5-5) was ranked No. 58 last weekend, but after splitting dual meets against...

Men’s tennis looking to tame Demons

AMIE KIEHN February 27, 2009

Doubles partners junior Reinoud Haal and senior Greg Holm are on the same level when on the tennis court — literally. The two Hawkeye tennis players both stand more than six feet tall, and then some....

GymHawks host No. 25 Maryland Saturday

EVELYN LAU February 27, 2009

Some teams rely heavily on a single performer for a lift. The Iowa women’s gymnastics team is lucky enough to not have to follow that formula. Despite losing gymnasts to injuries over the last few...

Last shot at road victory for men’s basketball

CHARLIE KAUTZ February 27, 2009

Nothing sums up a difficult yet valiantly fought season for the Iowa men’s basketball team quite like its winless Big Ten road record — a blemish the Hawkeyes can change Saturday at Northwestern. It...

Women’s track team likes its chances

JAKE KRZECZOWSKI February 27, 2009

Leading up to a championship meet, it is a given that coaches would stress to their athletes about good technique and taking care of their bodies. Iowa women’s track and field head coach Layne Anderson...

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