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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

‘Progressive’ turns 100, Rothschild speaks

JENNA SCHEIRMAN April 21, 2009

Throughout The Progressive’s 100-year history, the magazine has emphasized the rights of all individuals and has remained true to its forward-thinking values. “The Progressive has always believed...

Raising taxes raises some sticky questions

It’s an ingenious plan, even elegant in a wonky way. To help fund health care for the estimated 47 million uninsured Americans, budget chief Peter Orszag has proposed changing how the nation’s wealthiest...

Han’s off

BEAU ELLIOT April 21, 2009

I happened to run into Sean Hannity the other day, and after helping him up and dusting him off — and apologizing for unexpectedly veering to the right — we went off to have a beer and a nice time...

Firing city manager shows poor leadership by council

DI EDITORIAL BOARD April 21, 2009

Days after the Iowa City City Council voted to fire City Manager Michael Lombardo, locals are still standing with hands in the air wondering, “What the hell just happened?” Lombardo’s termination...

Hawks haul out oldies-but-goodies

EVELYN LAU April 21, 2009

Robert Leyshon was an All-American for Iowa when most of the current roster was still in diapers. This past weekend, the Iowa swimming and diving team held its second alumni meet. Approximately 25 former...

Men golfers bounce back

JORDAN GARRETSON April 21, 2009

This spring, the Iowa men’s golf team has shown flashes of the form that helped propel it to an Oct. 26 victory at the 12-team Landfall Tradition. But meet after meet, Iowa couldn’t seem to put it...

Reins goes out like a champion

JORDAN GARRETSON April 21, 2009

The Iowa men’s gymnastics squad concluded a disappointing season with a sixth-place finish in the second qualifying session of the NCAA championships on April 16 in Minneapolis. Iowa’s team score of...

Versatility Olsen’s key

BRENDAN STILES April 21, 2009

For someone such as Seth Olsen, playing professional football wasn’t at the forefront of his mind growing up. But when he came to Iowa and saw fellow offensive linemen, guys he had close bonds with...

Stanzi studies, gets comfortable

RYAN YOUNG April 21, 2009

Comfort has been big for Ricky Stanzi this spring. That’s why he buzzed off his shaggy locks, and that’s why he isn’t prematurely anointing himself as Iowa’s No. 1 quarterback with four months...

‘Hands-on’ fuels engineering classes

CLARK CAHILL April 21, 2009

Building robotic cars and creating model trains during the school day doesn’t sound like a normal activity for high-school students. But at West High and City High, it has become the first step in preparing...

High tech aids drivers

MAGGIE PETERS April 21, 2009

Technology devices such as iPods and cell phones have normally been thought of as dangerous distractions for those behind the wheel. But now UI experts are looking into ways technology can be used to avoid...

District: Plenty of teachers

CLARK CAHILL April 21, 2009

While some school districts in the country could have trouble keeping experienced instructors in the classroom over the next few years, Iowa City School District officials said they aren’t worried about...

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