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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

Public spaces author to lecture on libraries’ importance

RACHAEL LANDER June 12, 2009

For some kids, going to the library was looked forward to with anticipation, but age brings dwindling trips to public spaces. Journalist, author, and former DI staffer Jay Walljasper said it shouldn’t...

Tech Watch

KRISTEN PETERS June 12, 2009

With the U.S. release of the new iPhone 3GS on June 19 (and the general, overwhelming ubiquity of Apple products), it’s time to give Microsoft some props. The Electronic Entertainment Expo, or E3, kicked...

Trendspotter: Public Embarrassment

DI ARTS STAFF June 12, 2009

It’s been a rough week for Hollywood-folk. Not only has the press gone wild over actor David Carradine’s shocking death, but Poison front man Bret Michaels face-planted hard on his Tony Award début,...

UI alum shares novel about Iranian boy

KERY LAWSON June 12, 2009

In many ways, Mahbod Seraji has crossed boundaries. From Iran to the United States, from engineering to writing, and from childhood to adulthood, he carries a wealth of stories. But although his career...

Friday night sings in IC with concert series

ERIC SUNDERMANN June 12, 2009

Last weekend, the Iowa Arts Festival filled the streets of downtown with dancing, people walking on stilts, and colorful paintings. Tonight, the Iowa City Summer of the Arts continues with a musical presence...

Why are women unhappy? Blame Angelina Jolie

MEGHAN DAUM, LOS ANGELES TIMES June 12, 2009

Women, it seems, are bummed-out these days. A study released last month from the National Bureau of Economic Research and the University of Pennsylvania showed that even though men’s and women’s happiness...

Tax spending to spend

JUSTIN SUGG June 12, 2009

I never thought when I wrote my first paper arguing for a national sales tax that I’d write a column denouncing such a plan 10 years later. Like Frankenstein’s titular character, I’ve seen my vision...

Summer holds a slew of tough decisions for UI community

DI EDITORIAL BOARD June 12, 2009

The decision to cut 130 jobs at the UI — a move laid out in a budget plan presented to the state Board of Regents on Thursday — was obviously not an easy call to make. Unfortunately, this summer holds...

‘Hawkapalooza’ hopes to inspire pre-game Hawkeye hysteria

ROBBIE LEHMAN June 12, 2009

The newly founded Student Committee on Athletics has been brainstorming creative ways to enhance student sports participation at Iowa, something that has seen a decline in recent years. The committee’s...

Young athletes slide into softball camp

CLARK CAHILL June 12, 2009

Pearl Field was bustling with activity this week, but the Iowa softball team wasn’t making all the noise. Nearly 50 girls, ages 8 to 18, participated in the Hawkeye Softball Day Camp, where they were...

Softball and track still hamstrung by flood

TRAVIS VARNER June 12, 2009

Iowa’s softball and track programs are still feeling the lingering effects of the 2008 flood. Because of damage caused, the entire softball complex had to be completely renovated, and the Cretzmeyer...

‘Kash’ No. 1, three other Hawks in at Game Time League draft

ROBBIE LEHMAN June 12, 2009

It was an Iowa sweep in the first round of the 2009 Game Time League draft Thursday: Guard Kachine Alexander, guard Hannah Draxten, center JoAnn Hamlin, and point guard Kamille Wahlin were selected Nos....

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