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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

Tracks from the Past: Michael Jackson’s Thriller

DI ARTS STAFF July 2, 2009

Michael Jackson: Thriller It’s easy to pay homage to the late Michael Jackson — who died June 25 of cardiac arrest — with his copious numbers of recording sensations that have graced radio waves...

The Skinny: Belly Twist

DI ARTS STAFF July 2, 2009

Ready for a fitter, happier, and healthier you? The DI is here to help. Each week, we’ll feature a new yoga pose you can easily incorporate into your daily regimen to promote oneness of body, mind, and...

80/35 Music Festival Band Preview (part 2)

DI ARTS STAFF July 2, 2009

FLATFORM: Visual artists meet disc jockey FLATFORM, a disc jockey and visual-art pair based in Des Moines, will close the 80/35 festivities on Independence Day at 11 p.m. on the Meredith West Stage. Composed...

80/35 Music Festival Band Preview (part 1)

DI ARTS STAFF July 2, 2009

The Dig Angees: Surfing up some pop rock The Dig Angees of Des Moines will bring gig-bags full of rock ’n’ roll to this year’s 80/35 festival on Friday at 5:15 p.m. on the Meredith West Stage. The...

Tilly and the Wall, rocking out by tapping a beat

RACHAEL LANDER July 2, 2009

Gregory Hines may have made it cool to tap dance, but Tilly and the Wall proves it can gain worldwide success with a few indie tunes and a whole lot of hoofing. Tilly and the Wall will play 80/35 Friday...

Matisyahu’s music: an amalgam of religion and mixed genres

ERIC SUNDERMANN July 2, 2009

Hasidic Jewish reggae mixed with beat boxing, hip-hop, and rock ’n’ roll. It may seem strange, but artist Matisyahu makes it work. “I like to make music,” Matisyahu said. “I don’t think about...

Supreme court ruling on race wasn’t quite right

Here’s a question I made up to include on any exam for fire chief, especially in cities with racially troubled fire departments, such as New Haven, Conn., and the District of Columbia: A truck driven...

On emissions legislation, lawmakers should step up

SIMEON TALLEY July 2, 2009

Two percent — only 2 percent — is the margin by which one of the most significant pieces of legislation ever to come before Congress narrowly passed the U.S. House of Representatives last week. By...

New tax puts more burden on a community already worn thin

DI EDITORIAL BOARD July 2, 2009

Taxes during a recession are troublesome on many levels. Taxes on basic utilities — which almost everyone uses — are especially regressive and only increase the burden on any community. Unfortunately,...

Baseball player recovers from injury during summer league

AARON COOPER July 2, 2009

Many college baseball players are participating in summer leagues across the country for a variety of reasons. For Hawkeye catcher Tyson Blaser, this summer is extra important as he works his way back...

Gatens still out; team loses in Prime Time contest

J.T. BUGOS July 2, 2009

Iowa’s Matt Gatens missed his third-straight game in the Prime Time League, and an injury-depleted Jill Armstrong of Lepic-Kroeger Realtors fell to Culver’s of Coralville, 93-80. It was a game of...

Fuller, Payne shine in Prime Time game

TRAVIS VARNER July 2, 2009

Imprinted Sportswear/ Goodfellow Printing set a Prime Time record Wednesday, scoring 26 unanswered points to give it just enough to cling onto a 97-94 victory over Vinton Merchants. Imprinted/Goodfellow’s...

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