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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

Bitch Please: Internet Gaming

It will rot your brain The digital generation has found its own way to get its kicks: Internet gaming. For many, playing little arcade games on FreeArcade.com or AddictingGames.com was as much a part...

After the gift

KRISTEN PETERS July 7, 2009

There’s a concept behind Irreplaceable that is both shocking and heartwarming — in an extremely off-kilter, morbid way. Stephen Lovely’s début novel, which he will read from today at 7 p.m. at...

After quitting, Palin is bound to be forgotten

Sarah Palin’s career as governor of Alaska is over. So is her barely begun career as a serious presidential candidate. The road map to the White House doesn’t include a stop at “I quit.” In a...

Just say quit

BEAU ELLIOT July 7, 2009

When we’re young, we’re frequently the targets of adages from those older, and presumably more knowledgeable, than us. You know, those old sayings (even older than Supreme Court justices, if that seems...

To boost local revenue, building a casino in the area is a safe bet

DI EDITORIAL BOARD July 7, 2009

The recession has put a strain on all facets of Iowa government. We saw that struggle firsthand at the UI earlier this year when school officials learned from the state government that the university’s...

Point/Counterpoint: Is Federer the best tennis player ever?

DI SPORTS STAFF July 7, 2009

YES When it comes to sports, I am a numbers guy. Why? Because stats don’t lie. They don’t need to be interpreted, just calculated. This remains true for tennis star Roger Federer, whose status as...

Game Time coach Stoermer in game for love

CLARK CAHILL July 7, 2009

Some people go fishing or play an instrument in their spare time. For Games Time’s Coralville Hy-Vee head coach Mike Stoermer, his free time consists of mostly one thing: basketball. Aside from playing...

Payne shines in Prime Time double OT

SEAN MORGAN July 7, 2009

It was just a Prime Time League game. Winning or losing in this league will not reflect on a college player’s career success. Just don’t tell that to incoming Iowa freshman Cully Payne. “I like...

Gatens back with bang in Prime Time

CLARK CAHILL July 7, 2009

It isn’t always easy to come back from a two-week break and perform at a high level, especially after having surgery. But Iowa sophomore-to-be Matt Gatens proved it’s possible Monday night in Prime...

Wave of bad news for football team

BRENDAN STILES July 7, 2009

The hits keep on coming this off-season for the Iowa Hawkeyes, as three blows were dealt to the depth charts on Monday. The first confirmed reports from over the weekend: Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz...

Grant funds study into gene-glaucoma links

AMY MATTSON July 7, 2009

If this looks blurry, blame your genes. Thanks to a $3.6 million grant, UI researchers are delving into the genome to seek answers for glaucoma patients. Awarded by the National Institutes of Health,...

New MECCA leader eyes changes

HOLLY HINES July 7, 2009

National recognition, redistributed decision-making power, and increased community awareness — Steve Estes, the CEO of the area substance-abuse treatment center MECCA, wants to see some changes. Anticipating...

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