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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

Movie Review: It’s the script, not the acting; I Love You, Beth Cooper fails

ELLEN HARRIS July 13, 2009

* out of ***** I Love You, Beth Cooper is the purest definition of a cliché flick. It’s not even “good” cliché, which is what makes this movie a grossly wasteful $18 million expenditure for 20th...

Movie Review: Brüno hilarious and offensive to all

ERIC SUNDERMANN July 13, 2009

**** out of ***** “Vassup?” asks Brüno, a gay fashion designer from Austria. The answer? A whole lot of penis. Sacha Baron Cohen has been known for his satirical character creations. He started...

Governing a complex China no easy task

JOHN POMFRET - WASHINGTON POST July 13, 2009

Most Americans have never heard of Gen. Zuo Zongtang, but when they hit the local Chinese takeout and order a greasy carton of General Tso’s chicken, they’re invoking his name. By 1878, Zuo, or Tso,...

Taking life by the horn

DEAN TREFTZ July 13, 2009

It was a perfect opportunity, and I blew it. She totally cut me off. I had to slam on my brakes and swerve because she and her Subaru must’ve been running too late to soccer practice to wait till after...

Iowa Republican governor hopefuls should aim not to embarrass party

ADAM SULLIVAN July 13, 2009

Iowa is home to maybe the first gubernatorial bid announced via Twitter. Unfortunately, that’s about the most interesting thing that has come from the pool of Republicans vying for Gov. Chet Culver’s...

Point/counterpoint: Has the Home Run Derby lost its luster?

DI SPORTS STAFF July 13, 2009

Duller than dishwater It’s not easy to say, but the glory days of the Home Run Derby are behind us. Though the derby is far more exciting and enjoyable than the actual All-Star game for many, it has...

Campers have a field day

TRAVIS VARNER July 13, 2009

Girls from across the Midwest showcased their skill for four days last week at the annual Iowa field-hockey camp. High-schoolers from Wisconsin to Missouri competed and practiced with current Hawkeye...

Grappling, family style at wrestling camp

J.T. BUGOS July 13, 2009

Families were divided this past weekend at the Brands-Gable Father-Son Camp. Fathers grappled with their own flesh and blood, and in one case, brother wrestled brother. Even though father and son went...

Local hero in Deere Classic

ROBBIE LEHMAN July 13, 2009

SILVIS, Ill. — Fans were rooting hard for a local hero to be crowned the 2009 John Deere Classic champion at TPC Deere Run on Sunday. They got what they asked for; the problem was that two Midwest stars...

Stricker wins John Deere Classic

ROBBIE LEHMAN July 13, 2009

SILVIS, Ill. — Spectators at the John Deere Classic got what they came to see and then some. Fans cheered the condensed field of 65 players as they watched golf’s equivalent of a double-header. In...

Cognition-challenging computer game can reduce health costs in elderly

ALINA RUBEZHOVA July 13, 2009

A recent study shows a computer program that improves cognitive abilities in the elderly helps keep them safer and reduces how much they must pay for medical care. Fredric Wolinsky, a UI professor of...

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