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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

Trendspotter: Freshmen

DI ARTS STAFF July 17, 2009

Summer in Iowa City is arguably the most enjoyable and relaxing of any other season around here. Most students have fled the town, which means parking is no longer a battle of the fittest. The Sun is close...

Working the metal

ERIC ANDERSEN July 17, 2009

If heavy metal was a religion, its bible would include Iron Maiden, Slayer, and Celtic Frost. The Horde manages to take these old-school elements and turn them into something new. “The Horde is like...

Where bad poets go

KRISTEN PETERS July 17, 2009

Although J.C. Hallman recently released his third publication, his days of seeing his writing on the printed page started early. “Once, when I was about 16, [my teacher] brought into class a decade-old...

Health care demands the nation’s attention

KATHLEEN SEBELIUS, CNN July 17, 2009

Today in Washington, some politicians like to suggest that the many challenges we face as a nation -mean we shouldn’t tackle health-care reform. Nothing could be further from the truth. With more and...

Point/Counterpoint: Is Sotomayor fit for U.S. Supreme Court?

MICHAEL DAVIS AND JUSTIN SUGG July 17, 2009

More than 20 UI College of Law faculty members have signed a letter to Senate leaders, urging them to approve Sonia Sotomayor’s appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court. In light of Sotomayor’s confirmation...

Social saturation both good and bad for journalists

ADAM SULLIVAN July 17, 2009

Some columns write themselves. Earlier this week, for instance, I sat down to write a piece about Republicans in the 2010 gubernatorial election. I sat down at the keyboard, and words just poured onto...

Former-Iowa point guard Smith eyes pros

ROBBIE LEHMAN July 17, 2009

The chances of a high-school athlete earning a Division-I scholarship are pretty minimal. Similarly, very few make it to theprofessional level. Kristi Smith is one of those lucky few. The former star...

Alexander sparks win in Game Time contest

ZACH CHRISWELL July 17, 2009

Led by the play of Iowa junior Kachine Alexander, Coralville Hy-Vee beat L.L. Pelling Company/Cullen Painting, 88-77, Thursday night in a Game Time contest in the North Liberty Community Center. Alexander,...

Despite absences, team comes close in Game Time

SEAN MORGAN July 17, 2009

With only five players on hand, Goodfellow Printing/Imprinted Sportswear head coach Brendan Unkrich couldn’t ask much more of his team. That doesn’t mean the 65-63 loss his team suffered at the hands...

Hawkeye football scheduling 101

TRAVIS VARNER July 17, 2009

Who wants to play the Iowa Hawkeyes? Annually, colleges around the country work out deals to play future games against one another. It’s a part of college football. So, what does Iowa look for when...

Flood victims may have to repay damage deductions

SCOTT RAYNOR July 17, 2009

Victims of last year’s flooding were promised tax deductions. But now, they must give that money back. After residents examined the damage, the Iowa Department of Revenue advised taxpayers — through...

RAGBRAI-ers ready for ride

CHRIS CLARK July 17, 2009

On July 19, 10,000 cyclists will gather to begin a 442-mile ride across Iowa. But many started getting ready months ago. For UI-based Team Archaelogy, that includes putting together exhibits — “Archaeology...

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