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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

Free game demos a gamer’s dream

TYLER LYON September 8, 2009

Along with competing with gamers around the world, one of the best parts of the Xbox LIVE and PlayStation Network services is the ability to download game demos at no extra cost. No longer do players have...

CD Reviews

DI ARTS STAFF September 8, 2009

Nothing goes right Vivian Girls: Everything Goes Wrong Vivian Girls is a pioneer of the recent ‘nu riot grrl’ indie trend. The members of the all-female rock band may not boast the same feminist...

CD Review: Jay Z releases The Blueprint 3

TOMMY MORGAN JR. September 8, 2009

Jay-Z: The Blueprint 3 Jay-Z’s latest, The Blueprint 3, doesn’t exactly break new hip-hop ground. Jay-Z (a.k.a. Mr. Carter, a.k.a Hova, a.k.a. Beyoncé’s boo) drops the same bombs he has on every...

UIMA at IMU opens to general public

DI ARTS STAFF September 8, 2009

The UI Museum of Arts collection in the IMU will open to Iowa City’s general public today during its regular Tuesday hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and will be available for viewing through the rest of the...

Yoga studio opens on Clinton Street

DANA JUDAS September 8, 2009

Maureen Mondanaro is to yoga as Richard Simmons is to aerobics. The studio owner said she wants Iowa City residents to participate in and feel the benefits of the ancient practice of hot yoga. First...

Comedian headlines charity event

JOSIE JONES September 8, 2009

Imagine crossing the finish line of a marathon. You just finished running 26 miles under the hot Hawaiian sun, your skin continues to pour rivers of sweat, and your legs feel as if they’re made of JELL-O....

Obama administration policies in trouble?

KENNETH WALSH - GUEST OPINION September 8, 2009

Rising opposition to President Obama’s health-care proposals may be morphing into something broader and deeper: an anti-Obama movement that could jeopardize the president’s political standing, damage...

Blake holes

BEAU ELLIOT September 8, 2009

In the Year of Obama, time flies like setting concrete. Warps swirl and crises linger like the sound of that lawn mower yesterday that seemed determined to cut every blade of grass in the neighborhood. Except...

UI should welcome open meetings and discourse, not opacity

DI EDITORIAL BOARD September 8, 2009

Another year, another controversy surrounding the UI’s handling of ostensibly private affairs. The Iowa Attorney General’s Office recently confirmed that two executive sessions of the UI Faculty...

Linebacker Hunter honored

DI SPORTS STAFF September 8, 2009

The Big Ten has recognized Iowa linebacker Jeremiha Hunter for his play this past weekend, naming him the co-Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week. The junior received the honor on Sunday after blocking...

Intramurals Pick ’Em: Playing the name game

DI SPORTS STAFF September 8, 2009

DI staffers pick their first round of intramural winners: TRAVIS VARNER, REPORTER TEAM BOB SAGET — Full House, AFVs, Vulgarity. IAN MARTIN, REPORTER TEAM BOB SAGET — You can’t pick against Mr....

Show Stoppaz look to regain intramural trophy

MATT SCHOMMER September 8, 2009

Some people think second place is just the first loser, but for Anna Schmitz and the Show Stoppaz, it’s a chance for redemption. The Show Stoppaz, the winners of the women’s All-University Championship...

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