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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

Arguing about 90210

DI ARTS STAFF September 15, 2009

Give me more Kelly Taylor Bringing back “90210” was the best idea the CW had after kicking “7th Heaven” off the air. Based on ‘90s series “Beverly Hills, 90210,” the spin-off captures all...

Visiting Russian writers read at Prairie Lights

TOMMY MORGAN JR. September 15, 2009

Four Russian writers, visiting the UI through the International Writing Program and the U.S. Congress’ Open World program, will participate tonight in an English reading of their works. The reading...

CD Reviews: Gary Go and Ace Frehley

DI ARTS STAFF September 15, 2009

Gary Go is Not Leaving Anytime Soon Gary Go: Gary Go You might want to stay once you hear Gary Go. Though the UK’s Go is easily recognized in his home country for both his dapper sense of style...

Tucker Max premieres his first film

TOMMY MORGAN JR. September 15, 2009

Move over, Hollywood. Today at 6:30 p.m., Coralville will play host to a movie première of its own. Author, screenwriter, and self-proclaimed “asshole” Tucker Max will bring I Hope They Serve Beer...

Muse releases an epic record

TOMMY MORGAN JR. September 15, 2009

CD REVIEW: Muse - The Resistance Thanks to proliferation of its use via Internet slang, the word “epic” appears to have lost all meaning. It gets used anywhere, anytime, for anything, whether or not...

It’s simple: Extend Medicare to all Americans

GEORGE McGOVERN - GUEST OPINION September 15, 2009

For many years, a handful of American political leaders have been trying to gain passage of comprehensive health care for all Americans. As far back as President Truman, they have urged Congress to act...

Cup of Joe

BEAU ELLIOT September 15, 2009

“You lie,” huh? With those two words, an obscure (to use the polite word) Republican congressman from the state famous for firing on Fort Sumter and starting the Civil War leaped into the national...

General timetable needed for IMU restoration project

DI EDITORIAL BOARD September 15, 2009

The IMU’s ground floor doesn’t contain any mud, mold, or moisture from the flood. It also doesn’t contain anything that made it the popular hangout it once was. The devastating 2008 flood washed...

The Revolution starts with a bang

IAN MARTIN September 15, 2009

The Revolution defeated Filling All Cavities in a romp at the Hawkeye Recreational Fields Monday night. Senior quarterback Ryan McCarthy accounted for six touchdowns — four by air and two on the ground...

Point/Counterpoint: Who should be Iowa’s starting running back?

DI SPORTS STAFF September 15, 2009

BRANDON WEGHER Coming into the 2009 football season, there was no bigger question mark for Iowa than its running back situation. The issue still remains largely unsettled. Junior Paki O’Meara has...

Women golfers expect better after first tournament

J.T. BUGOS September 15, 2009

The Iowa women’s golf team traveled to East Lansing, Mich., over the weekend feeling confident it could compete with the best teams and place in the top five. The Hawkeyes struggled during 54-holes...

Men golfers take fifth in Gopher Invite

CLARK CAHILL September 15, 2009

Taking extra time to work on chipping and putting tends to have a positive effect on golf scores. The Iowa men’s golf team put in extra work on its short game before Tuesday’s final round of the Gopher...

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