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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Muddy, but thought-provoking

ERIC SUNDERMANN September 21, 2009

FILM REVIEW: The Informant! Whether he has George Clooney rob a Las Vegas casino or has Julia Roberts adopt a Southern accent to take down a corporation, director Steven Soderbergh makes his audience...

Lost between genres

RACHAEL LANDER September 21, 2009

FILM REVIEW: Jennifer's Body Courtney Love’s song isn’t the only thing aching to take over Jennifer’s body — the demons want in, too. Diablo Cody’s latest foray into screenplay-land, Jennifer’s...

Guest Opinion: Redskins need a new name

EVA RODRIGUEZ - GUEST OPINION September 21, 2009

I hate politically correct orthodoxy, that reflexive tendency to corral thought and language into neat little “good” and “bad” boxes. To me, it’s a kind of social disorder, a self-imposed censorship...

Help for county medical examiner should be on the way

DI EDITORIAL BOARD September 21, 2009

The recent news of the overworked Johnson County Medical Examiner’s Department highlights the brutal truth that reality is nothing like an episode of “Law and Order.” The department has experienced...

I.C. Varsity roundup

SPECIAL TO THE DAILY IOWAN September 21, 2009

The girls of the West High cross-country team traveled to Des Moines Roosevelt Sept. 19 and won their meet in exciting fashion. They defeated Des Moines Dowling — currently ranked 15th in the nation...

Regina Regals remain unbeaten

The Regals continued their perfect season with the fourth installment on Sept. 18, as defensive play led them to a Homecoming victory against North Cedar, 16-6. “Our defense was the most valuable part...

Once again, City High dominates

Leading up to the much-anticipated kickoff between City High and West High, some students weren’t thinking about the legendary rivalry. “I’m not taking any sides here,” City High senior Deandre...

Lemon Party shuts out Dipset 26-0

TRAVIS VARNER September 21, 2009

Lemon Party dominated Dipset on Sunday and walked away with a 26-0 flag-football victory at the Hawkeye Recreational Fields. With an agile, mobile quarterback at the helm, Lemon Party scored on every...

ILLmatic defense too much for Scranton Bears

MATT SCHOMMER September 21, 2009

If defense wins championships, then ILLmatic has a legitimate shot to take home the co-recreational crown for flag-football. After a dominating defensive performance that included four interceptions in...

‘GameDay’ heads to State College

DI SPORTS STAFF September 21, 2009

On Sunday, ESPN announced it would air “College GameDay” on Saturday from Beaver Stadium for the Iowa/Penn State game in State College, Pa. This was then confirmed in a release sent out by the Penn...

Field hockey needed morale-booster

JORDAN GARRETSON September 21, 2009

After starting the season 1-5, the Hawkeyes were wounded and flying low. Iowa previously failed to win during four home games and dropped out of the Division-I national coaches’ poll after ranking No....

Field hockey tallies 12 goals

JORDAN GARRETSON September 21, 2009

The Iowa field-hockey team defeated St. Louis (1-5), 12-0, on Sept. 19 at Grant Field. The Hawkeyes’ 12 goals matched their combined total from the first six games of the season, and Iowa improved its...

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