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

Some sweet monsters

ALISSA ROSEN September 22, 2009

You may want to peek your head out from under the covers to witness the riveting and refreshing début album from the self-proclaimed “Monsters of Folk.” After touring together in 2004, My Morning...

Lost among symbols

DANA JUDAS September 22, 2009

Dan Brown has become a world-renown author through capitalizing on history’s mysteries. With recurring protagonist Robert Langdon leading the way, the Vatican was spared in Angels & Demons and the...

Amber Tamblyn to read at Prairie Lights

JOSIE JONES September 22, 2009

Poet and actress Amber Tamblyn said she is excited about her first visit to Iowa — she called the Hawkeye State’s corn crop “sexy” and said she is impressed with the prestigious things she has...

Guest Opinion: African-U.S. unity necessary for both actors

PAUL KAGAME - GUEST OPINION September 22, 2009

Africa and the United States may be on the verge of a new partnership, not one of dependency and aid but one of shared ideas, vision, and investments that increase our mutual prosperity. To begin this...

Unintended

BEAU ELLIOT September 22, 2009

The results of human action are, as we all know too well, often confusing and generally unpredictable. The Law of Unintended Consequences, as it’s known. Which is good news for writers, because —...

If economy doesn’t improve, UI president shouldn’t receive a bonus

DI EDITORIAL BOARD September 22, 2009

The state Board of Regents indicated at its Sept. 17 meeting that it is considering pay-for-performance bonuses for the three state universities’ presidents. UI President Sally Mason’s bonus, for...

The flag football team to beat

IAN MARTIN September 22, 2009

UISC isn’t different from any other flag-football team. The players wear matching shirts and cleats and participate to have a little fun between their graduate studies. But when this team steps onto...

Women’s tennis thrilled for upcoming season

PATRICK RAFFERTY September 22, 2009

From the looks of it, the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Complex might be home to something special. The Iowa women’s tennis team, eager for the start of the season, will not have to wait much longer. The...

Men’s cross-country seeking national spotlight

SEAN MORGAN September 22, 2009

The US Track and Field and Cross-Country Coaches Association has spoken, and it’s not saying much about the Iowa men’s cross-country program. The organization ranked the Hawkeyes as the eighth-best...

Women harriers select team leaders

MICHELE DANNO September 22, 2009

Two meets into its season, the Iowa women’s cross-country squad recognized two women who stand out as “leaders of the pack.” Senior Hannah Roeder and graduate student Jennie Docherty were elected...

Hawkeyes know what to anticipate

BRENDAN STILES September 22, 2009

If there was any celebration by the Iowa Hawkeyes after beating Arizona last weekend, it didn’t last long. Following a 27-17 win over the Wildcats on Sept. 19, the focus of the Hawkeyes immediately...

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