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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

Theater with a powerful message

JOSIE JONES September 25, 2009

The “Season of Inciting Theatre” is upon us. Dreamwell Theatre is dedicating its current season to banned plays or works that have caused riots when first produced. The company continues its run of...

Guest Opinion: Tucker Max has female fans. Why?

JACLYN FRIEDMAN - GUEST OPINION September 25, 2009

Tucker Max thinks that “all women are whores” and that “fat girls aren’t real people” — and those are some of his family-friendlier observations. So why do so many women love him? Max and...

What’s the deal with the EPB?

CHRIS CLARK September 25, 2009

I’m walking to my 3:30 philosophy class, approaching the least aesthetically pleasing building on campus. A bland structure, spotted with red and brown bricks piled up five floors, divided by tall columns...

New Field House fee for public only fair

DI EDITORIAL BOARD September 25, 2009

“There’s no such thing as a free lunch,” economist Milton Friedman, among others, famously proclaimed. But for Iowa City residents who use the Field House, it may seem that way. For the better part...

Penn State’s Lee makes a comeback

BRENDAN STILES September 25, 2009

Last season, Penn State had a season for the ages. With an 11-1 record, the Nittany Lions showed they were among the Big Ten’s elite, earning a co-title with Ohio State. Because of its 13-6 win over...

Injuries press the bench

JON LINDER September 25, 2009

Iowa rallied behind a fresh mindset last week to mount an absolute defensive clinic, but a Kirk Ferentz adage ultimately saved the depleted Hawkeye offense. Against Arizona, the Iowa coaching staff instilled...

Cross-country runners get inked

SEAN MORGAN September 25, 2009

Cross-country is individual by nature. Only one athlete can place first. But at Iowa, head cross-country coach Larry Wieczorek encourages a tradition that helps remind his runners that they still belong...

Men’s cross-country opts out of Griak

SEAN MORGAN September 25, 2009

For the first time in Brendan Camplin’s five years in Iowa City, the Hawkeyes will not compete in the Griak Invitational at the University of Minnesota. Instead, Iowa men’s cross-country coach Larry...

Women’s tennis begins season with Golden Gopher Invite

PATRICK RAFFERTY September 25, 2009

The Iowa women’s tennis team is excited to begin fall tournament play this weekend at the Minnesota Gopher Invitational. The Hawkeyes are coming off an encouraging season, and now they’re looking...

Ready to rebound on the green

J.T. BUGOS September 25, 2009

The Iowa women’s golf team will head to Madison, Wis., for the Lady Northern Invitational, a two-day event on Sept. 27-28. The tournament, hosted by Wisconsin, will be a preview for the Big Ten championships...

Rowing season starts Saturday

TRAVIS VARNER September 25, 2009

The Iowa rowing team’s season begins Saturday on the Des Moines River for the Head of the Des Moines regatta race. The Hawkeyes will be well represented, fielding two 8s, 4 4s, and eight pairs. Many...

Field hockey opens Big Ten against Michigan

JORDAN GARRETSON September 25, 2009

Coming off a 12-0 victory over St. Louis on Sept. 19, the Iowa field-hockey team members are the most confident they have been all season. For good reason, too. The Hawkeyes’ 12 goals were the most...

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