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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

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Geek Out: SIRIUS XMU

DI ARTS STAFF September 28, 2009

I am seriously obsessed with the SIRIUS’s indie rock radio, SIRIUS XMU. I was introduced to SIRIUS XMU about two years ago, when I explored my car’s radio stations and stumbled upon a song by Radiohead...

Movie Review: Surrogates

RYAN FOSMARK September 28, 2009

*** out of ***** The machines will get you. At least, that’s the message cinema has sent us with its semi-apocalyptic tales of man’s industrial enslavement. Surrogates, a film from the makers of...

Hardcore metal band returns

ERIC ANDERSEN September 28, 2009

Although Jacob Bannon of Converge has played around the world, the vocalist distinctly remembers the shows he’s played at the Picador in Iowa City. “It’s the perfect venue,” he said. “I mean...

If Iran doesn’t comply, apply “crippling sanctions”

HOWARD BERMAN - GUEST OPINION September 28, 2009

Tehran could soon have humankind’s most frightening weapon if substantial diplomatic progress is not made in the coming days. For years, Iran spurned diplomatic overtures to address the threat posed...

Career number five

JUSTIN SUGG September 28, 2009

My mother told me to expect at least five career changes in my lifetime. She wasn’t criticizing me for being indecisive; she merely stated a classic adage for the American worker. In today’s economic...

For safety and precautionary reasons, require H1N1 vaccinations

DI EDITORIAL BOARD September 28, 2009

The novel H1N1 virus started flu season with infections reported throughout the country. Iowa City is not immune to this threat; UI officials recently said the virus had potentially infected as many as...

Regals’ defense shines in win

SPECIAL TO THE DAILY IOWAN September 28, 2009

While Regina Regals coach Marv Cook thinks his offense could use some cleaning up, the team still managed to overpower the Wilton Beavers Sept. 25, dominating in a 35-0 victory. The defense won the game...

Mount Pleasant downs Clear Creek Amana

SPECIAL TO THE DAILY IOWAN September 28, 2009

Clear Creek Amana fell, 28-14, to Mount Pleasant on Sept. 25. During the first half, the lead shifted between the two teams. The Mount Pleasant Panthers scored a touchdown during the first quarter but...

Two students win trip to Las Vegas

TRAVIS VARNER September 28, 2009

Viva Las Vegas! The intramural golf tournament finished Sunday evening at the Finkbine Golf Course with two students winning an all-expenses-paid trip to Las Vegas to compete in the National Collegiate...

Show Stoppaz upend top-ranked Blackout

MITCH SMITH September 28, 2009

Last week, the Show Stoppaz lost its first game of the season, to Schax, causing the defending women’s league champions to drop out of the No. 1 spot in the intramurals flag-football rankings. The...

Iowa jumps to No. 13, 2 Hawks honored

DI SPORTS STAFF September 28, 2009

Not even 24 hours after Iowa shocked No. 5 Penn State in State College, Pa., plenty of news came from the football team. First, the Hawkeyes skyrocketed all the way to No. 13 in the AP poll and No. 17...

Women’s tennis anoints captains

PATRICK RAFFERTY September 28, 2009

One thing the Iowa women’s tennis team will not have to worry about this season is leadership. Seniors Merel Beelen and Kelcie Klockenga have been chosen to represent the Hawkeyes as team captains...

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