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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

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DVD Vault: FernGully: The Last Rain Forest

DI ARTS STAFF October 19, 2009

FernGully: The Last Rain Forest Every child has her or his favorite cartoon. For those of us growing up in the early ’90s, FernGully: The Last Rain Forest was that movie. The 1992 release is not only...

Geek Out: Disposable Cameras

DI ARTS STAFF October 19, 2009

Another satisfying crunch as the plastic wheels grind against each other. Another moment captured. The disposable camera — there’s no other quite like it. In a digital age filled with camera phones,...

Not on vacation

CAROLINE BERG October 19, 2009

Avery Brooks’ cavernous bass voice is reminiscent of a nature documentary voice-over or a self-discovery audiocassette. His deep vocal resonance is indicative of his life philosophy and further reflects...

Review: Where the Wild Things Are

ERIC SUNDERMANN October 19, 2009

**** 1/2 out of ***** When I was young, I dreamed to be Max, king of the Wild Things. I wanted to wild rumpus through the forest. To tear down trees. To howl. To build forts. To throw dirt clods at my...

Guest Opinion: In Switzerland, lessons for U.S. health-care reform

DOYLE McMANUS October 19, 2009

At least one country already has a health-care plan roughly similar to the one President Obama and the Democrats have proposed, with universal coverage, a mandate that everyone buy insurance, and a major...

Capitalism: an economic critique

JUSTIN SUGG October 19, 2009

Michael Moore’s few and fleeting moments of wit and insightful journalism are only devices for the documentarian to manipulate and communicate inaccuracies. This is true especially in Capitalism: A Love...

Point/Counterpoint: Would Terry Branstad’s candidacy be good for the Iowa GOP?

DI EDITORIAL STAFF October 19, 2009

On Oct. 16, former Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad resigned as president of Des Moines University and announced he was officially exploring a run for governor. Would his candidacy be good for the Iowa Republican...

Flag-football referees face challenges

TRAVIS VARNER October 19, 2009

Flag-football officials deal with a controversial burden every game they officiate: Rating a team based on sportsmanship in addition to calling the game. Sportsmanship ratings are crucial to a squad’s...

City High wins big

TRAVIS VARNER October 19, 2009

The Iowa City High Little Hawks have something in common with the Hawkeye football team. Perfection. The Little Hawks wreaked havoc upon the Waterloo West Wahawks, winning, 47-14, at Bates Field on Oct....

Solon pounds Regina, 42-7, to win 35th-straight game

IAN MARTIN October 19, 2009

The Hawkeyes may be getting more than they bargained for with Solon recruit James Morris. The versatile athlete, who typically plays running back and linebacker for the Spartans, showcased his quarterbacking...

Volleyball drops two

DI SPORTS STAFF October 19, 2009

After a promising win against then-No. 18 Michigan State at home a week ago, the Iowa volleyball team (10-10, 2-6) was shut out twice during a two-match road trip over the weekend. Indiana (14-7, 3-4)...

Men’s swimming tops Wisconsin

DI SPORTS STAFF October 19, 2009

The Iowa men’s swimming and diving team made good on its goal of beating a quality opponent when it topped Wisconsin, 162-138, on Oct. 16. Senior cocaptain Nick Divan shone in his first appearance of...

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