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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

Rachael’s Reality Recap

RACHAEL LANDER October 30, 2009

Get rid of the Twins … and that other one I want Holly, Bridget, and Kendra back. My love for the original “Girls Next Door” is one of deep and undying loyalty, and when I heard the series would...

DJ brings mixes to the Industry

ALISSA ROSEN October 30, 2009

DJ Terrence Parker doesn’t set down his phone until he’s done performing. Rather than using the device to make long-distance calls, the Detroit native has found another use for his rotary phone —...

Mason: Students must take some of the burden with budget cuts

SALLY MASON - GUEST OPINION October 30, 2009

In the difficult economic times we face, the UI must confront our budget challenges as we always have — as a community. All members of the university community — faculty, staff, and students — are...

Two protests support UI students

SHAWN GUDE October 30, 2009

Two protests that occurred earlier this week were close — both in proximity and, somewhat paradoxically, causality. The first, the three-day “Showdown in Chicago,” started on Sunday and targeted...

UI admins should share the budget burden

DI EDITORIAL BOARD October 30, 2009

President Sally Mason started Thursday’s state Board of Regents meeting with a spirit of giving. Along with the University of Northern Iowa and Iowa State University presidents, she declined to accept...

Women harriers prepare for conference championship

MICHELE DANNO October 30, 2009

Iowa women’s cross-country team is under pressure this weekend at the Big Ten championship meet on Nov. 1 in State, College, Pa. The Hawkeye harriers enter the meet as ranked 23rd nationally in Division-I,...

Men’s cross-country likes chances at Big Ten Championship

SEAN MORGAN October 30, 2009

When the Iowa men’s cross-country team lines up for competition on Nov. 1, the Hawkeyes will have two puzzle pieces that have been missing for almost the entire season. For the Big Ten championship...

Field Hockey looks to get hot before Big Ten Tournament

JORDAN GARRETSON October 30, 2009

With the Big Ten regular-season slate completed, the Iowa field-hockey team will now shift its focus towards two nonconference games this weekend. The Hawkeyes (6-9, 3-3 Big Ten) will play in Washington,...

Huffman brings big game to volleyball

EVELYN LAU October 30, 2009

Poth, Texas is around 1,200 miles away from Iowa City. But that distance didn’t stop Aimee Huffman from becoming a Hawkeye. As a highly touted high-school volleyball player, she knew she wanted to...

Show Stoppaz’s Tuken is motivating force

IAN MARTIN October 30, 2009

The Show Stoppaz members aren’t ready to defend their women’s league flag-football title until they’re hyped up by one member of their team. Founding the team as a sophomore along with friends Anna...

Men’s tennis travels to Big Ten Singles Tournament

JAKE KRZECZOWSKI October 30, 2009

Today, the Iowa men’s tennis team will travel to Michigan State for the Big Ten singles tournament — the Hawkeyes’ last tourney of the fall season. After arriving home Sunday night from the Intercollegiate...

Soccer hosts Michigan for Senior Night

ROBBIE LEHMAN October 30, 2009

With the final two home matches of the season this weekend, the seven seniors on the Iowa soccer team know their playing careers will soon end. The Hawkeyes (8-9, 0-7) will celebrate Senior Night prior...

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