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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

Third Eye Blind to rock the IMU

ERIC SUNDERMANN November 2, 2009

The late-90s illicit three images: roller blades, Tim the “Toolman” Taylor, and Third Eye Blind. But with the group’s “Semi-Charmed Life” at the top of the charts, the band continued to steadily...

Naked Lunch turns 50

TOMMY MORGAN JR. November 2, 2009

Some books inspire. Some books outrage. Some books, such as William Burroughs’ Naked Lunch do both. Several Iowa City venues will mark the 50th anniversary of the book’s publication this week with...

Additional TA cuts would hurt UI’s international diversity

GYORGY TOTH - GUEST OPINION November 2, 2009

Together, international graduate and professional students make up more than 1,600 of the UI’s graduate-student population. However, their impact is out of proportion with their numbers. International...

Study spots around Iowa City quickly dwindling

CHRIS CLARK November 2, 2009

I used to hate hearing people complain about the library sucking. Now, I completely agree. You could say I’m a flip-flopper, but I don’t think so. Adequate study spots are on the campus’ endangered-species...

Special election still preferable to fill supervisor seat

DI EDITORIAL BOARD November 2, 2009

The recent appointment of Janelle Rettig to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors shouldn’t placate citizens who would like to hold a special election. While we believe Rettig would be a fine fit for...

V-ball drops 2

DI SPORTS STAFF November 2, 2009

The Iowa volleyball team’s (11-13, 3-9) losing streak reached three-games when the Hawkeyes were swept, 3-0, by Michigan State (16-8, 4-8) on Oct. 30 and fell, 3-1, to No. 13 Michigan (19-6, 7-5) on...

Field hockey wins 2 in D.C.

DI SPORTS STAFF November 2, 2009

The Iowa field hockey team won its second consecutive game on Oct. 31, beating American University, 2-1, in Washington, D.C. Just one day removed from defeating No. 11 James Madison, the Hawkeyes managed...

Women’s cross-country finishes 6th

DI SPORTS STAFF November 2, 2009

The Iowa women’s cross-country team did not meet any of its goals for the Big Ten championship meet over the weekend. The harriers traveled to State College, Pa., hoping to move up in the conference...

Male harriers finish 6th

DI SPORTS STAFF November 2, 2009

The Iowa men’s cross-country team finished sixth at the Big Ten championship over the weekend in State College, Pa. Wisconsin, last year’s conference champion, won the meet with 26 points. Minnesota’s...

Coxswains vital to rowing

TRAVIS VARNER November 2, 2009

The Iowa rowing team whistles through the water, wrecking wakes standing in its way. The rowers are tired, slightly slowing subconsciously as their bodies begin to tire. Their chances at a fast finishing...

Just the Tip takes ‘B’ title

DI SPORTS STAFF November 2, 2009

On Sunday night at the Hawkeye Recreation Fields, Just the Tip won soundly over Cruncheazy, 26-7, to claim the men’s Open League “B” flag-football title. Just the Tip had a litte more difficulty...

Ninjas, DCD advance to All-U Tournament

MATT SCHOMMER November 2, 2009

On the last night of games at the Hawkeye Recreation Fields, the Ninjas defeated Boss Hoggin’, 19-6. The victory caps off an undefeated season and a gives the Ninjas a chance to win the All-University...

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