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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

Album Review: Slayer

ERIC ANDERSEN November 3, 2009

Slayer: World Painted Blood Slayer is the AC/DC of extreme metal. The group is defined by its repetitious combination of violent vocals, speedy riffs, and chaotic solos. While its last two records,...

Writer Patrick Irelan to read at Prairie Lights

ERIC ANDERSEN November 3, 2009

Author Patrick Irelan knows his limitations. The 66-year-old UI graduate grew up in small town Iowa on a “worthless 80-acre farm” in Davis County. On the farm, Irelan learned not every venture in...

Human rights as cinema

ERIC SUNDERMANN November 3, 2009

In 1977, voters elected a man to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. After serving only 11 months, he was assassinated. The reason? Many believe it’s because Harvey Milk was gay. Some see Milk...

Mari Culver: To end domestic violence, we must all work together

MARI CULVER - GUEST OPINION November 3, 2009

Let me tell you about Carol. Carol grew up in eastern Iowa, one of six closely knit children born to a stable, loving couple. She was a very bright young woman, graduating magna cum laude from a state...

Of snow and flu

BEAU ELLIOT November 3, 2009

The snows of Kilimanjaro will likely disappear in the next 20 years, according to a new study. George W. Bush is now a motivational speaker. (No, really.) Afghan President Hamid Karzai won re-election...

Vote Champion, Tallon, and Mims in City Council election today

DI EDITORIAL BOARD November 3, 2009

In meeting with the two District B candidates running for Iowa City City Council, we were a bit underwhelmed. Yet, subtleties between incumbent Connie Champion and challenger Mark McCallum have led the...

Bi-Sexual Chocolate claims Co-Rec championship

MATT SCHOMMER November 3, 2009

In the warm, friendly confines of the Bubble, Bi-Sexual Chocolate handed Team Miralax a 49-26 defeat. Cold, wind, and mud were nonfactors Monday night as Bi-Sexual Chocolate used its speed in a dominating...

City High moves on to state quarterfinals behind Derby, defense

IAN MARTIN November 3, 2009

The Iowa City High Little Hawks shut out Dubuque Hempstead in the first half en route to a 24-7 victory at Bates Field on Monday night. The Little Hawks are now 11-0 this season and advance to the 4A state...

Big Ten honors 2 field-hockey players

DI SPORTS STAFF November 3, 2009

The Big Ten announced on Monday that two Iowa field hockey players — senior Meghan Beamesderfer and freshman Sarah Drake — were selected for weekly conference honors. Beamesderfer, along with Ohio...

Hawks to hold wrestle-offs

DI SPORTS STAFF November 3, 2009

The Iowa wrestling team will host an intrasquad wrestle-offs this week in the Dan Gable Wrestling Complex in Carver-Hawkeye Arena beginning on Thursday. Matches are scheduled for 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday,...

A self-described “stick figure”

PATRICK RAFFERTY November 3, 2009

Even though he labels himself as a “stick figure,” Iowa freshman swimmer Byron Butler is not a cartoon illustration. Unlike Mickey Mouse or SpongeBob Squarepants, Butler is seriously dedicated in...

Former top harrier returns to Iowa City in managerial role

SEAN MORGAN November 3, 2009

When Micah VanDenend walked off the cross-country course for the last time as a Hawkeye, he ended a career that placed him among the greatest to ever wear the Black and Gold. He won the Big Ten title...

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