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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

Annual craft show invades Carver

COURTNEY SPEARS November 20, 2009

Artistry will replace athleticism in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Nov. 22. Shoppers and craftsmen of all varieties will flock to the arena’s concourse at 9 a.m. for the Annual Fall Arts and Crafts show....

New system makes nutrition easy

JOSIE JONES November 20, 2009

Imagine a world without children crying in a shopping cart as they wait for their mothers to choose a healthy kids’ cereal, or a world without nutrition facts and confusing labels, or even a world in...

On Thanksgiving, recognize the contributions of Native Americans

JACKI RAND - GUEST OPINION November 20, 2009

In 1789, President George Washington issued a Thanksgiving decree ordering a of national observance Nov. 26. The tableau entrenched in the American imagination of feasting pilgrims and compassionate New...

Long live downtown IC

CHRIS CLARK November 20, 2009

There is a way to change the perception of Iowa City’s downtown drinking culture that I think is neglected far too often: We have the power to improve it. There is no way to deny that drinking is one...

City officials should push to increase the hotel tax

DI EDITORIAL BOARD November 20, 2009

Hotel visits are a great way to stock up on extra bottles of shampoo, conditioner, and paper-wrapped soap bars. However, they can — and should — provide a whole lot more for our community as well. Iowa...

PT Pandas takes intramural women’s volleyball championship

IAN MARTIN November 20, 2009

Usually a match between former UI club volleyballers and graduate students will end in a win for the ex-club players. But on Thursday night in the Field House North Gym, the PT Pandas, a group of mostly...

Dodgeball domination

MITCH SMITH November 20, 2009

Favre not only excels in football, but dodge ball as well. In the Field House on Thursday, Favre’s Favorites, the All-University intramural flag-football champion, defeated Loud and Slow, 10-1. Intramural...

Women’s tennis gets new coach

DI STAFF November 20, 2009

On Thursday, the athletics department announced that Katie Dougherty will be the new head coach of the Iowa women’s tennis team. Dougherty will be the seventh head coach in the history of the program....

Women’s basketball set to face Northern Iowa

DI STAFF November 20, 2009

The Iowa women’s basketball team (2-1) will play its first road game against Northern Iowa (0-2) in Cedar Falls at 3 p.m. Nov. 22. Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder’s Hawkeyes will try to gather themselves...

Angerer a Nagurski finalist

DI STAFF November 20, 2009

Iowa senior Pat Angerer was named one of five finalists for the 2009 Bronko Nagurski Trophy on Thursday. The award, given annually to the nation’s top defensive player, is voted on by the Football Writers...

‘Moving’ is her middle name

ROBBIE LEHMAN November 20, 2009

Gabby Tinner has called many places home, so it is no coincidence that she plays the “world’s game.” She may be a sophomore defender for the Iowa soccer team, but that doesn’t begin to tell her...

A swimming story with no ending

PATRICK RAFFERTY November 20, 2009

Imagine a student-athlete arriving to college needing to fit into a new role. Now imagine having to switch to the most difficult position in the sport, one that requires years of refined technique and...

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