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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Art Auction benefits UI Children’s Hospital

SARAH LARSON December 4, 2009

Ebaa El Melik just wants to thank Iowa City. The Qatar native has lived here for only four years, but in that time, she has developed a love for the town. So as her way of giving to the community, the...

Crepe café opening downtown

ADAM SALAZAR December 4, 2009

From the outside, the covered windows don’t give much to the imagination for those passing by. But that isn’t the case inside. Brightly painted walls of yellow and green, a crimson floor path that...

The end of the public university as we know it?

STEFFEN SCHMIDT - GUEST OPINION December 4, 2009

As winter approaches and budget cuts are implemented, it all seems so calm around the Iowa City campus. The panhandlers are at work. Too much alcohol is being consumed. Football fever is in the air. The...

The misogyny of magazines

SAMANTHA MILLER December 4, 2009

“Cosmopolitan is the lifestylist for millions of fun, fearless females who want to be the best they can be in every area of their lives.” So the titular magazine explains on its website. Given this...

Remain steadfast in commitment to research: reject potential cuts

DI EDITORIAL BOARD December 4, 2009

The UI’s established identity as a top research institution is at stake. The state Board of Regents has asked the university to examine if cuts to research awards, which are called Professional Development...

Lego My Ego outlasts Apes in 3-on-3 losers bracket game

IAN MARTIN December 4, 2009

People in marching band are not typically thought of in an athletic light. Yet Lego My Ego, a team made up of trumpeters in the Hawkeye Marching Band, defeated a deep Apes team in a loser’s bracket...

Favre’s Favorites wins dodge-ball title

MITCH SMITH December 4, 2009

The idea of Minnesota Viking quarterback Brett Favre facing comedian Bob Saget in a sporting event is most likely impossible. But in UI intramural sports, anything can happen. The matchup became a reality...

Men’s gymnastics sign two

DI STAFF December 4, 2009

For the first time in head coach Tom Dunn's 30-year career, an Iowa City native will compete on the Iowa men’s gymnastics team starting in 2011. Dunn announced two gymnasts, Iowa City native Lance Alberhasky...

Women’s track prepares for intrasquad competition

MICHELE DANNO December 4, 2009

Members of the Iowa women’s track team will look at their teammates as competitors this weekend during the team’s intra-squad meet. The annual event will open the harriers’ season at home. Although...

Men’s track and field team to hold intrasquad meet

JAKE KRZECZOWSKI December 4, 2009

The Iowa men’s track and field team will begin its season with its annual intrasquad meet in the Recreation Building at 4 p.m. Dec. 6. The meet is a cherished part of Iowa head coach Larry Wieczorek’s...

Women gymnasts gear up

ROBBIE LEHMAN December 4, 2009

With its season on the brink of beginning, the Iowa women’s gymnastics team will begin Saturday when the Hawkeyes compete against themselves. The gymnasts will split up for their Black and Gold intrasquad...

Men’s gymnastics gears up for Black & Gold Intrasquad

CLARK CAHILL December 4, 2009

A top-10 ranking in the nation usually means a team is in the upper-echelon of its conference and should have a record to prove it at the end of the season. For the Iowa men’s gymnastics team, that...

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