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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

Movie Review: Invictus

TOMMY MORGAN JR. December 15, 2009

**** out of ***** Making a sports movie is, at best, a break-even proposition. While there are some classic sports films — like, say Hoosiers or Field of Dreams — the genre as a whole is, more often...

Top 20 Albums of the last 10 years

DI STAFF December 15, 2009

ALBUMS 1. Radiohead — Kid A Exploring the ground between rock and electronica, Radiohead not only spearheaded a new direction in its own catalogue, it also created a new genre of music. Thom Yorke’s...

Lighting celebrates Hanukkah

ADAM SALAZAR December 15, 2009

While the holiday season can be aggressive, it can be hard to imagine that some minority groups might be left out of the festivities. Fortunately for students such as Ally Milch, a popular tradition will...

Guest: To curb drinking problem, look to research and parental involvement

PETER NATHAN - GUEST OPINION December 15, 2009

The Dec. 7 Daily Iowan article “The siren song of alcohol” brought home with great immediacy the terrible consequences of high-risk drinking at the UI. Admittedly, a good deal of what was written is...

Whiskey, Tango, Foxtrot

BEAU ELLIOT December 15, 2009

Life — or at least what we refer to as life in our weaker moments — is full of Whiskey-Tango-Foxtrot moments. Maybe you’ve noticed. (What’s with the “Whiskey-Tango” whatever? you say. It’s...

The climate conference

SIMEON TALLEY December 15, 2009

The climate-change talks taking place in Copenhagen are on life support. One week into the conference — and with one week to go — progress toward a worthwhile climate deal has been slow. In order to...

Currie’s presidency marked by both success and failure thus far

DI EDITORIAL BOARD December 15, 2009

UI Student Government President Michael Currie is no stranger to controversy. The UISG Senate censured him as a senator for conducting what critics called a racist game. During the campaign in April, Currie...

Point/Counterpoint: Who should have won the Heisman?

DI STAFF December 15, 2009

Ndamukong Suh The Heisman Trophy is supposed to be awarded to the best player in college football. While Mark Ingram had a terrific season, it doesn’t compare to the dominance of Nebraska defensive...

Raven no fledgling for women’s track

MICHELE DANNO December 15, 2009

Most prospective recruits might consider the Iowa track and field team’s last-place Big Ten finish in the spring of 2009 a deterrent. But freshman sprinter Raven Moore chose to run at Iowa because of...

Strong start fuels men’s swimming

PATRICK RAFFERTY December 15, 2009

Entering the halfway point of the season, the Iowa men’s swimming and diving team has concluded clearer waters must lie ahead. The Hawkeyes have had a quietly impressive start to their journey to the...

Blood clot changes everything for Hamlin

JORDAN GARRETSON December 15, 2009

She is experiencing a constant stabbing pain in her right leg. Fast forward a month later, and Hamlin is no longer competing alongside her teammates. Although she’s still a leader on the bench, she...

Man charged with trespass, intoxication

DI STAFF December 15, 2009

Iowa City police arrested a man after he allegedly entered an apartment, threw up, and began to undress before getting caught. Mark Flackenstein, 23, 1809 Flanigan Court, was charged with intoxication...

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