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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

Dine on a Dime: Dip

DI STAFF December 16, 2009

’Tis nearly winter break, boys and girls. Soon, we will be back home with our families celebrating the holidays. When all the mirth and revelry of New Year’s is over though, there is still more to...

Geek Out: Super Nintendo

DI STAFF December 16, 2009

I will never forget my childhood Christmas of 1998. A large box, cleanly wrapped in holiday paper sat addressed to my dad. This was unusual. My family typically just gave him gift cards to such places...

Shopping list: Holidays on a budget

DI STAFF December 16, 2009

If you found yourself living in a cardboard box on the side of the road after breaking the bank last Christmas, as I did, here are some tips to stay within budget this year. Just remember: You don’t...

The top 20 books of the last 10 years

DI STAFF December 16, 2009

INFLUENTIAL BOOKS 1. Harry Potter Series, by J.K. Rowling Rowling’s beloved series came to an end in 2007, and fans who grew up with Harry, Ron, Hermione, and the rest of the wizard world likely shed...

Guest: Creating jobs with a green national WPA program

JOHN MACATEE - GUEST OPINION December 16, 2009

American citizens, economists, political and business leaders, and you are deeply concerned about the high levels of unemployment in the United States, currently one in 10 Americans. President Obama and...

The ‘Adderall Advantage’

CHRIS CLARK December 16, 2009

During finals week, the abbreviation AA takes on a new meaning on college campuses: Adderall Advantage. When the dreaded week finally rolls around, many students flock to such pills as Adderall — especially...

City Council should see the good in Tuesday’s bar ruling

DI EDITORIAL BOARD December 16, 2009

While city councilors are undoubtedly upset by the state’s rejection Tuesday of their PAULA-ratio policy, they shouldn’t fret. Instead, they should use the ruling as an opportunity to shift to policies...

Powerade aids sponsorship

MATT SCHOMMER December 16, 2009

Whether it’s LeBron James hitting full court shots, Andy Roddick exploding a tennis ball, or a daredevil surfing 50-foot swells during a tsunami, Powerade is synonymous with powerful athletes. The UI,...

Commentary: Intramural video gaming?

IAN MARTIN December 16, 2009

It’s far-fetched, it’s unlikely to ever happen, and it’s not even a real sport. But intramural video games ought to be the next step for Recreational Services. While no formal survey has been done...

Women’s gymnastics signs recruit

DI STAFF December 16, 2009

The Iowa women’s gymnastics team is prepping for its first meet of the 2010 season on Jan. 9 at Michigan. But Iowa head coach Larissa Libby is busy getting her squad ready for 2011 as well. Libby announced...

Aquahawks sign eight

DI STAFF December 16, 2009

The Iowa women’s swimming and diving team announced its 2010 recruiting class on Tuesday. Eight swimmers and one diver signed national letters of intent to swim with the AquaHawks starting in fall...

School for Deaf runs table

EVELYN LAU December 16, 2009

The record books will remember the 2009 Bobcats. The Iowa School for the Deaf in Council Bluffs pulled off an undefeated season, going 8-0 for the first time in school history. The Bobcats played deaf...

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