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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

Top 20 TV shows of the last 10 years

DI STAFF December 18, 2009

1. “Arrested Development” Canceled after only three seasons, “Arrested Development” won numerous Emmys in its short life. After developing a cult following on DVD, the show continues to gain fans...

New arts magazine makes waves in Iowa City

ADAM SALAZAR December 18, 2009

Matt Bovard, like many recent college graduates, doesn’t know what to do with his life. Since graduating in the summer, the 23-year-old native of Fairfield has extended his residency in Iowa City to...

Ugly sweater parties invade

COURTNEY SPEARS December 18, 2009

It’s that time of the year when it is culturally acceptable — nay — culturally popular to wear tops with hand-painted kittens peaking out of chimneys, shimmery, smiling birds perched atop glowing...

A win for women

SAMANTHA MILLER December 18, 2009

The hallmark sign of a great Disney movie is the irrelevance of the moviegoer’s age. No matter how old, viewers will still root for the hero, laugh at the age-appropriate jokes, sing along with the characters,...

Save us some green and forgo unnecessary textbook purchases

DI EDITORIAL BOARD December 18, 2009

With finals week over for most, it’s time to celebrate by ripping up notes and selling back books. But many UI students won’t be ecstatic when they realize their books are worth next to nil. The UI...

Women hoopsters face Drake

DI STAFF December 18, 2009

The Iowa women’s basketball team (5-5, 0-1 Big Ten) will return to Carver-Hawkeye Arena to face Drake (6-2) at 1 p.m. on Dec. 20. The game will be televised live on the Big Ten Network. Iowa head coach...

Commentary: Mediacom and Sinclair need to figure it out

BRENDAN STILES December 18, 2009

Picture 2010 with no “American Idol,” no “Late Show with David Letterman,” no “House, M.D.,” no “CSI,” no March Madness, no Super Bowl, no NFL playoffs, and no Orange Bowl. Depressing,...

A double dip in the pool

MITCH SMITH December 18, 2009

A pair of Iowa swimmers share much more than just a passion for the sport. They share nearly identical DNA. Sophie Borchers, a sophomore, and Grace Borchers, a redshirt freshman, are the only siblings...

Hawkeyes start homestand with Drake

BRENDAN STILES December 18, 2009

Todd Lickliter made one thing clear on Thursday after resuming the head-coach duties of the Iowa men’s basketball team: He will ease his way back. Lickliter had surgery on Dec. 5 for a carotid-artery...

Hawkeyes, Yellow Jackets set for Miami clash

BRENDAN STILES December 18, 2009

When No. 10 Iowa and No. 9 Georgia Tech square off in Miami at the 2010 FedEx Orange Bowl on Jan. 5, it will be the first time the Hawkeyes and Yellow Jackets have faced one another. The Hawkeyes will...

Man arrested on drug charges

DI STAFF December 18, 2009

Iowa City police have arrested a man after he allegedly sold officers drugs on more than one occasion. Nathan Howard, 36, 2109 Western Road, was charged with three counts of controlled-substance violation. Officers...

Woman arrested for alleged library DVD theft

DI STAFF December 18, 2009

Iowa City police have arrested a woman for allegedly failing to return 53 DVDs to the Iowa City Public Library. Saira Denny-Cline, 23, 1100 Arthur St. Apt. 13, was charged with second-degree theft. According...

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