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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

Review: Lady Antebellum

REBECCA KOONS January 26, 2010

Lady Antebellum: Need You Now Crossover appeal has become a key factor in the success of numerous country acts in the last decade. Finding the perfect blend of country’s heart, pop’s vocal sensibility,...

Piano-percussion duo hits Iowa City

JOSIE JONES January 26, 2010

Jeffery Meyer’s interest in music began in fourth grade when he heard a peer play the Star Wars theme song on the violin. Growing from lightsabers to drums and keyboards, his musical influences changed....

Music Series: UI Orchestra

DEE FABBRICATORE January 26, 2010

Despite a rough year and a half, the UI orchestra department is in high spirits. Over that time, UI music students and faculty have made plenty of adjustments as they grappled with the aftermath of the...

Avatar critics are missing the point

ZACH WAHLS - GUEST OPINION January 26, 2010

As director James Cameron’s latest blockbuster takes the world by storm (more than $1 billion and counting), Avatar is not without its critics. And while most of the attacks being levied at Avatar are...

Noodle music

BEAU ELLIOT January 26, 2010

You gotta admit, only the Democrats, classic wimps that they are, could freak out and delve into a neurotic feeding frenzy believing they are now in the minority because they only have a 59-41 majority...

Electing regents wouldn’t solve the fundamental problem

DI EDITORIAL BOARD January 26, 2010

This year could be transformational for the state Board of Regents. Amid condemnation from many students, Rep. Jeff Kaufmann, R-Wilton, is drafting a bill that would make the regents an elected body....

Intramural basketball registration ends today

DI STAFF January 26, 2010

The final day for intramural basketball sign-ups is today, and teams are allowed to register from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Field House. America’s favorite indoor sport is one of UI’s largest intramural...

IC United trounces Dirt Show

KYLIE SEBERT January 26, 2010

The intramural indoor soccer began with an 11-1 win for IC United, which faced Dirt Show Monday night in the Bubble. Following a first half that saw IC United mount a 4-1 lead, both teams appeared winded...

Filling All Cavities downs 4200s

JOVANA SIMIC January 26, 2010

A group of UI dental students, united as Filling All Cavities, drilled 4200s during the teams’ first match in the Bubble Monday. Filling All Cavities took away a 3-2 victory over its opponent in the...

Turner could be handful for Hawkeyes

BRENDAN STILES January 26, 2010

Relinquishing a double-digit lead and falling to West Virginia may not have been the highlight of Ohio State’s weekend. But the Buckeyes managed to seize some positives from the 69-65 loss to the Mountaineers...

Molnar makes ascension up poll

PATRICK RAFFERTY January 26, 2010

Iowa sophomore Sonja Molnar has officially arrived. Moving up seven spots to No. 65 in the most recent Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s poll, she has made quick contributions to the women’s tennis...

Simbhudas a GymHawk cog

ROBBIE LEHMAN January 26, 2010

Sporting pig tails and a white long-sleeve T-shirt with “Canada” printed on it, Rebecca Simbhudas walked from the training room to the gym inside the Field House ready to go through warm-ups with her...

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