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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

Angels in America playwright to speak

DI STAFF February 2, 2010

Tonight, an award-winning playwright is among us. After considering the countless accolades Tony Kushner has received — a Pulitzer Prize for drama, an Emmy Award, two Tony Awards, three Obie Awards,...

Album Review: Rob Zombie

ERIC ANDERSEN February 2, 2010

Rob Zombie is bloody, scarred, and pissed off on the cover of Hellbilly Deluxe 2, which is a good indicator for what’s in store for the listener on the new disc — it is his most aggressive and consistent...

Extreme places

JOSIE JONES February 2, 2010

What Joshua Ferris is looking forward to the most during his visit to Iowa City is eating pesto pizza at the Sanctuary and making a stop at Record Collector. Ferris will also read from his most recent...

Guest: Iowa City should be a sanctuary city for illegal immigrants

PAUL DEATON - GUEST OPINION February 2, 2010

Iowa City should become a sanctuary city, and here is why: It would be a step toward recognizing that seeking the welfare of one is seeking the welfare of all. A sanctuary city is a place in which a formal...

Swimming to here

BEAU ELLIOT February 2, 2010

So, let’s see. A little more than a week ago, say 10 days (give or take a day, and this being winter, you could certainly take a day and we wouldn’t miss it much), President Obama was politically dead...

City Council right to begin search for new city manager

DI EDITORIAL BOARD February 2, 2010

Iowa City is in desperate need of a new city manager. Recognizing that exigency, city councilors backed Mayor Matt Hayek’s plan at Monday night’s work session to hire an outside firm to spearhead...

Mighty Hoagies use athleticism to down Shot Callers

IAN MARTIN February 2, 2010

Soccer and basketball don’t have much in common. But one minor thread intertwines the two sports at Iowa — a team called Mighty Hoagies. The intramural squad is composed solely of players from the...

MGR Express looks for championship repeat

KYLIE SEBERT February 2, 2010

Last winter, MGR Express took the intramural basketball season by storm, winning its first All-University title after two seasons of heartbreak. Now, after reigning supreme on the Field House hardwood,...

Simbhudas earns weekly honor

DI STAFF February 2, 2010

Iowa gymnast Rebecca Simbhudas was named Big Ten Gymnast of the Week on Monday. The junior GymHawk sparkled in a memorable home dual meet against Illinois on Jan. 30. The all-arounder swept all four events,...

Johnson tabbed as freshman of the week

DI STAFF February 2, 2010

Iowa freshman center Morgan Johnson was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Week on Monday after recording her third double-double of the season against Purdue on Sunday. The Platte City, Mo., native recorded...

Walking toward a dream

ROBBIE LEHMAN February 2, 2010

The Iowa women’s gymnastics team has something that may surprise even the most die-hard fans. Eight of the team’s 18 members are walk-ons. And while they don’t consider themselves separate from...

If the track shoe fits

MATT SCHOMMER February 2, 2010

Nice shoes aren’t too hard to track down for the Iowa harriers. The equipment room in the Recreation Building is stocked with duffle bags, lockers, and an impressive display of shoes. Iowa track and...

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