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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

Valentine’s Day means some fine dining

ADAM SALAZAR February 12, 2010

What originally began as a commemoration of a Roman-Christian festival during Roman times has gradually become a unique American holiday. Since the commercialization of Valentine’s Day in the United...

Benefit will aid injured artisan

SARAH LARSON February 12, 2010

Working at a homeless shelter, fixing a leaky roof, organizing benefits for those in need — these things were all part of a typical day for Russell Karkowski until he fell from his roof in November 2009. The...

Guest: Let’s create jobs — not raise taxes — to grow economy

BRAD ZAUN - GUEST OPINION February 12, 2010

Late last summer, we were all treated to the media blockbuster regarding Iowa’s film tax-credit program and the soap-opera antics concerning millions of tax dollars going to buy questionable purchases...

Ladies are watching, too

SAMANTHA MILLER February 12, 2010

Annually, the Super Bowl rakes in more viewers than any other television program. In fact, Super Bowl XLIV had the highest viewership in television history. According to Nielsen Co., 106.5 million people...

UI officials have acted poorly in Bijou porn controversy

DI EDITORIAL BOARD February 12, 2010

Apparently, UI officials are now in the censorship business. At least that’s the contemptuous message they’re sending with the Bijou porn-movie situation. Earlier this week, students in charge of...

Hawks nip Hoosiers in Bloomington

DI STAFF February 12, 2010

The Iowa women’s team basketball team (13-11, 6-7) eked out a 71-67 win over Indiana (13-11, 6-7) in Bloomington on Thursday. Freshman Jaime Printy posted a career-high 28 points, and junior Kachine...

Buese, Ketelsen expect more

NICK GANS February 12, 2010

Las Vegas is known as a city of luck and chance. Senior Jon Buese and junior Ben Ketelsen were hoping for both last weekend at the Winter Cup on Feb. 4. Leaving the No. 8 Iowa gymnastics team behind...

GymHawks head to Chicago

ROBBIE LEHMAN February 12, 2010

A team with momentum isn’t often considered the underdog. However, that’s the case for the Iowa women’s gymnastics team tonight. The GymHawks hope to continue their winning ways after securing...

Women’s track heads to Iowa State

MICHELE DANNO February 12, 2010

The Iowa women’s track and field team heads to Iowa State today to compete in a bitter showdown in the minds of many Iowa students and athletes. But the Hawkeye-Cyclone rivalry that normally amplifies...

Men’s track set for Ames, Seattle

MATT SCHOMMER February 12, 2010

The Iowa-Iowa State rivalry permeates throughout that state. But for the Iowa men’s track and field team, not so much. As the Hawkeyes ready to compete in Seattle and Ames this weekend, the vaunted...

Softball opens 2010 campaign

MITCH SMITH February 12, 2010

When the Iowa softball team takes the field in Minneapolis this weekend, it will be the squad’s first game without one of the best players in school history. Former Hawkeye pitcher Brittany Weil dominated...

Hawkeyes seeking to upset No. 6 Purdue

BRENDAN STILES February 12, 2010

They haven’t come too often this season, but the 78-65 victory over Northwestern on Wednesday gives the Iowa men’s basketball team something to build on. From the first possession, the Hawkeyes were...

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