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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

Celebrating diversity

CAROLINE BERG February 19, 2010

For its 20th anniversary, the Celebrating Cultural Diversity Festival isn’t ordering fireworks or lining up Lady Gaga to throw it down on the main stage. It doesn’t need to. “Every year is special,”...

Some bluegrass without corn

ERIC ANDERSEN February 19, 2010

When people think about bluegrass, images of gray-haired men in collared shirts and ties plucking away at banjos might come to mind. However, the guys in Split Lip Rayfield prefer wearing T-shirts and...

Guest: Answering those difficult sex questions

CHRISTIE VILSACK - GUEST OPINION February 19, 2010

“If we talk to teenagers and young adults about sex and birth control, isn’t that going to encourage them to have sex or condone sexual experimentation?” I hear this question — or some variation...

The negatives of plus-size

GRETA HAGEN-RICHARDSON February 19, 2010

We are in the midst of the hottest time in fashion. February begins the Fashion Week parade that jumps from New York to London to Paris, complete with the walking pieces of art that will hit (mostly elite)...

Iowa should legalize and lead with medical marijuana

DI EDITORIAL BOARD February 19, 2010

The Iowa Board of Pharmacy’s recommendation on Wednesday to simultaneously reclassify marijuana and create a body to oversee the possible legalization of the plant for medical use is commendable and...

Intramural Law League seeing low numbers

JOVANA SIMIC February 19, 2010

What was once a popular intramural league may be discontinued in the future. The intramural basketball law league at the UI has seen decreasing numbers in the last few years. And some participants said...

Softball traveling to Arizona

DI STAFF February 19, 2010

The Iowa softball team is on the road again today after winning three of its first five games in Minneapolis last weekend. The Hawkeyes (3-2) will head to Tempe, Ariz., to participate in the Littlewood...

Brinson to transfer

DI STAFF February 19, 2010

Iowa running back Jeff Brinson and the Hawkeyes have agreed to part ways, according to a release issued on Thursday. Brinson, a redshirt freshman, was in contention last August to fill the void left at...

Women’s tennis set to host Marquette, Iowa State

JON FRANK February 19, 2010

The Iowa women’s tennis team is looking to extend three-game winning streak over the weekend. The Hawkeyes will host Marquette at 4 p.m. today in the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreational Complex, followed...

Men’s tennis to play Western Michigan

SETH ROBERTS February 19, 2010

A two-week break is a long time to be away from anything. The Iowa men’s tennis team (3-1) should know — it hasn’t competed since its 7-0 victory against Northern Illinois on Feb. 7. However,...

Men gymnasts ready for talented field

NICK GANS February 19, 2010

With the season reaching its midway point, the Iowa men’s gymnastics team is looking for a chance to gain momentum for the second half. The No. 8 Hawkeyes hope to find their place among some of the...

Golden opportunity awaits GymHawks

ROBBIE LEHMAN February 19, 2010

The Iowa women’s gymnastics team will have to work this weekend. No. 15 Iowa State will head to Iowa City on Feb. 21 for a dual meet at 2 p.m. in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The No. 33 Hawkeyes are coming...

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