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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

UI alum reads Mongolian travel memoir

REBECCA KOONS February 24, 2010

Matthew Davis is hard-pressed to remember a time when he didn’t want to write. When his desire to do so was met with praise and encouragement from college professors, it made him think this was not...

NPR program features Orchestra Iowa

HANNAH KRAMER February 24, 2010

Providing opportunities for young people to show off their classical-music talent is a goal of the “From the Top” radio program. Hosted by Christopher O’Riley, it will air from Iowa City tonight...

Guest: What are the humanities worth?

MARSHALL POE - GUEST OPINION February 24, 2010

In response to fiscal pressure, the University of Iowa is cutting graduate programs. The question, of course, is which ones to cut. The university answered that question last week: those in the humanities....

Rise in graduate education costs adversely affect students, universities, and society

DI EDITORIAL BOARD February 24, 2010

Our elected officials may be fighting the wrong battle. In the last 30 years, college tuition and fees have increased more than medical-care costs — and twice the rate of inflation, according to the...

Blar rules in intramural basketball

JERRY SCHERWIN February 24, 2010

Before Tuesday night’s game started, Blar’s confidence lingered around the rim. Looking to continue on early success, the No. 1-ranked Co-Rec intramural basketball team sought a division-best 3-0...

Metcalf earns weekly Big Ten award

DI STAFF February 24, 2010

Iowa 149-pounder Brent Metcalf earned his fifth Big Ten Wrestler of the Week honor on Tuesday — the last weekly accolade of his illustrious Hawkeye career. Metcalf, the No. 1-ranked wrestler in his...

McGrath steps up for Hawkeyes

NICK GANS February 24, 2010

Most freshmen collapse under pressure. But Iowa freshman gymnast Matt McGrath is not a normal freshman. During the Hawkeyes’ last two meets, he proved to be a top performer, Iowa head coach Tom Dunn...

Men’s tennis set to play Drake

SETH ROBERTS February 24, 2010

Screaming fans, packed bleachers, and two programs that respect and loathe one another. The No. 55 Iowa men’s tennis team (4-1) will travel to Des Moines today to face what many players consider their...

Men AquaHawks head to Big Ten championships

PATRICK RAFFERTY February 24, 2010

The Iowa men’s swimming and diving team has had one date circled on their calendars since the end of the summer — today. It’s the day the Hawkeyes hope will forever be remembered as the beginning...

Women AquaHawks reflect on season, look to future

MITCH SMITH February 24, 2010

The Iowa women’s swimming and diving team had two goals for the 2009-10 season. No. 1: Go undefeated at home during its final season in the 83-year history of the Field House pool. No. 2: Create a...

Lickliter: ‘They’re right there’

SCOTT MILLER February 24, 2010

As rebuilding projects go, Year No. 3 is when coaches expect to see results. Losses turn into wins, players gain confidence and experience, and records improve — or so goes the rebuilding blueprint....

Offering pancakes, IHOP raises money for UI Children’s Hospital

KELLIE PETERSEN February 24, 2010

Many enjoy a good morning flapjack, but eating pancakes took on a greater purpose Tuesday. In celebration of National Pancake Day, IHOP hosted its fifth-annual fundraiser for the Children’s Miracle...

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