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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

Commentary: Lindsay Lohan

HANNAH KRAMER March 12, 2010

It is truly an accomplishment for Lindsay Lohan to take one of the only commercials I actually pay attention to while watching TV and turn it into a lawsuit. An E-Trade commercial, which originally aired...

Metal band Bible of the Devil plays Blue Moose tonight

REBECCA KOONS March 12, 2010

Bible of the Devil has a new outlook on its music, succinctly defined in one phrase: “freedom metal.” The band performs in the spirit of its hard rock/metal predecessors, emphasizing the concept of...

UI professor: The University of Iowa’s reason for being

RICK ALTMAN - GUEST OPINION March 12, 2010

Assessment of our graduate education is needed, but not as conducted by the Provost’s Task Force on Graduate Election. • The task force was charged with articulating “priorities for increased excellence...

Hollywood anything but color blind

GRETA HAGEN-RICHARDSON March 12, 2010

These past few weeks have seen a range of articles about the state of black cinema in America. After the weekend’s Oscars, the majority of the discussion has focused on Mo’Nique’s Best Supporting...

Alcohol panel should hold open meetings, solicit more public involvement

DI EDITORIAL BOARD March 12, 2010

The latest action of one University of Iowa committee calls into question its commitment to open dialogue on alcohol issues. The Partnership for Alcohol Safety, made up of a steering committee and six...

Women harriers move out

MICHELE DANNO March 12, 2010

With the snow mostly melted around Iowa City, the Iowa women’s track and field team can finally head outside after competing indoors. After what they deemed a strong indoor season, members of the squad...

Men’s golf ready for a competitive spring break

JESSIE SMITH March 12, 2010

The Iowa men’s golf team traveled to the NCAA championships last season for the first time in 14 years. Besides just making it to the national showdown in Toledo, Ohio, the Hawkeyes managed to knock...

Rowing set for Longhorn invite next week

DI STAFF March 12, 2010

The 17th-ranked Iowa rowing team will compete in the Longhorn Invitational at Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas, on March 19-21. The Hawkeyes haven’t competed since the Notre Dame Regatta on Nov. 1, 2009,...

Women’s tennis anticipates matchup with Wichita State

DI STAFF March 12, 2010

The Iowa women’s tennis team (8-2) will travel to San Diego to square off against Wichita State (4-6) in the Indian Wells Tournament on March 18. The Hawkeyes will have an 11-day break before the match...

Men’s tennis to embark on spring trip

SETH ROBERTS March 12, 2010

Spring break is famous for students flocking to warmer climates, and the Iowa men’s tennis team is no exception. The No. 54 Hawkeyes (6-3) will travel to Nevada and California over break to compete...

Men’s gymnastics set to compete in Minneapolis

NICK GANS March 12, 2010

The Iowa men’s gymnastics team may have started to peak at the right time. Despite falling to No. 3 Illinois, the Hawkeyes posted a season-high team score of 346.600 on Sunday in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The...

GymHawks have momentum

ROBBIE LEHMAN March 12, 2010

Along with its longest road trip of the season comes arguably the biggest test for the Iowa women’s gymnastics team. There is sure to be a postseason type of an atmosphere in the Maravich Center when...

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