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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Authors share essays on women’s travel

MARISA WAY March 26, 2010

For Stephanie Elizondo Griest, travel writing has always been the job of her dreams — literally. The author, who is a first-year student in the Nonfiction Writing Program, said she has several relatives...

Sex, moustaches, and music

HANNAH KRAMER March 26, 2010

Clad in leisure suits, zebra-print spandex, and robot costumes, the Flavor Savers members never forget aviator sunglasses or questionably real mustaches in preparation for a show full of pelvic-thrusting...

Gabe’s reopens, but not without controversy

ERIC ANDERSEN March 26, 2010

Gabe’s is back … sort of. Steve Federspiel purchased the business for $120,000 after the Picador closed its doors due to management issues late in February. Soon, an idea emerged to name the venue...

Guest: Why public education matters in America

ANANYA ROY - GUEST OPINION March 26, 2010

March 4, 2010, was a national day of action to defend public education. In California, it was a historic day as students and teachers from all sectors of public education, K-12 to state universities, united...

Health-care reform a win for women

SAMANTHA MILLER March 26, 2010

“Being a woman will no longer be a pre-existing health condition,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said after the passage of the health-care reform bill in the House. Upon hearing that statement, I hoped...

Thoughts on Obama’s visit from a health-care reform supporter and opponent

DI EDITORIAL STAFF March 26, 2010

President Obama stepped between the blue curtains Thursday, and a roar of applause erupted among the estimated 3,000 onlookers. The University of Iowa Field House held more than badminton and volleyball...

Hopfinger earns Big Ten honor

DI STAFF March 26, 2010

Iowa junior Brad Hopfinger earned Big Ten Golfer of the Week honors following an impressive showing at the Callaway Collegiate Match-Play Championship this week. The tournament featured eight of the nation’s...

Alexander an All-America team finalist

DI STAFF March 26, 2010

Junior Kachine Alexander is one of 40 finalists still in the running to be named to the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association State Farm Coaches’ All-America Team. The Iowa guard led the women’s...

Men’s golf continues action at Spring Break Invitational

JESSIE SMITH March 26, 2010

The Iowa men’s golf team returned from the Callaway Collegiate Match-Play Tournament in Arizona at 5 a.m. Wednesday. The team then spent about 10 hours in Iowa City before heading to the airport to...

Tracksters head west, south in split-squad meet

MATT SCHOMMER and MICHELE DANNO March 26, 2010

Hopefully, the number seven can remain lucky for the Iowa men and women’s track teams in this weekend’s split-squad meets in Palo Alto, Calif., and Fayetteville, Ark. The men and women will both send...

Dwight returns to Iowa City for Polar Plunge

PATRICK RAFFERTY March 26, 2010

Around 300 people on Saturday, including former Hawkeye and NFL star Tim Dwight, will plunge into the Coralville Reservoir to help support 11,050 Iowa Special Olympians. The Iowa City Polar Plunge, established...

Men’s tennis opens Big Ten season against Michigan State

SETH ROBERTS March 26, 2010

Everything the Iowa men’s tennis team has done this season — the eight wins, trips to Texas and California, and countless hours of conditioning — comes down to Saturday. The No. 66 Hawkeyes (8-3)...

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