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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

Forefront of the electronica genre

REBECCA KOONS April 9, 2010

It didn’t take long for Derek Pulliam to realize acoustic guitar open-mike nights weren’t for him. Instead, he took a big step in a new direction. His new project, started more than a year ago, is...

A Native American Powwow

HANNAH KRAMER April 9, 2010

Luisa Orticelli is delighted to offer more than just a lecture to people interested in learning about the history of the Native American Powwow. The director of the Latin Native American Cultural Center...

Guest: In a land of wasted food, a local beacon

LAMIA ZIA - GUEST OPINION April 9, 2010

It is quite shocking to see people waste food; how vital is that loaf of bread for an impecunious person who can’t afford to buy one? But some do care, including Iowa’s original food-rescue organization,...

The violence of American politics

SAMANTHA MILLER April 9, 2010

The passage of the health-care bill is driving people to do some frightening things — and these violent tendencies may be becoming the norm. At least 10 Democratic House members who voted for the legislation...

UISG platform shows refreshing dose of reality, well thought-out ideas

DI EDITORIAL BOARD April 9, 2010

With the announcement of a new UI Student Government occurring this afternoon, it’s time to look toward the future. And frankly, it’s also time for a change. As political apathy runs rampant among...

Men’s tennis set for two Big Ten road matchups

DI STAFF April 9, 2010

The Iowa men’s tennis team will return to the road this weekend and continue Big Ten play after a successful two-meet home stint last week. The No. 60 Hawkeyes (10-5, 2-2 Big Ten) will face No. 41 Indiana...

Men’s gymnastics selected for NCAA qualifier

DI STAFF April 9, 2010

The National Gymnastics Committee selected the Iowa men’s gymnastics team as one of 12 programs to participate in the Collegiate Men’s Gymnastics National Qualifier on April 15 at the Holleder Center...

Alexander earns All-American honor

DI STAFF April 9, 2010

The accolades keep coming for Kachine Alexander. The National Strength and Conditioning Association named the junior member of the Iowa women’s basketball team an All-American on Thursday. The award...

GymHawks reach goal, want more

ROBBIE LEHMAN April 9, 2010

The time is now. The No. 30-ranked Iowa women’s gymnastics team is set to perform with some of the nation’s best in Columbia, Mo., at the NCAA regional meet at 6 p.m. Saturday. Iowa is the fifth...

Elite competition awaits track team

For some of the men’s and women’s track teams this weekend, the arid Arizona desert looms ahead. But head coach Larry Wieczorek isn’t expecting a whole lot of rest and relaxation. “When we buy...

Rowing ready for home meet

NICK GANS April 9, 2010

Saturday’s meet for the Iowa rowing team will be unlike other this spring. The Hawkeyes will row on Iowa waters for the first and only time during their two-month second-half stretch. The action will...

Women’s tennis set to face Illinois

JON FRANK April 9, 2010

Following last weekend’s series of plane rides and scrambling through airport terminals, the Iowa women tennis players (13-3, 3-2) expect a little more oomph in their play come Saturday. “We took...

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