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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Grant Wood, remembered

TOMMY MORGAN JR. April 23, 2010

Grant Wood spent most of his life painting explorations into the lives of others — rural Midwesterners in particular. This weekend, a group of scholars will turn this dynamic around, using Wood’s...

Pure energetic rockers

REBECCA KOONS April 23, 2010

The Sound Thoughts always performs with the audience’s interest in mind. During one song of each performance, the band “throws the audience a curve ball,” with a group of mismatched cover tunes,...

Guest: Subverting the media sexualization of young girls

LAMIA ZIA - GUEST OPINION April 23, 2010

Modern parents have more challenges and responsibilities because of sensationalized media channels. In the 1980s, when I was growing up, there was only one popular children’s show, “Sesame Street,”...

The wage gap, re-examined

SAMANTHA MILLER April 23, 2010

In this week’s “Glee” episode (yes, I promise this is going somewhere) choir instructor Will Schuester tries to rally his female students into feeling more empowered. They blow him off, with one...

UI’s ‘Good Samaritan’ alcohol policy would be a welcome change

DI EDITORIAL BOARD April 23, 2010

Good actions shouldn’t be reprimanded. That’s why we support the University of Iowa’s new “Good Samaritan” proposal, or Responsible Action Protocol. The measure would add certain protections...

Second man arrested in Yacht Club robbery, assault

DI STAFF April 23, 2010

Iowa City police arrested a second man in connection with a robbery and assault at a downtown nightclub. Anthony Williams, 19, Coralville, was charged Wednesday with first-degree robbery and assault with...

Trial reset in Spence break-in

DI STAFF April 23, 2010

The trial has been reset for a Minneapolis man charged in connection with a 2004 break-in at Spence Labs and Seashore Hall. Scott DeMuth, 22, is charged with conspiracy. On Nov. 14, 2004, four masked...

Councilors investigate ‘split’ bars

DI STAFF April 23, 2010

Iowa City city councilors are interested in investigating the feasibility of splitting drinking establishments into alcohol and alcohol-free areas, according to a memo sent by the city attorney. This...

UIHC officials to pitch new clinic

DI STAFF April 23, 2010

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics officials will go before the state Board of Regents again next week for approval to move ahead with the Iowa River Landing Ambulatory Care Clinic Facility. The...

UIHC officials to present audit

DI STAFF April 23, 2010

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics will present an external audit report to the state Board of Regents at its monthly meeting next week. Conducted by an independent auditing firm, the reports...

New music building not on regents’ agenda

DI STAFF April 23, 2010

The relocation of the School of Music is not on the agenda for the April 29 state Board of Regents meeting, despite initial expectations. At the regents’ monthly meeting in February, regents gave University...

Tuition to cover more of UI budget

DI STAFF April 23, 2010

University of Iowa students will pay a larger chunk of the school’s budget than ever, according to the fiscal 2011 preliminary budget. Officials project students will pay $25.6 million in fiscal 2011,...

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