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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

UIHC chaplain discusses religion and parenthood

TOMMY MORGAN JR. April 28, 2010

Faith and family are often difficult enough for people to manage on their own. Add in raising a special-needs child and a call to a priesthood not allowed by her church, and Mary Kay Kusner, a chaplain...

On sexual consent, only yes means yes

REBECCA KOONS April 28, 2010

In an age in which sex and gender debates are still brewing, Harry Brod hopes to be a guiding light. The professor of philosophy and humanities at the University of Northern Iowa has run the lecture circuit...

Catholic Church needs transparency in molestation scandal, says UI assistant professor

HOWARD RHODES - GUEST OPINION April 28, 2010

The sexual abuse scandal in the Catholic Church has provoked a considerable amount of well-deserved condemnation. The actions of Catholic priests who molested children are rightly regarded as atrocious....

Facebook and declining privacy

TYLER HAKES April 28, 2010

I’m not sure how I feel about Facebook anymore. As someone who was initially reluctant to sign up for the social network, I’ve gotten my fair share of use from the site. I’ve added friends and...

Do you support the city’s proposed panhandling measures?

DI EDITORIAL STAFF April 28, 2010

YES The ordinance limiting panhandlers in downtown Iowa City is a sound one. Although some may protest that it is unfair to stop misfortunate citizens from asking for help, the ordinance would reasonably...

Injured GymHawks keep positive mindset

ROBBIE LEHMAN April 28, 2010

During every practice last season, Iowa gymnasts flipped, swung, and vaulted their bodies through the air in the Field House gym. But in a season filled with breakout performances, three Hawkeyes had...

Softball hosts Northern Iowa

MITCH SMITH April 28, 2010

When members of the Iowa softball team look into the opposing dugout, they usually see the enemy. But when the Hawkeyes host Northern Iowa tonight, some will see friends and former teammates. Four Iowa...

Women’s tennis program makes strides

JON FRANK April 28, 2010

Katie Dougherty may soon put the Iowa women’s tennis team on the Big Ten map. Under the first-year head coach, the Hawkeyes have managed a 16-5 overall record, the best since 2006 and a drastic turnaround...

Muller an integral part in baseball success

J.T. BUGOS April 28, 2010

Speed cannot be taught. Fortunately for the Iowa baseball team, Kurtis Muller has it, and he takes pride in burning the base paths. But on March 31, the center fielder had his most valuable asset stripped...

Baseball holds on in ninth to beat Huskers

JORDAN GARRETSON April 28, 2010

The Iowa baseball team (17-21) cruised for the better part of eight innings against Nebraska (19-22) for a 5-2 victory Wednesday night — its first against the Cornhuskers since March 4, 2007. But Nebraska...

Hoops prospect visits

BRENDAN STILES April 28, 2010

Melsahn Basabe, a 6-7 forward who originally signed a letter of intent to play for Fran McCaffery at Siena, may possibly reunite with McCaffery at Iowa. Basabe flew into the Quad Cities on Tuesday, his...

Iowa State game football tickets in jeopardy for some

IAN MARTIN April 28, 2010

University of Iowa students with season football tickets will get stubs for all seven home dates in the fall, but some general-public fans may not be as fortunate. In a release on Sunday, the athletics...

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