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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

Television Review: "Glory Daze"

EVAN CLARK November 16, 2010

*** 1/2 out of ***** College life has been portrayed in many various time capsules on the big screen. Animal House gave us the lovable losers from Delta House of the early '60s, PCU showed us the misuse...

UI Professor brings ‘Living Nickelodeon’ to Iowa City

ERIC HAWKINSON November 16, 2010

With his "Living Nickelodeon" performances, University of Iowa cinema Professor Rick Altman is able to do what few have done before. For instance, he was able to get a French audience to sing...

UISG leaders: Student voices still needed after 21-only debate

GUEST OPINION November 16, 2010

Like many students at the University of Iowa, we were disappointed with the results of the 21-ordinance vote two weeks ago. We took a stance on the issue this year, and, unfortunately, it didn't turn out...

Cats lapping milk

BEAU ELLIOT November 16, 2010

There's a lot of bad news out there, I know — depending, of course, where, exactly, out there is. Some observers say Peoria, but I think I'm pretty safe in saying most of us don't want to go there. No...

Dorm room recycling bins would be welcome addition to resident life

DI EDITORIAL BOARD November 16, 2010

When asked how often he recycles, Daum resident James Skvor's reply was brief: "rarely." While the UI sophomore is well aware of his recycling options in the dorm, it's not surprising he and...

Female turnout rate low in intramurals

BEN SCHUFF November 16, 2010

The numbers don't lie. During this year's intramural punt, pass, and kick competition in Hubbard Park, 21 University of Iowa students participated. Only two were women, and one declined to take part in...

Point/Counterpoint: Which position was most responsible for Iowa’s loss to Northwestern?

DI STAFF November 16, 2010

Defensive line As Dan Persa scrambled around a collapsing pocket during Northwestern's Nov. 13 game against the Hawkeyes, he continually was able to escape Iowa's Adrian Clayborn, Christian Ballard, Karl...

Men’s hoops signs Ohio forward White

DI STAFF November 16, 2010

Ohio native Aaron White signed a national letter of intent to play for the Hawkeyes on Monday, head coach Fran McCaffery said. White orally committed in October. The first-year head coach applauded the...

Men’s hoops ready to start over

SETH ROBERTS November 16, 2010

Iowa's first game under Fran McCaffery was called a clean slate for the men's basketball program, but it didn't go quite as planned. Maybe tonight's game will be a fresh start to the fresh start. The...

Women’s basketball faces Bradley with a limited cast

JON FRANK November 16, 2010

As the season kicks into full-throttle, Iowa women's basketball coach Lisa Bluder's lineup is still full of question marks going into today's home-opener against Bradley, scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. in...

Hawkeyes look to refocus for Buckeyes

SCOTT MILLER November 16, 2010

There was a moment on Nov. 13 when it looked as if Saturday's Iowa-Ohio State game would indeed have Big Ten title implications. The Hawkeyes were up 10 points entering the fourth quarter. But then Ricky...

City officials may create downtown manager position

DI STAFF November 16, 2010

City officials may create a downtown manager position after the Iowa City City Council discussed the idea Monday evening. During a briefing on the city's economic-development projects, Jeff Davidson,...

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