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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

Movie Review: Burlesque

JESSICA CARBINO December 6, 2010

*** 1/2 out of ***** We've listened to the talented voices of Christina Aguilera and Cher over the years and seeing Cher on the big screen is no surprise; she's successfully made the transition from singer/performer...

Professor uncovers story of women programmers in WWII

LAURA WILLIS December 6, 2010

World War II saw the United States create one of the strongest military efforts in its history. Today, scholars are familiar with the soldiers in combat, people at home planting victory gardens, and women...

Senate should repeal ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’

GUEST OPINION December 6, 2010

My friend Tim lost his job. My friend Simon is in danger of losing his job. They're both gay. They're both Iraq veterans. Tim was discharged under the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy....

Youth in the Great Recession

SIMEON TALLEY December 6, 2010

I guess this is what the jobless recovery looks like. The national unemployment rate rose to 9.8 percent in November. In fact, the unemployment rate has stood at or above 9 percent for 19-straight months...

Elected officials, UI leadership should support passage of DREAM Act

DI EDITORIAL BOARD December 6, 2010

It would be a controversial move, no doubt. But, political minefield or not, University of Iowa leaders should throw their weight behind the so-called Dream Act. This vital piece of legislation would lift...

GymHawks to work on focus

DI STAFF December 6, 2010

The Black team claimed victory over the Gold with a 492.23 to 486.65 win in the gymnastics team's intrasquad meet on Dec. 4 in the Field House. The meet was more than a starting point, however, women's...

Richards, Sowinski shine at track intrasquad

DI STAFF December 6, 2010

Returning All-Americans Patrick Richards and Erik Sowinski highlighted what head coach Larry Wieczorek called a "very good" intrasquad meet for the men's track and field team Dec. 4 in the UI...

Throwers impress for women at track intrasquad

DI STAFF December 6, 2010

As a late afternoon darkness set through the windows of the UI Recreation Building on Dec. 3, the women's track and field team was in the midst of making team improvements across the board. One area head...

Reive makes debut as coach

DI STAFF December 6, 2010

For Iowa head men's gymnastics head coach JD Reive, the Dec. 4 Black and Gold intrasquad meet was about seeing how his team would perform in front of judges and a crowd. The Black team's 494.23-486.65...

Women swimmers take third at Hawkeye Invitational

MAGGIE CUNNINGHAM December 6, 2010

The Hawkeye women's swimming and diving team could not overcome the depth of competition they swam against this past weekend and wound up third of eight teams in the Hawkeye Invitational in the Campus...

Iowa men’s swimming team enjoys a home advantage

BEN WOLFSON December 6, 2010

The Iowa men's swimming and diving team used all its time off in the past month to its advantage, and they beat six other teams as the second Hawkeye Invitational, which concluded Sunday at the Campus...

Men’s hoops engaged in balancing act

SETH ROBERTS December 6, 2010

Looking at the Iowa men's basketball stat sheet doesn't reveal a superstar. Eric May leads the team with 13.5 points per game. Bryce Cartwright averages 3.9 assists per contest, and Melsahn Basabe pulls...

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