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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

Author shares love of the heartland with readers

ERIC HAWKINSON December 8, 2010

Iowa-born author Zachary Jack finds the most inspiration from the place that shaped who he is — the farm. There, he gained lifelong passions for sports, nature, agriculture, and small-town culture. "Those...

University and Concert bands look to show off a semester of work

EVAN CLARK December 8, 2010

When University Band member Howard Chen picked up the saxophone in fifth grade, he wasn't exactly thinking of the long road of music lessons and band practices that would ensue. Quite the contrary. "I...

Republicans, get rid of nativist language

GUEST OPINION December 8, 2010

Republican elected officials could use coaching on how to talk about the immigration issue — and, just as importantly, how not to talk about it. There's a huge need. When talking about immigration,...

Cold weather and climate change

ZACH WAHLS December 8, 2010

"Holy cow, men." So began all the October practices of my high-school football team. Coach Dan Dvorak always had a way with words. It seemed like October practices — particularly in 2006 —...

State lawmakers should reject cutting funding for professor sabbaticals

DI EDITORIAL BOARD December 8, 2010

How do some Iowa lawmakers measure the worth of 147 research articles, 26 scholarly books, 50 grant applications, and 100 updated or new courses? Apparently as a frivolous financial burden on Iowa taxpayers:...

GymHawks plan to change focus to mental training

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD December 8, 2010

In the final weeks of preparation before its first meet, the Iowa women's gymnastics team simply has to put mind over matter. The Hawkeyes are more physically prepared for the season than they have been...

Wrestler Matt Ballweg cutting to 149 pounds

SAM LOUWAGIE December 8, 2010

An Iowa lineup peppered with young wrestlers getting their first opportunity to start lost one of those youngsters last month when redshirt freshman Dylan Carew tore the ACL in his right knee and underwent...

From walk-on to two-time All-American

BEN SCHUFF December 8, 2010

Steven Willey ran from one end of the track to the other in a shiny new pair of black Nike spikes. He glided over each wicket placed before him with ease, working on his foot speed. As he came to the...

Commentary: Victory over UNI was a signature win for young program

IAN MARTIN December 8, 2010

The timing was impeccable. The same night — nay — the same hour, that Derrell Johnson-Koulianos' arrest rocked the Iowa sporting psyche, the Iowa basketball team began to gain some positive news. Now...

Men’s hoops buckles down for win

SETH ROBERTS December 8, 2010

Fans who attended Tuesday's men's basketball game expecting high-flying action went home disappointed. Instead of flashy offense, the Iowa men's basketball team (5-4) buckled down and played its best...

UI prof files for sentencing delay

DI STAFF December 8, 2010

The attorney for a convicted assistant professor on paid leave from the University of Iowa has filed a motion to delay sentencing and a motion for a new trial. Toshiki Itoh, 44, was found guilty Oct....

Police try to ID wreath thieves

DI STAFF December 8, 2010

Iowa City police are trying to identify three suspects who stole a wreath from a University of Iowa sorority house. The three individuals are suspected of taking the wreath, valued at $200, from the Pi...

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