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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

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GgLITCH’d to perform as the second generation of favorite IC band

JESSICA CARBINO December 17, 2010

When they aren't drinking a beer or eating a burger with each other, the band members of Gglitch'd perform music and carry on the legacy of the Gglitch. The Gglitch was the name of the original band formed...

Local band to play multi-genre music Friday

ALYSSA MARIE HARN December 17, 2010

A saxophone blares, a guitar rings, and a piano sounds as the five men in the Heath Alan Band take the stage, bringing with them musical genres ranging from jazz to rock. An Iowa group, the Heath Alan...

Once upon a Time, you stood for something

MATTHEW HEINZE - GUEST OPINION December 17, 2010

Leave it to Time magazine to once again flub up its "Person of the Year" award. This year's lucky recipient: Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook. It makes one wonder: Wouldn't he fit into...

Christians, atheists, and persecution

SHAY O'REILLY December 17, 2010

"Christians feel alone at Christmas, right now, in this society that we live in," Gretchen Carlson, cohost of "Fox & Friends," said earlier this month on The O'Reilly Factor. "Because...

Students shouldn’t sacrifice privacy for illusory security

DI EDITORIAL BOARD December 17, 2010

If a person on Washington Avenue walked up to you and slid her or his hands up your thighs, you would resist and he or she would likely be arrested. But if the individual was wearing a Transportation Security...

Point/counterpoint: Which team will win the BCS National Championship Game?

DI STAFF December 17, 2010

Auburn The undefeated and No. 1 ranked Auburn Tigers will win the national championship for one reason and one reason only — they have Cam Newton. Newton has been the most electrifying player in college...

Attendance increases at swimming and diving competitions

MAGGIE CUNNINGHAM December 17, 2010

Rising to their feet, fans stood at attention watching the competitors crouch in position. At the sound of the gun, swimmers leapt from the starting blocks, and applause from the grandstands thundered...

Hawkeyes not limited by winter weather

AMY TIFFANY December 17, 2010

Blustering winds, chilly temperatures, and winter weather haven't stopped the Iowa women's track and field team's distance group from completing runs and workouts outdoors. At least, not yet. Only temperatures...

Iowa travels to South Dakota State following finals week

JON FRANK December 17, 2010

The Iowa Hawkeyes (9-1) today will head to Brookings, S.D., to face South Dakota State (4-5) in Frost Arena. Despite the lopsided win-loss record, the RPI differential — Iowa is fifth in the nation,...

Men’s hoops trying to correct issues of focus

IAN MARTIN December 17, 2010

No Division-I basketball game is easy, but Iowa basketball's contest against Drake on Saturday should be a simple one. Key word: should. The Hawkeyes (5-5) travel to Des Moines for their last nonconference...

Insight Bowl: One more chance for the Hawkeyes

JORDAN GARRETSON December 17, 2010

Believe it or not, the Iowa football team still has another game to play this season. After the arrest of Derrell Johnson-Koulianos, the official departure of Brandon Wegher, the exit of Jewel Hampton,...

Downtown shuttle to take break

DI STAFF December 17, 2010

The free Downtown Shuttle operated by Iowa City Transit will shut down during the University of Iowa winter break, according to the transit department. The shuttle's last route before break begins will...

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