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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The sanctity of marriage

GUEST OPINION January 31, 2011

Today, members of the Iowa House of Representatives are expected to vote on the Iowa Marriage Amendment, which would force a public referendum on the legality of same-sex marriage. It is incredibly insulting...

Relearning inclusivity

EMILY INMAN January 31, 2011

When someone mentions the words diversity or minority in class, I am the first person to raise my hand. I have a sort of instinct that warns me of imminent attacks on blacks and Latinos. I prepare myself...

Should Iowa require voters to present photo ID?

DI EDITORIAL STAFF January 31, 2011

YES Soon, there might be a new place you’ll need to show some identification: the voting booth. While many are staunchly opposed to the Iowa House’s recently approved bill, which requires intended...

Distance medley highlights Razorback Invite for Iowa women

DI STAFF January 31, 2011

The Iowa women’s track and field team competed at the Razorback Invitational and faced tough competition from around the country this past weekend. On Jan. 28, the distance medley of junior McKenzie...

Men’s track breaks more records

DI STAFF January 31, 2011

The Iowa men’s track and field team broke several school records for the second weekend in a row, this time competing against some of the nation’s best at the Razorback Invitational in Fayetteville,...

Small mistakes doom GymHawks

DI STAFF January 31, 2011

The Iowa women’s gymnastics team fell to Illinois in Champaign, Ill., on Jan. 29, 194.775-193.475. The GymHawks’ goal for the meet had been to eliminate the small mistakes that add up to losing points....

Women AquaHawks struggle in South Bend

DI STAFF January 31, 2011

The women’s swimming and diving team is ready to move on after a disappointing finish at the Shamrock Invitational. The two-day competition hosted by Notre Dame at Rolfs Aquatic Center in South Bend,...

Men’s swimmers take second-straight Shamrock Invite

DI STAFF January 31, 2011

The men’s swimming team continued its string of strong performances when it won the Shamrock Invitational in South Bend, Ind., for the second year in a row. Iowa competed against Denver and Notre Dame,...

Hawkeye men’s gymnasts fall to highly-ranked Illinois

DI STAFF January 31, 2011

In its first road dual meet, as well as the opening meet of the Big Ten season, the Iowa men’s gymnastics team fell to Illinois, 354.900-339.400, in Champaign, Ill., on Jan.29. First-year head coach...

Women’s tennis falls to No. 25 Illinois

DI STAFF January 31, 2011

The No. 30 Iowa women’s tennis team was defeated by No. 25 Illinois on Sunday in Atlanta. The Fighting Illini beat the Hawkeyes, 5-2, in the consolation match of the annual Intercollegiate Tennis Association...

Hawkeye women get crucial road win

MATT COZZI January 31, 2011

Letdown avoided. On Sunday, the No. 18 Iowa women’s basketball team prevailed against Illinois to win its second conference game in a row and fifth overall following an immense upset of No. 10 Michigan...

Men’s basketball downed again at Michigan

IAN MARTIN January 31, 2011

An early lead, a close game at halftime, and then a big run by the opponent in the second half — such is the story of so many Iowa basketball games this season. Sunday’s defeat at the hands of Michigan...

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