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

Students: take action on budget cuts

GUEST OPINION February 2, 2011

Our university is nearing a critical juncture. Public universities in Iowa receive revenue from two main sources: state appropriations and tuition. During the past two fiscal years, state appropriations...

Whose neutrality is it?

ZACH WAHLS February 2, 2011

Welcome to 1984. Egyptians were effectively cut off from the Internet around 12:30 a.m. Cairo time on Jan. 27, when the government shut down nine of the country’s 10 largest ISPs, blocking Internet access...

New study accentuates mental health needs

DI EDITORIAL BOARD February 2, 2011

Student-loan payments, heavy homework loads, time-management learning curves, frequently difficult roommates, and brand-new social situations — these notorious obstacles exasperate even the best-prepared...

Two Hawkeye baseball players earn preseason recognition

DI STAFF February 2, 2011

Two members of the Iowa baseball team have received preseason recognition. Starting pitcher Jarred Hippen was named College Baseball Daily’s Preseason Big Ten Pitcher of the Year, and closer Kevin Lee...

McDonough named Big Ten Wrestler of the Week

DI STAFF February 2, 2011

Iowa wrestler Matt McDonough has been named the Big Ten’s Wrestler of the Week Tuesday. The sophomore pinned the Wildcats’ then-No. 1 Brandon Precin on Jan. 28 to avenge an earlier loss to Precin...

Freeman and Rydze take fourth at diving nationals

MAGGIE CUNNINGHAM February 2, 2011

Parading onto the pool deck wearing similar black T-shirts with Tigerhawks across their backs, Iowa seniors Deidre Freeman and Veronica Rydze focused for the finals of the 3-meter synchronized dive at...

Hawks look for signature win against Michigan State

IAN MARTIN February 2, 2011

Much like Punxsutawney Phil, the Iowa basketball team will try to answer a major question this Groundhog Day. Will they or won’t they finally pull off a major conference win? While America’s favorite...

Iowa lands athletic offensive guard in Blythe

JORDAN GARRETSON February 2, 2011

Football may not be Austin Blythe’s best sport, but that’s what he’s coming to Iowa City to play. The 6-3, 280-pound offensive guard is expected to sign with the Hawkeyes today. It’s a safe bet...

Hamilton hopes to be next tight end star

JORDAN GARRETSON February 2, 2011

Ray Hamilton wants to the best at everything he does. Everything. “Anything I do, whether we’re sitting at home playing a video game, competing in school, anything — my competitive nature is high...

Football to haul in latest batch of Hawkeyes

JORDAN GARRETSON February 2, 2011

Iowa may have slid to a disappointing 8-5 record this past season, but the Hawks certainly didn’t slide on the recruiting trail. Head coach Kirk Ferentz appears to have reeled in arguably his best batch...

Universities strive to expand Dance Marathon organizations

MICHELLE McCONNAUGHEY February 2, 2011

The University of Iowa Dance Marathon is larger than ever. And its growth in size and donations mirrors a nationwide trend in Dance Marathon participation. At least five universities across the country...

Student organizations volunteer for Dance Marathon

ALLIE JOHNSON February 2, 2011

In addition to the hundreds of dancers who will face 24 hours on their feet during this weekend’s Dance Marathon “Big Event,” other university organizations work behind the scenes to support the...

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