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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

Q&A: Eileen Allen

DI STAFF March 3, 2011

Eileen Allen is the house mother of the Delta Zeta sorority. She tells us about her duties. The Daily Iowan: How long have you been a house mother? Eileen Allen: This is my second year. DI: How did...

UI alumna to speak at screening of film

RILEY UBBEN March 3, 2011

When Tanna Frederick graduated from the University of Iowa, she took the next step, though she admits it was a risky one. The aspiring actor packed up and moved to Los Angeles, leaving behind everything...

Vegas remains with author Mullins

EVAN CLARK March 3, 2011

What happens in Vegas stays in David Philip Mullins. In his new collection of short stories, Greetings From Below, the Iowa Writers’ Workshop alumnus breaks the TV ad’s tag line, because Vegas will...

Dancers in Company performs home concert

JESSICA CARBINO March 3, 2011

Technology continues to infuse the dance world. And this year, the University of Iowa’s Dancers in Company is no exception. For the first time, people from anywhere in the world can log on to the group’s...

UI presents modern version of Antigone

SAMANTHA GENTRY March 3, 2011

Antigone 2.0 is not your grandmother’s Antigone. At least, that’s how dramaturge Christine Scarfuto describes it. Not quite the play written by Sophocles, Antigone 2.0 is more contemporary than what...

Theatre group highlights local issues in its productions

SAMANTHA GENTRY March 3, 2011

Jennifer Fawcett believes Working Group Theatre is a company with a conscience. The cofounder wants to produce works that are thought-provoking and create an effect in the Cultural Corridor. “We want...

UI Food Critics Club explores culture through local restaurants

LAURA WILLIS March 3, 2011

David Fix will try any dish once. The University of Iowa junior prefers the sweet flavor of duck to the bland taste of ostrich. Yet neither item was so obscure as the cow tongue or plate of prairie oysters. At...

Iowans are worldwide leaders

GUEST OPINION March 3, 2011

The 40th World Economic Forum was held in Davos, Switzerland in January. The forum is “an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world” by engaging leaders to...

Too many liberals?

KIRSTEN JACOBSEN March 3, 2011

Colleges of “Liberal Arts and Sciences” seem to be just that: overwhelmingly, unapologetically left-leaning. Critiques of Republican lawmakers run rampant. Professors, students, and ideologies tend...

New regents: advocate for higher education

DI EDITORIAL BOARD March 3, 2011

The three potential new regents are entering a rather messy field. Gradually increasing tuition has prompted Nicole Carroll, Katie Mulholland, and Bruce Rastetter — all appointed by Gov. Terry Branstad...

Women’s golf brings mental skills up to speed

MAGGIE CUNNINGHAM March 3, 2011

Under pressure situations, the Iowa women’s golf team members rely on mental skills to stay focused and confident. “Being strong mentally is important, because in Division-I golf, everyone can play...

Men’s gymnasts uses weekend off to improve

RYAN MURPHY March 3, 2011

After its season-best performance at its Feb. 19 meet against Nebraska, the Iowa men’s gymnastics team faced a two-week lull between competitions. The last time the No. 10 Hawkeyes competed after an...

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