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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

The 20-week abortion myth

GUEST OPINION May 4, 2011

Much has been written about abortion doctor LeRoy Carhart opening a clinic in Council Bluffs. It’s an uproar at Council Bluffs City Council meetings and even caused the proposal of HF 657, a bill to...

U.S.A.! U.S.A.! U.S.A.!

CHRIS STEINKE May 4, 2011

At 9:30 p.m. in Iowa City, the bars were as empty as any given Sunday evening. One half hour later, throngs of people were crashing into the bar district, wearing flags around their necks, taking red,...

Cuts in funding for jail-alternative programs imperil justice and dignity

DI EDITORIAL BOARD May 4, 2011

In the current financial zeitgeist, every echelon of government is seeking to cut programs, but with our jails unbelievably overcrowded and the economy-inspired mental-health crisis, it is regrettable...

Women’s tennis looks forward rather than back

NICK SZAFRANSKI May 4, 2011

Coming off of a 17-7 2010 campaign, Katie Dougherty had high hopes for the No. 30 nationally ranked Iowa women's tennis team. Four days after the 2011 spring season came to a close, the second-year head...

Hawkeye rowing team led by senior class

RYAN MURPHY May 4, 2011

As the Iowa rowing team prepares for its biggest event of the season — the Big Ten championships on May 15 in Indianapolis — the squad looks to one group in particular leadership: the 13-member senior...

Hawkeyes still looking for stable lineup

MATT COZZI May 4, 2011

The Iowa baseball team's offense has been so lethargic this season that head coach Jack Dahm has used more than 20 different lineup combinations. Leadoff man Trevor Willis and No. 3 hitter Mike McQuillan...

Moeaki to appear at Active Endeavors Wednesday

JORDAN GARRETSON May 4, 2011

Tony Moeaki will be back in Iowa City today. The former Iowa and current Kansas City Chief tight end — along with former Hawkeyes Jeff Tarpinian and Brett Morse — will be at Active Endeavors today...

India and Alexander honored as UI’s Athletes of the Year

BEN WOLFSON May 4, 2011

Seniors Vince India and Kachine Alexander have been named the Iowa Athletes of the Year. They are now the Hawkeyes' nominees for 2011 Big Ten Male and Female Athlete of the Year honors. India was the...

Iowa softball fighting to recover in time

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD May 4, 2011

The Iowa softball team is in a slump. After sweeping its home series against Michigan State and Northwestern in the first half of April and toppling No. 1 Michigan in Ann Arbor, the Hawkeyes have fallen...

Injured player still helping softball team

SAM LOUWAGIE May 4, 2011

Ashley Vanderloo, the student assistant for the Iowa softball team, sits in the press box every game day with a laptop computer and watches every pitch. As soon as the ball reaches the catcher's mitt,...

Steeplechase pushes the limit of the Hawkeyes

AMY TIFFANY May 4, 2011

Iowa senior Hannah Roeder is dripping with sweat. Her legs and uniform are covered in water. She had just completed the steeplechase — a track event covering 3,000 meters (71⁄2 laps) that includes...

Council approves Gilbert Street project

DI STAFF May 4, 2011

The Iowa City City Council approved plans for a construction project on Gilbert Street. The project includes trees, decorative lighting, and bike racks along the area that runs between Burlington Street...

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