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

Ron Paul and fellow Republicans failing history

GUEST OPINION August 30, 2011

Rep. Ron Paul has become an Iowa darling over the last two presidential-election cycles. With cries promoting a less active foreign policy and being the lone candidate to point out the flaws of America’s...

In Godliest we trust

BEAU ELLIOT August 30, 2011

In the Godliest World, America the Exception swaggers down the sunny side of the street, and the weak, the malevolent cower in the dark. Look upon our works, we say. Always the sunny side of the street....

UI over-housing woes absurd

DI EDITORIAL BOARD August 30, 2011

Despite facing similar problems last year, the University of Iowa has once again overbooked its on-campus housing facilities. Students living in temporary housing arrangements (dubbed “extended housing”...

Big Ten to tour new championship trophy

DI STAFF August 30, 2011

A mobile RV tour will bring the new Big Ten Football championship trophy to each conference campus this season, the league announced on Monday. The “Honoring Legends. Building Leaders.” Mobile Tour...

Hayden Fry to receive lifetime achievement award

DI STAFF August 30, 2011

Former Iowa football coach Hayden Fry will receive the Marathon Oil Corporation Paul “Bear” Bryant Lifetime Achievement Award, the American Heart Association announced on Monday. Fry will be recognized...

Hawkeye broadcasting legend Brooks to be honored

DI STAFF August 30, 2011

Iowa broadcasting legend Bob Brooks will be the charter member of the Kingston Stadium Hall of Fame and will have the stadium’s press box named after him, a Cedar Rapids School District release said...

Point/counterpoint: Who will win the 2011 Heisman Trophy?

DI STAFF August 30, 2011

Andrew Luck, Stanford QB In bypassing the NFL draft and giving up potentially millions of dollars, Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck has solidified himself as the front-runner to receive the 2011 Heisman...

Iowa’s Golden Girl might be sidelined

IAN MARTIN August 30, 2011

Pop, pop, pop, pop. That’s the noise Hawkeye Marching Band Golden Girl Chelsea Russell’s right foot emitted during a twirling competition on June 18 after Russell and a male teammate botched the landing...

Hawkeyes draw comparisons to ‘08 squad

JORDAN GARRETSON August 30, 2011

Kirk Ferentz can’t help but think back to 2008. The Hawkeye head football coach mentioned it at the Big Ten media days in Chicago. He did it again at Iowa’s media day. This year’s Iowa team enters...

LB Morris settling in as a sophomore

JORDAN GARRETSON August 30, 2011

James Morris’ head is still spinning. It started when injury after injury devastated the Hawkeyes’ linebacking corps until he was “the only guy left.” At least, that’s the sideline conversation...

UI students charged with possession near dorms

DI STAFF August 30, 2011

Police arrested two students near University of Iowa dorms over this past weekend for allegedly possessing marijuana. Michael Patrick Schulz, 18, 4338 Burge, was charged Sunday with possession of controlled...

Judge denies motion to dismiss lawsuit in Juweid case

DI STAFF August 30, 2011

A motion from University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics officials in a lawsuit filed against them by UI radiology Professor Malik Juweid has been denied, according to court documents. The lawsuit, which...

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