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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

Constitutional scholar refutes anti-Paul claims

GUEST OPINION August 31, 2011

A good rule of thumb I’ve discovered is that critics who claim Rep. Ron Paul doesn’t understand the Constitution are themselves the ones whose knowledge is deficient. For example, Scott McKeag, a...

Why politicians’ faith shouldn’t be private

SHAY O'REILLY August 31, 2011

Michele Bachmann doesn’t want to talk about religion. Attempts by reporters to question Bachmann’s religious beliefs have been met with derision: Earlier this month, Bachmann pushed aside questions...

Appeal of potential UBill credit plan obvious

DI EDITORIAL BOARD August 31, 2011

If you’re short on cash but set on university credit, buying that sexy shirt or purchasing those late-night “drunchies” could become much easier. The University of Iowa Student Government and its...

Hawks to honor military with fallen soldier’s dog

DI STAFF August 31, 2011

The Iowa football team will honor fallen military and public-service members at an undecided game in November, the team announced on Tuesday. The salute to the troops will loosely coincide with Veteran’s...

Cross-country runners successful on course and in classroom

BEN ROSS August 31, 2011

Many people joke that the term “student-athlete” should be reversed to show where the athletes’ true priorities lie. Don’t tell that to a cross-country runner at Iowa, though. The Iowa men’s...

Showalter is Iowa soccer’s Ms. Consistency

BEN WOLFSON August 31, 2011

In high school, Iowa senior Morgan Showalter helped to lead Cedar Rapids Xavier to the Class 1A state title in 2004, 2006, and 2007 and a second-place finish in 2005. A highly decorated player, Showalter...

Fickell excited in first year as Ohio State head coach

SETH ROBERTS August 31, 2011

Poor Luke Fickell. The 38-year-old has plenty riding on his shoulders in his first year as Ohio State’s head coach. He doesn’t have an established quarterback. His offense will be without three starters...

Hyde following Greenwood’s example at safety

JORDAN GARRETSON August 31, 2011

Micah Hyde’s introduction was short and simple. “I’m Micah Hyde from Fostoria, Ohio, and I’m a DB,” he said as Iowa players introduced themselves to their new freshman teammates before the...

Big Ten Notebook: Bielema, Wisconsin ready for season to begin

SETH ROBERTS August 31, 2011

One more day. Just one more day. In one more day, the college-football season will officially begin — and Wisconsin head coach Bret Bielema said he’ll be honored to be in the spotlight when he leads...

Derby ascends to No. 2 QB spot

JORDAN GARRETSON August 31, 2011

For all the pundits who continue to doubt A.J. Derby’s merits as a college quarterback, there’s at least one head coach who disagrees. Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz said Tuesday the redshirt freshman is...

Tallon drops out of city council race

DI STAFF August 31, 2011

Dan Tallon, a member of the Iowa Army National Guard, announced on Tuesday he will no longer run for City Council. “It’s not that I ‘dropped out’ of the race — I just decided not run,” he...

Regents release rhabdo report

DI STAFF August 31, 2011

The Athletics Department is changing its routine to prevent similar mishaps in the future after 13 Hawkeye football players were hospitalized earlier this year, according to a State Board ofRegents report...

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