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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

Are we supporting Palestinians to fail?

GUEST OPINION September 20, 2011

While the Palestinian National Authority has been steadily widening political support for the upcoming U.N. vote, the international community has diverted attention from a central issue: the economic and...

The ice-cube theory

BEAU ELLIOT September 20, 2011

Which brings us to Texas Gov. Rick Perry. Though it always gets a bit weird when you're brought to Rick Perry. How's the hair today, Ricky? Are you any relation to Ricky Nelson? Which is no dumber than...

Politicians must act on alternative energy consensus

DI EDITORIAL BOARD September 20, 2011

On both a statewide and national scale, there seem to be only a few issues that both Republicans and Democrats can agree on wholeheartedly. Given the perpetual opposition on many issues, alternative energy...

Linebacker Davis leaves Iowa football team

DI STAFF September 20, 2011

Iowa linebacker Bruce Davis has left the football team, head coach Kirk Ferentz announced in a release on Monday afternoon. Davis remains on track to graduate from the Iowa in December. The Cleveland...

Vandenberg garners conference accolades

DI STAFF September 20, 2011

After directing the largest comeback in Iowa football history against Pittsburgh on Sept. 17, quarterback James Vandenberg has earned numerous honors, including Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week. In...

Hawkeye baseball hires two coaches

DI STAFF September 20, 2011

The Iowa baseball team will have two new aides in the spring, head coach Jack Dahm announced on Monday. Former Hawkeye catcher and first baseman Dusty Napoleon will serve as an undergraduate assistant...

Point/counterpoint: Should the Big Ten become a super conference?

DI STAFF September 20, 2011

Yes Just when it looked like conference expansion may have been put on hold for a few years, the topic has again taken center stage in college athletics. Texas A&M, the Big 12, and the SEC continue...

Men’s tennis frosh off to hot start

RYAN MURPHY September 20, 2011

At the Iowa tennis team's first tournament of the fall season, the Hawkeyes received one of their top performances from one of their youngest members. In the first event of his college career, freshman...

Men’s golf masters the mental challenge

BEN SCHUFF September 20, 2011

No one can defend a golfer. There isn't an opponent on the golf course waiting to block a shot or deflect a pass. It's just the golfer, the ball, and the course. The simplicity of the game places an...

Soccer coach’s passion ‘infectious’

BEN WOLFSON September 20, 2011

Ivan Sanchez has been involved with soccer all his life. His father played professionally in Mexico and introduced his son to the game when Ivan was around 2 or 3. Growing up, Sanchez split his time between...

Comeback therapeutic for Hawkeyes

JORDAN GARRETSON September 20, 2011

Through just three games, the Iowa football team has abundant areas of concern. The running game has been unreliable, averaging 127.3 yards a game — the second-worst mark in the Big Ten. The defense...

Man charged with assaulting officers after rollover

DI STAFF September 20, 2011

Iowa City police arrested a local man after he allegedly moved towards officers after being told to stand still. Kurtis Smith Jr., 26, 234 Cayman St., was charged Sept. 18 with assault on peace officers...

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