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

Pot activists should focus locally, not nationally

ADAM B SULLIVAN October 19, 2011

Potheads, rejoice … But don't get too excited. For the first time ever, half of Americans support legalization of marijuana, according to a recent Gallup Poll. The case for legalization is so painfully...

A population conditioned toward inaction

SAMUEL CLEARY October 19, 2011

A recent video from a security camera in China caught a toddler as she struggled to escape traffic after being run over by two different cars on a busy city street. The disturbing content of the video,...

Include LGBT community in UI greek life

DI EDITORIAL BOARD October 19, 2011

The University of Iowa campus has recently been recognized as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender-friendly community. But if the UI continues to lack an LGBT presence in its greek life, the community...

Greenwood Foundation to raise money for former Hawkeye

DI STAFF October 19, 2011

A fundraising effort to be called the Brett Greenwood Foundation has been created to help the former Hawkeye safety recover from a heart condition, the Iowa football team announced on Tuesday. Greenwood,...

DJK reportedly signs with Canadian team

DI STAFF October 19, 2011

Former Iowa wide receiver Derrell Johnson-Koulianos has signed with a Canadian Football League team, the former Hawk posted online Tuesday. "Montréal Alouettes. 3rd Downs are no longer an area of...

Point/counterpoint: Who is Iowa football’s midseason MVP?

DI STAFF October 19, 2011

James Vandenberg, quarterback James Vandenberg has been the top offensive player for the Hawkeyes in 2011, and the quarterback's play warrants the title of the team's midseason MVP. The Iowa offense...

No family pressure for Hawkeye diver Freeman

TORK MASON October 19, 2011

As the daughter of a pole-vaulter and a high-jumper and the sister of an All-American diver, Nicolette Freeman would seem to have quite the pedigree. But don't think the freshman diver feels any added...

Three-time field-hockey captain Spengler knows leadership

NICK SZAFRANSKI October 19, 2011

Senior Becca Spengler's ability to lead is "beyond her years." At least that's how field-hockey head coach Tracey Griesbaum touted Spengler, the only three-time team captain in a four-year career...

Iowa volleyball first Hawkeye team to challenge Cornhuskers

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD October 19, 2011

The Iowa volleyball team practiced in Iowa City for only one day after returning from Wisconsin on Sunday before the hitting the road again. Iowa traveled to Lincoln, Neb., and it will become the first...

Big Ten notebook: Badgers try to claw holes in Spartan armor

SETH ROBERTS October 19, 2011

Some say defense wins championships. Others say it's all about the potency of an offense. We'll find out which applies to the Big Ten this weekend. In the green corner sits No. 15 Michigan State, a team...

Hawkeyes dealing with lack of production from tight ends

JORDAN GARRETSON October 19, 2011

  Iowa is experiencing uncharacteristically low production from its tight ends this season. Through six games, four players — Zach Derby, Brad Herman, C.J. Fiedorowicz, and Ray Hamilton — have...

Colorado man allegedly assaults woman in hotel room

DI STAFF October 19, 2011

A Colorado man was charged with domestic-abuse assault without intent causing injury after he allegedly threw a female companion over a chair in a hotel room. Coralville police responded to the Baymont...

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