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

Bashing China will not benefit America

GUEST OPINION February 20, 2012

In this election year, China-bashing once again has become a favorite activity of the presidential hopefuls. Although Chinese policy does not, in of itself, determine the outcome of the election, it...

Chain-email disregards facts, perpetuates intolerance

EMILY INMAN February 20, 2012

A couple days ago, I received a chain email from my uncle. Normally, I do not open these because of the ubiquitous dancing cats or get-rich-quick schemes, but I was bored and clicked on the link in...

Adapt and keep fighting, Occupy Iowa City

DI EDITORIAL BOARD February 20, 2012

Occupy Iowa City may be getting booted from College Green Park, but the members can still make a difference in the community, doing their part to strengthen the image of a what could be a powerful movement. Since...

Hawkeye softball routs Cyclones in tournament, but loses two

DI STAFF February 20, 2012

The Iowa softball team rallied from two-straight losses to win three games in the Littlewood Classic this past weekend. The Black and Gold fell early in their first two contests against Illinois State...

Brian Ferentz, LeVar Woods named football assistants

DI STAFF February 20, 2012

Former Iowa football players Brian Ferentz and LeVar Woods will join the Hawkeye coaching staff as assistants, the team announced on Feb. 18. Ferentz will coach the offensive line in place of Reese...

Iowa women’s gymnastics defeats rival Iowa State in annual pink meet

ALEX FRENCH February 20, 2012

The No. 24 Iowa women's gymnastics team led Iowa State after vault and uneven bars during its Feb. 17 meet against the Cyclones — a relatively familiar position. But the balance beam — the GymHawks'...

Men’s track pulls in nine titles at Iowa Invitational

ELDON GIANNAKOUROS February 20, 2012

The Iowa men's track team put on a show at the Iowa Invitational during its final meet of the indoor season on Feb. 17. The Hawkeyes won nine first-place titles in the crowded Recreation Building,...

Big Ten Championships: Women’s swimming falls back to ninth place

TORK MASON February 20, 2012

The Iowa women's swimming and diving team entered the final day of the Big Ten championships hoping to achieve a top-half finish. But it was not to be. The Hawkeyes were 10.5 points out of sixth...

National Duals disappointing, but not crippling

SAM LOUWAGIE February 20, 2012

The dual-meet portion of Iowa's wrestling season is over. And if you're a Hawkeye fan, that's a good thing. Iowa took a 16-15 loss to Minnesota in the National Duals semifinals on Sunday before beating...

Iowa City woman charged after fight

DI STAFF February 20, 2012

An Iowa City woman has been charged with assault following an incident at a party. According to Iowa City police, Krista Stramel, 24, 201 Hawk Ridge Drive, was charged on Jan. 2 with assault causing...

Trial set for Broadway Center Director

DI STAFF February 20, 2012

The trial for the director of the Broadway Neighborhood Center has been set. Susan Freeman-Murdah, 44, 217 Woodridge Ave., was charged Feb. 1 after she allegedly failed to report a sexual assault....

UI alumnus equally comfortable with wrestling, art

HANNAH KRAMER February 20, 2012

Many hours of Chad Beatty's life are split between a wrestling mat and an art canvas. The 25-year-old University of Iowa alumnus studied 3D Design in the School of Art and Art History at the University...

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