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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

Fair trials and tweeting can coexist

GUEST COMMENTARY April 18, 2012

Twitter has become a tool of the trade for America's journalists, but judges are grappling with how to deal with the messaging in courtrooms. According to an article by the Associated Press, "the...

Phil’s Day 2012: Giving and Receiving at the University of Iowa

GUEST COLUMN April 18, 2012

Philanthropy is good for everyone — the giver and the receiver. That's why my husband, Jerre (1965 B.B.A.), and I set goals for ourselves to reach out and help create future leaders in business, medicine,...

Instagram needs an insta-fix

DI EDITORIAL BOARD April 18, 2012

Eating disorders such as anorexia have been around for centuries, yet as new technology develops in the spheres of social media and communication, new stages for their increased popularization arise. A...

Hawkeye softball tries to repeat history against Iowa State

DI STAFF April 18, 2012

The Iowa softball team will take the diamond against Iowa State for the second time this season on Wednesday afternoon in Ames. The Hawkeyes broke several team records the last time the two squads faced...

Iowa women’s tennis’ Molnar wins B1G Player of the Week

DI STAFF April 18, 2012

Iowa senior Sonja Molnar was named Big Ten Women's Athlete of the Week on Tuesday, according to a release. Molnar went 2-0 in singles over the weekend at the top spot against Michigan and Michigan State....

The Bubble to be deflated Friday

DI STAFF April 18, 2012

The Iowa football team's longtime indoor practice facility, dubbed the Bubble for its distinct air-inflated fabric construction, is set to be deflated on Friday morning. A press release from the Athletics...

Tomlins’ injury hurting Iowa tennis

TOM CLOS April 18, 2012

The Iowa men's tennis team has searched for a savior to stabilize the bottom of its singles lineup all season long. It appeared the Hawkeyes had found one on Feb. 18. Sophomore Chase Tomlins was fresh...

Red-hot Keppler leads Iowa offense into midweek game

MATT COZZI April 18, 2012

Phil Keppler has solidified himself as one of Iowa's best hitters. The senior outfielder and designated hitter is hitting at a .397 clip (27-for-68), which would rank first in the Big Ten if he had enough...

Brand Iowa’s name behind the plate

BEN SCHUFF April 18, 2012

Keith Brand has raised some eyebrows during his time with the Iowa baseball team. The causes have been both positive and negative. But lately, it's been more good than bad. Brand has started seven-consecutive...

Olympic Trials: New faces, same game: The younger look of USA Wrestling

CODY GOODWIN April 18, 2012

Jesse Thielke has a look about him — a solemn, pensive facial expression. He carries it with him into every wrestling match, and it never changes during his time on the mat. He's strictly business during...

UI student and tennis player charged with keeping a disorderly house

DI STAFF April 18, 2012

A University of Iowa student and star tennis player has been charged with keeping a disorderly house. According to an Iowa City police complaint, Sonja Molnar, 21, 600 S. Capitol No. 201, was charged...

Tang trial date set

DI STAFF April 18, 2012

The trial date has been set for Peng Tang, an Iowa City man who was charged with first-degree kidnapping last month. Tang, who had lived at 923 E. College St. No. 8, was arrested after he allegedly sexually...

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