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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

For a better Amercia (sic)

JACOB LANCASTER June 12, 2012

Americans now have made repeatedly rewarded presidential candidates after they commit faux pas. Four years ago, we elected Barack Obama after he said he had visited "all 57 states," and last...

Then again, horizons’ events

BEAU ELLIOT June 12, 2012

Some truly bad news appeared on the event horizon in this past week — that would be the news event horizon, not a "real" event horizon. Physicists know about the "real" event horizons,...

For a better Amercia (sic)

JACOB LANCASTER June 12, 2012

Americans now have made repeatedly rewarded presidential candidates after they commit faux pas. Four years ago, we elected Barack Obama after he said he had visited "all 57 states," and last...

Public Library nip and tuck is A-OK

DI EDITORIAL BOARD June 12, 2012

The Iowa City Public Library is a beautiful and relatively new building. It holds a wide variety of resources meant to attract all age groups with books, music, movies, and just a quiet place to do whatever...

Who will win the NBA Finals?

DI STAFF June 12, 2012

Miami Heat Since the creation of the Big Three on July 8, 2010, the Miami Heat have had one goal in mind: Now in the second year of the Big Three era, the Miami Heat are ready to achieve, and capable...

Commentary: Euro 2012 needs to step up quickly

SETH ROBERTS June 12, 2012

America needs to like soccer. The world's most powerful country represents the only population with little to no interest in the global game, and it's sad. The ongoing Euro 2012 tournament has the potential...

West High battles back to beat Washington

VICTORIA KIPP June 12, 2012

The Iowa City West High Trojans increased their record to 14-4 after taking on the Washington Warriors Monday night. West topped the Warriors, 9-2, in a tough battle. The Trojans and Warriors played hard...

Olympic weightlifting strengthens Iowa

TOM GOLDHAMMER June 12, 2012

The room used to be a racquetball court, but the floor in the Field House was strewn with mats, barbells, and chalk during the Olympic weightlifting program on Monday night. Athletes need to establish...

Third candidate for Medicine dean speaks at UI today

DI STAFF June 12, 2012

The search committee for the new dean of the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine will host its second of five public forums today, according to a UI news release. Nancy E. Davidson, who is well...

Final UI research VP candidate spoke Monday

ALY BROWN June 12, 2012

Mary J.C. Hendrix, the president and scientific director of the Children's Hospital of Chicago Research Center, promoted interdisciplinary collaboration and public transparency for research at the University...

The Lodge undergoes name change, renovations

NICHOLAS MILLER June 12, 2012

A change in management for the off-campus housing location formerly known as the Lodge has led to major renovations this summer. In preparation for the upcoming school year, Campus Advantage — a student...

Man was charged with inappropriately touching four children

DI STAFF June 12, 2012

An Iowa City man has been charged with allegedly inappropriately touching four young girls. Nyembo Mukumbilwa, 28, 2610 Bartelt Apt. 1A, was charged June 7 with four counts of indecent contact with a...

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