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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

Pottebaum: Three exciting initiatives from UISG

NICHOLAS POTTEBAUM August 20, 2012

As the University of Iowa Student Government president, I am excited about the start of the semester. Since assuming office, Vice President Jessie Tobin and I have worked tirelessly to accomplish our goals....

Kuntz: Benefits of tray-less

KATIE KUNTZ August 20, 2012

The University Housing and Dining Services may make Hillcrest Dining Hall a tray-less marketplace this semester. This initiative has seen a great push in recent years, not only from internal sustainability...

Evans: While you were away

BENJAMIN EVANS August 20, 2012

Hey, kiddos. Welcome back — I hope your respective summers were swinging with sultry circumstances. Too much alliteration? Fair enough, my fine fiends, but don’t turn the page just yet. There...

Talk to your neighbors before calling the police

DI EDITORIAL BOARD August 20, 2012

The Iowa City City Council will consider for the first time an ordinance amending disorderly house violations on Tuesday. The amendment aims to make a disorderly house a municipal infraction that allows...

Iowa field hockey already eager for postseason

CODY GOODWIN August 20, 2012

It wasn’t a real game, but it didn’t matter. Forget that it was only a scrimmage. Forget that it was only one full-timed half, followed by a shortened second-half. And forget that the Hawkeyes...

Hawkeye soccer undefeated despite shaky second period

TOM CLOS August 20, 2012

The Iowa women’s soccer team fought through a lack of focus and inconsistent play as it coasted to a 3-0 victory over the North Dakota at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday. The Black and Gold overwhelmed...

Freshman basketball player Meyer charged with public intox

IAN MARTIN August 20, 2012

Freshman Iowa basketball player Kyle Meyer was charged with public intoxication early on the morning of Aug. 18. The circumstances surrounding the charge are unknown, but the Alpharetta, Ga., native was...

Big Ten Football Previews: Indiana

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD August 20, 2012

Indiana finished 1-11 in 2011, and head coach Kevin Wilson is “personally embarrassed” by that record. Despite getting a bad rap for having a poor defense, he said, Indiana isn’t going...

Hawkeye Football Position Previews: Defensive backs

BEN ROSS August 20, 2012

“Student of the game” is one of the many football clichés one hears when talking about a studious athlete. But “teacher of the game” is seldom heard, even though one cannot exist...

What you missed during the DI’s publishing break

DI STAFF August 20, 2012

While you were gone … ‘American Idol’ auditions held Locals and out-of-towners gathered as early as midnight Aug. 14 in Hubbard Park to audition for the 12th season of “American Idol.” Auditions...

Woman charged with 3rd OWI

MATT STARNS August 20, 2012

A local woman has been accused of running into a city street sign with her vehicle. Cindy Dreher, 52, 1925 Meadow Ridge Lane, was charged Aug. 17 with third-offense OWI. According to an Iowa City police...

Coralville woman allegedly punches nurse

MATT STARNS August 20, 2012

A Coralville woman has been accused of punching a nurse in the face. Ashley Cluney, 19, was charged Aug. 15 with assault causing injury on a peace officer and disorderly conduct. According to a University...

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