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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

Nourafshan: Worst week in Washington for American veterans

ALEXANDER NOURAFSHAN September 24, 2012

Following the release of Mitt Romney’s private fundraiser video, which exposed the embattled candidates’ condescending views on 47 percent of the country and his bizarrely laissez-fair Middle...

Bianchini: Beat obesity, eat healthy

FRANCESCA BIANCHINI September 24, 2012

As students, we’re constantly surrounded by food. There are dining halls, convenience stores, small snacks in mini-fridges, and numerous downtown restaurants we pass going to and from class on a daily...

Ponnada: Cuban program promotes understanding

SRI PONNADA September 24, 2012

It has been almost two years since President Obama lessened restrictions on travel to Cuba. This move made by our president provides academic, religious, and cultural groups with unparalleled opportunities...

Editorial: Sustainability through an increase in biomass

DI EDITORIAL BOARD September 24, 2012

The University of Iowa is taking another step toward environmental sustainability with the construction of the new West Campus dorm. The new facility will include a more-efficient system of heating and...

Iowa women’s golf team sits out of Hawkeye Alumni Challenge

RYAN PROBASCO September 24, 2012

The fifth-annual Hawkeye Alumni Challenge was meant to be an event for both the Iowa men’s and women’s golf teams. As it turned out, only the men’s team played in the event. “We...

Iowa men’s golf holds Alumni Challenge

TOMMY REINKING September 24, 2012

After two weekends of tense tournaments that shaped where the Iowa men’s golf team stands on a national scale, the squad took the time to play a relaxing round of golf with numerous alumni on Sept....

Iowa soccer knocks off Purdue, moves to 2-1 in Big Ten

TOM CLOS September 24, 2012

Senior midfielder Dana Dalrymple’s insurance goal in the 77th minute proved to be vital as the Iowa women’s soccer team moved to over .500 (2-1) in Big Ten play with a 3-2 victory over Purdue...

Commentary: Gaglione, Hawkeyes lose their cool

SAM LOUWAGIE September 24, 2012

Dan Enos saw an Iowa player and a Central Michigan player exchange punches after a kickoff. He saw the teams engage in post-whistle skirmishes throughout the first quarter on Sept. 22. And he knew the...

Central Michigan toys with Hawkeye defense in upset

BEN ROSS September 24, 2012

Ryan Radcliff has played Ball State, Western Michigan, Northern Illinois, and Miami (Ohio). But his head coach, Dan Enos, said the Central Michigan quarterback might have just played the best game of...

Iowa City’s Roosevelt Elementary gets new life

LAUREN COFFEY September 24, 2012

Although the elementary schools throughout the Iowa City School District may need such renovations as air conditioning and new ceilings, district officials are reviving Roosevelt Elementary to house various...

FilmScene project works toward funding permanent downtown cinema

NATE OTJEN September 24, 2012

Laughter filled the chilly air in City Park this past weekend as more than 100 Iowa City residents sat under the stars for an outdoor showing of the movie Office Space. Moviegoers had the chance to smash...

UISG pushes Wingman initiative

NICK HASSETT September 24, 2012

University of Iowa Student Government officials relaunched their Wingman campaign Sept. 19, and the program has received mixed reactions from students.  Be Safe, Be Smart, Be a Wingman is the tagline...

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