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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

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Nickel and Dimed author calls for minimum wage increase at UI

NICK HASSETT September 25, 2012

Barbara Ehrenreich has a message for Americans: Stop kicking those who are down. The author, activist, and journalist spoke at the Englert Theater, 221 E. Washington St., Monday night, presenting her...

Moustafa: Niqab un-veiled

RANA MOUSTAFA September 25, 2012

Asalamualikum wa rahmut Allahi wa barakatu [May peace and blessings be upon you]. It is likely you have seen a Muslim woman, if not me, choosing to cover her face with a niqab (face veil) on the news...

Elliot: Hawks doze on surrealistic pillow

BEAU ELLIOT September 25, 2012

So who knew replacement NFL refs would officiate the Iowa/Central Michigan game? That last 45 seconds was the most surrealistic pillow (thanks, Jefferson Airplane) of a football game I’ve ever seen....

SafeRide a viable option for students

DI EDITORIAL BOARD September 25, 2012

Students at the University of Iowa are now allowed one free ride home per semester, and the UIowa Student Government is willing to pick up the tab for the taxi fare — but some restrictions apply. The...

Hawkeye football ranked 19th in ESPN "real BCS"

DI STAFF September 25, 2012

The Iowa football program was rated 19th all-time in ESPN’s “real BCS” rankings released on Monday. The rankings were determined by a number of factors in three categories: on-field success,...

Former football standout Clayborn out for NFL season

DI STAFF September 25, 2012

Former Iowa star defensive end Adrian Clayborn’s second NFL season ended prematurely on Monday. Clayborn suffered torn ligaments in his right knee during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ 16-10 loss...

McCaffery reveals future nonconference games in ESPN interview

DI STAFF September 25, 2012

Iowa men’s basketball head coach Fran McCaffery revealed some of this season’s tactics and his future scheduling plan in an interview with ESPN.com’s Andy Katz on Monday. A day after...

Commentary: Statistics not translating to wins for Iowa volleyball

CARLOS SOSA September 25, 2012

The volleyball competition within the Big Ten is grueling. The conference has seven teams ranked in the American Volleyball Coaches Association top 25. Wins are hard to come by for any team, but especially...

Iowa cross-country coach Wieczorek doesn’t blur student-athlete line

JALYN SOUCHEK September 25, 2012

Men’s cross-country head coach Larry Wieczorek usually begins practice with a speech. In addition to motivating his team athletically, the 26-year head coach usually touches on academics in his pre-practice...

State of the art Iowa golf facility nears completion

TOMMY REINKING September 25, 2012

In only a few short months, the Iowa men’s and women’s golf teams will have a brand-new facility in which they can hone their skills rain or shine, day or night. The $1.8 million building...

Point/Counterpoint: What’s the worst loss in the Ferentz era?

DI STAFF September 25, 2012

Central Michigan 32, Iowa 31 — Sept. 22 It’s safe to say that Iowa’s 32-31 loss to Central Michigan was the worst loss of the Kirk Ferentz era. Only other game even comparable with this...

The Box Score: Inside Iowa football stats, Week 4

TORK MASON September 25, 2012

The Box Score is a weekly segment in which a Daily Iowan football reporter uses statistics to contextualize Iowa football’s performance over the course of the season. The Hawkeyes seem to be like...

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