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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

Shipley: The real time for ‘hope and change’

GUEST COLUMN September 26, 2012

Four years ago, “hope and change” swept college campuses across the nation, including the University of Iowa. For the first time in years, students were engaged and excited about the election....

Inglis: Freeze tuition, cut costs

MCCULLOUGH INGLIS September 26, 2012

The University of Iowa had a budgeted revenues and expenses of approximately $3 billion for fiscal 2012. Given the enormity of the university’s expenses, it comes as little wonder that the debate...

Tilly: Trip cost controversy

ZACH TILLY September 26, 2012

The president’s trip to Iowa City a few weeks ago back set the University of Iowa back $55,000 — did you hear? Maybe you saw the shocking fact plastered above the fold on the front page of the...

Get over the Anheuser-Busch contract

DI EDITORIAL BOARD September 26, 2012

In her Tuesday interview with The Daily Iowan, UI President Sally Mason decided to make few comments on the renewal of the University of Iowa’s latest contract renewal with Anheuser-Busch. “I’m...

Barnett earns Big Ten Defense third-straight weekly award for Iowa

DI STAFF September 26, 2012

For the third-consecutive week, Iowa’s defense is being honored after a strong weekend performance. On Tuesday, Jessica Barnett earned her first career Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week award. The...

Hawkeyes’ adversity continues with Yanny ACL injury

CARLOS SOSA September 26, 2012

The Iowa volleyball team was hit with another knee injury during the Marquette Invitational on Sept. 14-15. The Hawkeyes lost middle blocker Emily Yanny for the entire season with a torn left ACL. The...

Wieczorek eyes new track stadium

JALYN SOUCHEK September 26, 2012

Construction on the Cretzmeyer Track was completed in 1986. In 1993, the track was resurfaced and was considered one of the best facilities in the country, a project that cost the university an estimated...

Backup Field Hawk goalie serves as the unsung hero in Merty’s success

CODY GOODWIN September 26, 2012

Before the Iowa field-hockey team takes the pitch against competition on game days, there’s a smaller rivalry that’s noticeable over by the goalie’s net. The first athlete in goal is,...

Nash building reputation as Iowa tennis coach

KEVIN GLUECK September 26, 2012

Steve Nash might look like a football coach with his muscular build, shaved head, and goatee. Nash’s specialty is a non-contact sport, but the Drake graduate still brings a physical brand of coaching...

Notebook: Purdue up to Hope’s expectations in preseason

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD September 26, 2012

Wisconsin running back Montee Ball suffered his second concussion of the year on Sept. 22 and left the game in the second quarter against UTEP. But the running back isn’t expected to miss the Badgers’...

Notebook: Minnesota likely to be without Gray against Iowa

SAM LOUWAGIE September 26, 2012

MarQueis Gray gave Iowa nightmares last season. The Hawkeyes won’t have to relive them this Saturday. Minnesota head coach Jerry Kill said in a teleconference on Tuesday that Gray, the senior...

Iowa City Fire Department establishes Child Passenger Safety Fit Station

DI STAFF September 26, 2012

The Iowa City Fire Department announced the establishment of a Child Passenger Safety Fit Station Tuesday. The Fit Station will be located at Iowa City Fire Department Station No. 4, and the department...

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