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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

Ponnada: Buckle up, Mary Jane

SRI PONNADA October 5, 2012

We’ve all heard about the dangers of drinking and driving. Some of us may have even experienced the effects firsthand. But how many of us are sure of the effects of mellowing marijuana in our systems...

Kuntz: Beware of cop cameras

KATIE KUNTZ October 5, 2012

The University of Iowa has now equipped all its police officers with small video cameras to use during any interaction with civilians. Lucy Wiederholt, an associate director of the UI police, said the...

Hagle: Political identification and polls

GUEST OPINION October 5, 2012

Several polls in battleground states over the last few weeks have shown gains for President Obama. Several of these polls had many more respondents who self-identified as Democrats than Republicans. The...

Guest tickets to Nebraska football game available for student ticket holders

DI STAFF October 5, 2012

Students holding season football tickets can purchase one guest ticket for the Nebraska game, to be held in Kinnick Stadium on Nov. 23. Guest tickets are available only at hawkeyesports.com beginning Oct....

Hawkeye soccer goalies aim to break shutout mark at Minnesota

TOM CLOS October 5, 2012

Iowa soccer head coach Ron Rainey made what seemed to be a controversial move by refusing to select a starting goalie prior to the team’s Big Ten opener. The head Hawkeye instead chose to rotate...

The Hawkeye volleyball team looks to rebound from conference oh-fer

CARLOS SOSA October 5, 2012

The Iowa volleyball team is coming off a losing weekend against a pair of Michigan teams, and the Hawkeyes are looking to finally break through in the Big Ten and finish a match on a high note. And for...

Iowa field hockey head coach Griesbaum recalls 150 wins

CODY GOODWIN October 5, 2012

Iowa’s field-hockey program doesn’t count games. The Hawkeyes place an emphasis on their roles and executing them well in the moment. It makes sense, then, that head coach Tracey Griesbaum...

Former Hawkeye runner helps women in Burundi find athletics

TOM CLOS October 5, 2012

It’s tough to find something fun to do while growing up in one of the poorest nations on the planet. It’s even tougher when you’re repeatedly punished once you’ve found it. And...

Man faces alcohol, drug charges after Ped Mall patrol encounter

DI STAFF October 5, 2012

A local man faces numerous charges after an encounter with police near the Pedestrian Mall Wednesday. A series of Iowa City police complaints said Eugene Harris, 46, address unknown, was charged after...

Woman attacks and strangles ex-boyfriend

DI STAFF October 5, 2012

A Coralville woman was accused Thursday of attacking her ex-boyfriend. According to a Coralville police complaint, Katherine Wells, 29, had lived with her now-ex-boyfriend, with whom she has had a child,...

Rhetoric department hosting live stream of Stewart, O’Reilly debate Saturday

DI STAFF October 5, 2012

The University of Iowa Rhetoric Department will host a viewing of “The Rumble in the Air-Conditioned Auditorium” on Saturday. The debate between Jon Stewart “The Daily Show” and...

JC Supervisors discuss progress on Mehaffey Bridge project

DI STAFF October 5, 2012

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors met Thursday to discuss the building plans for the Mehaffey Bridge Project. The supervisors discussed two main options for the bridge, with the designs only varying...

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