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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: First debate fallout

ALEXANDER NOURAFSHAN October 8, 2012

Former Gov. Mitt Romney’s performance in the first presidential debate this past week surpassed the expectations of most political observers: Romney appeared competent, confident, and in control, which...

Ponnada: Love the helmet

SRI PONNADA October 8, 2012

I love riding motorcycles. And having the wind blow through my hair? It is indescribably amazing — I feel free. But the price of this freedom seems to be, indeed, eternal vigilance. Last year, a West...

Kuntz: Let Johnson in

KATIE KUNTZ October 8, 2012

Last week, two presidential candidates debated solutions for the economy, the budget, and health care — but theirs are not the only solutions. Former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson is also running for...

Romney, Obama conflict on immigration policy

DI EDITORIAL BOARD October 8, 2012

Because the economy holds out as the topmost concern among voters in 2012, immigration policy finds itself in a relative abyss — untouched and not talked about enough. While 87 percent of registered...

Commentary: MLB Mild Card leaves much to be desired

TORK MASON October 8, 2012

October is upon us, and that means cooler weather, college football, and playoff baseball. It also now means a month of sitting and watching for the Texas Rangers and Atlanta Braves. Both teams were knocked...

Field Hawks split on road trip

CODY GOODWIN October 8, 2012

The No. 11 Iowa field-hockey team can’t seem to defeat anything Cardinal. The Hawkeyes traveled east this past weekend for a pair of games, hoping to push their winning streak to eight. They began...

Iowa soccer sets shutout record in another scoreless draw

TOM CLOS October 8, 2012

The Iowa women’s soccer team turned in a historical performance against Minnesota on Sunday despite not scoring a goal — they didn’t allow one, either. The Hawkeyes (11-1-3, 2-1-3) played...

Iowa to follow student-athlete Code of Conduct for Hyde, Clark, Hamilton arrests

SAM LOUWAGIE October 8, 2012

Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz said in a statement on Oct. 6 that the team will follow the UI student-athlete Code of Conduct regarding senior captain Micah Hyde’s arrest early on the morning of...

Hawkeye volleyball stuns No. 12 Purdue, goes 2-0 in Indiana

CARLOS SOSA October 8, 2012

The Hawkeye volleyball team capped its third weekend of Big Ten play with its first two conference wins. On Oct. 6, the Iowa squad pulled out an impressive win in straight sets (25-23, 25-23, 25-18) over...

Man charged with possession of marijuana after police pursuit

MATT STARNS October 8, 2012

A man was charged Oct. 3 after police allegedly observed him conducting a transaction consistent with a drug deal at 1956 Broadway. According to an Iowa City police complaint, Martarius Junious, 21,...

Iowa City man charged with theft of iPad, Blackberry from vehicle

MATT STARNS October 8, 2012

An Iowa City man was charged Oct. 4 after officers allegedly found him in possession of stolen property on the Pedestrian Mall. A series of Iowa City police complaints said officers responded to 327...

Iowa City man faces multiple charges following police stop

MATT STARNS October 8, 2012

An Iowa City man faces numerous charges after a traffic stop at 1900 Keokuk St. early in the morning of Oct. 6. According to a series of Iowa City police complaints, Thomas Anderson, 25, 153 S. Scott...

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