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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: Appreciate education

SRI PONNADA October 24, 2012

Have you ever taken a moment to think about the fact that you are here at the University of Iowa? Some of us may not see this as that big of a deal. But to others, simply standing on the university’s...

Tilly: A face-to-face

ZACH TILLY October 24, 2012

The story of two lovers (and their two friends) running away after starting a romance on Xbox Live would be a one-off nugget of wacky news if it weren’t true, reported by many news outlets spanning...

Increase sanctions, not spending

DI EDITORIAL BOARD October 24, 2012

Monday night in Boca Raton, Fla., President Obama and former Governor Mitt Romney had their final debate with a primary focus on foreign policy. The candidates heatedly discussed America’s role...

Dwight and Barta to participate in charity event

IAN MARTIN October 24, 2012

Former Iowa and NFL player Tim Dwight will be part of an event to raise money for the Red Cross in the Kinnick Stadium press box on Oct. 30. Dwight will be joined by Iowa Athletics Director Gary Barta...

Tickets still available for Hawks Nest’s trip to Northwestern

IAN MARTIN October 24, 2012

Tickets are still available for the Hawk’s Nest trip to the upcoming Iowa/Northwestern football game on Saturday in Evanston, Ill. The Iowa student section organization has organized a bus to take students...

Iowa field hockey’s Natalie Cafone earns B1G Freshman honor

CODY GOODWIN October 24, 2012

The field-hockey Hawkeyes snagged their first freshman Big Ten honor of the year this week for the first time in almost three years. Natalie Cafone, a forward for the field-hockey team, was honored by...

Hawkeye volleyball’s Leppek blocks her way to starting lineup

CARLOS SOSA October 24, 2012

Iowa volleyball has been forced to go down its bench in search of a player to replace the injuried players the Hawkeyes have lost on their frontline. The Hawkeyes have had two key players go down with...

Iowa women’s cross-country to use inexperienced freshmen at Big Ten Championships

LEVI LYNOTT October 24, 2012

You aren’t the head of the pack anymore. You don’t start first and finish first. You aren’t the best. Meets are bigger and packs are tighter. Runners are tougher. These are all challenges...

Iowa men’s tennis coach adapts to recruiting internationally

KEVIN GLUECK October 24, 2012

As a state university, the UI has plenty of Iowa students, along with a large contingency from Illinois and across the Midwest. This is not the case for the men’s tennis team. The Iowa men’s...

Big Ten Notebook: Braxton Miller "OK" to play for Ohio State

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD October 24, 2012

Much of the nation thought that Ohio State QB Braxton Miller had a severe concussion or a serious neck injury when he left the game against Purdue on Oct. 20. But he’s doing just fine, head...

Ferentz laments injured lineman, continues to support Vandenberg

SAM LOUWAGIE October 24, 2012

Kirk Ferentz knew he wouldn’t have to worry about Brandon Scherff’s attitude almost immediately after the left tackle broke his leg. Scherff lay on the field on Oct. 20, his lower body surrounded...

City Councilors to discuss chickens again

NATE OTJEN October 24, 2012

The Iowa City City Council voted unanimously Tuesday evening to approve a motion establishing a public hearing to discuss a proposed chicken ordinance in November. The motion passed 7-0, setting the...

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