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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Is the Center for Human Rights needed?

GUEST COLUMN December 5, 2012

Is the Center for the Human Rights needed to protect the ivory tower from the tower of power? Given this merry season, it is a bit unkind to say anything about the persona of anyone that someone does...

Ponnada: Library keeps up

SRI PONNADA December 5, 2012

The Iowa City Public Library now has Kindles for rent. This is great. By slowly trying to adapt to the new technology available, the Public Library is encouraging more people to read. Two of the Kindles...

Evans: Congrats, students

BENJAMIN EVANS December 5, 2012

A report released by the state Board of Regents shows a decrease in the number of University of Iowa students arrested for alcohol-related offenses as compared with the same time period last year. A...

Taxi ordinances unnecessary legislation

DI EDITORIAL BOARD December 5, 2012

On Tuesday, Iowa City city councilors voted to approve the second consideration for altering the current city ordinances regarding taxis after a unanimous vote to approve the ordinance changes last week....

Iowa diver Boschult a one-man team

JALYN SOUCHEK December 5, 2012

Addison Boschult knew he would be the only male diver for the Hawkeyes, but that made his decision to come to Iowa even easier. He said he looked at being the sole male as an opportunity to get more one-on-one...

Hawkeye freshman trackster Butler bounces from injury to shocking victory

TOMMY REINKING December 5, 2012

In a split second, the crowd at the Black and Gold Intrasquad started to cheer. Freshman Matt Butler unbelievably had just passed Iowa record-holder and 2012 graduate Eric Sowinski on the final lap of...

Hawkeye wrestlers looking for more pins

SAM LOUWAGIE December 5, 2012

As Matt McDonough racked up takedown after takedown on Dec. 1, Iowa State’s Ryak Finch went into a shell. Determined to avoid any movement that would give Iowa’s two-time national champion...

Iowa’s Olaseni learns to relax and react

TORK MASON December 5, 2012

Hawkeye men’s basketball fans saw the “real” Gabe Olaseni in Iowa’s 87-63 victory over South Dakota on Tuesday night. The sophomore’s performances in practice were among...

Hawkeyes can’t miss in paint, can’t make from three in win

TOM CLOS December 5, 2012

The Hawkeyes’ long-range shooters appeared to be looking ahead to the upcoming rivalry matchup with Iowa State this Friday. Luckily for them, their short-range guys weren’t. Iowa dominated...

UI student could face deportation if plea not withdrawn

DI STAFF December 5, 2012

A University of Iowa student may face deportation unless his request to have his guilty plea withdrawn is granted, according to court documents. Pengfei Sun pleaded guilty to possession of drug paraphernalia...

Man charged with harassment and going armed with intent

DI STAFF December 5, 2012

An Iowa City man has been accused of confronting several individuals with a knife and threatening another on two separate occasions. According to Iowa City police and Johnson County Sheriff’s Office...

Man facing four convictions

DI STAFF December 5, 2012

A local man faces a slew of charges, including false imprisonment and domestic abuse following a Monday dispute. According to several Iowa City police complaints, Christopher Wright, 33, was charged...

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