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

Kuntz: Equality a right

KATIE KUNTZ December 14, 2012

In 2009, the Supreme Court of Iowa was asked a question: how can a state premised on the Constitutional principle of equal protection justify exclusion of a class of Iowans from civil marriage? The decision...

Mason should be concerned about her job

DI EDITORIAL BOARD December 14, 2012

At a press conference Wednesday afternoon, University of Iowa President Sally Mason played down the significance of the state Board of Regents’ August decision to deny her a new contract, citing...

GymHawks see diverse roster as an advantage

RYAN PROBASCO December 14, 2012

Although gymnastics showcases some of the world’s most physically gifted athletes, it is as much a mental sport as it is a physical one. Visualization, technique, and approach are the essentials...

Star GymHawk Stevenson prepares for senior season

MATT CABEL December 14, 2012

For Emma Stevenson, confidence is key. Entering her final season as a member of the Iowa women’s gymnastics team, Stevenson cites her mentality as one of the key differences between the gymnast...

Iowa women’s basketball travels to Des Moines

DI STAFF December 14, 2012

The Iowa women’s basketball team (7-3) will travel to Des Moines on Sunday to face off against the Drake Bulldogs (3-5). The game will bring back many memories for both coaching staffs. Iowa head...

Hawkeyes head to New York for the inaugural ‘Grapple at the Garden’

CODY GOODWIN December 14, 2012

Derek St. John has never seen the Statue of Liberty up close, but he would like to. Tony Ramos said he just wants to see Times Square. But Iowa’s head wrestling coach Tom Brands would prefer that...

McCabe, Hawkeyes, seek redemption against UNI

TOM CLOS December 14, 2012

Zach McCabe remembers last year’s 80-60 blowout loss at Northern Iowa. In fact, the junior forward can’t forget it. “It’s definitely still in my mind,” McCabe said. “Any...

UI Center for Student Involvement and Leadership plans alternative spring break

CASSIDY RILEY December 14, 2012

For many students, spring break means sun bathing and spending time with friends. For 15 students at the University of Iowa, this spring break will mean rolling up their sleeves and making a difference. Applications...

UI law enforcement urges precaution in light holiday-season burglary spike

ERIC CLARK December 14, 2012

With a dramatic increase in the number of reported burglaries over the holidays in the last two years, local law-enforcement officials urge students to take proper precautions before going home for the...

Colangelo steps down as director of UI Belin-Blank Honors Center

BRIANNA JETT December 14, 2012

Although the new year will bring a name change to the University of Iowa’s Belin-Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development, life will continue as usual for most of the...

Local officials not fazed by state’s drop in health rankings

BRENT GRIFFITHS December 14, 2012

Gov. Terry Branstad has a vision. He wants Iowa to be the healthiest state in the country. However, a recent report indicates that Iowa has dropped four spots in national rankings. Despite the drop in...

Iowa City City Council to vote on dam proposal

NICK HASSETT December 14, 2012

A revitalized Iowa Riverfront may be coming sooner than expected. The Iowa City City Council will vote on whether to proceed with a particular design group for the Burlington Street dam proposal at the...

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