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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

Elliot: Meeting Borges

BEAU ELLIOT January 22, 2013

Apparently, the new normal now is having a fake girlfriend. One whom (to employ a nearly archaic word carelessly snatched by my overtaxed brain — damn government — from the medieval depths of the...

Family atmosphere helps Hawkeye swimmers excel

JALYN SOUCHEK January 22, 2013

Former Iowa swimmer Paul Gordon had the opportunity to call some of his teammates extended family members during a career that included four All-American honorable mentions. Now, as a student assistant...

Who should be the NFL’s MVP?

DI STAFF January 22, 2013

Peyton Manning, quarterback, Denver Broncos Peyton Manning is more than deserving of his fifth NFL MVP award.  Technically, it should be his sixth. Manning proved his worth when the Colts posted...

Hawkeye wrestlers prove their sport is still a team effort

CODY GOODWIN January 22, 2013

The man wasn’t happy. It’s the simplest, and best way to describe Tom Brands on the night of Jan. 13 — because nobody likes losing. That night, his third-ranked Hawkeyes lost to second-ranked...

Iowa men’s hoops dialing in defensively ahead of Ohio State showdown

TORK MASON January 22, 2013

Iowa men’s basketball head coach Fran McCaffery questioned his team’s toughness following a 95-67 loss at Michigan on Jan. 6. The Hawkeyes appeared to be uninterested on defense and allowed...

Man accused of strangling female following altercation

JORDYN REILAND January 22, 2013

A local man has been accused of allegedly choking his girlfriend during an argument. Freddy Lopez, 21, was charged Sunday with domestic assault with choking/strangulation. According to an Iowa City...

Iowa City organizations help the community on MLK Day of Service

LAUREN COFFEY January 22, 2013

For some, Martin Luther King Jr. Day has become a day to relax and take a day off from work, but local do-gooders proved otherwise — many participated in volunteer projects and food drives throughout...

UI to launch cable channel for sports, campus programming

NICK HASSETT January 22, 2013

Fans and alumni will have increased access to University of Iowa content following the expected launch of the Hawkeye Network as early as a month from now. The network, a partnership between the UI and...

UI Dance Marathon funds programs to support patients and families

CASSIDY RILEY January 22, 2013

Camping, laptops, and flowers have all made appearances on the budget. The last time the University of Iowa Dance Marathon allocations committee met in October, funds were allocated to — among other...

Local officials weigh in on Obama’s goals for his second term

BRENT GRIFFITHS January 22, 2013

President Obama emphasized a variety of issues during his inaugural address Monday, and while he was speaking on a national scale, local and state party officials are looking to the next four years for...

Support rises from both parties to legalize medical marijuana in Iowa

BRIANNA JETT January 22, 2013

The debate about medical marijuana is growing, with both support and opposition from all sides of the political spectrum. A bill proposed on Jan. 16 by Rep. Bruce Hunter, D-Des Moines, aims to legalize...

Iowa City City Council to discuss school district policy proposals tonight

STACEY MURRAY January 22, 2013

The proposed diversity policy before the Iowa City School Board may soon have the support of city officials. The Iowa City City Council will vote tonight on a resolution to either support or oppose the...

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