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

Letters to the Editor / Online Comments

DI READERS January 25, 2013

Response to editorial ‘Medical Marijuana Good For Patients,’ DI, Jan. 22 While there have been studies showing that marijuana can shrink cancerous tumors, medical marijuana is essentially...

Koons: Take the debt ceiling off the table

GUEST COLUMN January 25, 2013

Parents seeking to teach a teen the meaning of money may take away a credit card, but they would never consider not paying the debt owed the card company. Why not? The company would come after them,...

Ponnada: Protesting a branding

SRI PONNADA January 25, 2013

We’ve heard of hunger strikes and flag burning. Peaceful protests are allowed under the U.S. Constitution. What we haven’t seen much of so far though is “flank branding.” Emily...

Identification necessary in Iowa for deferred action

DI EDITORIAL BOARD January 25, 2013

On Wednesday, the Iowa Department of Transportation determined that it was in accordance with Iowa and federal administrative regulations to grant identification to undocumented immigrants who meet the...

Hawkeyes travel to Ames to take on Cyclones

MIKE MAIENZA January 25, 2013

The Hawkeye woman’s tennis team got the season underway this past weekend with the University of Central Florida Invitational. The team played well throughout the tournament, especially the doubles...

Hawkeye relays climbing success for Northwestern competition

JALYN SOUCHEK January 25, 2013

Coming off two losses — one to Ohio State, and one to Indiana — some members of the Iowa men’s swimming team expressed their distaste. The Hawkeyes have an opportunity to get the losing taste...

Iowa track teams to measure progress at Bill Bergen Invite

TOMMY REINKING & KEVIN GLUECK January 25, 2013

Iowa men’s assistant track coach Joey Woody said he thinks every practice and every event in for the Iowa track and field teams is in preparation for the Big Ten championships this February. Both...

Iowa women’s swimmers return to pool to face Wildcats

NICK DELAQUILA January 25, 2013

Iowa’s women’s swimming and diving team will return to the pool Saturday, facing off against Northwestern at 11 a.m. in the Campus Recreation & Wellness Center. Coming off of a dominating...

Hawkeye wrestlers prepare to "do battle" with Gophers

SAM LOUWAGIE January 25, 2013

Bobby Telford can’t afford to be sick this weekend. Iowa’s heavyweight wrestler missed both of the team’s dual meets last weekend against Michigan and Michigan State. Head coach Tom...

Hawkeye basketball needs Marble back to normal

TOM CLOS January 25, 2013

Devyn Marble is desperately trying to get back to full strength in time for the Iowa men’s basketball team’s stretch run toward the NCAA Tournament. His team desperately needs him. Since...

Printy controls final minutes, propels women’s hoops to victory

TORK MASON January 25, 2013

Jaime Printy nailed a 3-pointer with 5:25 remaining in the game to give the Hawkeyes a 1-point lead. It was just the beginning of an astounding run that sealed a 71-60 victory over Wisconsin Thursday night. Printy...

Iowa City businesses to support February giving campaigns

KRISTEN EAST January 25, 2013

More than 30 Iowa City businesses will collaborate in support of two giving campaigns next month. The University of Iowa Heart and Vascular Center invited businesses to support the campaign. The second...

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