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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

Seale: Rewire the classroom through technology

GUEST COLUMN February 13, 2013

One day when I was 5 years old, my teacher led my class across the playground to look at our school’s latest acquisition: a computer. It was the first time I’d seen a computer, and it was strictly...

Bianchini: Splurge for protection

FRANCESCA BIANCHINI February 13, 2013

Flowers, teddy bears, and chocolates are easily the most typical Valentine’s Day items to be snatched up at stores for gift exchanges with significant others. But this year, Planned Parenthood decided...

Overton: Landfill recycling

JON OVERTON February 13, 2013

The landfill is a joyous wonderland for children and parents to visit, far surpassing the magic of Disney World — or at least that’s how I recall it as of age 8. Shoving collapsing green chairs and...

Every student has a chance to be tech literate

DI EDITORIAL BOARD February 13, 2013

At a press conference Tuesday, Iowa City School District Superintendent Steve Murley, together with the CEOs of ACT and Integrated DNA Technologies, announced a new fundraising project designed to update...

Freshmen filling Hawkeyes’ track roster

KEVIN GLUECK February 13, 2013

The Iowa women’s track and field team is looking a lot bigger and deeper than previous teams, thanks to a group of 23 freshmen this season. There is no limit to how many athletes can be kept on...

New generation of triple jumpers beginning legacy at Iowa

TOMMY REINKING February 13, 2013

Troy Doris placed fourth in the triple jump in the NCAA indoor track and field meet in 2012. He earned All-American honors in 2011 — a year after he was a two-time junior-college national champion in...

Hawkeye divers find success under Waikel

NICK DELAQUILA February 13, 2013

It didn’t take long for the Iowa diving teams to buy into first-year coach Todd Waikel’s practices and beliefs. Six months after his arrival in Iowa City, Waikel has four of his divers posting...

Iowa gymnast Alberhasky set for 2013 return from injury

RYAN PROBASCO February 13, 2013

In November 2011, Iowa gymnast Lance Alberhasky was going through his usual preparation for the NCAA season. While practicing his floor exercise, he attempted to take off for a double full — something...

Commentary: The Olympic committee screwed up, but it’s fixable

CODY GOODWIN February 13, 2013

Somewhere in this great nation, a middle-school boy will sit today at his computer. He will sport a hat that displays the famous mantra, “All I See Is GOLD.” Jordan Burroughs will dance across...

Counseling conference for Big Ten universities comes to Iowa City

JONATHAN SOLIS February 13, 2013

Counseling on campus is about collaboration, officials say, and the University of Iowa is poised to do just that with officials from other Big Ten university counseling services this week. Counseling...

Tutor Universe sees usage growth after launch

REBECCA MORIN February 13, 2013

Being tutored in Spanish by someone directly from Spain was virtually impossible — until last year. In November 2012, four University of Iowa computer-science students launched Tutor Universe. The website...

Officials address lack of recycling at Iowa City apartments

LAUREN COFFEY February 13, 2013

City officials say there is a need in Iowa City for more recycling — with the greatest need stemming from apartment complexes. Currently, Iowa City does not offer curbside pickup of recycling for multi-family...

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