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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

Moore: Speed of warming glacial ice disturbing

GUEST COLUMN February 20, 2013

I’m a believer in climate change because of the book Storms of My Grandchildren, by James Hansen, that I read a few years ago. For those of you not familiar with Hansen, he is the director of NASA’s...

Richson: Spring break obsessions

BRIANNE RICHSON February 20, 2013

More than 1 million college students nationwide flock to typical spring-break destinations each year. Iowa students in particular put forth time, effort, and money for spring-break preparation, with this...

Overton: Worrisome crime

JON OVERTON February 20, 2013

The enterprising American spirit is our most valuable asset. Whether it’s devising new ways to deceive vulnerable borrowers or defrauding customers, the American financial sector embodies America’s...

Create public funding system for UISG elections

DI EDITORIAL BOARD February 20, 2013

The University of Iowa Student Government’s election season kicked off Monday night with an informational meeting for undergraduates interested in pursuing in legislative or executive office for...

Hawkeye women set to swim to Big Ten title

NICK DELAQUILA February 20, 2013

After months of preparation, the Iowa women’s swimming and diving teams will finally compete at the Big Ten championships. The meet begins today at 11 a.m. at the University Aquatic Center on the...

Iowa men’s golf is fueled by friendly competition

KEVIN GLUECK February 20, 2013

The men’s golf team is like most sports teams. The athletes practice together, travel together, eat together — some even live together. But when it comes to competing, each athlete stands on his...

Seeds announced for National Duals Championship Finals

CODY GOODWIN February 20, 2013

The brackets and seeds for the 2013 National Wrestling Coaches Association/Cliff Keen National Dual Meet Championship Finals have been released. The No. 2 Iowa wrestling team received the second overall...

Iowa’s Ramos earns Big Ten Wrestler of the Week

CODY GOODWIN February 20, 2013

Iowa’s Tony Ramos was named the Big Ten’s Wrestler of the Week on Tuesday. This weekly honor is the first of the season for the 133-pounder and the third of his career. Ramos’ earned it in large...

Commentary: Hawkeye men’s basketball Dance dreams aren’t dead yet

TORK MASON February 20, 2013

Somehow, the Iowa men’s basketball team has done it again. Left for dead after numerous heartbreaking losses that had them limping along at 3-7 in the Big Ten, the Hawkeyes have since rattled off their...

Iowa men’s basketball game vs. Nebraska postponed due to snow

TORK MASON February 20, 2013

The Hawkeyes’ Thursday night men’s basketball game at Nebraska has been postponed, the Iowa Athletics Department announced in a release Tuesday. The game was scheduled to tip off at 8 p.m. Thursday,...

Iowa City approves makeover for Burlington/Clinton intersection

NICK HASSETT February 20, 2013

The Iowa City City Council has approved a resolution to improve the Burlington/Clinton intersection. The resolution, approved by a 7-0 vote, authorizes Shive-Hattery Inc to provide design engineering...

Iowa City City Council moves forward with animal-center construction

NICK HASSETT February 20, 2013

The Iowa City City Council approved the second phase of the Animal Care and Adoption Center Project, which aims to replace the Iowa City animal shelter damaged by the 2008 flood. The resolution authorizes...

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