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

Elliot: Skin of science fiction

BEAU ELLIOT March 12, 2013

Sometimes, on late-night cable, there’s this “Star Trek” episode in which Republicans and Democrats join together to save the planet, and everyone lives happily ever after. Yeah, I know....

Editorial: New program will benefit aid services

DI EDITORIAL BOARD March 12, 2013

With tuition and the cost of living rising rapidly across the nation and the national student-loan debt totaling just under $1 trillion, according to the Federal Reserve, it is becoming increasingly important...

Marble, White, May earn conference honors

TORK MASON March 12, 2013

The Big Ten coaches and media announced their picks for all-conference honors on Monday, in addition to other awards, and three Hawkeyes were honored. Devyn Marble was selected to third-team All-Big Ten...

Bolander: I want in on the McCaffery Bandwagon

JOSH BOLANDER March 12, 2013

When Fran McCaffery became Division I basketball’s youngest head coach in 1985, I doubt the Philadelphia native thought his 28-year coaching career would include four postseason tournament appearances. I...

Which teams deserve No. 1 seeds in the NCAA basketball tourney?

DI STAFF March 12, 2013

Duke Duke is 18-0 with a complete lineup. The Blue Devils have been missing one of their senior leaders in forward Ryan Kelly. With Kelly back to full health and senior shooting guard Seth Curry starting...

Iowa’s Ramos within a few steps of knocking off Stieber

CODY GOODWIN March 12, 2013

The scene needed no words. Ohio State’s Logan Stieber bounced up on his toes and flexed his muscles in excitement. The Ohio State contingent came unhinged at the sight of Stieber’s 3-1 overtime...

Q&A with CBS Sports’ Jerry Palm

TOM CLOS March 12, 2013

Jerry Palm is the resident NCAA basketball bracketologist for CBSSports.com, and he has made predictions for the NCAA Tournament since 1994. He is the creator of CollegeRPI.com and has quickly become one...

New Businesses add to Iowa River Landing

BRENT GRIFFITHS March 12, 2013

The Iowa River Landing in Coralville announced that it has added three businesses Monday, a city consultant said. The Iowa River Landing is a development area in Coralville. The University of Iowa Hospitals...

Panchero’s to receive fine following selling to minor

CASSIDY RILEY March 12, 2013

Panchero’s Mexican Grill, 965 S. Riverside Drive, has been ordered to pay a $500 fine for selling alcohol to a customer under the legal age. According to an Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division release,...

‘Project Prom’ to extend its service

JORDYN REILAND March 12, 2013

City officials are extending their “Project Prom” event following a large number of donations. According to an Iowa City press release, the program received more than 150 dress donations,...

Local man charged after stabbing girlfriend

REBECCA MORIN March 12, 2013

A local man has been accused of stabbing his girlfriend in the bicep. Dakota Washington, 21, was charged Sunday with domestic abuse and willful injury. Washington and the woman got into an argument on...

East to be next Daily Iowan editor-in-chief

NICK HASSETT March 12, 2013

Kristen East will enter her junior year at the University of Iowa next year, yet she’ll also take on a role typically left for seniors: editor-in-chief of The Daily Iowan. “I’ve always...

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