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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

Getting to ‘Yes’ by voting no on justice center

GUEST COLUMN April 30, 2013

Dave Parsons’ opinion column urged that we “Vote Yes for the justice center” (DI, April 29). He is a member of the committee actively pushing the proposal. As such, his was a commendably...

Elliot: My skin has color

BEAU ELLIOT April 30, 2013

On the day NBA player Jason Collins came out of the closet (the first active male player in the big pro sports to do so), I was thinking about segregation. Not because Collins happens to be African American,...

Phil’s Day 2013: Philanthropy aids Presidential Scholars and UI writing program

GUEST COLUMN April 30, 2013

We are lucky to live in the heart of American literature, surrounded by some of the most gifted writers in the world. But these literary riches are not simply a matter of luck. The gifted writers are greatly...

Cedar Rapids Kernels find success with new Minnesota Twins parent club

KEVIN GLUECK April 30, 2013

The Cedar Rapids Kernels have undergone a change in identity. They haven’t changed their moniker or revamped their colors, but they have traded in their halos. During the off-season, the team ended...

Dunn leaves his mark on the Hawkeye tennis program

DOMINICK WHITE April 30, 2013

Iowa men’s tennis captain Garret Dunn saw his decorated college career come to a close April 25 at the Big Ten Tournament. The Tempe, Ariz., native has attained numerous accolades and awards during...

Olympians thrive in Drake Relay environment

MATT CABEL April 30, 2013

As Queen Harrison, Dawn Harper, Kellie Wells, and Lolo Jones crossed the finish line, earning the new fastest times in the world for the women’s 100-meter hurdles, the scene around the track at the...

Iowa baseball looks to put the past behind them again

TOMMY REINKING April 30, 2013

The Iowa baseball team has needed a short term memory often this season. After another series defeat at the hands of another Big Ten opponent, the Hawkeyes must once again leave the past behind them and...

UI Public Health Building receives LEED Platinum status

KRISTEN EAST April 30, 2013

The University of Iowa College of Public Health Building recently received a LEED Platinum certification — the UI’s first academic building to achieve platinum status. “The Platinum LEED...

Coralville New Pioneer Co-op faces fine for alleged alcohol sale to minor

BRENT GRIFFITHS April 30, 2013

A Coralville business will have to pay a $500 fine after a state agency backed a decision that it sold alcohol to a minor. Barring an appeal, the New Pioneer Co-op, 1101 Second St., will have to pay...

UI Main Library Cambus stop closed until fall

QUENTIN MISIAG April 30, 2013

In coordination with on-going construction to the University of Iowa Main Library, the bus stop facing the building’s east entrance will remain closed until the start of fall classes. Cambus director...

Police arrest suspect from weekend stabbing in downtown Iowa City

JORDYN REILAND April 30, 2013

The University of Iowa student accused of stabbing two males near the intersection of Dubuque and Washington Street this past weekend was taken into custody Sunday afternoon. According to an Iowa City...

Iowa City launches Downtown Ambassador Program

REBECCA MORIN April 30, 2013

As officials push new initiatives to aesthetically improve downtown, some in Iowa City say a new program will provide resources for visitors and residents in the area. The city of Iowa City, in collaboration...

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