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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

Richson: Iowa needs a lifeline law

BRIANNE RICHSON August 30, 2013

On Aug. 23, an Indiana freshman fell down the stairs at an off-campus party and died. Although it has been confirmed that there was alcohol available at the party, it is unclear whether intoxication played...

Overton: The party-school myth

JON OVERTON August 30, 2013

The only thing more annoying than telling people I live in Iowa and waiting for them to ask if I’m a farmer is telling people I go to the University of Iowa and waiting for a remark that it’s a big...

Editorial: Abortion rate falling despite increased access

DI EDITORIAL BOARD August 30, 2013

Iowa’s long debate over the fate of telemedicine abortion appears to be nearing its conclusion. The Iowa Board of Medicine is now considering banning doctors from administering abortions using a...

Hawkeyes open field-hockey season in Pennsylvania this weekend

DI STAFF August 30, 2013

No. 13 Iowa field hockey is set to open its 2013 season with a pair of games this weekend in Pennsylvania. Head coach Tracey Griesbaum’s squad will face off against Bucknell at 6 p.m. (CDT) today...

PCA discusses strategic plan, student athlete grievance process

DI STAFF August 30, 2013

The Presidential Committee on Athletics met on Thursday to wrap up loose ends from last year and discuss plans for the 2013-14 athletic school year. During the meeting, committee members were briefed...

Nebraska geared up for success

BEN ROSS August 30, 2013

After winning the Legends division of the Big Ten and making it to the Conference Championship game, the sky’s the limit in 2013 for the Nebraska football squad. The team returns its leading rusher...

Darius Stokes earns scholarship

DI STAFF August 30, 2013

Junior Darius Stokes has been granted a scholarship for the 2013-14 season after being a walk-on the last three years, Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery announced Wednesday.  “Darius is an...

Hawkeyes look to make impact in X-C season opener

DI STAFF August 30, 2013

The Iowa cross-country team will kick off the season tonight as the Hawkeyes host the Early Bird Invitational at the Ashton Cross-Country Course. This is the first of two consecutive home meets the Hawks...

Expectations ‘sky high’ for Urban Meyer’s second year in Columbus

RYAN PROBASCO August 30, 2013

Coming off an undefeated season, Ohio State is primed to regain its stature as the Big Ten’s premier program. Head coach Urban Meyer will enter his second year at the helm with the bar set as high...

Northern Illinois comes to town

BEN ROSS August 30, 2013

Unlike most University of Iowa students, Christian Kirksey will spend his 21st birthday outdoors, participating in vigorous physical activity. The senior outside linebacker and newly named captain of...

Living in a different light

CODY GOODWIN August 30, 2013

When Big E Langston first stepped out in front of the WWE World, none of the screaming fans surrounding the ring noticed at first. It’s somewhat funny, really. The industry’s most famous...

Iowa City Mayor Pro-Tem Susan Mims announces candidacy for an at-large seat

DI STAFF August 30, 2013

Susan Mims announced Thursday she will run for re-election for an at-large seat. She was first elected to the City Council in November 2009, and she has served as mayor pro tem since January 2012. In...

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