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: About those socks, the NSA says

BEAU ELLIOT September 3, 2013

Beau, the NSA has noticed you tend to wear non-matching socks. Whassup with that? The NSA knows how to say “Whassup”? Whassup with that? We listen. Very carefully. So I’ve heard. But...

Lee: Don’t forget March on Washington

ASHLEY LEE September 3, 2013

Last week marked the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. On Aug. 28, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., along with several other civil-rights leaders, spoke on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial....

Editorial: Vodka Samm’s only a symptom

DI EDITORIAL BOARD September 3, 2013

Despite the fact that the Aug. 31 loss to Northern Illinois University was Iowa’s first season-opening loss in more than the decade, the game was overshadowed by a particularly rowdy Iowa fan whose drunken...

Former Hawks find success, failure after roster cuts

DI STAFF September 3, 2013

Former Iowa cornerback Micah Hyde was granted a spot on the Green Bay Packers’ final 53-man roster, the NFL team announced Sunday. Hyde, a standout at Iowa, had a head-turning training camp with...

Point/Counterpoint: Who will have a better comeback season, Iowa men’s tennis or Iowa Volleyball?

DI STAFF September 3, 2013

Volleyball After coming off a disappointing season in which the Iowa volleyball team finished 10-23, the Hawkeyes have the pieces in place to contend this season. The team started out 10-9 last season...

The Rosster: Same old song, but a different band is playing the tune

BEN ROSS September 3, 2013

Let me just start off by saying Iowa played a good football game Aug. 31 in a 30-27 loss to Northern Illinois. There were only two lead changes, but the game was back-and-forth, and both sides featured...

Improving conference play is next step for Iowa soccer

JACOB SHEYKO September 3, 2013

With its 2-0 win over Pacific, Iowa soccer extended its nonconference winning streak to 22 games. But you’ll see no celebration of the streak, for head coach Ron Rainey and his squad know that none...

Hawkeye culture: Fans flock for game day vendors

TESSA HURSH September 3, 2013

Several booths line the streets of Melrose and the Hawkeye faithful crowd the sidewalk to grab a bite to eat or purchase some new Hawkeye apparel. Those who gather every weekend call these traditions...

Two-headed running attack shines in loss to NIU

CODY GOODWIN September 3, 2013

Iowa’s second offensive series began with a heavy dose of Mark Weisman. His first-down rush went for 4 yards, then a second-consecutive carry went for 11. The Hawkeyes held the trend on the next...

Local man accused of stealing from victim

DI STAFF September 3, 2013

An Iowa City man has been accused of robbing and assaulting another individual. Corlandis Chester, 26, was charged Aug. 22 with second-degree robbery. According to a Johnson County sheriff’s complaint,...

Illinois woman accused of stealing an iPhone

DI STAFF September 3, 2013

A Wheaton, Ill., resident has been accused of stealing an iPhone 4S. Elise Kemerly, 24, was charged Sept. 2 with fourth-degree theft. According to a Johnson County sheriff’s complaint, a female victim...

Muscatine man accused of stealing gas

DI STAFF September 3, 2013

A Muscatine man reportedly made a reckless getaway after allegedly stealing gasoline from a local Kum & Go. Morris Nunn, 46, was charged Aug. 29 with eluding. According to a Johnson County complaint,...

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