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

Beall: The Pope’s new priorities

MIKE BEALL September 25, 2013

I consider myself a skeptic when it comes to organized religion, so when Pope Francis decided to only accept what has been called “modest accommodations” in Rome and to ride in a used Ford...

Tilly: Killing Obamacare

ZACH TILLY September 25, 2013

Sen. Ted Cruz, the first-term Republican from Texas, took to the Senate floor on Tuesday to deliver a fake filibuster. During his rant, undoubtedly calculated to reinforce his reputation as a conservative...

Editorial: Act to stop bullying

DI EDITORIAL BOARD September 25, 2013

With the advent of social networks and Internet anonymity, bullying has become more prevalent and pressing across cyberspace and school hallways alike. Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad has long been an advocate...

Hawkeyes land Ellingson as first recruit of 2014 class

DI STAFF September 25, 2013

Shooting guard Brady Ellingson became the first recruit of the 2014 Hawkeye recruiting class, according to a tweet the Sussex, Wis., native posted Tuesday night. “Blessed to say that I'm officially...

Field hockey falls to No. 14, Cafone named Big Ten offensive player of the week

DI STAFF September 25, 2013

The Iowa field-hockey squad (5-3) moved down four spots in the rankings to No. 14 in the latest field-hockey coaches’ poll released on Tuesday. This is the lowest the team has been in the polls...

Men’s Tennis comes back from their tournament with a much improved team from last year

JACK ROSSI September 25, 2013

After their first tournament of the year, the Hawkeye men’s tennis team has shown much improvement over last season. The team returned from its first tournament of the season with a lot to be proud...

Big Ten Notebook: O’Brien reacts to NCAA ruling

CODY GOODWIN September 25, 2013

Bill O’Brien was adamant on Tuesday that recruiting has never been a problem since he’s become the head football coach at Penn State. With the academics, playing football in the Big Ten, and...

Notebook: Iowa-Minnesota match-up plays like old school football

MATT CABEL September 25, 2013

Football dates back to the late-1800s — a new game that was a variation of rugby and soccer. One thing that’s stayed consistent in the 100-plus years since its inception? Running the pigskin...

IC man charged after allegedly charging approximately $700 to stolen credit card

DI STAFF September 25, 2013

An Iowa City man has been accused of charging almost $700 in stolen credit-card fees. Anthony Patterson, 21, was charged Sept. 22 with unauthorized use of a credit card not exceeding $1,000. According...

IC man charged after allegedly stealing $2,200 worth of property

DI STAFF September 25, 2013

An Iowa City man has been accused of stealing $2,200 worth of property. Jerome Brooks Jr., 18, was charged between Sept. 9-13 with second-degree theft and third-degree burglary. According to an Iowa...

School District Working with Office of Civil Rights

DI STAFF September 25, 2013

In efforts to address racial disproportionality, one local school district has entered into agreements with the U.S. Department of Education.  The Iowa City School District has entered into a voluntary...

ICCSD hires national expert to lower disciplinary referrals

REBECCA MORIN September 25, 2013

As cultural differences blur the line between what is considered “disrespectful,” local secondary-school teachers appear to be struggling with disciplining children properly. One Iowa City...

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