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

Guest Column: Welcome home, Hawkeyes

GUEST COLUMN October 4, 2013

Whatever your degree, college, or graduation year, the University of Iowa Alumni Association offers a friendly connection to the university. Clad in black and gold, people of all ages swarm around the...

Lee: Understanding microaggression

ASHLEY LEE October 4, 2013

As a racial minority, I’m often told I think too much about race. I’ve been characterized as a paranoid, racially conscious black person who is inept at recognizing “real” racism....

Overton: Skills over grades

JON OVERTON October 4, 2013

Academia often proclaims that it will transform you into a well-rounded, enlightened individual, then promptly strips away everything unique about you, averaging all course grades and TA-DA: You now have...

Editorial: Improve mental health care

DI EDITORIAL BOARD October 4, 2013

What one thing do Congress, the National Rifle Association, and the general public all overwhelmingly agree on? Mental illness is largely responsible for gun violence. Much of the discussion around gun...

Women’s tennis travels to New Haven for invitational

DI STAFF October 4, 2013

The Iowa women’s tennis team will head to New Haven, Conn., this weekend to compete at the Bulldog Invitational. Seven other teams will compete this weekend: Virginia Tech, Boston College, Dartmouth,...

Black and gold blowout time, ticket info announced

DI STAFF October 4, 2013

The Iowa men’s and women’s basketball teams are scheduled to make their first public appearance for the 2013-14 season on Oct. 25 in the Black and Gold Blowout. The event will start in Carver-Hawkeye...

UI athletic department officials unveil new strategic plan

DANIEL SEIDL October 4, 2013

Iowa Athletics Director Gary Barta sums up the new five-year strategic plan with five simple words. “Win. Graduate. Do it right.” While the UI is excelling in the “Graduate” area,...

Iowa soccer falls to Nebraska 2-1

JACOB SHEYKO October 4, 2013

The Iowa soccer team fell short of an upset Thursday night, losing to No. 23 Nebraska, 2-1. The loss is the Hawks’ third of the Big Ten season, dropping their record in conference play to 1-3-0...

No. 15 Hawkeyes set to take on No. 19 Michigan and Missouri State

DANNY PAYNE October 4, 2013

The No. 15 Iowa field-hockey team has perhaps its most important game of the season this weekend in Ann Arbor. The Hawkeyes will bring their 5-4 record on the road for a matchup with No. 19 Michigan (5-5,...

Iowa set to play Michigan State

CODY GOODWIN October 4, 2013

Iowa (4-1, 1-0 Big Ten) enters this weekend’s game averaging 244.4 rushing yards per game, good for 20th in the country. The bulk of that has been shouldered by, who else, Mark Weisman, whose 119...

Johnson County officials discuss need of new courthouse and jail

DI STAFF October 4, 2013

Johnson County officials say there is an urgent need for new county facilities. County officials say the county needs a new jail and courthouse, and the Johnson County Board of Supervisors is discussing...

Space to help the Iowa City community will hold an Open House Sunday

DI STAFF October 4, 2013

A building set to host a multitude of community programs will be showcased to community members onj Oct. 6. The 1105 Project, 1105 S. Gilbert Court, is a collaboration of the Domestic Violence Intervention...

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