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

Lee: Guilty until proven innocent

ASHLEY LEE October 18, 2013

There is no doubt some black families and communities need to do a better job in raising children to break the cycle of crime and poverty. Much can be done to eliminate the appreciation of drug culture...

Overton: We need a crisis

JON OVERTON October 18, 2013

On Wednesday night, Congress finally raised the debt limit, narrowly avoiding smashing the economy into a brick wall. However, this deal only funds the federal government through Jan. 15 and raises the...

Editorial: Repeal 500-foot rule

DI EDITORIAL BOARD October 18, 2013

In the interest of diversifying and protecting downtown Iowa City from the rowdy drinking crowd, the Iowa City City Council has passed rule after rule restricting bars, entertainment venues, and the drinkers...

No. 18 Iowa set to play Ohio State, Miami

DI STAFF October 18, 2013

The No. 18 Iowa field-hockey team will travel to the Buckeye State this weekend for matches with Ohio State and Miami. The Hawkeyes (8-5, 1-2) will ride a three-game winning streak into the matchup in...

Iowa women’s swimming hosts first Big Ten meet of season

DI STAFF October 18, 2013

The Iowa women’s swimming and diving team will host Michigan State and Northern Iowa today in the Campus Recreation & Wellness Center pool. The meet is slated to start at 4 p.m., and the team wants...

Klostermann hopes to continue breakout year this weekend

RYAN RODRIGUEZ October 18, 2013

Even though it is only her first year as a Hawkeye, freshman setter Alyssa Klostermann is making her presence felt. She has seen action in every Big Ten match this season, and she has had an effect on...

Iowa looks to earn first Big Ten meet of the season

RYAN RODRIGUEZ October 18, 2013

The Iowa men’s swimming and diving team will try to earn its first Big Ten victory of the season when it hosts Michigan State today. The meet will also feature Northern Iowa. It will be the first...

Hawkeyes shutting teams out frequently

JACOB SHEYKO October 18, 2013

For the Iowa soccer team, shutting out opponents has become somewhat of a common occurrence. With five matches remaining, the Hawks have posted seven shutouts on the season. This mark is three shy of...

Hawkeyes face biggest challenge yet against undefeated Ohio State

MATT CABEL October 18, 2013

The Iowa Hawkeyes (4-2, 1-1 Big Ten) have a difficult task before them: traveling to Columbus for a matchup against an undefeated Ohio State (6-0, 2-0 Big Ten) team ranked fourth in the nation that has...

Presidential library and museum re-opens following government shutdown

DI STAFF October 18, 2013

The library and museum for the only Iowa native to serve as a U.S. president has reopened following a vote by Congress to end what had been the first government shutdown in 17 years. Janlyn Slach, public-affairs...

Swim club demands probe of UI

MEGAN DEPPE October 18, 2013

At the public hearing for the Transparency Task Force held on Thursday, Donald Spellman, the head coach of the Iowa City Eels Swim Club, requested that the state Board of Regents conduct an independent...

Johnson County officials stress gender equality

DANIEL SEIDL October 18, 2013

The fight for gender equality has been a long one, and though Johnson County has taken steps toward facing the issue, a number of officials said the road ahead comes with a number of challenges. During...

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