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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

Guest column: 21-ordinance should stay

GUEST COLUMN October 22, 2013

As the Nov. 5 municipal elections draw closer and satellite voting locations open on campus, we think it is important to address the positive effects (and dispel some myths) that the 21-ordinance has had...

Elliot: Somewhere south of Pluto

BEAU ELLIOT October 22, 2013

Nightmare bacteria are running wild, according to the Washington Post, and apparently, the newspaper was not referring to Republicans. Curious. This in the aftermath of the shutdown of the Republican...

Editorial: Study abroad is not for everyone

DI EDITORIAL BOARD October 22, 2013

For better or worse, globalization is an unstoppable force that will lead to giant economic upheavals, complete with its own set of winners and losers. To keep students on the winning side of globalization,...

Iowa’s King, Duzey honored following loss to Ohio State

DI STAFF October 22, 2013

First-year cornerback Desmond King and sophomore tight end Jake Duzey received recognition following their performances in Iowa’s 34-24 loss to Ohio State on Oct. 19. King was named Big Ten Freshman...

Belief in each other key in Hawks first Big Ten victory

RYAN RODRIGUEZ October 22, 2013

The Iowa volleyball team earned its first conference victory of the season when it defeated Indiana, 3-2, on Oct. 19, and while a notch in the win column is nice, the moral victory the team gained really...

Commentary: No. 18 Hawkeyes on the upswing as season winds down

DANNY PAYNE October 22, 2013

Seven. No, it’s not George Costanza’s unborn child, it’s the grade Dani Hemeon and Niki Schultheis gave their team on a scale of 1-10 before their most recent victories over Ohio State and Miami. However,...

Manchester teen agrees to guilty plea in murder of grandparents

DI STAFF October 22, 2013

A Manchester, Iowa, teenager agreed to plead guilty Monday to two charges of first-degree murder, according to the Associated Press. Isaiah Sweet’s trial ended before the defense called any witnesses....

Coralville man charged after damaging car

DI STAFF October 22, 2013

A Coralville man has been accused of damaging a car. Conor Kelly, 19, was charged Sunday with second-degree criminal mischief. According to an Iowa City police complaint, officers arrived at the intersection...

Dance Marathon hosts first ever guest lecture

MEGAN DEPPE October 22, 2013

Along with its widely known “Big Event,” Dance Marathon hosts several events throughout the year — and this past week marked its first-ever student lecture. On Monday evening, Dance Marathon...

IMU shows film addressing technology’s impact in sexualization

GRETA MEYLE October 22, 2013

In an age in which technology continually seizes a greater hold on everyday tasks, a recent documentary explores whether sexuality is becoming more prevalent among new generations. Local organizations...

Climate changes pose risk to Iowa’s agriculture

GABRIELLA DUNN October 22, 2013

Experts from numerous colleges and universities across Iowa believe climate change will continue to play a pivotal role in the state’s agriculture. A statement was released Oct. 18 by a group...

UI Children’s Hospital unveils new features

JAKE MCCULLEY October 22, 2013

Brightly colored rooms and natural scenery will be the newest updates released for the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital. The Children’s Hospital held an open house Monday to release...

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