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

Overton: Educational gladiators

JON OVERTON November 1, 2013

If the United States and other developed nations’ education systems were engaged in a fierce round of gladiatorial combat, the American side would have been gutted long ago as Japan and South Korea duke...

Lee: A feeling of ‘two-ness’

ASHLEY LEE November 1, 2013

I entered an expensive watch store on Michigan Avenue. Even though I was with my parents, that didn’t stop us from receiving stares from the store clerks. In their eyes, we were a problem. Recently,...

Editorial: Vote NO on repealing 21-only

DI EDITORIAL BOARD November 1, 2013

On Tuesday, Iowa City voters will decide the future of the 21-ordinance, a rule adopted in 2010 that prohibits people under the age of 21 from being in Iowa City’s bars past 10 p.m. — unless the...

Iowa soccer preps for Purdue

DI STAFF November 1, 2013

Iowa soccer will host its final home regular-season game of the year on Saturday when it takes on Purdue at the Iowa Soccer Complex. The Hawkeyes enter the match with a record of 12-5-1 overall, 4-5-1...

Ramos, St. John to compete this weekend

DI STAFF November 1, 2013

It’s been four years since an Iowa wrestler has been invited to grapple in the National Wrestling Coaches Association All-Star Classic. NCAA runner-up Daniel Dennis won a 9-8 decision in 2009 over...

Logic awarded preseason All-Big Ten selection

DI STAFF November 1, 2013

Iowa point guard Samantha Logic was named Tuesday morning as a media preseason All-Big Ten selection for the 2013-14 season prior to the annual Big Ten basketball media day in Rosemont, Ill. Logic led...

Former Iowa football player killed

DI STAFF November 1, 2013

Earl Douthitt, a former Hawkeye football player, was killed on Tuesday while raking leaves. Douthitt was struck by a van while doing yard work in Youngstown, Ohio, as initially reported by the Youngstown...

Iowa plays host to Northwestern and Illinois

RYAN RODRIGUEZ November 1, 2013

The University of Iowa volleyball team returns home this weekend to start the second half of Big Ten play, hosting Illinois and Northwestern at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Friday and Saturday. The Black...

Iowa women’s swimming and diving team trying to reach next level of success

JORDAN HANSEN November 1, 2013

Heading into the third meet of the season, the Iowa women’s swimming and diving team has a chance to prove itself against a very experienced and highly touted Minnesota team. The meet will kick...

Iowa swimming looks to upset Minnesota

RYAN RODRIGUEZ November 1, 2013

The Iowa men’s swimming and diving team will aim to take down one of the best in the country this evening when they host No. 7 ranked Minnesota in the Campus Recreation & Wellness Center. The...

No. 18 Hawkeyes set for Michigan State

DANNY PAYNE November 1, 2013

Iowa’s matchup with Michigan State on Saturday is a big game — a very big one. Perhaps the most important one the No. 18 Hawkeyes have played this year. Why? The Spartans come to Grant Field sitting...

Iowa ready to avenge 2010 loss to Wisconsin

MATT CABEL November 1, 2013

There’s a common response when fans are asked about Iowa’s 2010 matchup against Wisconsin: a groan, shake of the head, and a true comment about a fake play that changed the course of the game.  With 6:25...

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