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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

Ponnada: Reinforcing the rape culture

SRI PONNADA November 15, 2013

I have always felt like men’s magazines were dirty. They seem to objectify women far more than I can handle. A new study on “lad mags” — as they are fondly called in England — seems...

Overton: College no ‘great equalizer’

JON OVERTON November 15, 2013

College is a surprisingly multifunctional institution. It gives some students a chance to go completely bonkers before being shipped off to sit in a cubicle for 50 years. It allows others to learn and...

Does sports culture need to change to stop bullying?

DI STAFF November 15, 2013

Two weeks ago, Jonathan Martin, a starting offensive lineman for the Miami Dolphins, left the team amid allegations that he had been bullied by a veteran player. The incident has sparked a widespread discussion...

Iowa women take on Nebraska and South Dakota State

JORDAN HANSEN November 15, 2013

The Iowa women’s swimming and diving team will participate in two dual meets with Nebraska and South Dakota State in Lincoln, Neb., that are set to begin at 4 p.m. today. Iowa goes into Lincoln...

Yeager eyes record as Hawks take on Michigan, Michigan State

RYAN RODRIGUEZ November 15, 2013

When senior volleyball player Bethany Yeager steps on the court in Carver-Hawkeye Arena tonight against Michigan, she will have the opportunity to enshrine herself in the Iowa record books. Yeager is...

Iowa wrestlers to start season at Luther Open

CODY GOODWIN November 15, 2013

Wrestle-offs have never meant much to Iowa wrestling coach Tom Brands. He’s always preferred evaluating his wrestlers through true competition. It’s a much better indication of their potential...

No matter the score, Iowa tries to improve

JACOB SHEYKO November 15, 2013

Fans of the Iowa women’s basketball team probably wish that every game this season could be as dramatic as the Hawkeyes’ Nov. 10 defeat of No. 23 Dayton. But that’s not how most teams’...

Iowa City becomes Lob City in blowout win

BEN ROSS November 15, 2013

Taken by themselves, the plays are worth just 2 points apiece, but to witness them is worth the price of $15 admission. The Iowa men’s basketball team thumped Maryland Eastern-Shore, 109-63, on...

Hawkeyes defeat Maryland-Eastern Shore 109-63

RYAN PROBASCO November 15, 2013

From the start, it never seemed as if Maryland-Eastern Shore had a shot in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday night. Iowa, clearly the more talented team, defeated the Hawks, 109-63. The blowout Iowa...

Two administrative city positions to be filled

DI STAFF November 15, 2013

Two new people were announced to fill the City Manager assistant manager’s role yesterday. Simon Andrew will fill the position of Administrative Analyst for the City of Iowa City. The position,...

National group launches women’s rights campaign

DANIEL SEIDL November 15, 2013

While Iowa is a state never to have elected a woman to either the governorship or Congress, one national political group is trying to improve the standing of women in the state and nationwide. The nonprofit...

Branstad raises awareness of rural health issues

GABRIELLA DUNN November 15, 2013

In Iowa, 90 percent of the state is considered rural and almost half of Iowa’s population lives in rural areas — and Gov. Terry Branstad has decided to raise awareness about the issue. Branstad...

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