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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: Change the language of sexual assault

GUEST COLUMN November 20, 2013

In the past week, I have opened my email twice to find a “timely warning” about a sexual assault on the University of Iowa campus. This month, there were three such warnings on Nov. 4, 14,...

Beall: Paul Ryan’s Iowa problem

MIKE BEALL November 20, 2013

Rep. Paul Ryan has gotten to the heart of what is plaguing the U.S. political system. It turns out that it’s Iowa. During his first visit to the Hawkeye State since his failed vice-presidential...

Editorial: Legalize medical marijuana

DI EDITORIAL BOARD November 20, 2013

The United States has had a long and storied history with drug use and abuse. From the Prohibition to the War on Drugs, policymakers have sought to ban potentially harmful substances for some time now,...

Grilli named Big Ten Diver of the Week

DI STAFF November 20, 2013

Iowa redshirt junior Abby Grilli was named Diver of the Week, according to the Big Ten on Tuesday. She posted first- and third-place finishes in dual victories over Nebraska and South Dakota State on Nov....

Three Hawkeyes garner all-region honors

DI STAFF November 20, 2013

The National Field Hockey Coaches Association announced Tuesday that three Iowa field-hockey players were named to the West Region All-American squad. Natalie Cafone and Dani Hemeon were named to the first...

Iowa wrestling notebook

DANNY PAYNE November 20, 2013

All wrestlers are extremely competitive when it comes to their sport. However, Iowa’s Bobby Telford, Mike Evans, and Tony Ramos have found a way to increase and reward that competitiveness on the...

Iowa set to take on No. 16 Colorado on the road

JACOB SHEYKO November 20, 2013

Following a four-game home stand to open the season, the Iowa women’s basketball team will play in five-consecutive road games in the next 10 days. First up for the Hawkeyes is No. 16 Colorado,...

Big Ten Notebook: Michigan State clinches share of Legends Division title

RYAN PROBASCO November 20, 2013

As the weeks continue to pass, it’s becoming increasingly clear who the Big Ten’s best two teams are — Ohio State (10-0, 6-0 Big Ten) and Michigan State (9-1, 6-0 Big Ten). Whether the two...

Notebook: Iowa football prepared to face Michigan

MATT CABEL November 20, 2013

Devin Gardner may not be having the season he — or Michigan fans — thought he would have. But that doesn’t that Iowa’s defense is underestimating No. 98. The junior has thrown 15 touchdowns...

Board of Regents set to propose tuition freeze extension for FY 2015

DI STAFF November 20, 2013

The state Board of Regents will propose extending the tuition freeze for the 2014-15. The  regents’ information packet said the regent institutions have “high-quality, accessible, educational...

North Liberty woman charged with burglary

DI STAFF November 20, 2013

A North Liberty woman has been accused of forcing herself into a residence where she was unwanted. Lachelle Wilson-Jacob, 24, was charged Monday with third-degree burglary. According to a North Liberty...

Regents ask for policy change to name UI building after current UI employee

DI STAFF November 20, 2013

The state Board of Regents will request to waive a policy preventing university units being named after current regent employees. The request, according to the regents’ informational packet, will...

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