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

Guest Column: The DI’s ignorance of the Gettysburg Address

GUEST COLUMN November 22, 2013

Once again, The Daily Iowan has blatantly ignored the basic facts of history in the pursuit of its editorial agenda. This past Tuesday, The Daily Iowan published a piece titled “Why I’m Not...

Lane: The decline of Facebook

JOE LANE November 22, 2013

The last time I got excited about a large number of “likes” on Facebook was when I announced that I had gotten a cell phone … in eighth grade. Conversely, if any of my Instagram pictures...

How should we remember JFK?

DI STAFF November 22, 2013

Fifty years after his assassination, John F. Kennedy remains one of America’s most popular presidents, though historians are split on his legacy. Was he a progressive reformer cut down before his...

Iowa set for Northern Iowa

DI STAFF November 22, 2013

The Iowa women’s basketball team will continue its road trip when it travels to Cedar Falls on Nov. 24 to take on Northern Iowa. The Hawkeyes are fresh off a loss to No. 16 Colorado and have a record...

Iowa makes final road trip

RYAN RODRIGUEZ November 22, 2013

The Iowa volleyball team will have one more chance to earn a road victory in the Big Ten this season as it takes its final road trip of the season to Indiana and Purdue this weekend. The Hawkeyes have...

Jok brothers’ unique journey set to make a stop in Iowa City

RYAN PROBASCO November 22, 2013

After hearing their story, it’s easy to see why both Dau and Peter Jok are so composed on a basketball court. The reason? Perspective. After spending their early childhood years living in the...

Hawkeyes get final tune-up before Division I schedule begins

DANNY PAYNE November 22, 2013

Wrestling is back in Iowa City. After competing in the Luther Open on Nov. 16, the Black & Gold have their home-opener in Carver-Hawkeye Arena today. Baker, Iowa Central Community College, and Cornell...

Hawkeyes set for season’s final home game

CODY GOODWIN November 22, 2013

Most of Iowa’s football team doesn’t like to remember last year’s game against Michigan. The 42-17 drubbing from the Wolverines punctuated a disappointing 2012 campaign for the Hawkeyes. But...

U.S. News and World Report names UI among best colleges for veterans

DI STAFF November 22, 2013

The University of Iowa is now ranked among the top 10 best colleges for veterans, according to U.S. News & World Report. The UI ranked in sixth place out of 234 national institutions. “It’s...

Plans for bridge replacement finalized

DI STAFF November 22, 2013

Plans for a bridge replacement in Johnson County, located on Sharon Center Road, are being completed. One of the final steps in planning for the bridge was to approve a right-of-way contract between...

Geographical Information Systems discussed in UI seminar

GABRIELLA DUNN November 22, 2013

Johnson County and University of Iowa officials discussed the use of Geographical Information Systems at a presentation as part of the UI seminar explorer series on Thursday evening. Geographical Information...

City acknowledges renovated property

REBECCA MORIN November 22, 2013

As the growth of high-rises and new developments scatter across Iowa City, the historical structure of the city is far from being demolished. The Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission, Friends of...

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