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 opinion: Support the 1105 Project

SARA LANGENBERG December 13, 2013

Every year, hundreds of University of Iowa students, staff, and faculty members support the greater Iowa City area through volunteer service to nonprofit agencies. It’s no secret we have the highest...

Lee: Teach lit in black and white

ASHLEY LEE December 13, 2013

James Baldwin once said, “The paradox of education is precisely this — that as one begins to become conscious, one begins to examine the society in which he is being educated.” Intro to...

Is Bitcoin an online fad or the future of finance?

DI EDITORIAL BOARD December 13, 2013

Bitcoin is a decentralized online financial market and form of currency that allows users to make payments with no middlemen. Lately, the value of Bitcoins has been rising, causing some to see a viable...

Women’s swimming set to take on Iowa State

JORDAN HANSEN December 13, 2013

The Iowa women’s swimming and diving team will take on in-state rival Iowa State as a part of the annual Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk series today. Competition will begin at 6 p.m. at the Beyer Hall Pool in...

Iowa falls to Iowa State, 83-70

MATT CABEL December 13, 2013

The Iowa women’s basketball team fell to in-state rival Iowa State on Thursday night in Hilton Coliseum, 83-70.  The Cyclones were hot from 3-point range, scoring 10 3-point shots...

Hawkeyes head to Ames for most anticipated matchup of year

BEN ROSS December 13, 2013

For the first time since 1987, Iowa and Iowa State will face each other in a men’s basketball matchup as ranked foes. The Hawkeyes are underdogs going into the contest, and the Black and Gold are...

No. 3 Hawkeyes roll past Buffalo

DANNY PAYNE December 13, 2013

If any Iowa wrestling fans coming into Carver-Hawkeye Arena Thursday night doubted Iowa would struggle to rebound from a subpar performance at Edinboro just over a week ago, they were proven wrong. The...

Telford returns to Iowa lineup

CODY GOODWIN December 13, 2013

Bobby Telford jogged out of the Carver tunnel for the first time of the season on Thursday night. He wore his black singlet with the block letters “IOWA” down on the left leg. He wore a kneepad...

West side dorm on track for 2015 completion

JAKE MCCULLEY December 13, 2013

The construction of a new student housing complex on the West Campus will continue to grow for the next few years — and officials say once the new dorm is completed, they can move on to other projects,...

Johnson County officials discuss small town plans

DANIEL SEIDL December 13, 2013

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors has discussed the development of small towns in Iowa for years, and now they will seek to help one Iowa village. A proposed amendment to the 2008 Johnson County...

Officials laud new STEM program

LILY ABROMEIT December 13, 2013

In an effort to aid students in reaching a more successful future, a public-awareness campaign was released earlier this week to encourage greater participation in science, technology, engineering, and...

Antibiotics move draws fire, applause

GABRIELLA DUNN December 13, 2013

The U.S. Food and Drug Admiration announced a voluntary plan on Wednesday to begin phasing out the use of certain antibiotics in livestock animals, and area people are split about the announcement. Antibiotics...

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