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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

Wahls: Grace in the New Year

ZACH WAHLS December 17, 2013

I’ve been thinking about grace a lot lately. I think you’re supposed to think about grace during the holidays. I’m thinking about it because I’ve had a really rough last two and...

Elliot: Seems like winter

BEAU ELLIOT December 17, 2013

So it’s winter. Actually, it has been for quite a while around these parts, though we’re not saying what these parts are, because we all know what these parts are. But winter doesn’t...

Editorial: Speculation trumps the news

DI EDITORIAL BOARD December 17, 2013

The time has arrived for the media to engage in their customary reckless guesswork about the 2016 presidential election. Speculation for 2016 started emerging in March 2012 (before the Republican primaries...

Point/Counterpoint: Who has been the NFL’s most disappointing team this season?

DI STAFF December 17, 2013

Daily Iowan staff members debate which NFL team has been the most disappointing team in 2013. Green Bay If Charlie Kelly were a Packer fan, his favorite team’s season would cause him to go into...

Commentary: Hawks off to soaring start

MATT CABEL December 17, 2013

I’m not really sure what I expected to see from this year’s iteration of the Iowa women’s basketball team. On paper, you have a team with extremely talented players, including Sam Logic, Theairra...

Making an immediate impact

JACOB SHEYKO December 17, 2013

It really hasn’t taken anyone by surprise. The rise of Iowa women’s basketball freshman Ally Disterhoft seemed to have been expected ever since she became a part of the program that she spent...

Ticket sales indicate Hawkeye fan excitement

MEGAN DEPPE December 17, 2013

Despite the slow response from its opposing team’s fans, the Iowa Hawkeyes can expect a large turnout at the Outback Bowl game in just a few weeks. This is the fourth appearance for the Iowa...

Century-old building will open soon with new renovations

ABIGAIL MEIER December 17, 2013

As half of the drywall peels away from the inside of the Grossix Building, the material beneath exposes almost a century of historical structural value of the downtown Iowa City establishment. Community...

UI professor speaks out against Israeli university boycott

DANIEL SEIDL December 17, 2013

The American Studies Association announced on Monday the approval of an academic boycott of Israel, and at least two members of the University of Iowa community with ties to the organization say the move...

New English Language Learner programs faring well for ICCSD

MEGAN SANCHEZ December 17, 2013

The Iowa City School District has seen an increase in enrollment coupled with a rise in students needing English as a Second Language services. This year, the district added additional support for these...

Longtime councilor to retire

REBECCA MORIN December 17, 2013

Taking care of people has long been Connie Champion’s forte. After raising eight children, at least 10 foster children, and now helping care for 20 grandchildren, Champion is hoping to take a break...

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