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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

Overton: Fudging the facts

JON OVERTON February 28, 2014

It’s hard to know what’s true anymore. We have access to gobs of information thanks to the glories of the Internet, but all too often, it can be extremely difficult to parse fact from fiction. Ideological...

Lee: The power of literature

ASHLEY LEE February 28, 2014

Literature, among other platforms, allows for one to understand and appreciate the intersections that thrive in social-justice movements and American institutions. I spend much of my time reading. To...

Lane: DiCaprio always a bridesmaid

JOE LANE February 28, 2014

The year is 1998; the movie Titanic came out just months ago to overwhelming popular success, grossing over $2 billion worldwide. Leonardo DiCaprio has had the performance of his young career and is waiting...

Buy or sell: Oscars edition

DI STAFF February 28, 2014

DI Opinions Editor Zach Tilly and well-rounded pop-culture expert Ben Ross preview the Academy Awards. Buy or sell: 12 Years a Slave deserves the Best Picture Oscar Ross: Sell. 12 Years a Slave was good....

Women’s tennis to square off against Chicago State

ALEC CLASEN February 28, 2014

The Iowa women’s tennis team hopes to finish out the week with another win when the Hawkeyes take on Chicago State on Saturday. For the Hawks, this match is just another day at the office — it’s...

Men’s tennis to host double-header

JORDAN BUCHER February 28, 2014

The Iowa men’s tennis team, now 5-2 (1-0), will return to its home courts on Friday for its second doubleheader of the season against North Dakota  and Creighton. The doubleheader will amount to...

Hawkeye tracksters primed for the indoor Big Ten championships

KATRINA DO AND JORDAN HANSEN February 28, 2014

The most important meet of indoor track season is finally here, And the Hawkeyes will spend their weekend in Geneva, Ohio, to compete in the Big Ten meet. It will begin at 9 a.m. today and continue through...

Softball tries to end slump in Tucson

JACK ROSSI February 28, 2014

The Iowa softball team is off to a rough start. Offensive production has stalled, and while the season is still young, it’s a cause for concern. The Hawkeyes will look for someone to step up this...

Living up to his parents

JACK ROSSI February 28, 2014

His mother is a former world champion gymnast from Romania, and his dad is a gymnastics coach. Cyrus Dobre-Mofid has been around the sport all his life. Growing up was all about gymnastics, and while...

Taylor’s swan song

MATT CABEL February 28, 2014

Theairra Taylor said on Tuesday that, while the fans were thanking her, she wanted to thank them.  “Some fan would meet me at the tunnel and say they couldn’t wait to see...

Iowa downs Ohio State, 65-61

JACOB SHEYKO February 28, 2014

Coming into the Iowa women’s basketball’s matchup with Ohio State, the Hawkeyes had their sights set on finishing out the regular season strong. With their 65-61 win over Ohio State in...

Second half lull, defensive lapses steer Iowa to third-straight loss

RYAN PROBASCO February 28, 2014

In its rescheduled match against Indiana, and for the first time since Jan. 10, 2013, the Iowa men’s basketball team dropped its third-straight game Tuesday night. Before halftime, Iowa’s offense...

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