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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

Ponnada: Disappointed in Nachte Raho

SRI PONNADA March 5, 2014

Last weekend, I went to the Indian Student Alliance’s Nachte Raho, an event marketed as “the largest South Asian dance competition in the Midwest with the top-nine dance teams in the nation.”...

Sonn: How to improve the Oscars

BARRETT SONN March 5, 2014

Sunday’s Oscars ceremony scrounged up 43.7 million viewers, making it the most-watched since 2000. Of course, that doesn’t mean things can’t be done to improve future telecasts. After...

Editorial: New rules fight underreporting

DI EDITORIAL BOARD March 5, 2014

On Friday, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 — formerly known as the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act — will take effect on college campuses nationwide in an effort to curb...

Grapplers strong in latest rankings

DI STAFF March 5, 2014

InterMat announced Tuesday that the Iowa wrestling team stayed No. 2 in the NCAA Division-I rankings. Penn State holds the top spot, and Minnesota, Oklahoma State, and Cornell round out the top five. Below...

Women’s track wraps up a successful indoor season

KATRINA DO March 5, 2014

Only a year ago, the women’s track and field team finished up a disappointing indoor season after a last-place finish at the Big Ten championships. This year, however, is noticeably different following...

Softball’s off-week gives the team time for improvement

JACK ROSSI March 5, 2014

This time last season, the Iowa softball team was off to a hot start with a record of 13-5, and things were looking good. This season, they have not had that kind of start. They have struggled so far and...

Women’s tennis to face Drake

ALEC CLASEN March 5, 2014

The Iowa women’s tennis team is preparing for a cluster of road matches, including their first two opponents in their Big Ten schedule, in the coming weeks. The first hurdle in the schedule starts...

The doubles specialist

JODAN BUCHER March 5, 2014

Michael Swank was just 5 years old when he picked up his first tennis racket and took to the courts. The 6-6 senior’s explosive serve, combined with his towering frame, intimidating presence at the...

Buy or Sell: Early thoughts on the Big Ten wrestling tournament

CODY GOODWIN AND DANNY PAYNE March 5, 2014

The pre-seeds for the 2014 Big Ten Wrestling Tournament were announced on Monday. The Daily Iowan’s wrestling reporters answer three key questions regarding the Iowa wrestling team ahead of the conference...

Seniors seek first win in Michigan

BEN ROSS March 5, 2014

Iowa’s three seniors have played five basketball games in the state of Michigan during their four-year tenure. Melsahn Basabe, Devyn Marble, and Zach McCabe are winless when taking on the Michigan...

Firework legislation could bring more business to Iowa

MEGAN DEPPE March 5, 2014

New legislation has been put forth to bring a little spark into the coming summer months. A bill to legalize the possession, sales, and use of fireworks survived the Feb. 21 “funnel,” a rule...

Iowa City officials approve new animal center

DANIEL SEIDL March 5, 2014

The Iowa City City Council unanimously approved the plans for a new Iowa City animal shelter on Tuesday. The project wouldn’t have been possible without great contributions from the Iowa City community,...

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