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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

Graf: Hate breeds hate

L.C. GRAF March 26, 2014

When I was in the sixth grade, a guy in my class hit me in the face with a dodge ball. In turn, I hit him in the face with a rock (that’s right, Mrs. Roberts, he knew it, I knew it, it wasn’t...

Byrd: Social welfare and the Muppets

MATTHEW BYRD March 26, 2014

This past weekend, with spring break winding down, I decided to take in some light fare in the form of Muppets: Most Wanted. For the most part I got what I expected. Delightfully absurd and somewhat subversive...

Editorial: Businesses shouldn’t impose religion on employees

DI EDITORIAL BOARD March 26, 2014

This week, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear two cases that could fundamentally alter the Affordable Care Act. These cases, filed by the corporations Hobby Lobby and the Conestoga Wood Corp. against Secretary...

Logic receives regional honor

DI STAFF March 26, 2014

Junior point guard Sam Logic was named a Women’s Basketball Coaches Association All Region 6 selection on Tuesday evening, hours before the team took on Louisville in the second round of...

13 ex-Hawks perform at pro day

DI STAFF March 26, 2014

The Iowa football team’s pro day took place Monday, with13 Hawkeyes participating in workouts for scouts from 28 NFL teams — including the New England Patriots, New York Jets, and Cincinnati Bengals,...

Potempa shows off some thunder

JACOB SHEYKO March 26, 2014

In Iowa baseball’s Big Ten opening series against Nebraska, junior Dan Potempa failed to reach base just three times. The performance resulted in his earning Big Ten Co-Player of the Week. Success...

Too much Schimmel

JACOB SHEYKO March 26, 2014

Shoni Schimmel is the best player the Iowa women’s basketball team has faced this season. There’s no question about it. That’s saying something for a team that faced the likes of...

Louisville blows out Iowa to advance to Sweet 16

MATT CABEL March 26, 2014

Another year, another blowout loss on the home court for the Iowa women’s basketball team in the Round of 32 in the NCAA Tournament.  This year, it came from the No. 3 seeded Louisville Cardinals,...

Women’s status panel seeks members

DI STAFF March 26, 2014

The University of Iowa Council on the Status of Women is seeking new members. The council allows students to address education and professional issues that are relevant to women. Membership is open to...

School Board approves next steps for projects

DI STAFF March 26, 2014

Three major building projects in the Iowa City School District are on track and on budget, school officials said on Tuesday. The design of North High School and design development plans for South Elementary...

Michelle Obama backed on free speech

LILY ABROMEIT March 26, 2014

Before coming to the United States, Xingyu Shen heard the rumors that it was a place of unfettered free speech where he could speak his mind and not be punished. However for the University of Iowa freshman,...

Study: UI students happy with UI life

IAN MURPHY March 26, 2014

University of Iowa Provost and Executive Vice President P. Barry Butler told the Faculty Senate on Tuesday that UI students are pleased with their experience, according to a recent report. The Student...

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