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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

Byrd: Apartheid in Israel

MATTHEW BYRD May 2, 2014

With maybe the exception of the reunification of the Korean Peninsula or financial reparations for the descendants of African slaves living in the United States, it’s hard to think of a political...

Tilly: The BuzzFeed quiz and you

ZACH TILLY May 2, 2014

You know about BuzzFeed quizzes: Which one directioner looks most like your dream Corgi?; How many days could you survive without pepperoni?; Which “Rugrats” grandparent are you turning into?;...

Editorial: More secrecy in Iowa government

DI EDITORIAL BOARD May 2, 2014

It seems that the state of Iowa has taken to a pattern of secrecy. At least, that’s what surfacing records of secret settlements paid out by state universities would suggest. According to records obtained...

Men’s golf set for Big Ten Tournament

DI STAFF May 2, 2014

The Iowa men’s golf team is in French Lick, Ind., this weekend for the Big Ten Tournament. The event will begins at 7 a.m. today and will run through May 4. No. 11 Illinois is the highest ranked...

Iowa hoops to face North Carolina in ACC/Big Ten Challenge

DI STAFF May 2, 2014

The schedule for the annual ACC/Big Ten Challenge was announced Thursday afternoon, with Iowa drawing a road game against North Carolina on Dec. 3. “We are excited about the opportunity to play...

Softball gears up for Buckeyes

JORDAN HANSEN May 2, 2014

A crucial Big Ten series awaits the Iowa softball team when it takes on Ohio State at home this weekend at Pearl Field. Three games in three days will determine the Hawkeyes’ (15-27-1, 8-12) postseason...

Injuries fail to slow Hawkeyes

RYAN RODRIGUEZ May 2, 2014

When you look at how far the Iowa baseball team has come in just one season, you can’t help but marvel at the strides the team has made. Coming off a disappointing 2013 season that saw the Hawkeyes...

Tracksters eager for Twilight zone

KATRINA DO May 2, 2014

It’s no secret that hosting any event can be stressful — however, this isn’t exactly the case for Iowa’s track and field team. The Hawkeyes will host the 15th-annual Musco Twilight...

Hawks prep for Musco Twilight

JORDAN HANSEN May 2, 2014

Despite the generally cold weather that accompanies the Musco Twilight meet, this year’s event will be as big as always. Coaches and athletes alike have been talking up Musco for several weeks and...

Pfeifer lawyer withdraws

DI STAFF May 2, 2014

The lawyer for the convicted Pentacrest rapist is no longer representing him. Evan Pfeifer, 21, was accused of raping a woman on the Pentacrest in 2010. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison after being...

Parents sue School District in wheelchair incident

DI STAFF May 2, 2014

The parents of a child reportedly injured in a wheelchair accident are suing the Iowa City School District, according to court documents. Bradley Kaldahl and Soon Ryang, both of Iowa City, are the parents...

Athletics gets richer

CHRIS HIGGINS May 2, 2014

They got more than they hoped for. The University of Iowa Athletics Department budget will end up with roughly $1 million more than expected this fiscal year. The news was revealed at a Presidential Committee...

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