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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Byrd: A new American socialism

MATTHEW BYRD May 13, 2014

One of the most popular memes in American political culture is that the United States is in a state of institutional paralysis, in which partisan polarization and dysfunctional political mechanisms (the...

Elliot: The algebra of pink

BEAU ELLIOT May 13, 2014

I like Professor Kembrew McLeod; we’re not great friends or anything, but we have some good friends in common. (Yes, Virginia, I have some friends. At least two. And I didn’t have to bribe them all...

Editorial: Joni Ernst’s problematic politics

DI EDITORIAL BOARD May 13, 2014

Iowa politics got a nod on the front page of Monday’s edition of the Washington Post in an article tracing the rise of Joni Ernst, a Republican candidate for the Senate seat being vacated by Tom...

Fleming commits to Iowa

DI STAFF May 13, 2014

Oak Hill Academy’s Andrew Fleming has committed to Fran McCaffery and the Iowa basketball program. The 6-5, 200-pound shooting guard joins small forward Brandon Hutton of Chicago (De La Salle institute)...

Point/Counterpoint: Who should have won the Newcomer of the Year award?

DI STAFF May 13, 2014

Jarrod Uthoff It was a couple years in the making, but Cedar Rapids native Jarrod Uthoff was able to don the black and gold in the 2013-14 season, and he provided much excitement. Finally able to play...

Commentary: Looking forward for Iowa baseball

JACOB SHEYKO May 13, 2014

Before the rain could extend Iowa’s final home game against Illinois to last just under six hours, the program held its Senior Day ceremony. The seniors were introduced one-by-one with their parents...

Disterhoft exceeds expectations

JACOB SHEYKO May 13, 2014

Expectations are a dangerous thing. They can place unfair hopes on athletes, setting them up to fail. Behind every failed prospect, “could’ve been” or “should’ve been,”...

Jumping into Big Ten contention

JORDAN HANSEN May 13, 2014

After clearing 2.20 meters and winning the Musco Twilight meet high jump, sophomore Kevin Spejcher bounced off the mat, his shaggy brown hair flying and let out a noise that can only be described as “victorious.” His...

Couple sues for medical negligence

DI STAFF May 13, 2014

An Iowa City man who sought treatment for back injury at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics has sued the state alleging medical negligence, according to court documents. In the lawsuit, Rodger...

Sexual abuse trial delayed

DI STAFF May 13, 2014

An Arkansas man’s trial for sexual abuse has been delayed once again. Travis Lee Porter, 47, was charged in 2009 with one count of second-degree sexual abuse and two counts of third-degree sexual...

Supervisor candidates stress mental health services

KAITLIN DEWULF May 13, 2014

Some officials argue regionalization may not be what’s best for mental health in Johnson County. The Johnson County Task Force on Aging hosted the forum in the Coralville Public Library, 1401 Fifth...

County attorney candidates talk racial disparity

KAITLIN DEWULF May 13, 2014

The two candidates running for county attorney in the upcoming primary election stressed the importance of addressing racial disparity in the Johnson County Jail. A public forum allowed the candidates...

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