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

Elliot: The meet of the matter

BEAU ELLIOT June 17, 2014

We were talking about meeting people because it was hot — well, quite warm; if you want to see hot, just wait for the future, which will be tense, as in future tense. (Of course, nobody these days...

Vaughn: Protecting Planned Parenthood

VICTORIA VAUGHN June 17, 2014

Stumbling along social media last week, I came across a post about Planned Parenthood that was as shortsighted as it was insensitive and frustrating. Published on a fast-read website that features such...

Editorial: Obama’s plan key step in affordable education

DI EDITORIAL BOARD June 17, 2014

The United States has taken a monumentally important step toward ensuring the well-being of those interested in pursuing higher education. On June 9, President Barack Obama announced an overhaul of current...

Soccer schedule announced

DI STAFF June 17, 2014

Iowa soccer head coach Dave Dilianni announced the Hawkeyes’ schedule for the 2014 season Monday. His first game at the Hawk helm is an exhibition game in Chicago on Aug. 14 against DePaul. The season-opener...

Volleyball schedule announced

DI STAFF June 17, 2014

First-year Iowa volleyball head coach Bond Shymansky announced the 2014 schedule Monday. Iowa has 10 matches scheduled for Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes will open the season with three tournaments,...

Taylor announced as deputy AD

DANNY PAYNE June 17, 2014

Former North Dakota State Athletics Director Gene Taylor has taken the role of deputy athletics director at Iowa. Taylor served for 13 years at North Dakota State and oversaw the Bison’s transition...

Kirkwood well represented in Prime Time League

KYLE MANN June 17, 2014

Last year, the Kirkwood men’s basketball team’s season ended in heartbreaking fashion — it was defeated in the final seconds by Iowa Lakes in the semifinals of the regional tournament. At...

Point/Counterpoint: Is LeBron James’ legacy tainted with his third NBA Finals loss of his career?

DI STAFF June 17, 2014

No The past four years have been the most successful in Miami’s history and one of the most dominant runs of any team ever in the NBA. Yet many people view it as a disappointment and a failure on...

Yacinich, Kuebel take different paths to get to same result

DANNY PAYNE June 17, 2014

The logic is simple, really. More wins means better players, which means some of those players are going to advance, sometimes earlier than originally expected. This is obviously a plus for the draftee,...

Browning shines at Game Time tryout

WILL MCDAVID June 17, 2014

Before Sunday morning’s tryout for the Game Time League, a group of coaches, organizers, and participants gathered courtside for player introductions. One-by-one, each prospective team member briefly...

City transit offering free rides

DI STAFF June 17, 2014

Some Johnson County residents could save a couple of bucks. On Friday, Iowa City Transit, as well as Coralville Transit, has planned a rider-appreciation day, which will offer free bus rides on all fixed...

Hatch to announce running mate

DI STAFF June 17, 2014

Jack Hatch, the leading Democratic candidate vying for governor, is set to announce his running mate during a news conference this morning in Cedar Rapids. The 64-year-old state senator and longtime...

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