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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: Thoughtful arguments on the Israel-Palestine conflict

MATTHEW BYRD August 4, 2014

As more innocent lives are thrown into the meat grinder that is the Israel-Palestine conflict, I notice that there are almost as many bad arguments used against pro-Palestinian people (such as me) as there...

Sonn: Scheduling classes and the numbers game

BARRETT SONN August 4, 2014

The word “diversity” and the entire college industry were made for each other. No other duo can match the scathing passion of their relationship — not Tom Cruise and running in every movie,...

Editorial: The possibility of a clean energy future

DI EDITORIAL BOARD August 4, 2014

Extreme weather in Iowa during the summertime appears to be on the rise. We often start with torrential rainfalls and conclude with severe dry spells, both of which devastate crops and livestock. Given...

Morris re-signs with Patriots

DI STAFF August 4, 2014

James Morris has signed a contract with the New England Patriots. The former Iowa linebacker was signed on May 16 and released on May 20 because of a failed physical. Morris is one of 12 linebackers on...

Point/Counterpoint: Which MLB Trade Deadline deal was the best?

DI STAFF August 4, 2014

David Price Starting pitching is the foundation of a championship team. Every year as the trade deadline approaches, contending teams are on the prowl for veterans to beef up their rotations for a run...

Chaos in Israel hits close to home for Kalin

ERIN ERICKSON August 4, 2014

Imagine falling to sleep with fear, afraid that you will be awoken by the sounds of sirens signaling to take cover and running for your life to the closest bomb shelter. Some 6,400 miles away from Iowa...

Guards take the spotlight

KYLE MANN August 4, 2014

While the Prime Time League is obviously a developmental league first and foremost, another unavoidable element to the league is that fans and coaches take the opportunity to compare how players stack...

Pelini’s fiery attitude a hot topic

DANNY PAYNE August 4, 2014

Kirk Ferentz was across the field when things began to blow up. As Iowa’s 38-17 Black Friday whipping of Nebraska last season progressed, emotions rose on both sidelines as well as on the field....

University research funding growing

TING XUAN TAN August 4, 2014

Floor-to-ceiling screens formed a semicircle in front of a wheel-less silver car that sat in the middle of a dark oval room. This is the interior of one of the most advanced driving simulators in the...

Diving into Lolla

ANA BARRETT August 4, 2014

As another year comes to an end, I have a lot to reflect during my time at Grant Park. I used to live for music festivals — and although I still do, things have definitely changed since I last went...

Ticket promotion being revised

REBECCA MORIN August 4, 2014

University of Iowa students may still have a chance to win free tuition. After a raffle program from the Athletics Department was suspended because of legal questions, officials are now trying to find...

Images of the State Fair

REBECCA MORIN August 4, 2014

Sometimes memories are as simple as black and white. For Kurt Ullrich, a photographer and essayist, the Iowa State Fair was. In his newly released book, The Iowa State Fair, Ullrich said he decided...

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