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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

Guest Opinion: It’s ‘Labor’ Day, not ‘Union’ Day

GUEST OPINION August 29, 2014

Most Americans realize that Labor Day is about celebrating workers and their contribution to our free society, but that won’t stop union bosses from stealing the spotlight to push their own agenda. Despite...

Cervantes: Paper or processors?

CHRISTOPHER CERVANTES August 29, 2014

When I was in first grade, my teacher asked us what we all wanted to be when we grew up. Dozens of my peers wanted to be police officers or doctors, but when it came my time, I had a different vision for...

Graf: Minorities are now the majority

L.C. GRAF August 29, 2014

I didn’t know I was Latina until I went to college. I checked the boxes marked “Hispanic” when I went to school. I had a Quinceañera when I was 15. I knew I had dark skin. But in...

Miller-Meeks and Loebsack: Point/Counterpoint

DI STAFF August 29, 2014

Last night, the contenders for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District faced off in a debate at City High, Rep. Dave Loebsack, D-Iowa, versus Republican candidate Mariannette Miller-Meeks. Perhaps the...

Volleyball to open season in Texas

DI STAFF August 29, 2014

The Iowa volleyball team will open its season today in College Station, Texas, where it will compete in the Texas A&M Tournament. The Hawkeyes will face host Aggies and Texas-San Antonio and Tulane...

Brands to coach U.S. World Team

DI STAFF August 29, 2014

Iowa head wrestling coach Tom Brands will head overseas early in September to help coach the U.S. World Team at the 2014 FILA Senior World Championships, USA Wrestling announced Thursday. “I think...

Thompson to step down

DI STAFF August 29, 2014

Longtime Iowa field-hockey trainer Faye Thompson has announced her intent to resign from the program. She said her departure date has not been set. Thompson had served as the primary trainer for the...

Cross-country to kick off in Des Moines

MARIO WILLIAMS and SHELBY STITES August 29, 2014

With the harriers’ summer training, intense workouts, and weight lifting, Iowa cross-country head coach Layne Anderson will look for his runners to perform consistently in their first meet of the...

Old Capitol to open football exhibit

IAN MURPHY August 29, 2014

Kinnick Stadium won’t be the only place to find stories of Hawkeye legends this fall. Hawkeye greats such as Randy Duncan, Alex Karras, and coach Forest Evashevski will be featured the exhibit ...

Women’s soccer ready for first home game of the season

JORDAN HANSEN August 29, 2014

When the Iowa soccer team takes the field for its home opener against Fresno State tonight, an unfamiliar face will be roaming the Iowa sideline. His name? Dave DiIanni (pronounced dee-AWN-ee), and it...

Hawkeye field hockey preps for Big Ten/ACC Challenge

RYAN RODRIGUEZ August 29, 2014

The Iowa field-hockey team will begin the long-awaited 2014 season this weekend when it heads to Chapel Hill, North Carolina, to take part in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. The Black and Gold will face off...

Goodwin: Football can be special this year

CODY GOODWIN August 29, 2014

The hometown football team with high expectations and a favorable schedule will finally kick off its season Saturday against an in-state rival. And, really, it’s about damn time. We’ve been...

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