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: Things fall apart, Ozymandias

BEAU ELLIOT September 16, 2014

Apparently, the whole world is falling apart right before our eyes. Or possibly it’s behind our backs. Always hard to tell with human beings. Just ask any cat. (But don’t ask my cat unless...

Stercula: Differentiate ISIS from Islam

TYLER STERCULA September 16, 2014

On Sept. 13, ISIS released a video of the execution of David Haines. Haines, 44, was a British aid worker who was abducted and beheaded by the extremist group. Yet another public execution of a Western...

Lee: The Blood Bucket Challenge

ASHLEY LEE September 16, 2014

In Defense of Black Bodies is a youth organization that strives to challenge and subvert systems of oppression in the United States that hurt and marginalize black lives. Last week, members of the organization...

Editorial: Citywide e-cig ban is overbearing

DI EDITORIAL BOARD September 16, 2014

From Transportation Security Administration body scanners to spying on our cell phones, technology is creeping into our lives at an accelerating rate. The new ways of interacting with our surroundings...

Iowa changes date for Sept. 25 matchup with Maryland

DI STAFF September 16, 2014

The Athletics Department announced today that it has changed the date of Iowa’s game with Maryland to Sept. 25 at 2:30 p.m. Originally the game was slated for Sept. 26; it was moved because of...

Iowa slips to third after second round of Golfweek Conference Challenge

DI STAFF September 16, 2014

After a Sunday that saw Iowa post a team score of 2-under, things were a little drearier for the Hawks a rainy Monday afternoon at Spirit Hollow Golf Course in Burlington. The Black and Gold shot 13-over...

Sophomore harriers shine

SHELBY STITES September 16, 2014

The Iowa women’s cross-country team flashed some positive performances and brought back a second-place finish from the meet at Illinois State on Sept. 12. Iowa head coach Layne Anderson said sophomores...

Gunderson brings experience, intensity, early impact for Iowa volleyball

KYLE MANN September 16, 2014

Bond Shymansky sought to begin a reformation of the Iowa volleyball program. He wanted to bring in a refreshing, exciting culture to Carver-Hawkeye Arena, and he wanted to recruit impact players. Mikaela...

Commentary: Hawks playing with fire on penalty corners

RYAN RODRIGUEZ September 16, 2014

The Iowa field-hockey team has all the pieces in place to build upon the impressive run last year’s squad went on at the Big Ten Tournament. Offensive firepower? Check. The Black and Gold returned...

Late-game woes seem to be a thing of the past

JORDAN HANSEN September 16, 2014

On Sept. 1, in a game against Butler, the Iowa soccer team gave up 2 late goals. The Hawkeyes still won the game, but just barely. Four days later against Iowa State, they again allowed 2 late goals...

Two sexual misconducts reported

LILY ABROMEIT September 16, 2014

The University of Iowa Department of Public Safety issued a warning to students, faculty, and staff Monday afternoon about two reported sexual misconducts. On Sept. 13, at the Iowa State/Iowa football...

Council to vote on Sabin School memorandum

NICK MOFFITT September 16, 2014

The Iowa City City Council will vote today on whether to approve the signing of a memorandum of agreement with various agencies on the salvage and demolition of the former Sabin Elementary School. The...

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