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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

Voices of Philanthropy: Sarah Fisher Gardial

GUEST COLUMN October 13, 2014

During last year’s inaugural We Are Phil faculty/staff giving initiative, the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business responded with gusto to the challenge of increasing employee participation...

Osgerby: Affordable living in London

PAUL OSGERBY October 13, 2014

I knew London was going to be expensive before boarding my flight over the Atlantic. The exchange rate isn’t in my favor, and the city has a reputation for increasing housing and living costs. According...

Point/Counterpoint: Who won the second Senate debate?

DI STAFF October 13, 2014

Ernst stuck to issues, not catch phrases The Iowan Senate race has tightened. A new Iowa poll released this weekend shows that Ernst is only leading by 1 percentage point; the Real Clear Politics average...

Hagan continues to move on

DI STAFF October 13, 2014

Matt Hagan is moving on to the semifinals of the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Regional Tournament. The senior men’s tennis player bested Oklahoma State’s Nicolai Ferrigano (6-3, 6-4)...

Golf finishes tied for seventh

DI STAFF October 13, 2014

The Iowa men’s golf team finished tied for seventh among 12 teams at the Rod Myers Invitational in Durham, North Carolina. After round one on Oct. 11, tournament officials postponed play until Sunday...

Iowa volleyball drops weekend matches in Michigan

KYLE MANN October 13, 2014

The Iowa volleyball team boarded the bus to Michigan over the weekend and dropped two matches to Michigan and Michigan State. Both defeats came in straight sets. After starting the season 8-2, this weekend...

Controversy in the pool

IAN MURPHY October 13, 2014

Touchpads fail in swimming, and when they do, it comes down to the backup button linked to the computer. When that button doesn’t get pushed, it creates problems. That’s exactly what happened...

Hawkeyes down Miami, 3-1

RYAN RODRIGUEZ October 13, 2014

Pretty it was not, but thankfully for the Iowa field hockey team, the NCAA doesn’t give style points. After dropping two-straight Big Ten games at home, the Black and Gold finally managed to stop...

Post-game Notebook: Gaul sees action in Iowa’s win over Indiana

CODY GOODWIN October 13, 2014

Tommy Gaul stood inside the media room after Iowa’s 45-29 win over Indiana on Oct. 11 surrounded by reporters and cameras. Though he is a fifth-year senior, being interviewed after a game was a new...

Commentary: Appreciating Mark Weisman

CODY GOODWIN October 13, 2014

The former fullback with a bruising running style and military mindset will not win the Heisman Trophy, despite the catchy campaign slogan that involves his name. He will not contend for the Doak Walker...

Iowa offense sparkles against Hoosiers

DANNY PAYNE October 13, 2014

Jim Foster, the founder of the Arena Football League, was born in Iowa City and graduated from the University of Iowa. If he had been in the stands for the Hawkeyes’ Homecoming game against Indiana...

UI professor shows clickers are effective

AARON WALKER October 13, 2014

Students shouldn’t sweat the dreaded clicker question in lectures. A new University of Iowa study shows using clickers in class helps students both pay attention and attend the class. The study...

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