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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

Voices of Philanthropy: Jan Jensen

GUEST OPINION October 14, 2014

I’ve often been asked by friends inside and outside of our great university why I choose to give to the We Are Phil campaign. I am “Phil” because I believe in giving back to an institution...

Elliot: The real mess

BEAU ELLIOT October 14, 2014

Columbus Day, who remembers that? I mean, we still celebrate Columbus Day? Well, OK, maybe you remember. Maybe your cognizance of truly important stuff such as Columbus Day is much better than mine. It...

Editorial: Apathy on abortion

DI EDITORIAL BOARD October 14, 2014

As November’s election draws near, candidates are taking strong stances on issues that have previously been in everyone’s interest to avoid. Rep. Bruce Braley, D-Iowa, did just this with a...

Men’s tennis senior Hagan falls in semis at regional

DI STAFF October 14, 2014

Iowa men’s tennis senior Matt Hagan lost to the No. 3 player in the country, Alex Alvarez, in the semifinals of the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Regional Tournament Monday. After...

The approach is different between 18-hole days and 36-hole days

NICK VITTORE October 14, 2014

College men’s golf offers teams the unique opportunity to play two rounds of a tournament in one day. Iowa’s golfers are getting ready to see more of these, having played a 36-hole day at the...

Concussion risk ever-present in soccer

JORDAN HANSEN October 14, 2014

For years, concussions have been something of a quandary in sports — they were not taken seriously, and the pervasive idea was that they were something to be played through. Now, the game has changed. Head...

Playing as individuals on a team

COURTNEY BAUMANN October 14, 2014

Golf is not a game that a coach can substitute team members in and out of during a tournament. If a player is on, she’s on. If she’s not, she better figure it out on her own because there...

Receiving trio finding groove

JACOB SHEYKO October 14, 2014

Halfway through Iowa’s season, three receivers have separated themselves from the pack. A pass-catching corps once thought to be receiver-by-committee now has more half of its production coming...

West High Student brings gun

DI STAFF October 14, 2014

Police responded on Oct. 10 to 2901 Melrose Ave. after receiving a call about a weapons offense at 3:27 p.m. West High School is located at that address. A student was discovered carrying a handgun on...

UI research center celebrating 40th anniversary

ERICA MAHONEY October 14, 2014

In 1972, the University of Iowa was asked to propose a grant to highlight basic and clinical research, education, and community programs focused on cardiovascular advancements. If successful, the UI would...

UI named partner in foundation to encourage study in China

CHRIS HIGGINS October 14, 2014

The University of Iowa will soon expand its student presence even further across the Pacific. The UI was recently selected as one of eight signature partners for the 100,000 Strong Foundation for 2014-15....

Recent climate report focuses on effects on human health

CHRIS HIGGINS October 14, 2014

State scientists, including University of Iowa professors, are hoping to draw attention to the human aspect of a complex global issue through highlighting the connection between health and the potential...

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