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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

Higgins: Watching my world from afar

CHRIS HIGGINS June 22, 2015

Chris Higgins is a DI staffer interning abroad at China Daily for the summer. BEIJING — “Come back for the Fourth of July,” my friend urges me on WeChat. I ask where the party is. Without...

Cervantes: The stagnation of camaraderie

CHRISTOPHER CERVANTES June 22, 2015

An easy way to describe my group of closely knit friends is eclectic. Each of us has vastly different backgrounds, and we can fill the spot of almost any racial profile that exists.  We really don’t...

Editorial: Father-son power in the federal government

DI EDITORIAL BOARD June 22, 2015

Many in this country celebrated their fathers Sunday for the guidance and opportunities they provided during the formative years and beyond. None should do that more so than our federal representatives,...

The long and not short of it

CHARLIE GREEN June 22, 2015

Scoring on Iowa freshman Chase Coley is a tall order in the most literal sense. The 6-3 Minneapolis native led Joe Johnston’s team to a 57-51 victory on June 17 in what can only be described as...

Woodbury wins again in Waterloo

KYLE MANN June 22, 2015

The Prime Time League tipped off at a peculiar time on Father’s Day, with the second day of league games starting at 3:30 p.m. in Waterloo. Despite the “holiday,” the Cedar Valley Sportsplex...

Return of the conquering hero

CHARLIE GREEN June 22, 2015

When the Cincinnati Reds selected Iowa junior Tyler Peyton in the 33rd round of the MLB draft on June 10, he decided to temporarily pass on the pursuit of his lifelong dream to return for his senior...

UI officials listen to public opinion on Art Building

RAPHAEL GELFAND June 22, 2015

As more than 15 community members weighed in on what they believe should be done to the old University of Iowa Art Building, one thing was clear: The building is about both history and community. On...

Engineering students weigh in on new arts requirements

RAPHAEL GELFAND June 22, 2015

Incoming University of Iowa engineering students this fall will have a different curriculum from that of those who came before them. The College of Engineering has decided to add a new general-education...

Growing enrollment brings growing pains

BEN MARKS June 22, 2015

The University of Iowa’s incoming freshman class is estimated to be the school’s largest yet, and officials say to expect growing pains in the coming years when it comes to housing. Although...

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