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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

Elliot: Cat fights, dogfights

BEAU ELLIOT July 21, 2015

I like cats. I must; I’ve lived with many of the four-footed Einsteins. (Though I admit, sometimes they’re four-footed Einsteins on a bad-hair day, and if that sounds like something out of...

Sanchez: Bisexuality under attack, yet again

SADIE SANCHEZ July 21, 2015

British model and actress Cara Delevingne has been known for many things: striking eyebrows, witty candor, exuberant talent. But now, she’s opening up about a new aspect of her life — her sexuality. In...

Dugan: Of Big Macs & economics

JACK DUGAN July 21, 2015

The Economist’s famous Big Mac index is a novel method of measuring the currency value of nations worldwide and is based on something called the theory of Purchasing Power Parity. The Economist defines...

Editorial: Fear-mongering in mass shootings

DI EDITORIAL BOARD July 21, 2015

Following the tragic shooting in Chattanooga, Tennessee, which claimed the lives of four Marines and a Navy petty officer last week, several U.S governors have implemented new security measures to combat...

Cubs fall to Reds 5-4

JOE KAY - ASSOCIATED PRESS July 21, 2015

CINCINNATI  — Todd Frazier connected for the first time since he won the All-Star Home Run Derby, and Jay Bruce hit a key 2-run shot in the sixth inning on Monday night, powering the Cincinnati Reds...

Zach Johnson wins British Open in wild playoff finish

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland  — Zach Johnson cradled the silver claret jug in his arms. Jordan Spieth let it slip through his fingers. Spieth was right where he wanted to be in his spirited bid for the Grand...

Will Tiger ever win another major?

DI STAFF July 21, 2015

Yes After missing the cut at the British Open on July 18, Tiger Woods’ chance of winning another major championship looks bleak.   Woods finished seconde round 3-over, leaving him 7-over...

Hawks in the NFL: Tight ends searching for targets

CHARLIE GREEN July 21, 2015

Aside from offensive linemen, Iowa football might not produce more NFL players at any position than it does at tight end. Many of these players, such as C.J. Fiedorowicz, serve primarily as an extra blocking...

Prime Time’s most dangerous

CHARLIE GREEN July 21, 2015

Coach Jess Settles of the Marion Iron squad put together an unconventional roster at the start of the Prime Time League, selecting no one who played for the Hawkeyes in the 2014-15 season — one of only...

Writers’ Workshop Grad returns with debut novel

ANDREW POTOCKI July 21, 2015

Almost a month after the publication of her popular first novel and two weeks of signings, tours, and talks, author Naomi Jackson came home to Iowa City on Monday night to talk about her writing and the...

CIVIC hosts the international human rights forum at the local community

YUN LIN July 21, 2015

They hail from as far away as Estonia, the Gaza Strip, the Côte d ’Ivoire and as near as Iowa City, but Monday, they were all gathered in one room to discuss human rights. Local and international...

Twelve members of the Midwest Region Peace Corps are riding through Iowa

RAPHAEL GELFAND July 21, 2015

After years of work in a dozen countries around the world, a team of Peace Corps volunteers have returned to their native Midwest to share their experiences and knowledge with locals as they ride in this...

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