2008 Woodie Awards
Area authorities investigated Hillcrest Wednesday on reports that three football players might be involved in a sexual assault that allegedly occurred in the residence hall Oct. 14.
The three players are being questioned in connection with the reported crime, according to a UI news release. As of Wednesday, authorities had not made any arrests and did not release any details on the alleged victim or identity of the players.
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It's been a year since Rob Cornell last picked up a Pipetman in a laboratory.
But he's paid his dues, to say the least.
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Usually Mickey Mouse, UI President Sally Mason, and comedian Stephen Colbert don't fall into the same category, but Iowa City residents made it happen in last week's election.
At the end of election day, all three figures had received write-in votes.
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UI freshman Will Downey has a simple request.
"No talking while this is on," he shouted.
The stereo plays a track more likely to be found at a sixth-grade sleepover than a college dorm room: "I Won't Say (I'm in Love)" from the soundtrack to Disney's Hercules.
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Paul Krugman is somewhat of a rarity: He's a liberal economist. It's an occupation not without left-of-center thinkers, but it's one dominated by adherents to Adam Smith's laissez-faire, free-market ideology.
Breaking from this model, Krugman preaches a system still solidly based on the invisible hand, but one that puts an emphasis on workers' rights, progressive taxation, and a strong social safety net.
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At 7 a.m. today, it became final: The time for campus suggestions is over, and a proposal to ban smoking everywhere on UI grounds will hit UI President Sally Mason's desk by Dec. 1.
The decision lies solely with her. Mason, who holds a Ph.D. in biology and is longtime supporter of health-care causes, is expected to approve the policy.
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The rigor and intensity of the Big Ten Network's usual programming will eventually include 90 minutes of UI style and grace.
The UI's Center for Media Production is in the process of developing a documentary on the university's annual Dance Gala, intended to be submitted to the Big Ten Network by January.
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Friends, peers, and colleagues all agree that UI student Katie Imborek has changed the Carver College of Medicine for the better.
Imborek, a fourth-year medical student, will be honored today with The Catalyst Award, a distinguished commendation for diversity advancement that recognizes her commitment and efforts to MEDIQS, a Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender organization in the medicine college.
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Long-shot presidential-nomination hopefuls come to Iowa with dreams of a Hawkeye State springboard to the White House. Many groups pushing obscure agendas can see Iowa as the road to the mainstream.
"Obviously, Iowa is the political center of the universe right now," said Todd Versteegh, the state field director for Americans for Fair Taxation. The group, more commonly known as FairTax.org, is one of the more visible advocacy groups so far in the caucus campaign.
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The quaint building known as the Wetherby cottage is the former home of the late great artist Isaac Wetherby. Situated at 935 E. Market St., the fate of the historic structure remains uncertain.
"This is a state treasure and a national treasure we're talking about here - not just a rundown little cottage on Market Street," said Mary Bennett, an Iowa City resident and State Historical Society employee.
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Woman charged with assault
Iowa City police charged a woman who reportedly slammed into the front of a house after allegedly trying to run someone over on Tuesday at 2300 Hollywood Boulevard.
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