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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

UI communication sciences at the forefront

ASHLEY HAUGO March 2, 2009

Though a rookie among disciplines such as physics, chemistry, and theology, the UI’s communication sciences and disorders department reigns as the grandfather among programs of its kind. “Speech pathology...

Know your campus: Digging into UI architecture

ASHLEY HAUGO March 2, 2009

What do a guitar, a computer punchcard, and an open book have in common? For the careful observer, they can all be uncovered in the walls of UI buildings. The most notable of this trio is the contemporary...

Program addresses frosh sexual misbehavior

KATHLEEN SERINO March 2, 2009

In addition to the sexual-harassment education mandated by the UI for faculty and staff, an online program addressing sexual misbehavior for freshmen will soon be introduced. “The goal is that all the...

No raise for UI President Sally Mason

TESSA McLEAN March 2, 2009

UI President Sally Mason will not receive a bonus or raise because of the proposed extensive UI budget cuts, officials recently announced. Mason’s salary will remain at $450,000 for fiscal 2010. She...

Recession doesn’t bite at UI College of Dentistry

LINI GE March 2, 2009

Brenda Myers, 69, hasn’t had her teeth cleaned for nearly 20 years, weathering a broken tooth and some cavities all because she doesn’t have health insurance. Myers was among roughly 100 people who...

Beer consumption steady despite national drop

MARY HARRINGTON March 2, 2009

Iowa City drinkers may be upgrading rather than cutting down on beer consumption during an economic recession. National alcohol sales dropped an unprecedented 9.3 percent during the last quarter of 2008,...

Work-study aided with stimulus

ANNA LOTHSON March 2, 2009

Out of the $53 billion set aside in the federal stimulus package for education, work-study programs will receive a hefty $200 million — an allocation many expect to pave the way for more UI students...

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