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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

Blending into the Mill

NICK FETTY March 5, 2009

When the phrase “double bogey” comes to mind, some people may recall Tiger Woods’ latest performance. But for the Blend, it means a subpar ride in a short, black tour bus. The band will travel in...

Art you can amble to

JED MILLER March 5, 2009

Every March, as Iowa City slowly awakes from a winter slumber, downtown Iowa City begins to buzz again as community members browse local art galleries’ selections at The Gallery Walk. The event was...

Kid Simple anything but incomplex

JED MILLER March 5, 2009

That the word “simple” is in the title of Kid Simple may be the biggest irony of the entire production. Contrary to what the name might imply, there is nothing mindless about the play or its young...

SCOPE books Dierks Bentley

DI ARTS STAFF March 5, 2009

Dierks Bentley is coming to town, and he’s bringing his country twang, bluegrass tunes, and a little bit of honky-tonk with him. SCOPE and First Avenue Productions will present Dierks Bentley, along...

Riverside’s ‘Walking the Wire’: More variety than a 50-foot salad bar

KATIE HANSON March 5, 2009

“You’ll never believe it. Dan asked me to dinner yesterday.” “I just got the biggest sushi craving.” “You’ve never had falafel before? That’s ridiculous. You have to try it.” Think...

Obama should move on Colombian free trade

LA TIMES EDITORIAL March 5, 2009

President Obama’s trade agenda is nothing if not ambitious. His just-released policy statement, titled “Making Trade Work for American Families,” ties trade to energy efficiency and environmental...

Banning Barbie

NATE WHITNEY March 5, 2009

BIt’s a warm June day in 2010, and in Huntington, W.V., a Toys ’R’ Us store is quiet save for a handful of customers slowly wandering the aisles. An employee is standing idly at the register, another...

Point-counterpoint: The popular-vote conundrum

DI EDITORIAL WRITERS March 5, 2009

Point — National popular vote is good for Iowa Be brave, Iowa senators. Approve the national popular-vote bill, and take Iowa into the next American political era. Send a message to the Electoral College...

Women’s golf pitching for consistency

PETER GUSTIN March 5, 2009

Coming off a fall season marked by inconsistency, the Iowa women’s golf team is getting ready to tee it up in warm weather. The Hawkeyes started the season by defeating Stetson in a dual on Feb. 14,...

Iowa not a tennis Eden for recruits

ROBBIE LEHMAN March 5, 2009

Iowa women’s tennis head coach Daryl Greenan sits in his office surfing tennis websites, looking to find the next Hawkeye star. He regularly checks out sites such as tennisrecruiting.net and collegetennisonline.com...

As women head to Big Ten, let the madness begin

JEFF PAWOLA March 5, 2009

The women’s Big Ten Tournament will begin today in Conseco Field House in Indianapolis, with three first-round games featuring the teams at the bottom of the bracket. Seeds 6-11 will open up tournament...

For wrestling uniforms, it’s back to the Gable era

ZACH SMITH March 5, 2009

Iowa wrestling is defined by its tradition. A tradition built by hard work and execution, a tradition of all business all the time. A legacy of domination. Iowa head coach Tom Brands has become the...

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