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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

UISG election mimics national politics

LAWRENCE DE GEEST April 13, 2009

It is hard to accept that UI Student Government is an uncompromising three-way that pleasurably chaffs everyone within it. But a game theorist would argue it makes sense. Even though only one will emerge...

Avoid glitzy campaign issues

DANNY VALENTINE AND BRYCE BAUER April 13, 2009

Today and Tuesday, voters will choose among three UI Student Government parties, all of which are running on platforms speckled with some flashy campaigns issues, such as freezing tuition and making more...

Of three good parties, Your Party stands out

DI EDITORIAL BOARD April 13, 2009

There is no party in this week’s UI Student Government election that has taken our breath away. We have three good parties to choose from but not one great party. But, after meeting with representatives...

Commentator Ed Podolak back & sober

BRENDAN STILES April 13, 2009

Like a prized heavyweight fighter who frequently announces comebacks from retirements, former Iowa running back Ed Podolak stepped back into the radio booth nearly as fast as he left it. Three months...

Women’s tennis drops 2

ROBBIE LEHMAN April 13, 2009

With the temperature hovering above 50 degrees and the sun shining, things were looking up as the Iowa women’s tennis team headed to the outdoor courts for the first time this spring. The Hawkeyes hoped...

Baseball loses again

JEFF PAWOLA April 13, 2009

The Iowa baseball team lost its seventh-consecutive game Sunday, falling, 8-4, to Indiana at Banks Field. The loss came as a result of six wild pitches, one passed ball, and nine free passes — three...

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