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

Trendspotter: Babies

HANNAH JONES LAWRENCE April 24, 2009

While the desire to perpetuate the human race is entirely natural, and necessary, the media portray childbearing and childrearing as the most glamorous and fashionable lifestyle choice a young woman can...

Battle of notes, many notes

BRIAN DAU April 24, 2009

There’s nothing wrong with a little friendly competition. At least, that’s what the fraternity members of Phi Mu Alpha claim as they prepare for their sixth annual Battle of the Bands, to be held...

City in motion and feeling good

JENNA SCHEIRMAN April 24, 2009

No one can accuse SCOPE of lacking stamina. After Thursday night’s Dierks Bentley show, the organization continues to provide aural entertainment in the form of tonight’s Motion City Soundtrack concert. Part...

Big government means bad environmentalism

Earth Day arrived Wednesday, and with it, several “green” events, including the broadcasting of “Walden: The Ballad of Thoreau” on public television and in schools. This is surprising at a time...

Gun trade killing Mexico

KURT CUNNINGHAM April 24, 2009

I have often wondered what it would be like to live in the ’80s, when pastel colors roamed free to the sounds of hair-metal. It was a time in which Miami was a cultural icon for a prosperous America....

Kudos to city’s new direction in combating downtown violence

DI EDITORIAL BOARD April 24, 2009

Last weekend marked a new direction in Iowa City’s war on alcohol-fueled violence. The police, despite adding four officers to patrol downtown, issued only one PAULA ticket and made only eight bar checks...

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