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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

Intramurals changes jersey policy

MATT SCHOMMER August 27, 2009

Maybe UI students should be afraid to get their hands dirty. Cases of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus have increased yearly from 2005 to 2008 in people 18 years and younger, according to a...

Gowen, Cano win contest

IAN MARTIN August 27, 2009

The winners of Tuesday’s punt, pass, and kick competition during the Kickoff Classic at Hubbard Park became official on Wednesday — UI graduate student Marlene Cano and senior Matt Gowan took home...

Hawks ready to tee it up

CLARK CAHILL August 27, 2009

Having been one of only 30 teams in the nation to participate in the NCAA championships in May, the Iowa men’s golf team is having a hard time quelling the urge to look up at even loftier expectations. But...

Big league fun

MITCH SMITH August 27, 2009

Is this Iowa? No, it’s heaven. The Urbandale Little League All-Stars became the first Iowa team to represent the Midwest Region since 2005 this week, playing on what most Little Leaguers consider the...

Big Ten Preview: Gophers set for golden season

SCOTT MILLER August 27, 2009

If you haven’t noticed, Tim Brewster is fired up. Maybe it’s the return of offensive duo Adam Weber and Eric Decker that has Brewster, the Minnesota head coach, especially amped about the upcoming...

In footsteps of defensive giants

SCOTT MILLER August 27, 2009

Kirk Ferentz knew this day would come. There would come a time when his two defensive tackles, his two players that epitomized Iowa football more than anyone else, his two staunch leaders on the field...

Spotlight Iowa City: Blending rhythm and shorin-ryu

ERIC ANDERSEN August 27, 2009

Onstage, Forrest Heusinkveld rapslike a professional MC while keeping the beat for Iowa City band the Uniphonics. In his spare time, the UI percussion- and jazz-studies major devotes his attention to...

Certificates popular at UI

SAM LANE August 27, 2009

Students have long pursued minors during their college careers, but now, many are tacking one of the UI’s 18 certificate programs onto their résumés. The university has added several certificates...

Panel covers Iran’s turmoil

ERIN PETTIT August 27, 2009

Maryam Deravi told an audience of roughly 40 she worried for her family in Iran because of the controversial presidential elections. “It’s stressful,” she said. “I want everyone to know what’s...

Kehoe wants mock jury

REGINA ZILBERMINTS August 27, 2009

The attorney for a Coralville woman accused of killing her 2-year-old son in 2008 asked a Buchanan County judge on Wednesday to take uncommon measures to determine whether a jury can be impartial. Andrea...

Cultural centers upbeat

EMILY BUSSE August 27, 2009

Four homes of the UI cultural centers sit tucked in a tree-lined side street away from the rush of Grand Avenue traffic. Screen doors snap shut as students wander in and out of the houses that are meant...

Not perfect, but it’s home

LAUREN MILLS August 27, 2009

When a Cambus with a sign “Music/Theater” clanked to a halt in front of Schaeffer Hall this week, there were no passengers inside. The lack of music students laden with instruments marks progress...

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