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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

Spotlight Iowa City: UI professor brings Thai culture to the classroom

MICHELLE BORYCA October 2, 2009

Khon Thai jai dee. This phrase, meaning “Thai people are good-hearted” in English, sums up the way UI Associate Professor Scott McNabb feels about the southeastern Asian country and its people. McNabb,...

New bridge over Iowa River sparks hopes for development

NICOLE LUMBRERAS October 2, 2009

Today, Iowa City officials will unveil a new bridge over the Iowa River, bringing with it the possibility of development to the Southeast Side. “Development follows transportation,” said Iowa City...

Korean program joins Chinese to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival

EMILY BUSSE October 2, 2009

Chinese and Korean language students crammed into a small classroom in Phillips Hall on Thursday night under red hanging paper lanterns to watch live performances of kung fu, music, and poetry readings. The...

Students learn about sustainability

ERIN PETTIT October 2, 2009

Tina McPherson thought sustainability was just about being green. But after the business graduate student attended a lecture Thursday, hosted by a vice president of the Fortune-500 company that makes...

Student and soldier aims at City Council seat

NICOLE KARLIS October 2, 2009

UI junior Dan Tallon has experience in the combat zone. In fact, he served his patriotic duties before he could legally purchase tobacco. Now, Tallon is looking to further carry out the commitment he...

Mason addresses budget concerns

LAUREN MILLS October 2, 2009

UI President Sally Mason predicted future adjustments to the university’s budget, but she remained optimistic throughout her annual “State of the U” address Thursday afternoon. Around 200 people...

Local women launch company to help when “girls hurt girls”

EMILY BUSSE October 2, 2009

When Blair Wagner’s daughter Libby was in third grade, her friends stopped talking to her. For months, Libby was treated as a “nonperson,” and Wagner said she felt helpless watching her daughter...

Funds gap in City Council race

SHANE ERSLAND October 2, 2009

The three UI students vying for Iowa City City Council seats are hoping early voting, mass e-mails, and work on the ground will make up for their lack of campaign funds. Hopefuls Terry Dickens and Susan...

More TA cuts possible

DANNY VALENTINE October 2, 2009

UI officials said more TA positions may be cut in response to ongoing state budget woes. But it’s too early to tell how many or what the scope of the cuts would look like. There are still numerous...

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