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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

Commentary: The familiar helps Hawkeyes with the unfamiliar

AMIE KIEHN October 28, 2009

I have no idea what it is like to play college football. For some of you, that might be obvious, despite my incredible foray in creating awesome touchdown celebrations. (I got it on lock Ochocinco.) I...

Lynch, Hoosiers face enormous challenge this weekend

BRENDAN STILES October 28, 2009

When the No. 7 Iowa Hawkeyes take on Indiana on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium, they might face a desperate opponent. Last week, the Hoosiers watched a 28-3 lead on Northwestern evaporate as the Wildcats...

Robinson, Richardson out for regular season

SCOTT MILLER October 28, 2009

Four key players — guard Dace Richardson (leg), running back Adam Robinson (high ankle sprain), safety Brett Greenwood (neck), and wide receiver Colin Sandeman (concussion) — all left Iowa’s game...

Kehoe trial to open

DI STAFF October 28, 2009

The trial for a Coralville woman accused of killing one son and attempting to kill another will begin today. Michelle Kehoe, 36, is charged with first-degree murder, attempted murder, and child endangerment...

Community college face cuts

LAUREN MILLS October 28, 2009

Iowa’s community-college instructors could see smaller salaries as officials at the schools face a 10 percent cut in state funding. The Department of Education is looking to cut $91,668 from community...

Spotlight Iowa City: Twirling in a burning ring of fire

IAN MARTIN October 28, 2009

Nicole Jensen keeps cool, even with fiery batons encircling her. As the featured twirler for West High, Jensen is always a bright spot in the marching band’s halftime show. But beyond just a few Fridays...

Local FEMA office benefits flood-recovery process

HOLLY HINES October 28, 2009

A new Federal Emergency Management Agency and Iowa Homeland Security office in Iowa City is helping the UI with roughly 250 flood-recovery projects. UI officials said the new location, funded by federal...

UI Student Health builds fitness foundation

JORDAN FRIES October 28, 2009

Freshmen can now better avoid gaining their destined 15 pounds. In fact, all UI students can focus on slowly transitioning into a healthier lifestyle with the help of UI Student Health’s new program,...

Balancing sports’ books

SAM LANE October 28, 2009

Despite a multimillion dollar budget, the Hawkeye athletics department has still faced budget challenges this year. Since 2007, the athletics department has been completely self-sustaining — meaning...

UISG endorses surcharge and tuition hike

KATHRYN STINSON October 28, 2009

The UI Student Government Senate voted overwhelmingly in favor of supporting a $100 spring tuition surcharge on Tuesday night. Senators also voted to endorse a 6 percent tuition increase. But the Senate...

Former student addicted to World of Warcraft

HOLLY HINES October 28, 2009

BLACK HAWK, Colo. — The dusty, shrub-dotted Utah desert, a deeply furrowed terrain, returned Ben Alexander to reality after he had spent 10 months in a fantasy world. There, the words of the former...

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