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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

Dance Gala twirling up sentiments

CAROLINE BERG October 29, 2009

This semester, UI dancers have experimented with realism, left rehearsals with bruises, and tested boundaries of space and expression to produce the intensively collaborative event Dance Gala 2009: Synergy....

Currie: In order to sustain quality of education, pass tuition surcharge

MICHAEL CURRIE - GUEST OPINION October 29, 2009

What in the hell is wrong with UI Student Government? The members were elected on behalf of the students to represent their interests, and now they’re going to the state Board of Regents and asking them...

Revamping higher education

SIMEON TALLEY October 29, 2009

It’s time that we start thinking about how to reform higher education and make these institutions — including the UI — more efficient. Public and private colleges all across the country are faced...

UISG decision to support hike, surcharge an affront to students

DI EDITORIAL BOARD October 29, 2009

The UI Student Government is in danger of losing credibility with students after this one. Top UISG leaders such as President Michael Currie ruefully endorsed a plan to impose both a 6 percent tuition...

Rienow 7 wins to advance to Residence Hall finals

IAN MARTIN October 29, 2009

The Rienow 7 Raptors are just one step away from the Residence Hall championship. The team of mostly freshmen defeated a quick but tired Dirty Burge team, 32-18, to advance to the finals on Wednesday night. Both...

Ex-Hawk Cavey to play in charity game

DI SPORTS STAFF October 29, 2009

Former Iowa women’s basketball player Jamie Cavey will be one of many past Division-I stars participating in a charity basketball game on Friday in Ashland, Kan., as a part of Hoops for Hope. Proceeds...

Male aides help soccer prepare

ROBBIE LEHMAN October 29, 2009

Working with the opposite sex can oftentimes be complicated. But for two men involved with the Iowa soccer team, their relationships with the players couldn’t be better. Ivan Sanchez and David Kryger...

Staying close to the pool

MITCH SMITH October 29, 2009

It took a career-ending injury for Frannie Malone to realize her passion for coaching. Malone, an Iowa alumna, is in her sixth season as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for Iowa swimming team. “She’s...

City plows past West in playoffs

J.T. BUGOS October 29, 2009

On the very first play of their 45-20 win over West High, the City High Little Hawks showed why they are undefeated and No. 1 in the state of Iowa. City High forced a Trojan fumble on the opening kickoff,...

Women’s tennis stays confident

PATRICK RAFFERTY October 29, 2009

After bidding farewell to former head coach Daryl Greenan in late September, the Iowa women’s tennis team remains optimistic. In the coach’s absence, assistant coach Mira Radu filled in, keeping...

O-line moves on without Richardson

SCOTT MILLER October 29, 2009

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz once compared his injury-riddled offensive line to the Bermuda Triangle — and that was with Dace Richardson healthy and proving to be the Hawkeyes’ most versatile lineman. Before...

Spotlight Iowa City: An environmental Renaissance

DEE FABBRICATORE October 29, 2009

Melissa Holland feels strange shaking hands. It’s not that she’s unfriendly. It’s just that she prefers hugging and making use of her hands in other ways, such as crafting leather boots or building...

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