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

Two freshmen step into starting lineup

JORDAN GARRETSON November 13, 2009

Iowa women’s basketball head coach Lisa Bluder was excited about the potential of her freshman class. Never did she think she would have to rely upon it this quickly, though. With a bulging disc in...

Iowa seeks Rose Bowl berth

JON LINDER November 13, 2009

Few scenarios in sports can compare with what James Vandenberg will experience when he takes the field for Iowa on Saturday in Ohio Stadium. Never mind this will be the first start of his career, which...

Spotlight Iowa City: Following a winding journey to art

TYLER LYON November 13, 2009

Exposure is key. It’s what UI senior Olivia Rendone believes about the world of art, at least. That’s why the 22-year-old worked with students at Tate High for her Honors project in the UI School...

The problem with pets

ASHLEY OERMAN November 13, 2009

Brittany’s cat is a violation. The UI junior lives in an apartment that does not allow animals — and if her landlord finds out, she could face a hefty fine. However, if she was forced to relocate...

Sex Offender Registry redesigned

MARLEEN LINARES November 13, 2009

The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation’s recently redesigned Sex Offender Registry website is bringing more information to community members. The site now provides e-mail notifications when an...

Building community bridges

PARKER SMITH November 13, 2009

There weren’t enough chairs to go around at the Afro American Cultural Center forum on Thursday night. Students, professors, faculty, and citizens gathered around the living room of the center, enjoyed...

VP search: Telling true stories

HOLLY HINES November 13, 2009

UI alumnus Jeff Iseminger described a scene of 76 trombonists parading through the campus and playing the “Iowa Fight Song” to draw people together. Iseminger, the final candidate for the position...

Johnson County spared the ax

REGINA ZILBERMINTS November 13, 2009

Employees at the Johnson County Courthouse were spared any layoffs, though judicial-branch staff statewide wasn’t so lucky. Chief Justice Marsha Ternus announced Thursday the department would cut more...

UISG tries wet tailgate

SAM LANE November 13, 2009

UI Student Government officials will put the phrase “drinking responsibly” to the test this weekend. Officials said they decided to serve beer at the event to show students it’s possible to drink...

UI policy could have consequences for off-campus drinking

KATHRYN STINSON November 13, 2009

Repercussions for the PAULA you get downtown may not be limited to city fines in the future. UI administrators are working to expand the university’s disciplinary authority to off-campus misconduct. “We...

UI pumps up international recruiting

DANNY VALENTINE November 13, 2009

UI recruiters are a worldly bunch these days. In an effort to increase enrollment by 100 students per year for the next five years, officials are pitching the university to prospective students in more...

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