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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

Should the UI allow students access to academic buildings 24 hours a day?

DI EDITORIAL STAFF December 17, 2009

YES Study space is a rare commodity these days, and the situation will get worse because UI officials have decided to merge four libraries. But what if I told you some students don’t have to deal with...

Hicks earns Big Ten honor

DI STAFF December 17, 2009

The Iowa women’s swimming and diving team captured its first Big Ten honor of the season on Wednesday. Junior co-captain Verity Hicks was named Big Ten Swimmer of the Week. The native of New Zealand...

Big Ten baseball tourney staying in Ohio

DI STAFF December 17, 2009

Big Ten officials, along with the Huntington Park and the Greater Columbus Sports Commission, announced on Wednesday that Columbus, Ohio, will host the Big Ten Baseball Tournament for the 2010, 2011, and...

Sporting News honors Hawks

DI STAFF December 17, 2009

On Wednesday, The Sporting News recognized Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and seven Hawkeye football players for their accomplishments during the 2009 season. The magazine selected Ferentz as the Big Ten...

Grappler sparks the Hawkeyes

J.T. BUGOS December 17, 2009

Iowa wrestler Matt McDonough was faced with the task of taking over the 125-pound spot after former 125-pounder Charlie Falck graduated following last season. As a redshirt freshman, McDonough has more...

Simbhudas back in new role

ROBBIE LEHMAN December 17, 2009

Black and Gold still runs in Jenifer Simbhudas’ veins. No longer competing collegiately after finishing her career last season, one of the most decorated female gymnasts in Iowa history assumed the...

No break for tracksters

MICHELE DANNO December 17, 2009

For the women on the Iowa track and field team, there will be no “break” following the word “winter” in the coming weeks. The Hawkeyes trained extensively during the fall for their 2010 indoor...

Miles asks schools for further savings

DI STAFF December 17, 2009

On Wednesday, state Board of Regents’ President David Miles asked UI President Sally Mason, along with the other regent schools’ leaders, to examine their operations to find more efficiencies and cost-saving...

Spotlight Iowa City: Breathing multicultural air

CHRIS CURTLAND December 17, 2009

Isabella Santoro thinks in a mix of languages. The UI senior is a dual citizen of the United States and Italy, and she has added English, French, and Spanish to her native Italian. In her four years...

The lights of the season

MITCHELL SCHMIDT December 17, 2009

Iowa City officials are spreading more holiday cheer this season in the form of glimmering lights. The bulbs went up before Thanksgiving and will light up downtown Iowa City until around the beginning...

Best Buddies a big hit

MARLEEN LINARES December 17, 2009

As Laura Vukelich and Erin Schubert sat in a local ice-cream shop talking and laughing, they raised their arms to touch their fists together. “Best friends forever,” Schubert said with a bright smile...

UI explores reasons students drop out

LAUREN MILLS December 17, 2009

UI officials are seeking answers about why students leave the university early, and they’re asking the students themselves. The Early Intervention Committee, which identifies students who are experiencing...

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