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

Football recruits ranked No. 39

AMIE KIEHN February 3, 2010

In the wake of last year’s historic football season, Iowa’s new recruiting class is geared to fill in the gaps and add needed depth to a program positioned to expand upon 2009’s success. Although...

Trial set in shooting

DI STAFF February 3, 2010

The trial date has been set for the end of March for an Iowa City man charged in a shooting death. Alajuwon Shamar Johnson, 26, was charged Jan. 1 with involuntary manslaughter in the death of 20-year-old...

Council moves against electronic cab signs

DI STAFF February 3, 2010

The Iowa City City Council passed its first consideration of an ordinance that would amend the city code to prohibit the use of electronic signs on taxicabs on Tuesday evening. The ordinance became a...

Man charged in L&M attempted robbery

DI STAFF February 3, 2010

Iowa City police arrested a man and charged him with attempting to rob a convenience store in Iowa City. Eric Svensson, 23, address unknown, was charged Monday with second-degree robbery, along with third-degree...

Spotlight: The queen of texting

KACIE KROMINGA February 3, 2010

It doesn’t seem anything can stop Jamie Civitate from texting. Tapping the keys at the dinner table receives reprimands from her parents. Sending 160-character messages at school once got her phone...

Dance Marathon: Dancing on alone

JOE CAVALIERE February 3, 2010

Though Lura Carstensen is only a sophomore, the UI student has already been involved with Dance Marathon for more than a decade. Carstensen’s older sister, Kira, was diagnosed with leukemia when she...

Dance Marathon: Nurse for 23 years and still ‘loving it’

MARLEEN LINARES February 3, 2010

Richard Young and Payden Lindquist have nothing in common. Young wears glasses, and Payden has no trouble seeing the TV screen in front of him. One is easygoing, the other demanding. Young isn’t up...

Dance Marathon: Alumni form network

JORDAN FRIES February 3, 2010

Courtney Bond said she looked everywhere for an outlet to support Dance Marathon after she graduated from the UI. But the English and journalism major was at a loss on how to stay engaged with the friends...

Dance Marathon: A patient’s big imagination

REGINA ZILBERMINTS February 3, 2010

Eden Levetzow’s favorite hiding place is behind a dark brown leather armchair in the corner of the living room. But if her parents call for her, she can’t resist giggling and replying, “I’m here.” The...

Dance Marathon: Creative fundraising

MORGAN OLSEN February 3, 2010

For most college students, it’s hard enough to keep $400 in the bank account. But each year, UI Dance Marathon dancers raise at least that much to participate in the event by e-mailing, canning, and...

Provost clears up tension over graduate task force

MORGAN OLSEN February 3, 2010

In response to concerns expressed about the graduate-school task force, Provost Wallace Loh addressed the UI Faculty Senate Tuesday and assured the members that university officials have made no decisions. Loh...

Pulitzer-winning Tony Kushner visits UI

DEE FABBRICATORE February 3, 2010

Tony Kushner gave himself until the age of 30 to start making a living in the theater. If he didn’t make that goal, he told himself, he would explore a different career path. Now 53 years old, he sat...

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