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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

Magic Johnsons look to steal All-U title

JERRY SCHERWIN February 11, 2010

A year ago, Jake Grein and the Apostles were Residence Hall champions. Now called the Magic Johnsons, Grein and his friends hope they can go on another run that will take them back to the intramural Men’s...

GymHawks, bred in Iowa

ROBBIE LEHMAN February 11, 2010

Being a Hawkeye means something extra special for three Iowa gymnasts. Junior Andrea Hurlburt and sophomores Jessa Hansen and Heather Fomon are the only native Iowans among the 18 members of the Iowa...

Senior trackster reaching new heights

MICHELE DANNO February 11, 2010

Caleigh Bacchus’ career goal is to clear 6 feet in the high jump. But her ultimate goal, to obtain an education, is her real motivation for jumping. The senior on the Iowa women’s track and field...

Bluder’s Bunch faces Indiana tonight

JORDAN GARRETSON February 11, 2010

The “next man in” philosophy seems to be infectious around campus — especially for the Iowa women’s basketball team. The most recent injury to “Bluder’s Bunch” hit starting point guard Kamille...

Commentary: Parallels between football and basketball?

BRENDAN STILES February 11, 2010

For some, the feeling in Carver-Hawkeye Arena Wednesday night may have been awkward. After all, a struggling Iowa men’s basketball team reeled off a 78-65 victory over a Northwestern squad seeking its...

Iowa buries Wildcats with 3s

SCOTT MILLER February 11, 2010

Nineteen seconds into Wednesday night’s game between Iowa and Northwestern, sophomore Matt Gatens stood 25 feet away from the basket and calmly swished a 3-pointer. It was the beginning of a long night...

Defendants in Jones’ suit respond

DI STAFF February 11, 2010

The UI, state Board of Regents, and UI President Sally Mason have submitted their answer to a lawsuit filed by a former UI vice president for Student Services, according to court documents. Phillip Jones...

IMU, your late-night place to be

DI STAFF February 11, 2010

The IMU has extended its hours and is offering new services for students. Now open until 2 a.m. daily, students can study, grab late-night snacks, or find a place to relax. Students can take advantage...

Iowa lags in Advanced Placement Exams

DI STAFF February 11, 2010

Fewer Iowa high-school students took an Advanced Placement Exam in 2009 than students nationwide and scored lower than their American peers, according to the group’s sixth-annual report to the nation...

Material witness wants case dismissed

DI STAFF February 11, 2010

The material witness held in relation to the Oct. 8, 2009, shooting death of John Versypt has asked that his case be dismissed, according to court documents. Justin Marshall, 19, was in the apartment...

Spotlight Iowa City: Writer knows when to park day job

MITCH SMITH February 11, 2010

John Thomas has a secret identity. He spends his days working in the UI Parking and Transportation Department. But by night — or “early evening,” because he’s getting older — the Coralville...

Poverty an issue in Iowa, local experts say

JOSEPH BELK February 11, 2010

Local experts weighed in on both state and national poverty Wednesday night as a part of a series of UI forums on domestic policy. The discussion was part of the UI course Policy Matters: Scholarly and...

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