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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

Finding a ‘wonderful town’

JOSIE JONES February 18, 2010

Lauren Baker has bruised knees. Playing the humorous main character of Ruth in Iowa City Community Theatre’s production of Wonderful Town requires her to fall down a lot. While her role also entails...

Guest: Lost generation? Not so fast

JOSH TETRICK - GUEST OPINION February 18, 2010

“We are “bright, eager, and unwanted,” according to a recent Business Week cover story about the record-high unemployment rate and career anxiety among our generation. Our generation is inheriting...

Learn from the Brits

JONATHAN GROVES February 18, 2010

“I want to be the voice of change and hope. I want to confront the big challenges this country faces.” Think this column is an homage to Obama? Think again. The above quotation is from a conservative. What...

Should the Downtown Association install cameras that monitor the Pedestrian Mall?

DI EDITORIAL STAFF February 18, 2010

YES The actions of the Iowa City Downtown Association are a signal of its willingness to accept responsibility for what happens in Iowa City and offer a realistic measure that may prove beneficial to...

The Cardinals get first win behind captain

JERRY SCHERWIN February 18, 2010

Wednesday night marked the start of the intramural basketball season for both the Cardinals and the Bumblebees in the Men’s Open League. But while both teams looked at the game as an easy way to gain...

Clayborn may plead guilty

DI STAFF February 18, 2010

Hawkeye defensive end Adrian Clayborn will likely plead guilty in an assault case filed against him, according to court documents filed Wednesday. Clayborn, 21, was charged with assault causing bodily...

Pommel horse turning into team strength

NICK GANS February 18, 2010

Last year, the pommel horse was a weak link for the Iowa men’s gymnastics team. But with the emergence of junior Mike Jiang and sophomore Jacob Swafford, that is no longer the case. Iowa gymnasts and...

Dennis not intimidated by top-ranked foes

J.T. BUGOS February 18, 2010

In two of his last four matches, Daniel Dennis has faced the nation’s top-ranked 133-pounder. The senior grappler scored a thrilling upset over defending NCAA champion Franklin Gomez of Michigan State...

GymHawks aim to stick it

ROBBIE LEHMAN February 18, 2010

Iowa women’s gymnastics head coach Larissa Libby has been preaching one thing to the Hawkeyes all season: Hit their routines. They have yet to live up to their preseason goals and expectations thus...

Bluder’s Bunch hosts Minnesota tonight

JORDAN GARRETSON February 18, 2010

Prior to hitting the court before each game, the Iowa women’s basketball team focuses on one thing: Going 1-0. And lately, taking things one game at a time has certainly paid off. After starting the...

Officials to examine sexual-harassment policy

DI STAFF February 18, 2010

Fewer than two weeks after the UI released its proposed sexual-harassment policy, officials have targeted three sections of the document that need further consideration. Jonathan Carlson, the senior...

UI-run swim club cleared

DI STAFF February 18, 2010

A UI-run swimming club is not in direct competition with another Iowa City group and may continue to operate, according to the university’s General Counsel Office. The university is not allowed to compete...

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