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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

A possible Supreme Court decision could offer students a cheaper textbook option

HAYLEY BRUCE December 2, 2010

A possibly cheaper text- book alternative for college students hinges on a Supreme Court decision. The case — which deals with how far federal law extends regarding the first- sales doctrine and copy-...

UI students find ways to study abroad despite economy

NINA EARNEST December 2, 2010

Despite harsh economic times, University of Iowa students are continuing to find the means to study overseas. Nationwide, the number of students who studied abroad for credit dropped slightlyin2008-09—the...

New state auditor may change voting rules

ADAM B SULLIVAN December 2, 2010

A newly elected state official is looking to change the voting system, which organizers say helped bring out a record number of voters in Johnson County and across the state during the recent midterm elections. Some...

UISG wants student regents to be undergrads

SAM LANE December 2, 2010

University of Iowa Student Government representatives say having an undergraduate student on the state Board of Regents is vital in an era of decreasing education funding and increasing tuition. UISG...

Mason discusses provost search, art museum

DI STAFF December 2, 2010

The Daily Iowan: How has the university responded to the vote maintaining the 21-ordinance? What are the next steps? President Sally Mason: We're pleased that we can continue the experiment, which is...

UIHC to teach robotic surgery

MARIA GIBBS December 2, 2010

It's the future of surgery. A surgeon sits at a commanding hub, watches a monitor, and pinches his fingers together to manipulate small mechanical claws to delicately operate on human tissue and organs....

UI music students to be in mixed company

ARIANA WITT December 2, 2010

University of Iowa music students may have to turn down the volume when playing at the new School of Music building — to be polite to their new neighbors in the same building. In addition to being in...

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