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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

Hawkeye women’s basketball ranked high after tough stretch

MATT COZZI December 16, 2010

Fifth in the nation. That's where the Iowa women's basketball team was ranked as of Wednesday afternoon. Well, at least in statistical terms. RealTimeRPI has Iowa No. 5 and also has the Hawkeyes with...

‘Mr. Practice’ pushes Hawks

SETH ROBERTS December 16, 2010

T.J. Sayre isn't Iowa's best-known basketball player. With two career appearances, the senior walk-on doesn't get much playing time. He hasn't played at all since Iowa's 61-point win over Southern Illinois-Edwardsville...

Iowa City fire displaces two

DI STAFF December 16, 2010

Two Iowa City residents are displaced after a fire caused nearly $12,000 to their home on Wednesday. According to a press release from the Iowa City Fire Department, firefighters responded to a report...

Study: Some students not honest with prof evaluations

ALLIE WRIGHT December 16, 2010

University of Iowa sophomore Greg Rothstein said he feels it's important to tell the truth when evaluating his professors at the end of each semester. "I'm going to be honest if I feel like a teacher...

UI student insurance to expand under new health-care policy

ALICIA KRAMME December 16, 2010

University of Iowa students with student-insurance policies will soon have expanded coverage at no extra cost. Under the new health-care act, which goes into effect on Jan. 1, the policies will cover...

Spotlight: 48 and set to graduate

MATT COZZI December 16, 2010

Kent Warner is finally set on what he wants to be when he grows up. The UI, who will graduate this weekend, has taken an uncommon path to his success as an engineering student. Surrounded by the white,...

Santa, with some help, visits sick kids

MAX FREUND December 16, 2010

Six-year-old Abigail Linville lay in her plastic hospital bed, a pink leopard-print blanket pulled up around her neck. Her sister, Emma, stood frozen in the dimly lit room. Following Emma's gaze, Abigail...

Q&A: Mason discusses DJK, alcohol plan

DI STAFF December 16, 2010

The Daily Iowan: Any growing concern about the progress of the art museum? President Sally Mason: Oh, we're going to stick with it. We're absolutely going to stick with it. We think we have a strong case...

UI student soldiers away for the holidays

SAM LANE December 16, 2010

A 2-foot-tall Christmas tree sits atop a nightstand in Army Spc. Cliff Wallace's containerized housing unit in Balad, Iraq. The decor is simple: four blue light bulbs and a handful of small ornaments dot...

Police capture UIHC escapee, officials debate responsibility

HAYLEY BRUCE December 16, 2010

Authorities arrested Anthony Koehlhoeffer Wednesday evening after he reportedly escaped while being treated at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and spent 19 hours on the run. Hospital and...

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