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

Spotlight: A love for vinyl

LUKE VOELZ April 22, 2011

Kirk Walther gazed into the briefcase of a man known as Warren Peace. "It's a little warped," said Peace, plucking out a plastic-wrapped parcel from within the leathery confines. "So I'll...

UI students promote their businesses

MADISON BENNETT April 22, 2011

A website that tracks information about each of Iowa's golf tournaments — the brainchild of four University of Iowa students — has received more than 2,700 hits in slightly more than a month of existence. And...

Architect of new UI art building speaks

JON FRANK April 22, 2011

World-renowned architect Steven Holl said he plans to incorporate the environment and plenty of natural lighting in the University of Iowa's new Visual Arts Building. Holl spoke about his ideas for the...

Grad students host legislative town hall

ALLIE WRIGHT April 22, 2011

While budget debates are still going on at the Statehouse, some local Democrats are working to make sure Iowa's educational system is properly funded. But they said they need students' help. "We...

REACH may expand to three-year program

ARIANA WITT April 22, 2011

Officials with the Realizing Educational and Career Hopes program at the University of Iowa are seeking approval from the state Board of Regents to extend the two-year program to three years. "Many...

Students celebrate African culture through dance

ALISON SULLIVAN April 22, 2011

To the vibrant thump of the drums, Habibatu Timbo's body jerked and swayed, her long tangerine skirt flying about her. The University of Iowa senior rocked her arms back and forth as if rocking a baby...

Dan Gable to be main honoree at Fry Fest

IAN MARTIN April 22, 2011

The day before the first football game, wrestling will take center stage at the third-annual Fry Fest in Coralville. Former Iowa wrestling head coach Dan Gable will headline the annual celebration of...

UI proposes private-public partnership for apartments

ARIANA WITT April 22, 2011

University of Iowa Housing officials are pursuing a public-private partnership to reconstruct two apartment complexes favored by graduate students. Officials are considering three options, including the...

Regents to consider room and board increases

ARIANA WITT April 22, 2011

University of Iowa students who plan to live in the residence halls during the next academic year could face the largest cost increase among the three state schools. UI officials are proposing a 5 percent...

UI professor Gary Hunninghake to resign

HAYLEY BRUCE April 22, 2011

University of Iowa Professor Gary Hunninghake is set to resign at the end of May, nearly one year after the university placed him on paid administrative leave in relation to a UI police investigation into...

Professor receives slew of backlash after f-word e-mail

NINA EARNEST April 22, 2011

A University of Iowa professor who sent a vulgar e-mail to members of the UI College Republicans has seen an outpouring of negative e-mails from students, graduates, and community members. UI anthropology/women's...

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