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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

Haitian-born artist speaks about paintings

JULIA JESSEN March 1, 2012

The painting Endless Flight uses the bright, vivid colors of the Caribbean as it articulates shapes and forms across the surface of the canvas, infusing the piece with life and meaning. Haitian-born artist...

Iowa documentary reveals history of Templeton Rye

HANNAH KRAMER March 1, 2012

When filmmaker Kristian Day decided to create a documentary about a piece of Iowa's culture, he turned to Templeton, Iowa, and its famous drink — Templeton Rye whiskey. After all, it was rumored to...

Why is the media neglecting Anonymous’ threats?

JOE SCHUELLER March 1, 2012

A dangerous radical group has declared war on the United States! Have you heard this from the national media or the White House? No? Well, me, neither. But it's true. That group just happens to be Anonymous....

Invest in new technology to get past gas

DANIEL TAIBLESON March 1, 2012

It has become increasingly clear that controlling the price of gasoline is beyond the reach of any one country's energy policy. Luckily, with a small investment in new, more efficient technologies now,...

Create interdorm sustainability competition to involve students

DI EDITORIAL BOARD March 1, 2012

As the global demand for energy puts an ever increasing premium on traditional sources of energy, every major American institution is confronted with a simple choice: move toward sustainability, or risk...

Intramural basketball: DRB keeps undefeated season alive

MATTHEW CABEL March 1, 2012

Intramural basketball team DRB was down by 10 points at halftime — a situation it had not found itself in during its two previous games. But Joe Maigaard and Justin Blackburn took the reins beginning...

Iowa men’s tennis falls to No. 43 Drake

TOM CLOS March 1, 2012

DES MOINES — The Iowa men's tennis team was shut out by Drake, 7-0, at the Knapp Tennis Center on Wednesday. Iowa (1-7) entered the action trying to get back into the win column before heading into...

Q&A: ESPN bracketologist Charlie Creme discusses Iowa women’s hoops

MATT COZZI March 1, 2012

ESPN analyst Charlie Creme has been assembling the NCAA women's basketball tournament bracket since 2002. This is a busy time for the bracketologist, because most of the premier leagues in basketball —...

Wrestlers Kelly, Wagner not counting themselves out

SAM LOUWAGIE March 1, 2012

Mike Kelly doesn't like what he sees when he looks back at his last few matches. "I've been thinking a little too much," the Hawkeye redshirt freshman said. "I went out there and maybe...

Costco to open in Coralville this summer

DI STAFF March 1, 2012

Costco is set to open in Coralville this summer. According to information on the company's website, the Coralville location is expected to open approximately June 29. The Coralville location, 2900 Heartland...

Pollock Mural to be on display in Des Moines this spring

DI STAFF March 1, 2012

After almost three years in the Figge Art Museum in Davenport, Jackson Pollock's Mural will be on display at the Des Moines Art Center April 5 through July 15, according to a UI press release. According...

Local man found with 50 grams of pot

DI STAFF March 1, 2012

A Coralville man was charged with a controlled-substance violation. According to a complaint, Zachary Aubrecht, 21, Coralville, was charged Feb. 28 with failure to affix a tax stamp and a controlled substance...

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