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

Young Iowan, Chinese writers connect through literature

LU SHEN July 12, 2012

A group of young writers traveled to China recently to discuss literature with their international counterparts. "Our goal really is to help Americans know more about international literature and...

Justice Breyer’s concurring opinion is concerning

GUEST COLUMN July 12, 2012

Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer's concurring opinion in the Stolen Valor Act case raises a free-speech concern. A defining feature of modern First Amendment jurisprudence is the content-discrimination...

Is workshopping really good for writers?

IAN FRIEDMAN July 12, 2012

Being a UNESCO City of Literature, Iowa City has a long-standing tradition of reading and writing. It is hard to walk around campus without noticing the implications of such a tradition. Stroll down...

Agrisol profits don’t make the company at fault

DI EDITORIAL BOARD July 12, 2012

There has been an ongoing theme lately that the rich man is the bad guy. The profits are at the expense of the weak, and there is no such thing as ethical business. However, not all businesses are cruel,...

Iowa women’s tennis player wins tournament

DI STAFF July 12, 2012

Iowa women's tennis sophomore Christina Harazin paired up with Indiana's Katie Klyzcek to compete in the Purdue Intercollegiate Tennis Association Summer Circuit last weekend. The two recorded a 5-0 record,...

Hawkeye women’s golfer to U.S. Amateur

DI STAFF July 12, 2012

Iowa women's golf sophomore Lauren English finished with a 1-over 73 at the Blackberry Oaks Country Club on Monday to qualify for the 2012 U.S. Women's Amateur. English tied for fourth in the qualifier. Brenda...

Iowa volleyball camp focuses on the youngest athletes

"The more energy you have, the harder you work." Iowa assistant volleyball coach Ben Boldt brings that philosophy into the Little Spikers volleyball camp, a three-session day camp that held...

Logic and Kirschbaum scramble for Game Time win

CARLOS SOSA July 12, 2012

Sam Logic makes her living on the court passing the ball, but she switched to scoring on Wednesday night with her team struggling. Vinton/McCurry's prevailed over Pelling/Culver's, 76-61. The game, however,...

Iowa’s Taylor and Johnson heal in Game Time

TOM CLOS July 12, 2012

Coming back from injuries might just be the toughest things athletes face in their careers. Most players encounter this once or twice during their playing days. But rehabbing has become a routine for...

City Hall implements QR code technology

DI STAFF July 12, 2012

City officials announced Tuesday that there are now QR codes at the entrance of Emma Harvat Hall and Helling Conference Room in City Hall, according to a city press release. QR — or "quick response"...

State officials meet with FEMA about UI flood recovery funding

DI STAFF July 12, 2012

State officials met with Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Craig Fugate Wednesday and discussed the Department of Homeland Security Office of the Inspector General recommendations to reverse...

Man attempts to steal a keg off of a beer truck

DI STAFF July 12, 2012

A man has been accused of attempting to steal a keg of beer from a truck. Gary Duffel, 44, address unknown, was charged Tuesday with second-degree robbery and public intoxication. According to an Iowa...

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