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

Kuntz: Change the housing code

KATIE KUNTZ November 8, 2012

A door from the outside leads to a poorly lit stairwell that leads to a gray-floored hallway. On the landing of the hallway, a crawlspace accessible only by a ladder leads to an attic. This is where Elwyn...

Editorial: Time to talk pot

DI EDITORIAL BOARD November 8, 2012

After ballot measures in Colorado and Washington legalized possession of recreational marijuana for people over the age of 21, it is clear that it’s time to have a serious discussion about legalizing...

Iowa men’s swimming jumps to No. 10 in NCAA

DI STAFF November 8, 2012

The Iowa men’s swimming and diving team made a huge jump in NCAA rankings this week. The Hawkeyes moved up from their No. 19 preseason rank to 10th. The ranking is the first of the season and covers...

Hawkeye men’s tennis heads into offseason on a high note

KEVIN GLUECK November 8, 2012

The Iowa men’s tennis team finished off an up-and-down season on Sunday at the Big Ten Singles/Doubles tournament. Head coach Steve Houghton said he was satisfied with how his Hawkeyes finished off...

Iowa volleyball acknowledges small victories

CARLOS SOSA November 8, 2012

The Iowa volleyball team has endured a tough stretch over the past month. The squad (10-17, 2-12 Big Ten) has lost eight in a row, but the players haven’t stopped working toward playing good volleyball....

Finkbine Golf Course prepares to face winter

TOMMY REINKING November 8, 2012

The Finkbine Golf Course will soon close down to prepare for the blistery white snows of winter that are right around the corner The links will close on Nov. 11 as the many course workers make preparations...

Notebook: Grapplers embrace lineup changes

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD November 8, 2012

The Iowa wrestling team only graduated one starting senior, but the lineup will still look drastically different this season. Two upperweight wrestlers, Grant Gambrall and Ethen Lofthouse, have swapped...

Workouts with Doyle strengthen Iowa heavyweight wrestler

SAM LOUWAGIE November 8, 2012

When Bobby Telford shot in on an opponent’s legs last season, he sometimes struggled to lift them up and record a takedown. When done correctly, it looks a little bit like a football tackle. Hawkeye...

Notebook: McCaffery dealing with a new challenge

TORK MASON November 8, 2012

The Iowa men’s basketball team showcased its depth against Quincy (Ill.) in an exhibition game on Nov. 4, and that’s something head coach Fran McCaffery said fans can expect to see consistently...

Hawkeye linebacker Kirksey finds a new home in pass coverage

TORK MASON November 8, 2012

Christian Kirksey talks a lot of trash to Kevonte Martin-Manley and Keenan Davis in practice. He frequently gets matched up against them in pass coverage, and the three don’t shy from the competition. Or...

Crisis center toilet paper donation exceeds last year

DI STAFF November 8, 2012

The Crisis Center of Johnson County’s third-annual TP the Crisis Center received more than 1,700 rolls of toilet paper. According to a release from the center, the toilet-paper drive held every...

Woman allegedly steals car

DI STAFF November 8, 2012

A woman has been accused of stealing a vehicle. According to a Coralville police complaint, Natasha Tavai, 30, address unknown, was charged June 11 after failing to return a vehicle after agreeing to...

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