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

Byrd: A celebration of horror

MATTHEW BYRD October 31, 2013

I’m sitting in my room; it’s pitch black except for glow of the television screen. On that screen lies a grotesque monster, tan, naked, with eyes on his hands, and mouth full of blood and razor...

Editorial: Coralville winners must address debt

DI EDITORIAL BOARD October 31, 2013

In a city nearly $280 million in debt, eight City Council candidates and four mayoral candidates are vying for the chance to put their visions into place. The Coralville municipal election will take place...

Logic, Taylor named team captains

DI STAFF October 31, 2013

Iowa women’s basketball coach Lisa Bluder announced Wednesday that senior Theairra Taylor and junior Sam Logic have been named the team captains for the 2013-14 season. “Theairra and Samantha...

Ihm named Big Ten Golfer of the Week

DI STAFF October 31, 2013

Iowa men’s golfer Steven Ihm was named the Big Ten Golfer of the Week, according to a press release. Ihm shot 6-under par at the Royal Oaks Intercollegiate in Dallas on Monday and Tuesday. “Steve...

Iowa men’s tennis report card

JACK ROSSI October 31, 2013

Head coach Steve Houghton and Company have played two months of nonstop tennis with tournaments just about every weekend. It is coming up on 800 days since the Hawkeyes last won a Big Ten match, and the...

The Box Score: Inside Hawkeye Soccer Statistics

JACOB SHEYKO October 31, 2013

The Iowa soccer team will conclude its season Saturday, when the Hawkeyes take on Purdue at the Iowa Soccer Complex. This game will provide the Hawkeyes an opportunity to bounce back with a win headed...

Women’s basketball describes themselves as ‘scrappy’

MATT CABEL October 31, 2013

There were a lot of words used to describe the Iowa women’s basketball team at its annual media day: small, young, 3-point shooters, to name a few. But that was mostly from the media members, asking...

Sioux City man accused of writing fraudulent check

DI STAFF October 31, 2013

A Sioux City man has been accused of writing a check he did not have money to cover in order to buy a computer. Timothy Schroeder, 28, was charged Aug. 10 with second-degree theft. According to an Iowa...

Farmers bid farewell to market season

MEGAN SANCHEZ October 31, 2013

Approximately 30 people hurried into the downtown Farmers’ Market to escape the rain as the traditional market season came to a close. In past years, vendors would be forced to go elsewhere until...

REACH program tuition prices questioned and defended

MEGAN DEPPE October 31, 2013

A member of the state Board of Regents has called for the University of Iowa REACH program to lower its tuition, but officials from the program said it’s expensive to provide the support REACH needs....

Biking issues discussed at final City Council candidate forum

JULIA DAVIS October 31, 2013

The six candidates vying for three seats on the Iowa City City Council have participated in numerous forums over the past few weeks, and Wednesday night marked the final meeting between the contenders...

Officials speak on 21-ordinance

REBECCA MORIN October 31, 2013

Excitement flooded the University Capitol Center meeting room as University of Iowa students donning neon-yellow shirts in support of repealing the 21-ordinance filled the room. The ordinance, which...

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