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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

Wild Bill’s still going strong

LILY ABROMEIT April 9, 2015

The java industry has changed since 1975, when a cup of coffee went for 20 cents.  Wild Bill’s, a coffee joint located in North Hall, fondly remembers these days — not just for the cheap...

Evanson: Racial bias in coverage of Kentucky riots

KEITH EVANSON April 9, 2015

As the intense rush of the NCAA March Madness comes to an abrupt end — the peaceful, early days of April bring in America’s favorite pastime as well as rumblings of upcoming playoff hockey —...

Soyer: Opt Out of standardized testing

HANNAH SOYER April 9, 2015

It’s necessary for all of us to take a moment to realize that the education system that exists right now in America is oppressive in that it favors certain races, socioeconomic classes, and backgrounds...

Lane: Rolling Stone’s "Jackie" has hindered progress on sexual assault

JOE LANE April 9, 2015

On Sunday, the Columbia Journalism Review published an investigation surrounding the failures in the reporting of Rolling Stone’s“A Rape on Campus” story. “A Rape on Campus: A...

Editorial: "Tobacco" ban is an overstep of the UI’s authority

DI EDITORIAL BOARD April 9, 2015

The UI’s move to ban what officials consider “tobacco-products” is an overstep of their authority and a violation of individual freedom. The UI campus is slated to completely prohibit...

Notebook: Erickson leads defense

JORDAN HANSEN April 9, 2015

As the season rolls along, it’s become more and more obvious that versatile junior Erin Erickson is one of the Hawkeye softball team’s most valuable defenders. She’s played extensively...

Iowa picks up must-win against Cornhuskers

BLAKE DOWSON April 9, 2015

The doubles point was not needed in the Iowa men’s tennis team’s victory over Nebraska on Wednesday in Lincoln, Nebraska. Interim head coach Ross Wilson said earlier this week that the No. 72 Hawkeyes...

Iowa set for tough outing at nationals

CHARLIE GREEN April 9, 2015

In a qualifying group that includes No. 5 Illinois, No. 4 Michigan, and No. 1 Oklahoma, Iowa men’s gymnastics is focusing on one thing for the NCAA Championships on April 9 — hitting as many routines...

Midweek struggles continue to plague Hawkeyes

IAN MURPHY April 9, 2015

Against Bradley, it was the bats. Against Western Illinois, it was the defense. On Wednesday against Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Iowa had an off day in a 4-3 loss. Whatever the reason, the Iowa baseball team...

Baseball stumbles again midweek

CODY GOODWIN April 9, 2015

Progress looks like four more wins and four fewer losses in a year’s time, an unparalleled turnaround under a second-year head coach that’s caught the eye of the national media. The Hawkeyes’...

Notebook: Running backs, wide receivers looking for more

DANNY PAYNE April 9, 2015

Iowa assistant coaches Bobby Kennedy and Chris White spoke with the media on Wednesday before Iowa’s spring football practice. Kennedy’s wide-receiver group has four returning lettermen, while...

Staff Council ponders tweaking hiring process

DI STAFF April 9, 2015

The time to find new employees could soon be faster. The University of Iowa Staff Council discussed the implementation of a new search process at its meeting Wednesday. Implementing business case TIER...

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