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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

Marshall found guilty of first-degree murder in landlord’s slaying

LAUREN COFFEY February 8, 2013

Justin Marshall remained somber Thursday afternoon as his supporters wept around him. A jury found Marshall, 22, guilty of first-degree murder in the slaying of former Broadway Condominiums owner John...

UI center accidentally sends out mass email with confidential student information

QUENTIN MISIAG February 8, 2013

University of Iowa officials in the Center for Diversity and Enrichment say they are going to revamp training efforts after an email containing names, credit hours, and grade point averages of roughly...

Women’s Resource and Action Center sees record number of volunteers

JONATHAN SOLIS February 8, 2013

The University of Iowa Women’s Resource and Action Center has hit a growth spurt this year, with record numbers of volunteers and nominations. Officials at the center say they are working with...

Professional photographer Guidotti inspires students to look past genetic disorders

BRIANNA JETT February 8, 2013

Art and science collided at the hands of professional photographer Rick Guidotti, who brought his creations and inspiration to the University of Iowa campus Thursday. Guidotti photographs children all...

Braley announces Senate run, locals look to 2014 race

BRENT GRIFFITHS February 8, 2013

The political landscape in Iowa is changing, and Rep. Bruce Braley’s announcement Thursday to run for the Senate has prompted talk about the 2014 race. Braley, D-Iowa, announced in an early morning...

Do undergrads show improvement in their first two years of college? Researcher says no

LAYLA PENA February 8, 2013

As Josipa Roksa greeted the University of Iowa crowd that gathered for her presentation, she acknowledged the gloomy weather outside and warned, “I don’t have a happy topic for you this morning.” The...

Sustainability officials plan expansion of hydration stations at the UI

NICK HASSETT February 8, 2013

Rienow Hall: 21,370. English-Philosophy Building: 16,290. Macbride Hall: 15,355. As of Wednesday afternoon, that’s the number of plastic water bottles saved at three locations on campus through...

Local groups voice concern over border enforcement

REBECCA MORIN February 8, 2013

An issue far from home has reached Iowans’ backyard. No More Deaths, an Arizona-based organization whose mission is to end death and suffering along the U.S./Mexico border, visited the Congregational...

Regents vote to uphold Juweid termination

KRISTEN EAST February 8, 2013

The state Board of Regents voted unanimously Wednesday during a closed session of their meeting to uphold the University of Iowa's firing of Malik Juweid. UI officials fired Juweid, a former tenured member...

Mark Nolte named ICAD Group President

QUENTIN MISIAG February 8, 2013

Mark Nolte, the former interim president for the Iowa City Area Development Group, has been named the group’s president, according to a press release. The group’s Board of Directors selected...

Iowa City Downtown District endorses city’s parking proposals

QUENTIN MISIAG February 8, 2013

A comprehensive downtown parking proposal presented by Iowa City officials, bringing sweeping changes to meter use, ramps, and on-street parking fees and a one-hour free parking service, has been endorsed...

Supervisors want Justice Center vote on May 7

QUENTIN MISIAG February 8, 2013

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors has tentatively set May 7 as the next date to vote on a smaller proposed justice center. During a board meeting Thursday at the Johnson County Administration Building,...