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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

UI Honors Program to change requirements

DI STAFF October 31, 2012

Beginning in the 2013-14 academic year, the University of Iowa’s Honors Program will enact sweeping changes in its student requirements. The UI Faculty Senate heard a presentation on the matter...

Immigration important among Asian American voters

ALISON SULLIVAN October 31, 2012

It’s a cool autumn evening, and Roger Pei sits slumped on a couch at the University of Iowa’s Asian Pacific American Cultural Center. “The next president will have a big effect on what...

Archer, Sherman visit Hamburg and continue final push

BRENT GRIFFITHS October 31, 2012

John Archer grasps his glass of root beer and takes a sip while gazing at the portrait of Ronald Reagan that adorns the booth in which the former president once sat in during a visit to the Hamburg Inn...

Man accused of possessing marijuana with intent to distribute

DI STAFF October 30, 2012

A local man has been accused of possessing marijuana with the intent to sell it. Sammy Al-Qady, 20, 601 S. Gilbert St. Apt. 633 was charged Oct. 7 with possession of a controlled substance, possession...

Man accused of knocking down door following attempted burglary

DI STAFF October 30, 2012

A Clarksville, Iowa, man has been accused of kicking in a door while attempting to burglarize the residence. Matthew Wilken, 27, was charged Oct. 27 with second-degree burglary. According to an Iowa...

First Lady Michelle Obama stumps for her husband in Iowa City

CASSIDY RILEY October 30, 2012

When it comes to the American Dream, first lady Michelle Obama says she and her husband empathize with voters. And while the Obamas maintain that they better identify with middle-class Americans in search...

Romney discusses bipartisan cooperation in Davenport Monday

QUENTIN MISIAG October 30, 2012

Just a week remains before Election Day, and both campaigns are visiting Iowa and sending supporters to stump for them. Local political leaders agree that the last-minute visits could have an effect on...

Students petition approaching closure of UI Center for Human Rights

TIERRA SIMPSON October 30, 2012

Officials say the University of Iowa Center for Human Rights will close because of a funding loss, but students are fighting to keep the center alive. Students gathered on the Pentacrest and the T. Anne...

Former employees protest Hawkeyes’ official pizza company

RISHABH R. JAIN October 30, 2012

Former employees of Palermo’s Pizza, the official pizza of the Iowa Hawkeyes, were at the University of Iowa protesting against the frozen pizza giant on Monday. Palermo’s officials maintain...

Local experts say Latinos will play a decisive role in the general election

BRENT GRIFFITHS October 30, 2012

Iowa is known for many things, including its first-in-the nation caucuses, and its usual battleground status, but not for a large population of Latinos. “[Latinos’] presence in the Midwest...

Regents approve $1.8 million property purchase for future Iowa River Landing Clinic expansion

STACEY MURRAY October 30, 2012

The state Board of Regents on Oct. 25 approved spending $1.8 million to buy three pieces of land in the Iowa River Landing District in Coralville for the possibility of expanding the clinic. Along with...

UI study reveals antibiotic resistant bugs in wildlife

CASSIDY RILEY October 30, 2012

Antibiotic resistant bacteria is taking a walk on the wild side. Research findings published this month reveled methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has been found in wild animals for the...