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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 Counseling Services sees spike

TIERRA SIMPSON October 1, 2012

The University of Iowa Counseling Service saw a 4 percent increase in the number of student visits in the 2011-12 academic year, and officials say numerous factors may have led to the increased intake. Sam...

UI College of Pharmacy officials hope for replacement facility

STACEY MURRAY October 1, 2012

While the University of Iowa boasts an impressive pharmacy program, it can’t brag about its facility. “We’re No. 1 in energy consumption,” said Don Letendre, the dean of the UI...

UI class aims to reinvigorate downtown Las Vegas

STACEY MURRAY October 1, 2012

Students at the University of Iowa have an opportunity to head to Las Vegas next semester for spring break, but they won’t spend their time gambling. Reimagining Downtown, a new class taught by...

Johnson County sees large turnout after first day of early voting

NICK HASSETT September 28, 2012

Voters in Johnson County are on pace to cast a record number of early votes this election year. After the first day of early voting, the number of ballot requests surpassed that of  2008 and the previous...

Bus tour supporting retention of gay marriage decision judge makes stop in Johnson County today

BRENT GRIFFITHS September 28, 2012

Three years later, the debate over the Iowa Supreme Court’s decision on gay marriage has long left the courtroom and will be in ballot boxes across Iowa once again. Two years after three of the...

Johnson County residents urge supervisors to ban plastic bags

STACEY MURRAY September 28, 2012

Some things — including wine, cheese, and environmental activism — are better with age. The 100Grannies program went before the Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting to request support for its...

Kid Captain: Mauck walks again after overcoming Bilateral Clubfoot

ANNA THEODOSIS September 28, 2012

When Ally Mauck was adopted from China in 2004, coming to the United States was only half the journey. “She came home Thanksgiving day,” Joyce Mauck, Ally’s mother, said. “She...

Facebook use dwindles for some UI students

RISHABH R. JAIN September 28, 2012

Christopher Philips was getting frustrated with his habit. He was tired of all the drama and sham that it entailed. Annoyed by the daily dose of peeking into other people’s lives, Philips deactivated...

UI Career Center expands services

CASSIDY RILEY September 28, 2012

The University of Iowa Pomerantz Career Center has updated its services this year to reach more students — at a low cost to students. New features have been added to the Hireahawk website, a new webinar...

UI police release annual Clery report

DI STAFF September 28, 2012

The University of Iowa police released the annual Clery Campus Crime and Safety Report on Thursday, detailing sex offenses, alcohol-related arrests, and burglaries, among other items. The report is prepared...

City to hold open house Monday for downtown, Riverfront Crossings plans

DI STAFF September 28, 2012

The public is invited to view and discuss the unveiling of Iowa City’s proposed Downtown District and Riverfront Crossings draft plan on Oct. 1. The event will begin at 5:15 p.m. at 410 E. Washington...

UI launches new Tutor Iowa site for students

CASSIDY RILEY September 27, 2012

Students at the University of Iowa have a new option to seek online resources for tutoring and despite the price tag officials said the program will be more efficient. The Tutor Iowa website was launched...