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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

Laughing meditation descends on Iowa City

BRIANNA JETT September 19, 2012

Shrieks and squeaks, chuckles and giggles, and a few tears filled the room. Slowly at first, and a bit awkwardly, nine women laughed until they couldn’t stop. For an hour, the smiles did not cease...

Flood mitigation to impact Iowa City’s fiscal 2014 budget

NATE OTJEN September 19, 2012

As the city makes preparations for fiscal 2014, city officials say the advancement of ongoing flood-mitigation projects will have an effect on the budget. The Iowa City City Council discussed the current...

Iowa City City Council approves payday lending ordinance

NATE OTJEN September 19, 2012

Despite the passage of a payday-lending ordinance that restricts where the establishments may set up shop in Iowa City, some say there are other options out there for people who need to borrow money. The...

UI grad students lobby to add student fee for advising services

STACEY MURRAY September 19, 2012

While University of Iowa undergraduate students hope for a tuition freeze, their graduate student counterparts hope for a rise in student fees. During Tuesday’s meeting of the Executive Council...

Students react to new UI dorm construction

DI STAFF September 19, 2012

Construction on the University of Iowa’s new West Campus residence hall is causing some disruption near Rienow and Slater residence halls.   The new building, which will be located next to Rienow,...

UI Study Abroad officials see little interest in Cuba program as deadline looms

RISHABH R. JAIN September 18, 2012

No students have registered for the University of Iowa’s Overseas writing program in Cuba 10 days before the deadline, despite program managers opening its gates to graduate and non-degree seeking...

Some express concern over UI electronic ticket system

NICK HASSETT September 18, 2012

Paper tickets for sports events at the University of Iowa may be a thing of the past if a new electronic student ticketing system proves to be a success, yet many students have concerns regarding reselling...

UI celebrates Emancipation Proclamation anniversary

ERIC CLARK September 18, 2012

As the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation approaches, at least one University of Iowa official doesn’t think there’s enough diversity at the UI. “Sometimes, people think...

Iowa launches bullying database as UI focuses on the issue

BRENT GRIFFITHS September 18, 2012

State and University of Iowa officials have recently launched efforts to help teachers better combat bullying that may occur among young adults. The Iowa Department of Education launched a database on...

Dyersville man faces assault charges

DI STAFF September 18, 2012

A Dyersville, Iowa, man was accused Sept. 15 of tackling a man in the 400 block of South Lucas Street. According to an Iowa City police complaint, Mitchell Ramler, 19, was charged with assault causing...

UI ranked on Victor Media’s list of Military Friendly Schools

DI STAFF September 18, 2012

The University of Iowa was ranked among the Victor Media’s list of Military Friendly Schools for the fourth year in a row. According to a UI press release, the list is compiled of state universities,...

Cedar Rapids man dies in I-380 accident

DI STAFF September 18, 2012

A Cedar Rapids man is dead following a single car accident that took place in the early morning Sunday on I-380 northbound. According to a release by Coralville police, vehicles from the Coralville Police...