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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Texting, social media affecting teen sleeping patterns

ERIC MOORE August 19, 2011

Teens might not be getting enough sleep and texting and social media might be to blame. Recent research suggests a lack of sleep may be a growing problem because of increases in digital communication...

IC workforce development office to remain open

JANET LAWLER August 19, 2011

Iowa City's Workforce Development office will remain — with a few changes — after legislators, local administrators, and businesses fought to keep it open. The development comes after the Iowa Legislature...

For-credit internships cost more at the UI

ALLIE WRIGHT August 19, 2011

University of Iowa senior Nicole Lumbreras paid more than $1,000 to complete her internship at a digital marketing company near Chicago this summer. That's more than $125 more than a University of Northern...

Burge convenience store under construction

DORA GROTE August 19, 2011

Unlike the students who came before her, Hannah Philgreen will not have to walk across campus to pick up light bulbs and trash bags to restock her dorm room. Soon, Burge will have a new convenience...

UI provides more resources for freshman parents

BRITTANY TILL August 19, 2011

Moving from California to the University of Iowa will be a big adjustment for Stephanie Cordoba's daughter, who is a part of the incoming freshman class. While Cordoba said she hopes for the best, the...

Iowa City vets to provide glimpse of military life through performance

ERIC MOORE August 19, 2011

Only 1 percent of Iowa City residents have military experience, but in November, that minority will have the opportunity to share their stories in a unique stage production called Telling: Iowa City. The...

UI amps up international student orientation

CHASTITY DILLARD August 19, 2011

Sitting at her Mayflower kitchen table, adorned with a Hawkeye-symbol tablecloth, Yoon Kyung Lee, laughs while chatting with new friend, Effy Lee. Both South Korean, the 20-year-olds instantly shared...

UI freshman hung up Irish dancing shoes

SETH ROBERTS August 19, 2011

Taylor Best is only 18 years old, but she's already retired. Up until a few days ago, the University of Iowa freshman was one of the brightest stars in the world of Irish step dancing. She finished as...

Caucus contender files complaint against Fox News

DI STAFF August 19, 2011

A Republican presidential-nomination hopeful said he was discriminated against when Fox News declined to let him participate in a Republican caucus debate last week. California Republican Fred Karger...

On Iowa! aims to improve freshman experience

ASMAA ELKEURTI August 18, 2011

The University of Iowa incoming freshmen will receive more than just free food coupons to local eateries as they step onto campus. This year, university officials are providing ways for the new students...

UI housing, dining forced to change with record enrollment

ALEX CORDERO August 18, 2011

With this year's University of Iowa freshman class having the potential to surpass last year's record-breaking enrollment of 4,557 incoming students, university officials have made alterations and additions...

UI freshman perfects vegan cupcake

BRITTANY TREVICK August 18, 2011

University of Iowa incoming freshman Erica Parlee was known at her high school as "the cupcake girl." And considering the 18-year-old has sold cupcakes for almost a year, created original such...

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