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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 student shares “universal” language of music

MADISON BENNETT August 30, 2011

The face of the 28-year-old changed from pensive to focused the moment he rested his chin on the base of his violin and slowly rocked its neck in the cradle of his hand. His pristine John Norwood bow...

Judge denies motion to dismiss lawsuit in Juweid case

DI STAFF August 30, 2011

A motion from University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics officials in a lawsuit filed against them by UI radiology Professor Malik Juweid has been denied, according to court documents. The lawsuit, which...

UI students charged with possession near dorms

DI STAFF August 30, 2011

Police arrested two students near University of Iowa dorms over this past weekend for allegedly possessing marijuana. Michael Patrick Schulz, 18, 4338 Burge, was charged Sunday with possession of controlled...

ECGPS focuses on visibility, lobbying

KRISTEN EAST August 29, 2011

With the University of Iowa Executive Council of Graduate and Professional Students having been formed only a few years ago, President Kelli Todd and Vice President Michael Appel emphasized the importance...

KCJJ radio host aims to run for Iowa City City Council

ERIC MOORE August 29, 2011

Making students and others in the Iowa City community feel more welcome is the focus of one potential candidate for the Iowa City City Council. Steve Soboroff, the host and owner of KCJJ radio, said he...

Switching from Guard to UI

LUCY TRANKINA August 29, 2011

As Mike Considine sat in a tank top and sunglasses, calmly peeling an orange at the Bread Garden Market and talking about the past year of his life, it's not readily apparent where the University of Iowa...

UI bids paper farewell

ALEX CORDERO August 29, 2011

In an effort to increase sustainability throughout the University of Iowa, departments in the school are beginning to expand paper policies put into place over the past six years. As of this year, the...

Police taze man after refusing to leave downtown bar

DI STAFF August 29, 2011

Iowa City police Tasered a man after he refused to leave a downtown bar over the weekend. According to an Iowa City police complaint, officers were called to the Summit Bar & Grill, 10 S. Clinton...

IC man charged with possessing contraband

DI STAFF August 29, 2011

A local man was charged with possession of contraband after he allegedly snuck marijuana into the jail via his underwear. Wesley Turner, 23, 1601 Aber Ave. Apt. 8, was charged Aug. 25 with possession...

UI implements new recycling program

DORA GROTE August 29, 2011

One toss in a tote will soon be all it takes for University of Iowa community members to recycle. Starting Thursday, the UI officials will implement a new recycling system to help reach their goal of...

Loebsack talks job creation, legislation in Iowa City

JANET LAWLER August 29, 2011

U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack vowed to push legislation to support U.S. manufacturing jobs, a measure he sponsored earlier this year but which failed to pass the Senate. During a stop in Iowa City last week,...

A UI student was charged with assault causing bodily harm Tuesday

DI STAFF August 26, 2011

Police arrested a University of Iowa student for allegedly forcing a female student into his room. Jiachang Hu, 18, 10 W. Hillcrest, was charged Tuesday with false imprisonment and assault causing bodily...