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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

10,000 Hours Show picks DJ Earworm

NINA EARNEST March 25, 2011

DJ Earworm is coming to the University of Iowa. The 10,000 Hours Show announced Wednesday the disc jockey — whose real name is Jordan Roseman — is scheduled to perform for the show’s eighth-annual...

Writers’ Workshop partners with high-school students

HAYLEY BRUCE March 25, 2011

City High junior Mason Greer has self-published a book. But that doesn’t mean the 17-year-old doesn’t value all the professional feedback he can get. Now, his high school is offering just that. On...

Panelists to discuss Iowa energy use today

MADISON BENNETT March 25, 2011

When it comes to energy conservation, Iowa is a hot-bed of potential, experts say. And with that potential, comes great responsibility. “I always think we should all be obligated to improve energy...

Theater, Foreign Relations Council partner

NINA EARNEST March 25, 2011

In The Syringa Tree, one woman takes on 24 separate roles. But the play itself subtly wrestles with centuries of South Africa’s fragmented history. “South Africa, in my philosophical view, is a country...

Business school to offer distance degree

HEATHER EDELMAN March 25, 2011

More people interested in pursuing business degrees will be able to next fall — without ever setting foot in a classroom. The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business will offer a new online program...

Spotlight: UI instructor leads Iowa percussion

RILEY UBBEN March 25, 2011

With two mallets in each hand, Dan Moore gently strikes the wooden keys of his marimba, each note flowing effortlessly into the next. His students watch every move and soon follow his lead. Moore, the...

Officials: Rhabdo scare should be national wake-up call

ARIANA WITT March 24, 2011

AMES— A strenuous workout that sent 13 Hawkeye football players to the hospital earlier this year indicates athletics officials should do more to prevent athletes from pushing themselves to the point...

Meditation on the rise locally, nationally

KENDALL MCCABE March 24, 2011

Yosra Elkhalifa felt stressed. She sat in an individual study room at the Blank Honors Center, her midterm in Theory and Practice of Argument just an hour away. But instead of cramming, she began to meditate. She...

Regent nominees against Branstad’s higher-ed cuts

KATIE HEINE March 24, 2011

Two of Gov. Terry Branstad’s three nominees to the state Board of Regents told the Senate Education Committee on Wednesday that they don’t support Branstad’s proposed cuts to higher education. Nicole...

Drug shortages hit Iowa City

MICHELLE MCCONNAUGHEY March 24, 2011

Pharmacy officials locally and nationwide said increasing drug shortages will continue to affect patient safety. Drug shortages have caused hospitals across the U.S. to cut down on their drug supply...

Regents approve Hawkeye Court razing, other housing plans

ARIANA WITT March 24, 2011

University of Iowa housing officials are set to make major changes to living spaces available to students. The state Board of Regents voted Wednesday to approve demolishing 76 apartments at Hawkeye Court....

Spotlight: UI grad deals with others’ crises

KATIE HEINE March 24, 2011

John Shean is somewhat compulsive about having his cell phone with him at all times. But it’s not so he can surf the web or send text messages. Rather, the 27-year-old said he likes to be available...