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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

Regent universities to share courses

ARIANA WITT February 11, 2011

Officials at the three state Board of Regents’ universities plan to share at least nine courses among the institutions starting in the fall. Students wil be able to take classes not offered at their...

Spotlight: UI freshman bitten by the acting bug

SAMANTHA GENTRY February 11, 2011

Elizabeth Hinkler, along with her twin sister Emily, was enlisted in a talent agency at the age of 3 because their parents thought the pair could be the next Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen. The plan worked,...

Fair presents students with their rights as tenants

MICHELLE McCONNAUGHEY February 11, 2011

Roughly 25,000 University of Iowa students choose to live off-campus — and many sign leases without knowing their rights or options as tenants. In attempt to educate students about the responsibilities...

Alcohol partnership seeks more bar owners

ALISON SULLIVAN February 11, 2011

Partnership for Alcohol Safety officials want to build more effective relationships with Iowa City’s bar owners. Members said on Thursday they hope broadening the group’s membership to include more...

UISG lobbies legislators for more funds

HAYLEY BRUCE February 11, 2011

Four University of Iowa Student Government officials climbed the icy stairs to the Statehouse in subzero temperatures Thursday with one thing in mind: state appropriations and fair tuition. “How much...

City, county mull gun bans

KATIE HEINE February 11, 2011

Johnson County officials are set to vote on a resolution that would ban guns from county property next week, and the Iowa City City Council is eyeing similar regulations. Nearly 20 Johnson County residents...

Porn film makes a comeback at the Bijou

KENDALL McCABE February 11, 2011

The Bijou is set to resurrect its campy, 3-D version of a 1977 porn film today, a year after directors canceled the show because of obscenity concerns from University of Iowa officials. The Bijou has...

U.N. official speaks about post-9/11 world

NINA EARNEST February 11, 2011

Richard Falk linked the heavy military counterterrorism response after the 9/11 terrorist attacks to the revolutionary fervor seizing the Middle East today during a lecture Thursday night. Falk, a retired...

Local video rentals take a hit

ALLIE WRIGHT February 10, 2011

That’s Rentertainment, an Iowa City movie rental store, is hanging on by a thread. Thanks to such modern services as Netflix and Redbox, Ross Meyer, the store’s owner will be forced to close in the...

UI launches program for cultural competency

KENDALL McCABE February 10, 2011

A relaunched series at the University of Iowa aims to enrich faculty members with one concept: cultural competency. The Staff Language and Culture Services will restart “Accents In the Workplace and...

UI seeks new ways to prevent flu

MICHELLE McCONNAUGHEY February 10, 2011

Jenna Heide is constantly sick. Though the University of Iowa freshman received a flu shot over winter break, she’s consistently unhealthy. “Literally, I have a cold 24/7, or at least symptoms...

Spotlight: Professor finds joy in defunct gadgets

GRACE GATHUA February 10, 2011

Robin Hemley and three of his University of Iowa graduate students paged through a 1950s catalogue with pictures of old fans, ovens, and floor ventilators. The group agreed it was unfortunate no one has...