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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

Corning man charged with third OWI

DI STAFF November 15, 2010

A Corning, Iowa, man was charged with allegedly driving while intoxicated for the third time. Joseph Gauthier, 59, was charged Nov. 12 with third-offense OWI. Coralville police said they received a call...

Homeless shelter finally opens, welcomes more residents

ALICIA KRAMME November 15, 2010

This is Anthony Balesteri's second time in the Iowa City Shelter House. The recently homeless 53-year-old spent 11 days at the old facility on 331 N. Gilbert St. And on Nov. 13, he was among the 29...

New art museum director starts today with a vision

ALISON SULLIVAN November 15, 2010

DAVENPORT — Sean O'Harrow wants everyone to see art. But not on a computer screen or a projector, which he said has become the norm. Bringing real, tangible art to students is crucial in a society...

Hygienic Lab settles into its new digs

MITCHELL SCHMIDT November 15, 2010

After years of planning and construction, officials at the at the University of Iowa Hygienic Laboratory can finally enjoy their new state-of-the-art facility. Workers began moving in on Nov. 12 from...

Students "sleep-out" to raise homelessness awareness

HAYLEY BRUCE November 15, 2010

Leslie Chapin and Kelly Connolly came to Hubbard Park on Sunday evening equipped with their favorite blankets and warmest coats in preparation for a long night. The University of Iowa juniors and other...

Second annual TransWeek begins

ALLIE WRIGHT November 15, 2010

A group of 30 people sat in the living room of the University of Iowa Latino Native American Cultural Center on Sunday night. As they introduced themselves, each said their names. A little fewer than half...

For some, college not in the cards

NORA HEATON November 12, 2010

It took Jessica-Leigh Arends six years to almost finish her degree. She started in 2004 in the communication-studies program, hopped to Bachelor of Liberal Studies, then landed a job without finishing...

UI meets potential School of Music architects

SAM LANE November 12, 2010

University of Iowa officials met Thursday with the four architects who are finalists to design the new music building. However, despite indications beforehand that the final decision might be made as...

Group seeks diversity in science areas

ALLIE WRIGHT November 12, 2010

Minority enrollment in science majors at the University of Iowa is increasing, but some students and professors say black students are still underrepresented in the field. And a group that's trying to...

Spotlight: UI senior strikes up a club

MAGGIE CUNNINGHAM November 12, 2010

Shaking his head back and forth, Cameron Huggins, the president of the Iowa men's bowling club, confessed he has bowled a score of 299 six times. But the University of Iowa senior has never bowled a perfect...

Group gathers for Veterans Day

IAN SMITH November 12, 2010

Around 75 Iowans solemnly rang a heavy cast-iron bell in honor of those lost in Amerca's wars, while more than a dozen others held signs protesting the costs of current U.S. engagements. The group gathered...

Community attends event for homeless veterans

DREW DAVIS November 12, 2010

University of Iowa students and Iowa City residents paid $5 to win a signed football by Iowa Football head coach Kirk Ferentz. But that's not the only reason why many contributed to the Thursday night...