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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

Mediacom increases rates

DI STAFF November 5, 2010

Beginning Dec. 1, Mediacom will increase several of its rates in order to keep up with the costs. Increased rates include a $2.08 increase in Broadcast Basic, a $0.92 increase Expanded Basic, and a $3...

Bars go for 21 exemption

MAX FREUND November 5, 2010

Several Iowa City music venues are in the process of applying for an entertainment-venue designation from the city, which would allow 19- and 20-year-olds to stay in their establishments until midnight...

IC-Chicago rail service may help Riverfront development

MITCHELL SCHMIDT November 5, 2010

It's hard not to get caught up in the possibilities: 10-story buildings, sustainable construction, a commuter-train service in Iowa City. All are potential opportunities for the Riverfront Crossings District...

NonfictioNow celebrates ‘overlooked’ genre

CATHRYN SLOANE November 5, 2010

Speaking to a crowd of roughly 500 aspiring writers in the IMU Thursday morning, Rebecca Solnit, a San Francisco author of 13 books, said creative writing is still extremely relevant in today's society....

Zombies invade UI campus

DREW DAVIS November 5, 2010

The walking dead have been roaming the University of Iowa campus for almost a week since the infection began Halloween night. The 660 participants — both human and zombie students — are engaged in...

Branstad announces appointments

DI STAFF November 4, 2010

Governor-elect Terry Branstad announced a handful of key appointments on Wednesday: • David Roederer will be the chairman of Branstad's transition team. Roederer worked on Branstad's staff during the...

Bar employees prepare for the worst

MITCHELL SCHMIDT November 4, 2010

Bar employees are preparing for the worst. Managers, wait staff, and bartenders have previously said the failure to repeal the 21-ordinance would cost them their jobs — but they were waiting for the...

Experts: Ousting no threat to judicial independence

HAYLEY BRUCE November 4, 2010

Some experts say the unseating of three Iowa Supreme Court justices is more of a statement against gay rights than a threat to the judicial system. "I think the frequency of this happening is, on...

Class helps veterans increase camaraderie

ARIANA WITT November 4, 2010

Adam Connell has been active in the U.S. Navy for five years. In that time, he's seized tons of cocaine and countless kilos of marijuana from narcoterrorism groups in South America. He provided air support...

Students grapple with loss of 19 admittance

ALISON SULLIVAN November 4, 2010

Sitting inside the Summit Tuesday night, three UI students reminisced between bites of artichoke dip and chips about the days before the 21-ordinance. The three, who have birthdays near each other, celebrated...

UI wants study abroad ban in Cuba to be lifted

NORA HEATON November 4, 2010

The gates to Havana could open once again for U.S. students. The UI has penned its signature on a request sent to President Obama, asking the administration to lift restrictions on academic travel to...

U.S. Court of Appeals justices visit College of Law

NINA EARNEST November 4, 2010

It looked like a scene from a courtroom drama — but there were no witnesses to plead their case. Just three judges, two opposing attorneys, and an auditorium full of listening University of Iowa law...