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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

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...

Couple receives first International Impact Award

DREW DAVIS November 15, 2010

Officials said University of Iowa programs and individuals are becoming more active in encouraging students to travel abroad and form a global perspective. And at a "WorldCanvass" event Nov....

Spotlight: Grad student seeks to increase cultural understanding

ALAN TOUSSAINT November 15, 2010

Eight students sat in a circle with Jung Ho Suh and his wife. Suh held a guitar, and the group sang several American songs before starting their meeting. Suh hosts these gatherings weekly — a chance...

Lyness elected director of prosecutors’ group

DI STAFF November 15, 2010

Johnson County Attorney Janet Lyness has been selected as the new director-at-large of the Iowa County Attorneys Association, a press release said. Lyness was elected to the position by her peers at...

Iowa City man sentenced for sexual abuse

DI STAFF November 15, 2010

A local man found guilty of third-degree sexual abuse was sentenced Nov. 12. Andre White, 39, was sentenced to 10 years in prison and a $1,000 fine after he was found guilty of third-degree sexual abuse...

UI prof’s retrial delayed

DI STAFF November 15, 2010

The retrial for a University of Iowa assistant professor's alleged third-degree sexual-abuse charge has been delayed. Toshiki Itoh was found guilty Oct. 26 on two counts of assault with intent to cause...

Transient reportedly breaks down door during argument

DI STAFF November 15, 2010

A transient man allegedly broke down a woman's door during an argument. Quincy Hannah, 26, address unknown, was charged Nov. 12 with first-degree burglary. According to Iowa City police, officers responded...

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...