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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

Hawkapalooza gets $5,000

DI STAFF April 7, 2010

After tabling discussion on the subject during their last meeting, the members of the University of Iowa Student Government voted Tuesday night to give $5,000 to Hawks Nest-sponsored Hawkapalooza. That...

Health-care reform could help nursing crisis

JOSEPH BELK April 6, 2010

In their clinical briefing for a nursing class, students diligently jotted down notes for a patient who had undergone a tracheotomy. In a clinic room down the hall, an advanced “simulation mannequin”...

School Board to discuss membership with Iowa Association of School Boards, amid controversy

HOLLY HINES April 6, 2010

The Iowa City School Board is set to discuss this spring its membership in the Iowa Association of School Boards, which is under investigation for claims of mismanaged funds, later this spring. Iowa legislators...

No longer invisible

LISA BRAHM April 6, 2010

Geoffrey Howard Okot grew up surrounded by child soldiers in Northern Uganda. And on Monday night, the 25-year-old Ugandan man shared the struggles he faced during his youth with University of Iowa students...

International graduate student numbers rising

ARIANA WITT April 6, 2010

As University of Iowa officials continue to emphasize the importance of enrolling international graduate students, a new study indicates that’s a trend mirrored at universities nationwide. The Council...

Passover diet blues

SAM LANE April 6, 2010

I sat quietly, staring across a wooden table in Burge Marketplace. On the other side, a friend quickly consumed a greasy cheeseburger and a piece of freshly baked bread. My tray consisted of a dull salad...

Students aid counselors with college information

HOLLY HINES April 6, 2010

Iowa high-school counselors are turning to University of Iowa students as experts on transitioning to college. Mike Thompson, a counselor at Solon High, plans to find out what UI students have learned...

Spotlight Iowa City: Alum gets more than a taste of the world

JOSIE JONES April 6, 2010

Andy Stoll didn’t know a road trip to Ames for a Ben Harper and Jack Johnson concert would eventually change his view of the world. The two-hour drive helped Stoll, 30, realize the possibilities available...

3 charged with third-offense OWIs

DI STAFF April 6, 2010

Local police arrested three men for allegedly driving drunk over the weekend. Coralville police arrested Christopher Wright, 28, Cedar Rapids, and Laffite Pierre, 37, Coralville. Iowa City police arrested...

Trial reset in slaying

DI STAFF April 6, 2010

The trial has been reset for a 17-year-old charged in the slaying of John Versypt, the landlord of an Iowa City apartment complex, for Sept. 20, according to court documents. According the documents, the...

City urges people to respond to census

DI STAFF April 6, 2010

As of Monday, Iowa City had a 65 percent mail participation rate for the current census, 5 points above the national average, according to reports from the Census Bureau. Iowa ranked fifth in the nation...

E-mails detail UI officials’ support of 21-ordinance

NORA HEATON and MORGAN OLSEN April 6, 2010

To ensure his suggestion of making Iowa City bars 21-only succeeds, Mayor Matt Hayek requested specifc support from the University of Iowa — including direct advocacy from UI President Sally Mason, e-mails...