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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

Friday classes mean fewer Thursday ER visits, study contends

MORGAN OLSEN March 30, 2010

Over the last several weeks, the UI Faculty Council and Faculty Senate have unanimously voted to support increasing the number of Friday classes, when possible. The draft was approved at the same time...

City eyes panhandling moves

JOSEPH BELK March 30, 2010

“I just hold my sign up,” Daniels said. “If you want to give, you give.” Daniels, 48, said he’s OK with the measures Iowa City officials have taken on panhandling — such as requiring that...

City explores options for “green” business park

MARLEEN LINARES March 30, 2010

City officials are considering a plan that would create a tax incentive for a developer to build the environmentally friendly business space on the North Side of Iowa City. The Moss Family Development...

Health-care reform could decrease use of UI’s student plans

KELLIE PETERSEN March 30, 2010

Namely, the law could affect students covered by the UI’s health-insurance plan and recent graduates who find themselves without benefits. The new health-care law, which President Obama signed into...

‘Don’t Ask’ draws some more fire

ARIANA WITT March 30, 2010

Junior Dan Tallon is circulating a petition calling for changes to the U.S. military’s Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy. Tallon, a member of the Iowa National Guard, said he thinks each state, not...

Spotlight Iowa City: A passion for teaching and for film

TOMMY MORGAN JR. March 30, 2010

For David Gould, creativity and passion are key to the learning experience. The coordinator of interdepartmental studies brings a certain touch of both of those to his work at the university and elsewhere. “The...

Convicted ex-counselor files appeal

DI STAFF March 30, 2010

Donald Clark, 41, reportedly performed sex acts on a then-10-year-old student in the spring of 2004. Clark was sentenced to 25 years in prison. He would have to serve 70 percent of that sentence before...

New coach McCaffery: ‘We’re going to disrupt rhythm a little bit’

BRENDAN STILES March 29, 2010

The name “Fran McCaffery” wasn’t one many Hawkeye fans conjured up as a replacement after Iowa Athletics Director Gary Barta fired Todd Lickliter and began his pursuit for a new men’s basketball...

Number of adjuncts growing

ARIANA WITT March 29, 2010

University of Iowa officials say using adjunct professors, who teach part-time and don’t receive benefits, is one way the university is saving money during the budget crisis. Adjuncts are the fastest...

Could Iowa House Hotel be next UI dorm?

JOSEPH BELK March 29, 2010

The Iowa House Hotel could become a University of Iowa residence hall in the future. The UI is in the midst of conducting a feasibility study of converting the hotel, located in the IMU, into a residence...

Students flock to alcohol-free Night Games

JOSEPH BELK March 29, 2010

University of Iowa senior Miguel Cajipe chose to avoid the downtown bar scene over the weekend, opting instead to compete against other UI students in a volleyball tournament. Cajipe was one of a host...

Spanish classes to add online component, one credit

MARLEEN LINARES March 29, 2010

Students in Spanish classes can expect some changes in how they learn their verb conjugations next fall. The University of Iowa Spanish department will test a new format in its beginner courses. The new...