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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

Bijou, UI talk on films

KRISTIN LUTZ February 12, 2010

UI officials could prove to be a roadblock as the Bijou’s Board of Directors pursue the mission of screening films the community wouldn’t usually see. University officials asked the board on Tuesday...

Local businesses use social networking

GRACE SAVIDES February 12, 2010

Social-networking sites may seem like just a way to meet new people, but for Tony and Dawn Evans, social networking helped their business take off. Five years ago, when Tony Evans quit his job at a Wal-Mart...

IMU, your late-night place to be

DI STAFF February 11, 2010

The IMU has extended its hours and is offering new services for students. Now open until 2 a.m. daily, students can study, grab late-night snacks, or find a place to relax. Students can take advantage...

Defendants in Jones’ suit respond

DI STAFF February 11, 2010

The UI, state Board of Regents, and UI President Sally Mason have submitted their answer to a lawsuit filed by a former UI vice president for Student Services, according to court documents. Phillip Jones...

Clark found guilty

SAM LANE February 11, 2010

As Donald Clark removed a golden cross from around his neck, he began to cry. The 41-year-old took his wallet out of his pocket, ripped off his tie, and handed his belongings to the sheriff’s deputy....

Loh: Students the priority

MORGAN OLSEN February 11, 2010

UI officials are trying to remedy the problem of increased enrollment coupled with fewer faculty members predicted for next year, Provost Wallace Loh told the UI Staff Council on Wednesday. Six task forces...

Howie Day to headline 10K Show

MARISA WAY February 11, 2010

Philanthropic students on the UI campus will get a chance to see Howie Day this year, 10,000 Hours Show officials said Wednesday. The concert, which will take place on April 11 in the IMU Main Lounge,...

Mason, Loh discuss budget, drinking

JOE CAVALIERE February 11, 2010

Students gathered Thursday night to get direct answers from their administrators on a range of issues. Quality of education, the fate of graduate programs, and drinking issues steered the discussion. Approximately...

UI helps train science teachers

ASHLEY OERMAN February 11, 2010

A new UI program will get students out of college and into a career in science education one year early. Students majoring in biology, chemistry, and physics will have the chance to get both a bachelor’s...

Bill would aid undocumented immigrants

MITCHELL SCHMIDT February 11, 2010

Eva wants nothing more than to go to an Iowa university. But the 21-year-old has one problem: She is an undocumented immigrant. The Marshalltown High graduate, who asked not to be named because of her...

Cambus confident about its drivers in winter

KELLIE PETERSEN February 11, 2010

Even when other local bus routes come to a halt in winter weather, Cambus often continues to deliver people to their destinations. While not all Cambus drivers are trained to drive in winter conditions,...

Poverty an issue in Iowa, local experts say

JOSEPH BELK February 11, 2010

Local experts weighed in on both state and national poverty Wednesday night as a part of a series of UI forums on domestic policy. The discussion was part of the UI course Policy Matters: Scholarly and...