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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

Dance Marathon: A history

KATHRYN STINSON February 1, 2010

Sheila Baldwin said there was a time when no one knew what he or she was getting into. As one of the first UI Dance Marathon executive-committee members, she said, it was difficult to find participants...

U.S. trend misses UI business school

EMILY BUSSE February 1, 2010

Despite a nationwide decrease in the number of freshmen planning to major in business, the UI hasn’t seen declining interest in the field. Some university officials say recent Wall Street scandals and...

Spotlight Iowa City: A love of languages

MITCHELL SCHMIDT February 1, 2010

Ashot Vardanyan has lived in two very different worlds. The UI visiting instructor has experienced Armenia during the Soviet era and capitalist Iowa City — and he’s transferred decades of life and...

Free tax-return help offered

DI STAFF February 1, 2010

UI accounting students will provide free tax-return preparation to qualifying people, according to the UI’s Tippie College of Business. The service began Sunday; it will last through April 14. Student...

UI seeks more early retirements

DI STAFF February 1, 2010

UI officials are looking to implement a second early retirement incentive program to save money if approved by the state Board of Regents on Thursday. The first program, implemented in April 2009, is...

Panel offers 3 sites for museum

DI STAFF February 1, 2010

The UI Museum of Art Envisioning Committee met Jan. 29 to discuss the report concerning the future of the facility. The committee suggested three specific sites for the relocation, but the UI will explore...

Vets may finally get money

GRACE SAVIDES January 29, 2010

Veterans awaiting financial aid for the past several months may finally receive the benefits they were promised. The Department of Veteran Affairs announced recently they are now prepared to process enrollments...

Delving into the philosophy of ‘Arrested Development’

JOSEPH BELK January 29, 2010

While fans of the cult TV sitcom “Arrested Development” were hoping for a spin-off movie, UI graduate student Kris Phillips had his mind on another adaptation: a philosophy book. Phillips — who...

Spotlight Iowa City: An open, humanitarian heart

REBECCA KOONS January 29, 2010

From responding to flood- and tornado-relief efforts to making a sick child’s day just a bit brighter, Meghan Hammen seemingly never ceases to help someone in need. For several years, the UI alumna,...

Official: UI has no eminent-domain plans

DI STAFF January 29, 2010

If authorized by the state Board of Regents, the UI will move ahead with plans to rebuild Hancher near its current location (but on higher ground) and relocate the School of Music to a downtown site. UI...

6 percent tuition hike possible

DI STAFF January 29, 2010

UI students could see a 6 percent tuition increase next year if the state Board of Regents approves the proposal Feb. 4. In addition to the tuition increase, certain majors at the UI will see separate...

Man pleads not guilty in shooting death

DI STAFF January 29, 2010

An Iowa City man pleaded not guilty on Thursday to involuntary manslaughter, according to court officials. Alajuwon Shamar Johnson, 26, was charged Jan. 1 in to the death of 20-year-old Kylie Jo Perkins....