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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

Students learn poverty issues through food

MICHAEL ARRIOLA February 26, 2010

Students drew cards when they walked into the Hillcrest dining room Thursday night, determining their income level for the night and where they would sit for dinner. People ate in three areas —the floor...

More turn to hard liquor over beer

DANNY VALENTINE February 25, 2010

As the state’s No. 83 best-selling booze, Iowa liquor retailers sold 3,689 cases of Everclear 151 last year. But the notorious spirit’s pungent punch — the target of possible state restrictions...

UI houses, apartments, and duplexes popular

SAM LANE February 25, 2010

The University of Iowa serves as landlord for more than the freshman in Slater and Stanley. Much more. And in a rough economic climate, officials say their apartments and houses can offer an affordable...

Undergraduates offered more graduate-level courses

JORDAN FRIES February 25, 2010

James Alan McPherson drew stares of admiration from the 11 students in his undergraduate fiction-writing workshop on Wednesday when he shuffled into a Dey House classroom pushing a cart stocked with snacks...

Electronic Arts developer speaks with students on careers in technology

MORGAN OLSEN February 25, 2010

When Steve Seabolt graduated from the University of Iowa in 1974, the digital entertainment industry didn’t exist. Today, it’s his job. Seabolt is the vice president for global brand development for...

Spotlight Iowa City: Making Hawkeye game day run smoothly

MICHELE DANNO February 25, 2010

Paula Jantz is not a member of the Iowa football team. But every home game day, the petite 56-year-old woman joins the Hawkeyes in their tradition of tapping the bronze helmet on the Nile Kinnick statue...

Man suing Brothers wants new trial date

DI STAFF February 25, 2010

An Iowa City man suing Brothers Bar & Grill has asked that the trial be reset, according to court documents. In June 2007, Jordan Neve said he was forcibly removed from the downtown bar for no apparent...

Arraignment set for teen charged in slaying

DI STAFF February 25, 2010

The arraignment has been set for a 17-year-old charged with first-degree murder. Charles William Curtis Thompson was charged with the October 2009 shooting death of John Versypt, a landlord who was checking...

Cause of College St. fire still unknown

DI STAFF February 25, 2010

An Iowa City Fire Department investigation was unable to determine the cause of a Feb. 18 apartment-house fire on East College Street. The apartment building, 515 E. College St., was too severely damaged...

Students petition to fund UI Human Rights Center

ARIANA WITT February 24, 2010

A group of University of Iowa students are circulating an electronic petition in hopes of saving a decade-old human-rights program. Recent across-the-board budget cuts could damage the UI Center for Human...

Familiar architect to design Art School

JORDAN FRIES February 24, 2010

University of Iowa officials are bringing in a familiar face to co-design a new building for the School of Art and Art History. Architect Rod Kruse, who is with the Des Moines branch of BNIM, will work...

Southeast Side residents discuss area’s development

REGINA ZILBERMINTS February 24, 2010

Brightly colored stickers will help city officials determine which projects Southeast Side residents view as most vital. Approximately 70 people gathered around posters at the back of a Southeast Junior...