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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

Hopeful sees UI as inspiring brand name

KEVIN HOFFMAN November 12, 2009

Tysen Kendig believes the UI is like a brand name and should be promoted to intrigue and inspire people. Kendig, the UI’s third candidate for the position of vice president for Strategic Communication,...

Interdisciplinary study programs growing

SCOTT RAYNOR November 12, 2009

UI student Heather Clausen changed her major twice before settling on her current choice. She finally found an interdepartmental major — international studies — that will allow her to study ethnic...

UI eyes blood system

SAM LANE November 12, 2009

New technology at the UI Hospital and Clinics may make tracing blood more efficient and the donated blood safer for patients. After receiving part of a $1.4 million National Institutes of Health grant...

UI eyes paper sludge as fuel

LAUREN MILLS November 12, 2009

Despite a slight odor, sludge left over from production in local paper mills could provide one green solution to coal. Marta Muilenburg, a graduate research assistant in mechanical engineering, started...

Justice official: Slavery persists

CHRIS CURTLAND November 12, 2009

When John Richmond started speaking Wednesday night for the Geneva Campus Ministries Lecture series, he opened with a question. “How many of you have met a slave?” he asked the crowd that nearly filled...

Number of UI Fulbright applicants stays flat

CHRIS CURTLAND November 12, 2009

A grim job outlook may be one factor pushing an increasing number of graduating seniors and alumni to pursue intellectual, professional, and artistic goals internationally. But despite a significant increase...

Spotlight Iowa City: Have knowledge, will travel

SHANE ERSLAND November 12, 2009

Alex Cohen takes off for a road trip at least once a week — but the excursions are hardly relaxing. UI teaching assistant Cohen, a graduate student in political science, zooms around in a rental car...

Three teens charged in home invasion

DI STAFF November 12, 2009

Iowa City police charged three teens for allegedly breaking into a residence and assaulting and robbing the residents on Monday. Loel Howieson II, 19, Lucas Pumfrey, 16, and Artis Mason III, 17, were...

Miss Iowa named ambassador for University Hygienic Laboratory

DI STAFF November 12, 2009

UI officials announced Wednesday Miss Iowa 2009 Anne Michael Langguth will serve as the environmental and public health laboratory ambassador for the University Hygienic Laboratory. As ambassador, Langguth...

Courts being hit hard

REGINA ZILBERMINTS November 11, 2009

Employees at the Johnson County Courthouse are bracing for furloughs, potential layoffs, and yet another slash in funding — something they say will further affect an already struggling justice system. Iowa...

Communicator is key, VP candidate says

PARKER SMITH November 11, 2009

Sandra Conn thinks verbally. Conn, the UI’s second candidate for vice president for strategic communication, said she’s great at working with words — whether as a writer or in public relations. The...

Ped Mall businesses want smoking ban

NICOLE KARLIS November 11, 2009

Boutiques in the Pedestrian Mall are looking to move loiterers out of the area — and another smoking ordinance could be the solution. Iowa City business owners, such as Ritu Jain and Catherine Champion,...