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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

Turkish students and community come together for celebration

EMILY BUSSE November 2, 2009

Almost 6,000 miles apart, Angela Keysor and her husband — both UI graduate students in history — celebrated the same thing this weekend: the Republic Day of Turkey. Her husband, Brian Miller, watched...

H1N1 vaccine is now available to a select group of UI students

SAM LANE November 2, 2009

There was a slightly larger crowd than normal at UI Student Health Service on Oct. 30. The day before, Westlawn received its first 150 doses of the coveted injectable form of the H1N1 vaccine. Now, students...

Kinnick fans do not pass go, do not collect $200

MITCHELL SCHMIDT November 2, 2009

Beneath the roaring Hawkeye fans, near Gate B of Kinnick Stadium, is one room most fans have never heard of or want to enter: the holding cell. The cell, used as many as 70 times a game, is the first...

UIHC to begin indirectly soliciting patients

SAM LANE November 2, 2009

The concept of patients as philanthropists has raised questions at the UI Hospitals and Clinics. “The foundation is asking patients to support the hospital in a philanthropic manner,” UIHC spokesman...

Iowa coaching icon dies over weekend

BRENDAN STILES November 2, 2009

Legendary Iowa head football coach Forest Evashevski, who led the Hawkeyes to their only two Rose Bowl victories, died Oct. 30 at his home in Michigan. He was 91. His death came about two weeks after...

Murder trial on hold until Tuesday

REGINA ZILBERMINTS November 2, 2009

GRUNDY CENTER, Iowa — Day two of Michelle Kehoe’s murder trial found her family members staring at her written answers to authorities’ questions, projected onto a screen in the Grundy County Courthouse. Chris...

Worshiping God, representing African culture

SHANE ERSLAND November 2, 2009

The smoky aroma of grilling goat meat seeped through the open door of the Church of the Nazarene in Iowa City on Oct. 31. Inside, 50 Christians praised their savior. Since they received formal approval...

Fish fanatic

LAUREN MILLS October 30, 2009

Cora and Bennie swim beneath the fluorescent light and steady hum of an aquarium skimmer. The clown fish live in a 20-gallon tank beneath UI sophomore Kylie Day’s loft bed. “I’ve always been insane...

Carver-Hawkeye renovations could affect concert bookings

KATHRYN STINSON October 30, 2009

Hawkeye fans aren’t the only ones looking forward to to $47 million renovation for Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Concert lovers are, too. SCOPE Productions hopes to bring back such big names as John Mayer,...

Cuts may sting tobacco stings

NICOLE KARLIS October 30, 2009

It may be easier for minors to get a pack of smokes after Iowa’s budget cuts. State funds designated to help state law enforcement stamp out underage smoking sales could be slashed in the 10 percent...

Board of Regents approve UI budget plans

EMILY BUSSE October 30, 2009

CEDAR FALLS — The state Board of Regents approved the UI’s plan to cut costs by the millions Thursday, but decided to postpone a final vote on a $100 tuition surcharge until December. “I want students...

Halloween comes with special safety cautions

MARLEEN LINARES October 30, 2009

While Iowa City’s young trick-or-treaters are supposed to pack up by 8 p.m., Iowa City police Sgt. Troy Kelsay said additional officers will be monitoring the downtown crowd. Officials anticipate the...