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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

UI Human Rights Center vows to hang on

EMILY BUSSE November 16, 2009

They’re going to fight. With recent budget cuts and setbacks from flooding, the UI Center for Human Rights’ staff and student members are concerned about the facility’s future. It’ll take about...

Retirement benefit change may damage recruiting

JOHN DOETKOTT November 16, 2009

UI officials say cuts to retirement benefits could hurt faculty recruitment. UI President Sally Mason told the DI last week that she is worried the 2 percent reduction could hurt the university’s ability...

Et Cetera 1 of 7 ‘stung’

NICOLE KARLIS November 16, 2009

Seven Iowa City businesses failed a police sting last week — including one whose liquor license is already on the line. Et Cetera, 118 S. Dubuque St., was one of the seven whose employees failed to...

UI pumps up international recruiting

DANNY VALENTINE November 13, 2009

UI recruiters are a worldly bunch these days. In an effort to increase enrollment by 100 students per year for the next five years, officials are pitching the university to prospective students in more...

UI policy could have consequences for off-campus drinking

KATHRYN STINSON November 13, 2009

Repercussions for the PAULA you get downtown may not be limited to city fines in the future. UI administrators are working to expand the university’s disciplinary authority to off-campus misconduct. “We...

UISG tries wet tailgate

SAM LANE November 13, 2009

UI Student Government officials will put the phrase “drinking responsibly” to the test this weekend. Officials said they decided to serve beer at the event to show students it’s possible to drink...

Johnson County spared the ax

REGINA ZILBERMINTS November 13, 2009

Employees at the Johnson County Courthouse were spared any layoffs, though judicial-branch staff statewide wasn’t so lucky. Chief Justice Marsha Ternus announced Thursday the department would cut more...

VP search: Telling true stories

HOLLY HINES November 13, 2009

UI alumnus Jeff Iseminger described a scene of 76 trombonists parading through the campus and playing the “Iowa Fight Song” to draw people together. Iseminger, the final candidate for the position...

Building community bridges

PARKER SMITH November 13, 2009

There weren’t enough chairs to go around at the Afro American Cultural Center forum on Thursday night. Students, professors, faculty, and citizens gathered around the living room of the center, enjoyed...

Sex Offender Registry redesigned

MARLEEN LINARES November 13, 2009

The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation’s recently redesigned Sex Offender Registry website is bringing more information to community members. The site now provides e-mail notifications when an...

The problem with pets

ASHLEY OERMAN November 13, 2009

Brittany’s cat is a violation. The UI junior lives in an apartment that does not allow animals — and if her landlord finds out, she could face a hefty fine. However, if she was forced to relocate...

Spotlight Iowa City: Following a winding journey to art

TYLER LYON November 13, 2009

Exposure is key. It’s what UI senior Olivia Rendone believes about the world of art, at least. That’s why the 22-year-old worked with students at Tate High for her Honors project in the UI School...