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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

Kirkwood faces surge

MARLEEN LINARES August 24, 2009

Nationwide, community colleges have responded to soaring student populations — largely compounded by the economic recession — by capping enrollment. Kirkwood Community College, with centers in seven...

Deafness gene found

SAM LANE August 24, 2009

UI researchers have discovered a deafness-causing gene defect in mice, revealing critical information about a new protein that protects sensory cells in the ear. When mutated, the gene — known as claudin-9...

The big move hits UI

NICOLE LUMBRERAS August 24, 2009

When Lindsay Ellwood moved into Mayflower Hall, it took two to three hours to organize the room to her liking. By Sunday, the day before classes began, the UI’s residence halls had filled up with new...

Law school sued for alleged bias

REGINA ZILBERMINTS August 24, 2009

A seasoned immigration attorney has sued the UI College of Law, alleging that officials refused to hire him purely because of his age. Donald Dobkin of West Bloomfield, Mich., was 55 years old when he...

Freshman new but eloquent

ERIN PHILLIPS August 24, 2009

The rambunctious crowd, rippling with black and gold attire, stopped in silence. Simone Renault, hair in curls and prim in a glowing white dress, took the stage. Sunday’s Convocation filled the Pentacrest...

Spotlight Iowa City: Sally Mason

KEVIN HOFFMAN August 24, 2009

The UI’s 20th president is far too busy to sweat over the stove. But luckily for her, an executive chef — and a town full of phenomenal restaurants — satisfies the presidential palate. After eating...

A note from the Editor

KELSEY BELTRAMEA August 24, 2009

Dear readers, The headlines plastering newspapers in recent days bode poorly for our business. The combination of a stinging recession and a rapidly changing industry have hit news providers with a bruising...

City on alert

DANNY VALENTINE August 24, 2009

Students returning to the Iowa City drinking scene this weekend met an increased force of Iowa City and UI police patrolling downtown bars and the surrounding residential areas. Bar- and house-party attendees...

Mixed bag at Convocation

CHRIS CURTLAND August 24, 2009

Four thousand young Hawklings crammed the Pentacrest lawn on Sunday for a welcoming Convocation to prepare themselves for becoming full-fledged Hawkeyes when fall classes start today. UI President Sally...

Freshman seminars start today

LAUREN MILLS August 24, 2009

As freshmen wander the campus toting maps and schedules, there is a chance they are headed to one of roughly 100 seminars offered to first-year students. “I thought they would be interesting ways to...

‘Fan Cans’ draw frowns

NICOLE KARLIS August 24, 2009

As football season quickly approaches, UI students have another black and gold accessory with which to show their Hawkeye spirit: a can of Bud Light. Anhesuer-Busch’s “Fan Cans” hit Iowa City liquor...

UI eyes saving utility $

ALINA RUBEZHOVA August 24, 2009

UI officials are working to create a greener campus using a portion of its $35.5 million in federal stimulus funding for fiscal 2010. The environmentally friendly agenda, known as the Energy Hawks initiative,...