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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 communication sciences at the forefront

ASHLEY HAUGO March 2, 2009

Though a rookie among disciplines such as physics, chemistry, and theology, the UI’s communication sciences and disorders department reigns as the grandfather among programs of its kind. “Speech pathology...

Legislators talk stimulus at forum

GEOFF WARING March 2, 2009

The future of Iowa’s funding from the federal stimulus package became a little clearer for Johnson County voters on Feb. 28. In the second of four legislative forums sponsored by the League of Women...

Budget cuts worry Iowa courts

OLIVIA MORAN March 2, 2009

Iowa’s court employees will take seven additional days of unpaid leave, the Iowa Supreme Court recently ordered. Also known as furloughs, each temporary layoff day will save the Iowa judicial branch...

Work-study aided with stimulus

ANNA LOTHSON March 2, 2009

Out of the $53 billion set aside in the federal stimulus package for education, work-study programs will receive a hefty $200 million — an allocation many expect to pave the way for more UI students...

Plenty of students, less companies at career fair

MICHELE DANNO February 27, 2009

With graduation approaching, UI senior Ashley Danielson had applied at a handful of companies, but she didn’t land an interview until Wednesday’s Spring Job and Internship Fair. “Before the fair,...

To furlough or not at the UI up in the air

ANNA LOTHSON February 27, 2009

While weighing possible alternatives to combat rigid statewide budget cuts, furloughs at the UI may be a option — but not without plenty of complicated logistics. Preparing for Gov. Chet Culver’s...

Faces of the UI: Juggling a lot more than classes

KATHLEEN SERINO February 27, 2009

Since he let go of his Elvis Presley obsession and guitar hobby, Luther Bangert has become a major juggling enthusiast — juggling everything from flaming torches to bowling balls. Bangert, who picked...

No intox defense for Curtis Fry, attorneys request

OLIVIA MORAN February 27, 2009

Prosecutors requested on Thursday that a judge order the attorneys for Curtis Fry to not use intoxication as Fry’s defense in the killing of a 75-year-old Iowa City man. Police arrested 22-year-old...

Some friendly engineering jousting

JUSTIN SUGG February 27, 2009

Roller coasters aren’t part of the Iowa City skyline. But with just office chairs and construction paper, students from Iowa high schools, including West High and City High, turned an IMU ballroom into...

Anthropology professor of, and above, diversity

MEGAN DIAL February 27, 2009

The friendly, relaxed demeanor of James Matory immediately engaged the audience at his guest lecture Thursday — he held a beer bong and asked, “Does anyone know what this is?” The Harvard professor...

University of Dreams provides internship experience for a price

KASSIE FRIEDRICHS February 27, 2009

Though taking an internship through University of Dreams was an “awesome” experience for some participating UI students, others don’t believe the internship organization is playing fair. But with...

Students get hands-on-brain experience

ASHLEY HAUGO February 27, 2009

The characteristic worm-like grooves were there. The tiny cerebellum was there. Even the beginnings of a spinal cord could be seen. But this plastic-feeling organ was no replica. It was a real human brain...