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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

No job? More law school

MICHELLE BORYCA July 10, 2009

Law-school admissions offices are facing a bittersweet paradox. While the economy may be down, unemployed college graduates’ interest in postgraduate education is taking off. “Generally, we do well...

Mix-and-match major popular

SCOTT RAYNOR July 9, 2009

Students in the interdepartmental studies department can major in arts management, Romany studies, and even human rights. And with the inclusion of three pre-approved interdepartmental-studies tracks,...

Couples saying ‘I do’ on a budget

MICHELLE BORYCA July 9, 2009

Simple cupcakes will replace an extravagant layered wedding cake at the July 30 wedding of UI junior Allison Faris and her fiancé, Hawkeye wrestler Luke Lofthouse. The struggling economy has not stopped...

Police aim at grants for additional funding

ABE TEKIPPE July 9, 2009

Iowa City police Capt. Rick Wyss had a specific goal before leaving the office on Wednesday. He wanted to submit his department’s application for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant. With...

Gone Fishin’: More hook state licenses

TYLER LYON July 8, 2009

Iowa residents seem to be taking the Department of Natural Resources’ bait, even though officials say they aren’t using any kind of fancy lure. The department is on pace to set a record for fishing...

UI Hospitals looks to expand in Coralville

AMY MATTSON July 8, 2009

Campus is getting crowded — at least for the UI Hospitals and Clinics. The organization is planning to expand, seeking state Board of Regents’ approval for an off-site building project. Despite experiencing...