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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

Arabic classes grow at UI

KATHLEEN SERINO April 8, 2009

When high-school senior Hana Ibrik decided she wanted to learn Arabic, she was forced to look beyond the walls of City High. The 17-year-old chose to study Arabic at the UI as a postsecondary option to...

UISG debate fairness questioned

ANNA LOTHSON April 8, 2009

To debate, or not to debate, that is the question. After UI Student Government President Maison Bleam selected Bryce Carlson — who has ties to Your Party — to moderate tonight’s UISG debate, members...

Lecture panel in unrest following resignation

ZHI XIONG April 7, 2009

The group that brought such big names as Karl Rove and Alice Sebold to campus may not be prepared for next year’s lecture lineup. And the University Lecture Committee members can’t seem to agree why. They...

Male contraceptive may be possible

EMILY MELVOLD April 7, 2009

UI researchers studying male infertility genes have sparked the idea of males taking contraceptives to prevent unwanted pregnancies. UI sophomore Kevin Nash said that if the research develops into the...

Students lobby Statehouse

MARY HARRINGTON April 7, 2009

Student representatives from the state universities gathered Monday to urge lawmakers to fully fund the state Board of Regents’ budget requests amid statewide cuts. Approximately 12 percent of funding...

City Council delays sculpture purchase

CHRIS CLARK April 7, 2009

Deferring the purchase of an $80,000 sculpture on Monday, Iowa City city councilors said it could be up to two years before they think about installing it at Water Works Prairie Park. The council unanimously...