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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

Tilly: In defense of food on a stick

ZACH TILLY July 25, 2013

Last month, I felt myself slipping into a spiral of addiction. Thirty or 40 times a day, my brain would project a picture of a glistening pile of French fries onto the front wall of my skull and whisper,...

Beall: Prejudice in the library

MIKE BEALL July 25, 2013

Robert Galbraith wrote the well-received The Cuckoo’s Calling earlier this year. Robert Galbraith didn’t sell all too well, but his was nevertheless the great literary début. Robert Galbraith...

Editorial: Reform physical testing at work

DI EDITORIAL BOARD July 24, 2013

A new study published in this month’s Journal of Applied Psychology, led in part by researchers from the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business, suggests that employers could reduce gender biases...

Tilly: The unknown knowns

ZACH TILLY July 24, 2013

It’s been about eight months since we were treated last to a major election, but fear not, because we’re but 16 months away from two very consequential statewide races — one for governor and the...

Overton: Reversing the student-debt boom

JON OVERTON July 24, 2013

A portrait of the economy in 2013: Flat wages. Slow job growth. Crippling debt. A ballooning cost of living. Working families have it tough. Compounding their woes, higher education — the gateway to...

Editorial: Secure the university’s data

DI EDITORIAL BOARD July 23, 2013

Last week, the New York Times reported that a wave of cyber attacks most likely originating in China has hit public research universities across the United States. According to the report, millions of...

Ponnada: Long-distance love

SRI PONNADA July 23, 2013

As the end of summer slowly dawns upon us, some people may be worrying that summer isn’t the only thing ending. For recent college and high-school graduates in relationships, moving to another city,...

Elliot: What’s going on here, Marvin?

BEAU ELLIOT July 23, 2013

The reaction to the verdict in the death of innocent teen Trayvon Martin continues to roil this nation, which I have to admit surprises me somewhat, because generally Americans have the attention span...

Sonn: An Asian-American in Iowa City

BARRETT SONN July 22, 2013

I was born on May 27, 1992, in Evanston Hospital, Evanston, Ill. Or so I thought. On my 18th birthday, I discovered I was born in Seoul, South Korea, and moved to the United States when I was 6 months...

Beall: Dislike a Rolling Stone

MIKE BEALL July 22, 2013

This week, a young man with long curly hair graces the cover of Rolling Stone. He looks like a rock star, but underneath his profile are the words “The Bomber.” You might have not have known...

Editorial: Iowa has no use for ‘stand your ground’

DI EDITORIAL BOARD July 22, 2013

Iowa lawmakers may reconsider a “stand your ground” law during next year’s legislative session. Rep. Matt Windschitl, R-Missouri Valley, reportedly has plans to reintroduce such legislation...

Editorial: Move forward with the Gateway project

DI EDITORIAL BOARD July 19, 2013

In an interview with The Daily Iowan this week, University of Iowa President Sally Mason said she believes the Iowa City Gateway project, a plan to raise Dubuque Street and Park Road bridge above flood...

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