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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

Bianchini: Stalking not so cute

FRANCESCA BIANCHINI April 3, 2013

Facebook stalking: We’re all guilty of it. But there’s a fine line between creeping on your crush and needing a restraining order put in place because of your slightly terrifying hobby. The...

Richson: Headed for extremity

BRIANNE RICHSON April 2, 2013

In a staunch challenge against the storied legal case Roe v. Wade, which has been made a staple in U.S. history classes everywhere, North Dakota recently enacted new abortion laws that set a unprecedentedly...

Elliot: Moolah cow & baseball

BEAU ELLIOT April 2, 2013

And so the Moolah cow comes down the road (to borrow a bit from James Joyce). If you’re going to borrow, borrow from the best, says my friend Dr. Tom, who should know about the best, being a Joyce...

Editorial: Don’t make nomination process overtly political

DI EDITORIAL BOARD April 1, 2013

Iowa Senate Democrats expressed doubt last week about the confirmation of some of Gov. Terry Branstad’s nominees to the state Board of Regents, the body that oversees the state’s public universities....

Ponnada: Include all students in summer grant

SRI PONNADA April 1, 2013

Summer — a period of time that every college student looks forward to after months of stress, studying, and sleepless nights. Finally, a chance to go back to your hometown, relax, and party harder than...

Gravitt: The death of SEATS and the survival of TIF

GUEST COLUMN April 1, 2013

The DI’s March 28 “City officials weigh in on SEATS,” gives an insightful report on what may be Mayor Matt Hayek administration’s Waterloo. City officials joined members of the...

Editorial: Summer scholarship program will improve grad rates

DI EDITORIAL BOARD March 29, 2013

As the Iowa Legislature considers implementing a tuition freeze for Iowa’s state universities, the University of Iowa is taking proactive steps to reduce costs to students while simultaneously attempting...

Tilly: The fierce urgency of soon

ZACH TILLY March 29, 2013

Tuesday afternoon, as the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Hollingsworth v. Perry, a challenge to California’s 2008 same-sex-marriage ban known as Proposition 8, Justice Samuel Alito informed...

Editorial: Form long-term solution for SEATS

DI EDITORIAL BOARD March 28, 2013

City officials from Iowa City, Coralville, and the surrounding area met with Johnson County Supervisors Janelle Rettig and Terrance Neuzil Wednesday in Coralville to discuss the funding shortfall threatening...

Bianchini: Everyone is equal

FRANCESCA BIANCHINI March 28, 2013

Scrolling through my Facebook newsfeed was like sifting through a sea of red. No, the coloring on my computer wasn’t functioning incorrectly. The overwhelming red on my newsfeed was filled with photo...

Gravitt: The Iowa City oligarchy has spoken

GUEST COLUMN March 28, 2013

In 2012 during the Regenia Baily administration, small businesses and their welfare and workforce was the concern of council, but this has changed with the Matt Hayek administration, as illustrated in...

Editorial: Finally time for marriage equality in America

DI EDITORIAL BOARD March 27, 2013

In Washington this week, the Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments in two cases challenging legal obstacles to marriage equality in the United States. On Tuesday, the court heard arguments pertaining...

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