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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

Legal field looks for more diversity

GUEST OPINION September 1, 2011

Ever persuaded your parents to let you borrow Dad’s new car? Did you read all the terms and conditions for Facebook when you set up your account? Successfully challenge a parking ticket you got on campus? You...

Appeal of potential UBill credit plan obvious

DI EDITORIAL BOARD August 31, 2011

If you’re short on cash but set on university credit, buying that sexy shirt or purchasing those late-night “drunchies” could become much easier. The University of Iowa Student Government and its...

Why politicians’ faith shouldn’t be private

SHAY O'REILLY August 31, 2011

Michele Bachmann doesn’t want to talk about religion. Attempts by reporters to question Bachmann’s religious beliefs have been met with derision: Earlier this month, Bachmann pushed aside questions...

Constitutional scholar refutes anti-Paul claims

GUEST OPINION August 31, 2011

A good rule of thumb I’ve discovered is that critics who claim Rep. Ron Paul doesn’t understand the Constitution are themselves the ones whose knowledge is deficient. For example, Scott McKeag, a...

Ron Paul and fellow Republicans failing history

GUEST OPINION August 30, 2011

Rep. Ron Paul has become an Iowa darling over the last two presidential-election cycles. With cries promoting a less active foreign policy and being the lone candidate to point out the flaws of America’s...

UI over-housing woes absurd

DI EDITORIAL BOARD August 30, 2011

Despite facing similar problems last year, the University of Iowa has once again overbooked its on-campus housing facilities. Students living in temporary housing arrangements (dubbed “extended housing”...

In Godliest we trust

BEAU ELLIOT August 30, 2011

In the Godliest World, America the Exception swaggers down the sunny side of the street, and the weak, the malevolent cower in the dark. Look upon our works, we say. Always the sunny side of the street....

Reformed UI recycling system is substantial, beneficial advancement

DI EDITORIAL STAFF August 29, 2011

For those who see recycling as an inconvenience, you just ran out of an excuse. Recycling is about to get a whole lot easier at the University of Iowa. On Thursday, the UI will implement a single-stream...

Iowa Corn went way too far

MATT HEINZE August 29, 2011

Mere weeks from now, Iowa and Iowa State will meet on the gridiron to battle it out in this year’s installment of the Cy-Hawk Series. Thankfully, they won’t end up playing for a Precious Moments trinket. Last...

Let’s get weird with the candidates

DEAN TREFTZ August 29, 2011

With summer ending, it is once again time for the nation to start remembering that Iowa exists even when our rivers aren’t swamping our cornfields, VFWs, and tractor pulls. That’s right — it’s...

Branstad’s resistance to technology is unacceptable

DI EDITORIAL BOARD August 26, 2011

Before you waste your time composing a thoughtful and detailed email to Gov. Terry Branstad about your political views, concerns, or insights — you might want to know that, due to the "overwhelming"...

Achieve social justice in Iowa City

EMILY INMAN August 26, 2011

As Dr. Paul Farmer walked up to the podium, roaring cheers abounded throughout the IMU Main Lounge on Wednesday night. They lasted for what felt like nearly ten minutes. "Take that, Mitt Romney,"...