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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

First-in-the-nation caucuses good for the United States

GUEST OPINION August 25, 2011

Every four years, national reporters focus on Iowa’s first-in-the-nation presidential caucuses. The State Fair is often a backdrop for news coverage, showcasing Iowa classics such as the quality and...

Future Colbert-PAC ads should air on Iowa TV stations

DI EDITORIAL BOARD August 25, 2011

Hubbub over comedy pundit Stephen Colbert’s pre-Ames Straw Poll commercials has finally quelled but media outlets in the state should be careful to learn from Des Moines ABC affiliate WOI-DT’s tiff. WOI-DT...

Keep fighting for cheaper tuition

WILL MATTESSICH August 25, 2011

Today is a grim reminder of the gross injustice being brought against America’s students. Aug. 25 is the due date for the year’s first University Bill. Thousands of undergraduates at Iowa will send...

Was On Iowa! worth the investment?

DI STAFF August 24, 2011

Yes I know I poked a bit of fun at it on Monday, but I think OnIowa will ultimately be worth the investment. For those unaware, the University of Iowa spent $300,000 on a three-day program for incoming...

Our culture, our science, our abortion

SHAY O'REILLY August 24, 2011

New tests, which can determine sex earlier in pregnancy, are rekindling the debate over selective abortion. The tests function as early as seven weeks into pregnancy, safely within the threshold for use...

Taking tips from President Giuliani

ADAM B SULLIVAN August 24, 2011

Today’s crop of GOP presidential hopefuls ought to take some cues from President Rudy Giuliani’s political playbook. It seems as though there’s a new front-runner every month this caucus season....

LED light replacement an ideal gov’t investment

DI EDITORIAL BOARD August 23, 2011

Seemingly lost in the rhetoric of fiscal restraint are meaningful attempts at making modest, tangible investments in achieving long-term financial solvency. Thankfully, Iowa City officials recently provided...

Mirage land

BEAU ELLIOT August 23, 2011

What I remember, from many years ago, about driving across west Texas in August is that it was so hot, so flat, so boring (even more boring than Nebraska? which, you have to admit, is a trick you don’t...

China is hardly at fault for U.S. manufacturing

GUEST OPINION August 23, 2011

As President Obama’s job creating project, “Advanced Manufacturing Partnership,” sweeps across the U.S., Americans buzz that deeming to the vague concept of free trade is the biggest joke they played...

Iowa City moped restrictions should be tightened

DI EDITORIAL BOARD August 22, 2011

Moped users under the age of 18 should be required to have driver’s licenses and moped permits before operating in Iowa City. With increasingly high gas prices, it comes as no surprise we are beginning...

Some advice to incoming freshmen

CHRIS STEINKE August 22, 2011

Hello freshmen! You’re looking young this year. Or, wait — am I old? Do I look old? No? Because I can’t grow facial hair in any capacity? Oh, that makes sense. Welcome to the University of Iowa....

No Child Left Behind designations call for more debate on education reform

DI EDITORIAL BOARD August 19, 2011

Three Iowa City schools have recently been designated as "in need of assistance" under the federal No Child Left Behind law. There is now a total of nine schools in need of assistance in the...