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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

Darién revisited, as the school turns

BEAU ELLIOT February 23, 2010

I have a bit history with this university. My father was a professor here for around 25 years (and served on the athletics board for several years), my mother was a student here and then found a new life...

Inequality at the UI

SIMEON TALLEY February 22, 2010

At its core, public higher education is meant to serve as an engine of social mobility. State universities offer the hope to millions that, irrespective of income, the college classroom can be a dynamic...

Regent president addresses the sustainability of Iowa’s public universities

DAVID MILES - GUEST OPINION February 22, 2010

As the governing board of Iowa’s public universities and special schools, it is the responsibility of the state Board of Regents to protect and enhance the outstanding quality of our fine institutions...

Recent UI budget cuts highlight longtime state defunding

DI EDITORIAL BOARD February 22, 2010

How are we going to pay for this? It’s a question that is increasingly difficult for legislators and University of Iowa officials to answer and, at the same time, that is on the minds of a growing number...

Iowa should legalize and lead with medical marijuana

DI EDITORIAL BOARD February 19, 2010

The Iowa Board of Pharmacy’s recommendation on Wednesday to simultaneously reclassify marijuana and create a body to oversee the possible legalization of the plant for medical use is commendable and...

The negatives of plus-size

GRETA HAGEN-RICHARDSON February 19, 2010

We are in the midst of the hottest time in fashion. February begins the Fashion Week parade that jumps from New York to London to Paris, complete with the walking pieces of art that will hit (mostly elite)...

Guest: Answering those difficult sex questions

CHRISTIE VILSACK - GUEST OPINION February 19, 2010

“If we talk to teenagers and young adults about sex and birth control, isn’t that going to encourage them to have sex or condone sexual experimentation?” I hear this question — or some variation...

Should the Downtown Association install cameras that monitor the Pedestrian Mall?

DI EDITORIAL STAFF February 18, 2010

YES The actions of the Iowa City Downtown Association are a signal of its willingness to accept responsibility for what happens in Iowa City and offer a realistic measure that may prove beneficial to...

Learn from the Brits

JONATHAN GROVES February 18, 2010

“I want to be the voice of change and hope. I want to confront the big challenges this country faces.” Think this column is an homage to Obama? Think again. The above quotation is from a conservative. What...

Guest: Lost generation? Not so fast

JOSH TETRICK - GUEST OPINION February 18, 2010

“We are “bright, eager, and unwanted,” according to a recent Business Week cover story about the record-high unemployment rate and career anxiety among our generation. Our generation is inheriting...

Task-force recommendations a good start for UI’s budget problems

DI EDITORIAL BOARD February 17, 2010

Money is tight at the UI, and graduate programs are no different. Releasing their respective reports and recommendations on Monday, six UI task forces underscored that sobering reality. The Task Force...

Republican ignorance

SHAWN GUDE February 17, 2010

Judging by their campaign platforms, they wouldn’t be out of place in the 5th District, home to Iowa’s arch-conservative representative, Steve King. But here they are, in the 2nd District Republican...