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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

Government involvement in health insurance unsustainable

There is no disputing the fact that health-care costs in the United States are excessive and continue to grow at an unsustainable rate. Based upon data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services,...

Instead of tuition surcharge, cut officials’ pay

DI EDITORIAL BOARD November 4, 2009

As the Public Enemy said in its 1989 classic, students need to “fight the powers that be.” Amid a $24.7 million hole in the UI’s budget, all we’ve heard in the past week from those powers that...

Alcoholic hypocrisy

MICHAEL DAVIS November 4, 2009

“In Heaven there is no beer/ That’s why we drink it here.” No doubt Iowa Hawkeye football fans have sung along with this tune many a time over the course of this season. It’s a tradition as rich...

Federal shield bill would protect journalists’ rights

MICHAEL EDWARDS - GUEST OPINION November 4, 2009

The Free Flow of Information Act, a federal shield bill that would protect journalists from having to reveal confidential information, is set to move one step closer to becoming law when it is considered...

Vote Champion, Tallon, and Mims in City Council election today

DI EDITORIAL BOARD November 3, 2009

In meeting with the two District B candidates running for Iowa City City Council, we were a bit underwhelmed. Yet, subtleties between incumbent Connie Champion and challenger Mark McCallum have led the...

Of snow and flu

BEAU ELLIOT November 3, 2009

The snows of Kilimanjaro will likely disappear in the next 20 years, according to a new study. George W. Bush is now a motivational speaker. (No, really.) Afghan President Hamid Karzai won re-election...

Mari Culver: To end domestic violence, we must all work together

MARI CULVER - GUEST OPINION November 3, 2009

Let me tell you about Carol. Carol grew up in eastern Iowa, one of six closely knit children born to a stable, loving couple. She was a very bright young woman, graduating magna cum laude from a state...

Special election still preferable to fill supervisor seat

DI EDITORIAL BOARD November 2, 2009

The recent appointment of Janelle Rettig to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors shouldn’t placate citizens who would like to hold a special election. While we believe Rettig would be a fine fit for...

Study spots around Iowa City quickly dwindling

CHRIS CLARK November 2, 2009

I used to hate hearing people complain about the library sucking. Now, I completely agree. You could say I’m a flip-flopper, but I don’t think so. Adequate study spots are on the campus’ endangered-species...

Additional TA cuts would hurt UI’s international diversity

GYORGY TOTH - GUEST OPINION November 2, 2009

Together, international graduate and professional students make up more than 1,600 of the UI’s graduate-student population. However, their impact is out of proportion with their numbers. International...

UI admins should share the budget burden

DI EDITORIAL BOARD October 30, 2009

President Sally Mason started Thursday’s state Board of Regents meeting with a spirit of giving. Along with the University of Northern Iowa and Iowa State University presidents, she declined to accept...

Two protests support UI students

SHAWN GUDE October 30, 2009

Two protests that occurred earlier this week were close — both in proximity and, somewhat paradoxically, causality. The first, the three-day “Showdown in Chicago,” started on Sunday and targeted...