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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

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...

Mason: Students must take some of the burden with budget cuts

SALLY MASON - GUEST OPINION October 30, 2009

In the difficult economic times we face, the UI must confront our budget challenges as we always have — as a community. All members of the university community — faculty, staff, and students — are...

UISG decision to support hike, surcharge an affront to students

DI EDITORIAL BOARD October 29, 2009

The UI Student Government is in danger of losing credibility with students after this one. Top UISG leaders such as President Michael Currie ruefully endorsed a plan to impose both a 6 percent tuition...

Revamping higher education

SIMEON TALLEY October 29, 2009

It’s time that we start thinking about how to reform higher education and make these institutions — including the UI — more efficient. Public and private colleges all across the country are faced...

Currie: In order to sustain quality of education, pass tuition surcharge

MICHAEL CURRIE - GUEST OPINION October 29, 2009

What in the hell is wrong with UI Student Government? The members were elected on behalf of the students to represent their interests, and now they’re going to the state Board of Regents and asking them...

Athletics department should help university’s budget woes

DI EDITORIAL BOARD October 28, 2009

The strength of the athletics department extends beyond its players’ muscles. The department’s budget is also mighty, and it continues to do well while the sour economy drives the university into the...