Off to Denmark Some UI students will soon head abroad for an international environment conference. METRO, 2

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2009 Witness held in killing Two polygraph tests allegedly a show shooting witness was being decep- tive in his testimony.

By SCOTT RAYNOR [email protected]

A witness to the Oct. 8 shooting on the Southeast Side that killed Cordova, Ill., resident John Versypt is being held for questioning in the Johnson County Jail on a $150,000 cash-only bond. Authorities contend that 19-year-old Justin Alexan- der Marshall is a material witness in the shooting at 1958 Broadway Building JULIE KOEHN/THE DAILY IOWAN C. Police filed an arrest warrant on Nov. 18, accord- UI junior Matt Fazendin (right) and UI junior Jamie Seratt shave their beards on Monday evening in the Adler Journalism Building. The two grew the beards Versypt for “No Shave November” and were ready to trim them by the end of the month. ing to court documents. The documents state Mar- victim shall was in the apartment COMMENTARY building when the 68-year-old victim was shot; authorities believe he has key informa- tion regarding details of the shooting. Police investigators first questioned MEN REDISCOVER RAZOR’S EDGE Marshall on the day of the shooting, but further interviews with other witnesses did not corroborate his story, according Beards across campus go down the drain today as ‘No Shave November’ ends. to police. their razors in observance of the growing No shave SEE WITNESS, 3 tradition known as “No Shave November.” Some terms for not shaving In high school, at about the same time I in the month of November: first recognized my uncanny ability to sprout facial hair at remarkable speeds, my friends • No Shave November Potential informed me about the annual event celebrat- • Noshavember SAM LANE ing beards, laziness, and even masculinity. • Novembeard [email protected] No Shave November has provided • Movember Hancher site me, and any participant worldwide, the It sparks some hairy debates. opportunity to drop my several-times-a- DAILYIOWAN.COM My dad hates it, my mom is ambiva- owner: No deal week shaving habit in favor of a more Learn more about UI lent, and everyone else is either relaxing and less time consuming students’ perceptions of impressed or turned off. the tradition with a method of beard maintenance. Some still hope for video. But regardless of others’ thoughts and There are a number of documented downtown Hancher. comments on my now-impervious facial “no shave” events throughout history, hair, I will have bittersweet feelings today but most point to the formation of By JOHN DOETKOTT as I lift a Gillette Mach3 Turbo blade to “Movember” as the start of the “No [email protected] my gloriously itchy “Novembeard.” Shave November” phenomenon. For the last month, students and busi- If UI officials decide to move Hancher ness professionals alike have put away SEE NO SHAVE, 3 Auditorium to downtown Iowa City, they might have to exercise eminent domain for the first time in the university’s history. The owners of downtown apartment com- plex Pentacrest Gardens told UI officials and the Iowa City City Council, in separate letters from their attorney, that they aren’t ‘A celebration of life, not death’ planning to sell the roughly 3.5 acre site. “University representatives have approached my client with the prospect of Local organization expects big turnout acquiring Pentacrest Garden Apartments,” for free testing at World AIDS Day. Joseph Holland, a legal representative for Pen- tacrest Garden LLC, said in the Nov. 18 letter By JORDAN FRIES The Iowa Center for AIDS to the UI.“My client’s owners have asked me to [email protected] Resources and Education and write and make clear that they are not inter- the Johnson County Depart- ested in selling the property at this time.” Huddled with four other UI ment of Public Health will If the owner refuses to sell, UI officials students in the chilly air on provide free HIV testing for could exercise eminent domain, which Monday night, Laura Henkle allows them to seize the property without carefully placed a large banner the second year at the Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. consent by providing the owner with due on the Hubbard Park fence compensation. The value of the land is Linn St., from 10 a.m. to 3:30 with the phrase “I See Red.” assessed at $1.68 million, and the total The UI senior, head of the p.m. today. value of the five-building complex is UI Global Health Club, erect- ICARE program coordinator roughly $5.51 million, according to the ed the banner to promote HIV Kurt Pierick said it’s important Iowa City Assessor’s website. awareness for the 21st-annual that everyone knows where to UI spokesman Tom Moore said he was World AIDS Day today. go and how to get tested. unaware of the UI ever using eminent “It’s important to increase In Iowa City, 191 citizens JAY SCHLEIDT/THE DAILY IOWAN domain. Members of the UI General the awareness on campus, and are documented with having a Members of the Global Health Club hang a banner drawing attention to World Counsel’s Office, which handles all of the around the entire community, form of HIV or AIDS, AIDS Day on the fence surrounding Hubbard Park. ICARE will offer free HIV university’s legal matters, did not return calls that we can do a whole of good according to ICARE. screenings at the Iowa City Public Library from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. today. on Monday. with a small amount of money,” Henkle said. SEE AIDS, 3 SEE HANCHER, 3

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Hawkeyes beat Gophers, garner accolades and commit the nation to will also focus on engag- emissions star recruit videos to share with stu- • Support developing coun- dents back home. greatly cutting green- ing citizens in Iowa. 2. Point/Counterpoint: Which team will finish with house gases during his As part of the applica- tries to help reduce emissions One of the biggest rea- • Create an agreement to more wins, football or men’s basketball? appearance on Dec. 9, tion process, students sons she applied for the replace the Kyoto Protocol 3. Officials eye bars’ cover charges program, she said, was her according to the Associat- were required to submit 4. Cole’s career high leads Hawkeyes to 73-63 win desire to educate youth ed Press. program proposals detail- Source: U.N. website 5. Iowa 9th in BCS rankings about the environment. Although Jones said she ing how they would spread is disappointed by politi- the word about the confer- “We are letting the polar bears,” he said. “So cians’ decisions to back ence when they returned world leaders know that many people don’t see the down from earlier asser- to the Hawkeye state. we’re youth, and we’re impact climate change tions they would create a here, and we’re stepping Some plans include can have on health.” METRO binding revision of Kyoto, up,” said Jones, who is debates on policy organ- According to a report majoring in history and she remains optimistic. ized by a UI law student by the geoscience, with an “Regardless, Copen- or traditional PowerPoint Intergovernmental Panel Regents may “I like the idea of trying emphasis on environ- hagen will still be a sig- presentations, said UI on Climate Change, dam- some compensation to the mat- ment studies. nificant step,” she said. senior Ryan Drysdale. age from global climate discard bonuses ter of meeting goals,” he said. The U.N. conference “There is a lot that still “The whole issue of cli- change will continue to The state Board of Regents “It’s a valid way to measure seeks to create interna- needs to be done, but it mate change is so com- expand without signifi- is re-evaluating whether it will performance, and I personally tional policy guidelines to is manageable.” plex, with so many differ- cant policy changes. offer performance-based would not be inclined to rule help control emissions During the second ent intricacies,” he said. “The science is in,” bonuses to the three state them out entirely.” and fight global climate week of the conference, He will focus on global Jones said. “It’s been institution presidents. No decisions have been change. Part of the focus another group of Iowans health issues, such as shown we are running The bonuses were started in made and the regents won’t is on the Kyoto Protocol, will join Jones in Den- malaria and the accessibil- out of time. We either get 2007, when UI President Sally consider the presidents’ com- an international agree- mark. The Iowa United ity of clean water, he said. together and work to Mason was hired; she has never pensation until July. ment to lower greenhouse Nations Association will “People a lot of times reduce carbon emissions, been awarded the bonus. All three If the regents do decide to emissions. The protocol send 30 delegates to the just think global warm- or we will have to face regent university presidents vol- eliminate bonuses, Downer was created in 1997; it conference, including UI ing and icebergs and the consequences.” unteered to forgo their bonuses said, he anticipates they would this year in light of budget woes. be reinstated eventually. One reason for the re-evalu- “It’s entirely possible they ation is simply the poor econo- will return,” he said. “The per- my, Regent Bob Downer said, ception of these things change and he favors the concept of over time.” Council to mull curfew again the performance-based pay. — by Emily Busse By REGINA ZILBERMINTS out as a small group, the later dubbed the “Mother’s [email protected] coalition members now Day Brawl,” and it was fol- Surveying work with neighborhood lowed by three other small- Dipping temperatures The Safe associations, agencies, and er, but related, fights. Neighborhoods Coalition: may be causing a dip in businesses, and they hope In August, an altercation • Knocked on 1,011 households youth crime on the South- between two gangs made to work further with the • Completed 330 surveys in 3 east Side of Iowa City, but up almost exclusively of City Council. 1/2 weeks the Iowa City city coun- juveniles resulted in a Sue Freeman, the direc- • Received an additional cilors will still revisit the tor of the Broadway Center shooting, though no one possibility of a juvenile 25 surveys and a coalition member, was injured. Authorities • Reported residents want curfew tonight. will present the informa- said the people involved in park benches, barbecue This time around, coun- tion collected to the council the dispute were the same grills, and play areas with cilors will be armed with tonight. She hopes to have involved in the Mother’s places for adults to sit more information — much the data from the surveys Day Brawl, and they are Source: Sue Freeman, director of the of it coming from the com- aggregated, she said, and confident they have dis- Broadway Center and a coalition member munity — though it’s she will discuss what the rupted the local gang unclear if and how that coalition has been doing beyond the point of being before dark, and the Octo- information might affect within the community. able to reconvene. ber homicide at the Broad- the councilors’ votes. Youth activity has cooled While some community way Condominiums hap- The council broached since the August incidents members demanded pened around 4 p.m. passing a youth curfew in — largely because of the action from the City Freeman said the coali- September after a spring colder weather and start of Council, others insisted tion would continue to and summer containing school, councilors and the allegations of riots instances of riots and coalition members agreed were drastically exagger- reflect on the data youth gang activity. at Monday’s work session. ated. The “riots” were throughout the coming The proposal passed its But authorities and com- fights between a relative- months and determine the first consideration by the munity leaders said it is ly small number of best course of action. council, 4-3. But communi- an ongoing cycle, and youths, they said, with “The key is pulling ty leaders pleaded for the crime traditionally others crowding around together adults and council to give them time increases when the weath- to watch. youth,” she said. “We want to work in the community. er turns warmer. At Monday’s council to come together with a Councilors agreed. In May, a series of con- work session, Freeman cohesive plan.” Since then, the Safe frontations in the South- pointed out the worst The second reading of Neighborhoods Coalition east Side, one involving 50 crimes had been commit- the proposed ordinance has collected approximate- to 60 people, caught the ted during daylight hours. will be at 7 p.m. The ordi- ly 350 surveys from house- attention of the police. All the fights surrounding nance must pass three holds in the area. Starting That altercation was Mother’s Day occurred readings to take effect. METRO Judge releases Spence Labs at the UI. Jarvey ruled the prosecutors animal enterprise. On Nov. 14, Prosecutors claimed Scott failed to demonstrate DeMuth was 2004, four masked individuals Spence suspect DeMuth, 22, was a domestic ter- a risk to society or a flight risk. broke into Spence Labs and A federal judge ordered on rorist who posed a danger to soci- Prosecutors allege DeMuth caused around $450,000 in dam- Monday the release of the ety and had the support needed to conspired with others to commit ages. The Animal Liberation Front Minneapolis man arrested in con- hide from authorities if released. animal-enterprise terrorism and claimed credit for the break-in. nection to the 2004 break-in at But U.S. District Judge John cause economic damages to the — by Regina Zilbermints

POLICE BLOTTER

Gray Bolivar, 27, Morristown, charged Nov. 28 with possession of Robert Gonzales, 37, 1102 Sunday with driving with a sus- N.J., was charged Sunday with a fictitious driver license or ID. Hollywood Blvd. Apt. 1, was charged pended or canceled license. carrying a concealed dangerous Justin Clavey, 21, Vincent, Iowa, Sunday with assault causing injury. Matthew Stoeckel, 45, 414 Brown weapon and public intoxication. was charged Sunday with disorder- Ronnie Seals, 26, 1245 Alexander St. Apt. 14, was charged Sunday Bryar Byrne, 18, Cedar Rapids, was ly conduct and public intoxication. Way Apt. 103, was charged with possession of marijuana.

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the man breathing heavily Aug. 12, 2008. NO SHAVE WITNESS on the floor of the build- Tim Hagle, a UI associ- CONTINUED FROM 1 CONTINUED FROM 1 ing’s hallway, his face ate professor of political obscured by a hood. science who also has a law Justin Marshall had degree, said “material wit- In 2003, a small group After further question- ing, police said Marshall been arrested on an unre- ness” is a vague term; it of men in Melbourne, changed his story from the lated forgery charge on can range from someone Australia, came up with day of the crime. He agreed Oct. 15, police said. In the who saw details of a crime the idea for Movember to two polygraph tests, and days prior to the arrest, and is scared to come for- after discussing ’80s fash- police records allege in both officers heard Stacey Mar- ward to a person who com- ion, according to the instances he was found to shall had purchased a bus mitted the crime. ticket for him to Texas. He Not all material witness- Movember website. The be deceiving police. had also been charged with es are held by police, he group decided to bring the At this time, Marshall was a criminal offense in Lan- said, and it is likely that “Mo,” an Australian term living with his aunt, Stacey caster, Texas, in December Justin Marshall is being for mustache, back to pop- Marshall, in Apartment 5C ular culture. JULIE KOEHN/THE DAILY IOWAN 2006, documents show. held because police have in same complex where the Officers are not aware reason to believe he may However, beyond the Standing outside Slater Hall on Monday, UI freshman Ryan Waterhouse shooting took place. upper-lip scruff, these “Mo shows off the beard he grew during “No Shave November.” Many men of any other of Justin flee. Police could also sus- Stacey Marshall, the Marshall’s relatives living pect he committed the Bros” justified their participating in No Shave November plan to shave their beards today. leaseholder of the apart- in the Iowa City area, crime, and they may be growth through the estab- Waterhouse said he plans only to trim his. ment, and one of her though his father, Jeffrey holding him until they can lishment of a charitable daughters have since Marshall, used to live in prove probable cause to organization. on Oct. 31 and resist Novembeard-er, said my moved to Chicago. Iowa City. His where- a judge. Now, thanks to a part- shaving for the entire beard’s “lookin’ really Police arrived at the abouts are now unknown. “The police aren’t going nership with Lance month of November. good.” Waterhouse, who scene of the crime at 4:08 Documents show Jef- to be able to hold onto this Armstrong’s Livestrong Some, including my participated in No Shave p.m. Oct. 8 to find Ver- frey Marshall has an out- person for very long, until campaign — a foundation own brother, have taken November for the first sypt’s body next to a gun, standing arrest warrant something comes up about aimed at uniting people shots at my messy beard, time this year, said he’s a screwdriver, and “No after failing to appear for the case,” he said. affected by cancer — calling me names ranging “growing attached” and Smoking” sign. Versypt a probation revocation If Marshall does not those who participate in from Moses to Mahmoud will probably only trim was a landlord of the hearing on charges of become a suspect for the Movember help raise Ahmadinejad. My cousin, his beard today. He claims Broadway Condominiums child endangerment and shooting, Hagle said he awareness and money for a UI freshman who is his beard is better than a and was there to check up operating while intoxicat- could be charged with prostate cancer research. almost completely unable lot of his friends’. The on the residence. ed in conjunction with an obstruction of justice for If you ask me, not shav- to grow facial hair, has freedom of college has Witnesses said they saw incident that took place lying to the police. ing is a simple way to asked if birds live in my allowed him to take the raise money. beard or if I’ve ever held a month off from shaving, No Shave November, sign on the street asking the freshman said. HANCHER “The faculty have made revenue if the apartments and the Movember from for money. “It takes up time I don’t it clear they would prefer closed. Though the City which it likely stemmed, Despite this criticism, have,” Waterhouse said. CONTINUED FROM 1 to be downtown,” The- Council has no direct is based on a simple set of however, my determina- So today, as specks of lander said. involvement in the site If UI officials move rules. According to a for- tion to grow the most facial hair flow through selection, Holland asked The apartments — Hancher to the downtown mer University of robust beard possible has the nation’s drains, I hope located south of Burling- councilors to encourage Minnesota-Duluth stu- not faltered. everyone will recognize site, they’d likely have to ton Street roughly purchase the Kum & Go, university officials to dent’s website called And it shows. the magnitude of our con- between Clinton Street Bank of the West, and a choose the site west of the “Noshavember,” partici- In fact, Ryan quest: We have outlasted and Madison Street — local auto-repair shop, Iowa River. pants are to shave cleanly Waterhouse, a fellow No Shave November. house many UI students. according to plans. Mayor Regenia Bailey The site’s proximity to UI junior Ryan said she has seen enthusi- campus is one of the main Brondyke, a sales associate asm about developing reasons UI officials select- at Kum & Go, 25 W. near the downtown loca- testing this year will last ed it as a possible spot for Burlington St., said he AIDS two hours longer, Pierick AIDS in Iowa the new Hancher/Vox- thinks the store’s owners tion, which she favors, and CONTINUED FROM 1 said. While the organiza- By the numbers: mann/Clapp complex. are unlikely to sell the said the property-tax rev- tion does not keep track of • 10 states have a smaller Kristin Thelander, the location in anticipation of a enue would “pale in com- how many Iowans seek percentage of citizens inflict- director of planning for the spike in business after con- parison” to what the city Statewide, there were testing, it is anticipating a ed with AIDS than Iowa School of Music, said the struction is completed on could gain. larger crowd than last 1,616 people living with the • 1,616 people were living with move would make it easier the new UI Health and Bailey said the council virus on Dec. 31, 2008, the year’s event drew. for music students to get HIV or AIDS in Iowa as of Dec. Wellness Center across the could discuss the compa- most recent data available ICARE is also hosting to and from class and street. The owners were 31, 2008 ny’s letter at its council from the Department of an “HIV in Iowa Today” • 108 cases of AIDS were increase visibility for the unavailable on Monday. Public Health shows. panel discussion on the diagnosed in 2008 in Iowa school. Both students and In the letter to the City meeting at 7 p.m. today. “HIV testing is a very second floor of hotelVetro, • 37 percent of AIDS cases faculty have been vocal in Council, Holland said the Your turn. Should the UI place simple process,” Pierick 201 S. Linn St., at 7 p.m. are undiagnosed in Iowa support of the downtown city would lose $110,000 Hancher downtown? today. Guest speakers will Weigh in at dailyiowan.com. said. “All it takes is a fin- Source: ICARE, Henry J. Kaiser Family location, she said. per year in property tax ger prick, and within 20 discuss prevention actions Foundation, Iowa Department of Public minutes, we have and AIDS patients will Health the results.” speak about the Trained counselors will deadly virus. Throughout the day, be on hand to administer commemoration with an Henkle and other Global the tests and provide guid- informational session ance, he said. This includes Health Club members will about AIDS awareness. getting medication and also sell $5 pins, made by providing housing, trans- Rwandan children who More than 33 million portation, or support were orphaned after losing people worldwide are groups. their parents to the AIDS infected with HIV or AIDS, He also emphasized the virus. The group will according to ICARE. importance of erasing mis- match each donation and Becky Johnson, a former conceptions that automati- plans to donate all of the Peace Corps volunteer in cally arrive with an HIV proceeds to Rwandan Madagascar and current diagnosis. health clinics for AIDS UI Hospitals and Clinics “We are not only provid- research and treatment. nurse, said abolishing the ing an outlet for those with World AIDS Day activi- stigma of AIDS through HIV,” he said. “We want to ties will continue through- education is her out the week, including remind those who are not primary goal. afflicted that this disease handing out safe sex-pack- “We want to show people is still happening, still on ets near the Pedestrian what it looks like, how it’s the forefront. This is a very Mall on Thursday, Pierick real thing, and we don’t said. Club Basix in Cedar evolved, and what we can want anyone to forget Rapids will also host a do to prevent it,” she said. that.” drag show that night to For Pierick, it’s a fitting After being forced to benefit AIDS awareness. end to an event that he turn some people away On Dec. 7, the UI Peace said should be a “celebra- from free testing last year, Corps will conclude the tion of life, not death.”

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himself said: State should conduct further research “There are certain days that remind me of why I ran for this office. And then there are moments like this, before restricting Everclear where I pardon the turkey and send it to Disneyland.” At first glance, a glass of Everclear looks like a chugging one-third of an Everclear bottle. BEAU ELLIOT Even if you don’t like glass of tap water. But it is almost pure alcohol. While these stories highlight the problems [email protected] him, you have to admit the Stories abound about Everclear’s lethality when Everclear abuse can create, they do not prove the What Tiger Woods guy has a sense of humor. superfluously consumed, but it’s unclear how detri- problems are endemic to the population. There is should have said: Meanwhile, back at the mental the alcohol is to Iowa consumers writ large. little empirical evidence on the alcohol, and even Usually, I drive better ranch, the health-care Consequently, the state should conduct a more Walding admitted he knew little about the drink than that. debate crawls on. That thorough study before before the Drake inci- Not that I spend much debate will probably still placing any new restric- dent. The state already time worrying about be crawling along when tions on the product. bans Everclear 190, what Tiger Woods does or your great-grandchildren Everclear made head- which contains 95 per- does not do. In fact, I are wondering how to lines recently when a cent alcohol, and the don’t spend much time take care of your grand- Drake University stu- commission should get thinking about golfers or children. dent required hospital- more information golf at all. I tend to agree Most days, the health- ization after downing before further restrict- with Mark Twain: Golf is care debate seems less cups of Everclear 151. In ing the product. a good walk spoiled (or like an actual debate and response to the incident, Banning or restrict- words to that effect). more like Sisyphus trying the Iowa Alcoholic ing Everclear could And besides, there are to roll that boulder up Beverages Commission is have negative conse- so many world-shaking that hill (in case you hosting a comment sec- quences for non- items to think about: the missed the last episode, tion on its website to drinkers, too. coming surge of U.S. the boulder always rolls compile additional infor- Everclear is grain alco- troops in Afghanistan (as back down the hill — it’s mation and opinions on hol, and Walding said I write this, President a pretty riveting series). the product. distillers use corn to Obama has not yet offi- One of the sticking Some of the potential make it — much of it cially announced the points seems to be the actions include educating Iowa corn. Banning or troop increase, but I’m “public” option, which, the public about restricting Everclear going to go out on a limb: through the magic of Everclear’s alcohol con- could detrimentally Other NATO nations Congress, seems to be tent, lowering that con- affect Iowa’s farmers have announced they’re much less public than the tent, or banning the sub- and economy. going to send another word “public” might sug- stance. Alcoholic Walding said he’s 5,000 troops to that trou- gest — there are some- Beverages Division open to public sugges- bled [to use the polite thing on the order of 45 Administrator Lynn tion and admitted word] country, and they million uninsured people Walding didn’t explicitly more information is wouldn’t do that unless in this country; the House advocate prohibiting the needed before taking the Obama administra- health-care bill would sale of Everclear, but he any additional action. tion had promised a U.S. cover around 6 million, the did indicate more action The commission is troop surge), the seem- Senate version, 4 million. may be needed beyond right to request feed- ingly endless health-care Even that puny bit is a informing the public. In back from the commu- debate, Iran’s nuclear pol- bit too public for those on forming its opinion, the nity, but it should also icy, whether the the right, however. And commission hopes to Hawkeyes will get into a that would include some gather comprehensive draw solutions both from BCS bowl. of our very own medical data rather than mere- its comment board and a The last item is proba- students, who have estab- forum it will host at ly relying on bly the biggest deal lished a group to promote Drake early next year. anecdotes. around this town right “private” health reform — There are numerous Stories can be com- now, which should give free-market reform. horror stories involving pelling. But they are one pause. Well, I have a modest pro- Everclear. The aforemen- hardly reflective of the OK, we paused long posal: If those medical stu- tioned Drake student’s blood-alcohol concentration greater picture. Before deciding anything, the com- enough. dents really want free-mar- was 0.50 — in excess of levels that have proven mission needs to determine the shape of that over- If Penn State noses out the ket medicine, they’d surely lethal for other individuals. And he was luckier all picture. Hawkeyes for a BCS berth, support the Carver College than others. Justin Flowers, a 14-year-old Your turn. Should the state further restrict the sale of Everclear? the state of Iowa should seri- of Medicine separating from Davenport resident, died in December 1997 after Weigh in on dailyiowan.com. ously consider seceding from the UI and becoming a pri- the United States. vate, free-market kind of All right, that’s maybe school, instead of being a Letter just a tad over-the-top. public (there’s that naughty Maybe. But were that to word again) school. Hmmm. happen, the yowling in I wonder what would hap- Hawkeye Nation will pen to their tuition. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR may be sent via e-mail to [email protected] (as text, not as attachment). Each letter make the shouting and must be signed and include an address and phone number for verification. Letters should not exceed 300 words. The DI screaming in last sum- And, of course, they’d no reserves the right to edit for length and clarity. The DI will publish only one letter per author per month. Letters will be mer’s town-hall meetings longer want any naughty chosen for publication by the editors according to space considerations. No advertisements or mass mailings, please. on health care seem like public research money GUEST OPINIONS that exceed 300 words in length must be arranged with the Opinions editor at least three days prior a polite murmur. from NIH or any of the to the desired date of publication. Guest opinions are selected in accordance with word length, subject relevance, and You have to admit, other U.S. government space considerations. that’s some yowling. And agencies that fund scien- READER COMMENTS that may appear below were originally posted on dailyiowan.com in response to published it would distract us from tific research. No, no, if the material. They will be chosen for print publication when they are deemed to be well-written and to forward public discussion. more important issues, free market is to rule, it They may be edited for length and style. such as Tiger Woods’ driv- must rule everywhere, ing habits and Obama’s which means private turkey-pardoning habits. (read: corporate) research Special election a on the street, in parking lots — voice in our government. Did Can Pulkrabek explain how Yes, last week, the funding. Which means, all over — and got the signa- Pulkrabek write a letter to the we are criminals for wanting to president took some time naturally, that most boon for citizens out from fretting about tures. We didn’t misrepresent editor about his budget and a vote? He is sending an intimi- research money would dry Afghanistan to follow the Regarding Sheriff Lonny anything. I don’t remember needed deputy when Janelle dating message to the commu- up; most corporations Pulkrabek’s Nov. 17 letter, I Pulkrabek approaching us or nity that is unprecedented for a “presidential tradition” of Rettig co-chaired the $20 mil- pardoning a turkey would consider much of helped to collect signatures for a asking us about our petition. I sheriff acting in an official lion bond that passed last year? before Thanksgiving. (As the research pie-in-the-sky special election to fill the vacant would like Pulkrabek to tell us Your right to vote is a non- capacity. because it has no immedi- what we said that was not true. I encourage everyone to vote Gail Collins of the New supervisor’s seat. I became partisan issue. This is about York Times points out, ate practical application. in the special election on Jan. involved when Janelle Rettig was It is incredible that our coun- fairness in government and our the “tradition” dates all Just a modest proposal. 19. appointed to fill the seat. ty sheriff has used his official election process and not hand- the way back to 1989 and I, too, am far more fasci- There has to be integrity in position to come out against a selecting your best friend for Katherine Ryan Hogendorn the first President Bush. nated by Tiger Woods’ our system. That’s why we stood grass-roots effort. We want a the Board of Supervisors. Solon resident Hmm.) And as Obama driving habits.

Guest opinion Rhetoric and reality in the health-care debate By BRUCE GRONBECK thanks to scrambling rhetoric. year we’ve listened to com- us that “Obamacare” would Insurance Plans, the conser- neutral websites such as “Rhetoric must lead us One barrier is arithmetic parative judgments about kill seniors. Now, MSNBC vative Family Research ProCon.org — and watch through the Scramble, the obfuscation. Who has the which countries with and Fox News talk shows Council, Americans for Sta- the best of the balanced TV Wrangle of the Market time and resources to esti- “socialized” medicine are trumpet a “government ble Quality Care (a medical coverage, such as New- Place, the flurries and mate the number of citizens floundering, as though takeover of health care” by association coalition support- sHour With Jim Lehrer. flare-ups of the Human covered by various plans, we’re pursuing wholly cen- “bureaucrats;” “denial of ing reform), and Conserva- Then e-mail your senator Barnyard …” When Ken- the 10-year cost projections tralized health care. And treatment” (by insurance tives for Patients’ Rights. By and representative. It won’t neth Burke wrote those to taxpayers and insurees, then there are statements companies for some, by gov- mid-fall, such groups togeth- get read, but it will be words after World War II, and the ratio between gov- such as “You can’t keep ernmental agencies for oth- er were spending $1.1 mil- counted, a citizen vote. he undoubtedly was think- ernmental money spent your own doctor,” “Conserv- ers); and “waste, fraud, and lion a day on turbocharged, Cross your fingers in hope ing about left-wing commu- and savings recouped? Any atives want to destroy the abuse.” Bleeding hearts and scorched-earth appeals to that today’s “Wrangle of the nism engaging right-wing proposed new system of Democratic majority,” and angry populists ramp up the pity, fear, anger, altruism, Marketplace” will actually fascism. But he’d likely public/private resources for recitations of fraudulent debate daily from legislative and self-centeredness. improve your health. have supported the assess- health care requires a cal- claims from greedy doctors chambers, cable news, blogs, What’s a citizen to do? It couldn’t be done during ment that the 2009 health- culus that hurts our heads. and uncontrolled costs for and online/TV ads. Read the Senate and House President Clinton’s first care debates be character- Our eyes glaze over, our medical technology and Big advertisers include bills? Good luck. Follow term. Maybe this time a col- ized with the same minds are numbed — we drugs. Fine issues, yes, but the AFL-CIO and AFSCME, trusted advocacy groups? lective commitment to the metaphors. We need some believe no one. much better handled in Moveon.org, the Campaign Maybe. Stomp your foot? well-being of all citizens will good rhetoric. A second set of barriers single-topic, not omnibus, for Responsible Health Nope, it’s a dirty barnyard. generate a positive rhetoric The citizen (or legislator) defuses central issues. One bills. Here, they’re diver- Reform (run by the U.S. To escape the bad rhetoric of health-care reform. trying to arrive at a reason- recent deflector is whether sionary rhetoric. Chamber of Commerce), and encounter good, rea- Bruce Gronbeck is a UI professor able decision faces three private insurers can pay And the third barrier, red- AARP, the 60 Plus Associa- soned arguments, you’re emeritus of communication studies almost insurmountable barri- for abortions under the hot rhetorical language. Rep. tion (a group countering just going to have to read — and an expert in political ers to rational judgment Stupak Amendment. All Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., told AARP), America’s Health columnists you believe, communication.

The Daily Iowan - Iowa City, Iowa - Tuesday, December 1, 2009 - 5 dailyiowan.com for more arts and culture Arts&Culture BOOK REVIEW King tackles the dome King even manages to Stephen King tackles a new breed fit in some aspects of the of monster — book length. small-town meth prob- lem and fanatical reli- By ERIC ANDERSEN in the past, almost as if gious groups in the United States, which [email protected] the author is trying to stand up to the critics. takes the story in an Would Stephen King The story centers on interesting direction make it into the Writ- the small town of and sets up the end of ers’ Workshop? Chester’s Mill, Maine. Under the Dome. The literary elite The inhabitants are There is, of course, a often thrust into confusion group of local heroes, led put off after a mysterious bub- by Iraq veteran Dale the ble appears around the Barbara. He is just one author’s town’s borders. People of the many townspeople work as inside the dome are con- who appear in the story, CHRISTY AUMER/THE DAILY IOWAN simple cerned with only two almost to a fault. At UI junior Erin Sodawasser talks about her profile on www.okcupid.com on Nov. 16. Sodawasser has been reading things — how the invis- times it can be hard to using online dating websites for more than three years. She said online dating affects her daily life by that ible barrier got there keep track of all the building her confidence. requires and how they are going revolving characters. very lit- to get out. Theories King tries to keep tleStephen King involving terrorism, things interesting analy- Under the government conspiracy, throughout the course of sis or and even aliens are Under the Dome by thought. Dome thrown around. inserting plenty of pop- Virtually getting Ask a UI #### out Chester’s Mill second culture references and English selectman and used-car cliffhangers, but even profes- of ##### dealer Big Jim Rennie this might not be sor if he plays the part of the enough to hold casual or she reads King’s power-mongering politi- readers’ attentions. (It to know you work, and the answer cian who wants nothing feels like the author will likely be no. more than control the could have wrapped Free online dating websites offer busy, money-conscious This could be because townspeople through things up by page 800 King has written so their fear. instead of 1,000) relationship seekers an opportunity to connect. many novels there are Rennie soon takes Overall, Under the bound to be a few throw- charge with the help of Dome provides some aways in the collection corrupt police, who par- insightful character By COURTNEY SPEARS with a person to find out (such as the mediocre DAILYIOWAN.COM ticipate in a series of analysis, especially in [email protected] those aspects that make Learn more about Erin Tommyknockers). For his villains, who often her or him unique, those Sodawasser’s online data the most part, however, brutal murders and have more punch and Katherine Heigl used little things you can live experiencing with a photo he has written some rape. The violence is at one in The Ugly Truth. with and that drive you and audio slide show. great books (The Shin- times over-the-top (even personality than the Comedian Katt Williams for King), but it does heroes — although he nuts.” who she exchanges mes- ing, The Green Mile, and devoted an entire movie to illustrate the evilness of could have described However, the desire to sages with and is sure to the Dark Tower series). their use. And even some the villains. them in fewer words. find a mate on the Internet connect with someone for Under the Dome is in Iowa City are getting It would be easy to Throughout the book, does not pay for the high a long period of time King’s latest achieve- the click of it. draw comparisons King proves that he has costs of memberships. before meeting him. ment, a 1,072-page Popular films often between the Bush and a strong handle on the Interest in online dat- “It’s weird at first,” she novel he’s been trying to portray users of online write since 1976. While Cheney administration English language, even ing might be dimmed by said. “It’s just the same as dating sites as socially the Bible-length book to the antagonists in if it is straightforward, the cost of such sites as a blind date. It’s easier to inept. But with the eHarmony.com, which may not be King’s great- the novel, but the proving that he is not increasing amount of get to know someone est piece of work, it is book’s wider theme cen- just another charges $49.95 for a online … [and to] explain time spent on the Inter- one-month membership. one of the best he has ters on corrupt politi- run-of-mill writer. net, storybook relation- myself before getting to put out in years and pro- cians and a willingness Maybe he would get But free venues exist, know someone else.” ships formed through making e-dating a legiti- vides more political and to do anything for into the Writers’ Work- For students such as dating websites are mate option for penny social commentary than power and wealth. shop after all. Sodawasser who are becoming more common. pinchers looking for love. uninterested in the Iowa Approximately 40 mil- Erin Sodawasser, a jun- lion American singles use ior from Davenport, has City bar scene, dating dating websites, which is been using such free dat- websites can be a good SHOPPING TIPS roughly 40 percent of the ing sites as OkCupid.com option if entered with the single American popula- and True.com since she correct attitude. tion, according to Online graduated from high “We’ve heard both success Don’t have a clue? literary town in the world Linn St., and paint each other Dating Magazine. school. The shy science- and horror stories,” Steuber • For grandmothers — plates, then cook Because face-to-face education major said it’s said. “I think it’s about hav- Need to start your holiday switch things up and take a dinner together. communication is being an easy way to weed out ing realistic expectations.” shopping but don’t have a car class at Home Ec., 207 N. • For siblings — pick out an supplemented by comput- potential mates. “Traditional” courtships to travel to the mall? Don’t Linn, and learn how to knit her ironic, one-of-a-kind screen er-mediated forms, the “Getting to know some- are nearly a thing of the fear, getting gifts is as easy as a scarf printed T-shirt from White members of so-called one on the Internet is like past with shifting demo- walking around downtown. • For significant others — Rabbit, 109 S. Linn. • For trendsetters — deck “Generation 2.0” are a buffer,” she said. “It’s pri- graphics that have have a date at Fired Up, 112 S. — by Dee Fabbricatore them out with a wrap bracelet learning new ways to vate, and you really get to changed the way human or a pair of jean leggings form relationships. know them [before meet- beings relate to one While matchmaking from Catherine’s, ing them].” another, she said. But it’s sites serve as a good 7 S. Dubuque Sodawasser’s mother not necessarily a bad starting point, an online used Match.com to meet her • For music gurus — dig thing, especially in cases conversation cannot be a boyfriend of eight years. But up an old record at Record substitute for a face-to- she said she has made more where successful relation- Collector, 116 S. Linn, and face connection. friends than boyfriends ships are found. give the gift of vinyl to a “You might find through from the experience. “We’re adapting as a music enthusiast an online profile that a Like many people, she society to different rela- • For mothers — head person is attractive to you, was hesitant to put per- tional forms and alternate over to Soap Opera, 119 E. enjoys similar things as sonal information on a ways of meeting people,” College, and make your you, and lives geographi- website because of Inter- she said. “And, in my opin- own scented reed diffuser cally close to you,” said net stalking and warnings ion, if people are finding • For intellectuals — pick Keli Steuber, a UI assis- put out by such shows as themselves in quality out a book from Prairie tant professor of commu- “To Catch A Predator.” relationships that make Lights Books, 15 S. nication studies. “But you However, she said, she has them happy, then that’s a Dubuque, then brag that need to interact over time always been careful about great thing.” you bought it in the best

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If elected, she would become the Miller-Meeks’ communication first woman elected to Congress platform in Iowa history. Some of the things she has supported include: A UI researcher studies hurtful messages. By MARLEEN LINARES longtime Rep. James • A flat-tax on income [email protected] Leach, a moderate • Drilling in the Arctic By MITCHELL SCHMIDT Republican. National Wildlife Refuge [email protected] Mariannette Miller- “[Miller-Meeks] was • Minimal government Meeks announced her fighting for name recogni- intervention She’s always loved watch- plan on Monday to try to tion in 2008,” Covington • Reducing government reg- ing people. run in 2010 against Rep. said. “She now has her pre- ulation in the free market As an undergraduate on Dave Loebsack, D-Iowa, vious campaign experience Source: DI archives the historic La Salle Univer- for Iowa’s 2nd Congres- and strategic factors to sity campus in Philadelphia, sional District seat. build on.” UI communications Assis- The The presidential election “I want to remind people tant Professor Rachel Ottumwa, could have affected her loss of how important it is for McLaren didn’t know what Iowa, native in 2008, said Tim Hagle, women and minorities to be to major in. She knew her made sever- also a UI associate politi- represented,” she said. interests, though. al stops cal-science professor. Since the 2008 election, “I’ve always been fasci- throughout “2008 was a very Democ- Miller-Meeks has made the 15-coun- nated by people,” she said ratic year,” he said. “There some changes to increase ty district was a lot of excitement over her chances of winning the from across her tidy desk in — which Miller-Meeks GEORGE POTERACKI/THE DAILY IOWAN Obama and a lot of distaste seat, such as resigning her Becker Communication includes candidate Studies Building office. “I Assistant Professor Rachel McLaren demonstrates how her subject for President Bush.” from her ophthalmology Johnson The 54-year-old ophthal- practice and moving into couldn’t believe people study area is monitored by three video cameras in the Becker County — on Monday to studied it.” Communication Studies Building on Monday. The cameras record her mologist had no previous the Iowa City Corridor announce she is seeking Area, she said. Now, with bachelor’s and subjects’ reactions to questions. political experience before the Republican nomina- The University of Texas master’s degrees and a tion for the seat. She she ran in 2008, but meet- said. “We want to see how graduate said she hopes to Ph.D. (all in communica- focused on issues concern- ing her representative people come to a joint tion), McLaren is tightening Rachel McLaren ing the economy, the envi- influenced her decision to gain some name recognition understanding of this.” the focus of her research — • Age: 28 ronment, and health care. run, she said. and give citizens a chance to To make it as realistic as at age 28. • Hometown: Laurel, Md. Miller-Meeks ran “I met our representative assess her capabilities while possible, she uses an interac- Since arriving in Iowa • 2003: B.A. in communication — against Loebsack in 2008, and did not feel we would living in the area. tive lab, one part control around a year and a half La Salle University, Philadelphia but he defeated her, 57 per- be represented the way I Referring to her 2008 ago, the researcher has room, one part mock living • 2005: M.A. in communication cent to 39 percent. thought Iowans deserve,” loss, she said it served as begun investigating in rela- room furnished with a couch, arts and sciences — Penn State Though she lost in 2008, she said. “The problems we preparation for the 2010 pictures, a computer desk, tively uncharted territory, • 2008: Ph.D. in communication some think her chances are have at hand call for more race. Before making her and three small but visible studying communication arts and sciences — Penn State better this time around. than partisan politics.” initial announcement on video cameras — the closest between parents and ado- • Vegetarian: For eight Miller-Meeks may be Loebsack’s aides were Sunday night, her atti- the room becomes to appear- lescents, particularly hon- years now able to beat Loebsack in unavailable for comment tudes were confirmed by a ing like a lab. It took a few ing in on hurtful messages • Hobbies: Running, 2010 for a number of rea- on Monday. fortune cookie that read and how family members months to get it all together. sons, said Cary Coving- If elected, Miller-Meeks “Failure is a dress rehears- Such a setup wasn’t just biking, traveling resolve past incidents of • Has: Three Shiba Inus ton, a UI associate politi- would be the first woman al for success.” being hurt. sitting at the UI when cal-science professor. A to be elected to Congress “I decided I’m going to McLaren got here. She had named Kito, Yoshi, and Sake But to realize any sort (like the Japanese drink) Democrat has held the from Iowa, a fact she said keep it and bring it with me of conclusions, she needs left behind a similarly inter- seat since 2006, when would be a major step for whenever I’m out cam- the real people and scene active lab at Penn State. So Loebsack beat out the state. paigning,” she said. the Maryland native applied to study. Know someone we should shine a light She has both. Partici- for a grant in February from on? E-mail us at : pants, initially solicited with the UI’s Office of the Vice [email protected]. an e-mail that garnered 50 President for Research’s Catch up with others from our series at replies in the first hour, fill internal funding initiatives, dailyiowan.com/spotlight. out a survey so McLaren can a program designed to, in collect background data. part, give money to researchers in any “scholar- year at the UI. “I thought she Then, the parent and child was an awesome teacher.” — 13 to 17 years old — dis- ly endeavor,” according to its website. She got one for McLaren’s interest in this cuss a scenario when one field stems from her first had said something that $25,000, covering equip- undergraduate interperson- hurt the other. Essentially, ment and the cost of run- al-communication class. As a McLaren wants to recreate ning the study. the event. Research assistant and junior, she decided to go to After the recorded dis- UI senior Brooke Duval has graduate school, which led cussion takes place, she been helping McLaren with her to Penn State. Her focus and the participants watch her research. and hard work have allowed and reflect on feelings, “I really enjoyed being her to reach where she is at a thoughts, and comments. around Rachel,” said Duval, young age. This has created This is meant to build an who began working with some advantages, she said. understanding between the McLaren in August but has “I have many years ahead two parties. known her for about a year; of me to continue pursuing “Hurt is a blend of Duval had McLaren as a the questions that interest sadness and fear,” McLaren teacher during her junior and excite me,” she said.

The Daily Iowan - Iowa City, Iowa - Tuesday, December 1, 2009 — 7 The will to be stupid is a very powerful “ force, but there are always alternatives. — Lois McMaster Bujold ” Daily Break CAN’T GET ENOUGH SUDOKU? the ledge CHECK OUT DAILYIOWAN.COM FOR MORE PUZZLES HOT LUNCH This column reflects the opinion of the author and not the DI Editorial Board, the Publisher, Student Publications Inc., or the University of Iowa.

ANDREW R. JUHL [email protected] Amazing, but true (but not) • Christopher Walken and Clippit the Office Assistant are fourth cousins. • CORRECTION: Christopher Walken and CHARLIE ANDERSON/THE DAILY IOWAN Clippit the Office Libby Sroufe, a cook for Burge Market Place, serves stir fry to UI students on Monday. Assistant were fourth cousins. Sroufe has worked in the Market Place for five years, and usually takes her post at the Campus channel 4, • Retroviruses are so- Asian food area. UITV schedule cable channel 17 named because they were 5:30 p.m. Joe. L Parkin Memorial 9:30 Daily Iowan TV News originally discovered on Lecture on Aging, “Palliative Care in 9:45 Inside the Image, Mauricio the set of “Happy Days.” Hospitals, Diane Meier, Mount Sinai Lasansky UI Center for Media • “Bilk” is the shortest School of Medicine, Sept. 23 Production four-letter word in the 6:30 Ueye, student life and activities 10:30 Daily Iowan TV News English language. 7 Women at Iowa, Natasha Bullock-Rest, 10:45 Music for Pieces of Wood, Professor • Sitting closely to a Feminist Majority League Alliance Daniel Moore and graduate staff perform shortwave radio receiver 8 University Lecture Committee, Wendell at Old Capitol for any extended period of Potter, Nov. 4 11 Women at Iowa time has been shown to rupture silicone breast implants. • Australians have more Tuesday, December 1, 2009 than 40 different words horoscopes — by Eugenia Last for “beer.” • If someone with O posi- ARIES March 21-April 19 Rethink your strategy, and make inquiries that help you tive blood receives a choose the right course of action. You can obtain goals that were not accom- transfusion of O negative plished in the past. Success is just around the corner. blood, he or she will slow- ly fade into nothingness TAURUS April 20-May 20 The people you have to deal with professionally and like people in those pic- personally will test and challenge you. Listen carefully to what’s required tures from the movie Back before you put your time and effort into what’s being asked of you. Don’t feel guilty if you don’t want to participate. to the Future, which I think we can all agree was GEMINI May 21-June 20 Don’t take chances when it comes to getting things done awesome. and dealing with others. Changing your mind will lead to conflicts you can do • A Dachshund’s nipples without. Don’t lead someone on when you have no intention of accommodat- are located on its knees. ing the requests being made. • Teddy Roosevelt started CANCER June 21-July 22 Your intuitive insight will enable you to choose what the first Manhattan will work best for you. You will be able to see the possibilities that exist if you Project at the Waldorf make some changes. Love and romance will be beckoning you. Astoria. It finished when LEO July 23-Aug. 22 The generosity and kindness you offer the underdog will help he passed out after five you realize what’s truly important. Socializing with people you don’t know hours and 15 drinks. well will bring you the greatest returns and lead to new friendships. • According to the Bible, VIRGO Aug. 23-Sept. 22 Getting together with old friends will give you a better it is a sin to read the perspective on your present situation. Greater personal growth can be Bible. expected from the experiences you engage in now. A much clearer view of • Amelia Bedelia, of chil- what’s ahead will develop. dren’s literature fame, is LIBRA Sept. 23-Oct. 22 You have to think matters through carefully, especially based on a real person: when they have to do with your financial future or position. You have to find Pope Urban VI. out firsthand before making a promise or signing up for something. Rely on • A zebra’s black stripes your own resources. smell like cotton candy, SCORPIO Oct. 23-Nov. 21 Someone who is withholding information or who is dif- and their white stripes ficult to deal with will confuse you if you are too gullible. Keep your distance smell of anise; most people in order to finish what you started so you don’t disappoint someone who is assume it’s the other way depending on you. around. • The late Paul Harvey SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22-Dec. 21 Temptation will set in, causing you to get involved was the inspiration for in something that may be dubious. Consider how the choices you make will Benjamin Button. And alter your future as well as the future of the people close to you. Don’t get now you know the rest of involved in something questionable. the story. CAPRICORN Dec. 22-Jan. 19 Combine business with pleasure, and you will leave a lasting impression. You will discover the importance of following through — Andrew R. Juhl thanks his friend Erik for help with today’s Ledge. with your plans and enjoying what you do. Get in touch with someone from your past. AQUARIUS Jan. 20-Feb. 18 Keep the peace, no matter how hard it is. If you over- react or do things that someone doesn’t like, you will pay dearly for your lack Think you’re pretty funny? Prove it. of consideration. Exaggeration will lead to conflicts. The Daily Iowan is looking for Ledge PISCES Feb. 19-March 20 Don’t brag. Someone you know will be jealous and writers. You can submit a Ledge at cause problems. 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By COLIN FLY points, Luol Deng 22 points The Bulls (6-9) had three The Chicago Associated Press and 14 rebounds, and days off after a blowout loss Bulls’ Joakim Joakim Noah 16 points and at Utah but finished their Noah goes up MILWAUKEE — 17 rebounds for the Bulls, circus road trip 1-5 and Andrew Bogut returned for a shot who rallied after trailing learned they’ll be without between the with 22 points, 15 70-56 midway through Kirk Hinrich for a week or Milwaukee rebounds, and two big the third. two with a sprained left blocks in the closing min- Bucks’ Ersan Chicago had an 89-87 thumb. utes to rally the Milwaukee Ilyasova (7) and lead with just over three Milwaukee (9-7) led from Bucks to a 99-97 victory Andrew Bogut minutes to play before Jen- the start, but after blowing over the Chicago Bulls on nings, Bogut, and Charlie a 15-point second-half lead during the first Monday night after squan- Bell, who finished with 16 in a loss to Orlando on Nov. half Monday in dering a big lead. Milwaukee. Brad Miller missed a points, all had lay-ups to 28, squandered a 14-point shot at the buzzer that give the Bucks a advantage before Bogut would’ve tied it after Der- 93-89 lead. helped the Bucks rally. rick Rose, who had 17 of his Bogut then blocked two 19 points in the second shots, swatting Deng on a NOTES: Besides Hin- half, decided to pass up the dunk and turning aside a rich, the Bulls are also final opportunity as Chica- lay-up attempt by Rose. missing Jerome James go lost its fifth straight. Salmons missed a 3 that (right Achilles) and Tyrus Bogut was supposed to would’ve tied it with 27 sec- Thomas (left arm frac- be out up to four weeks onds left and a free throw ture). … Buck coach Scott with a lower left leg strain, by Delfino gave Milwaukee Skiles said Jennings has but the former No. 1 pick a 96-92 lead. had several tough shooting only missed six games and Salmons hit a 3, Jennings nights in a row, but said proved to be the spark Mil- answered with two free the rookie’s output is more waukee badly needed to throws, and Salmons “realistic” now after he snap a four-game losing dunked to cut Milwaukee’s made a splash by being the streak. lead to 98-97 before fouling youngest person in NBA Carlos Delfino and rook- Bell with 7.1 seconds to play. history to score at least 50 ie Brandon Jennings added Bell hit the second of two points when he scored 55 15 points each, but Milwau- free throws, and Rose on Nov. 14 in a win over kee failed to protect a big decided to pass to Miller, the Warriors. … Chicago is second-half lead for the sec- whose shot was well short 11-3 against Milwaukee ond-straight game. from 18 feet as since the start of the John Salmons had 23 time expired. 2006-07 season. MORRY GASH/ASSOCIATED PRESS Red Wings finally score, win

ASSOCIATED PRESS DETROIT — Todd Bertuzzi had a goal and an assist, and Jimmy Howard made 29 saves to lift the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-1 win over the Dallas Stars on Monday night. Drew Miller, Darren Helm, and Dan Cleary also scored for Detroit, which snapped its home scoreless streak at 1 hour, 56 min- utes, and 30 seconds. Kris Draper added two assists for the Red Wings, who hadn’t scored at home since Nov. 20. Brenden Morrow scored for Dallas and Marty Turco stopped 28 shots. Helm gave the Red Wings a 2-1 lead 5:35 into the second period when he beat a prone Turco from the bottom of the left circle for PAUL SANCYA/ASSOCIATED PRESS his third goal of the season. The Detroit Red Wings’ Drew Miller (20) celebrates a goal against Dallas Star goalie Marty Turco in the Cleary’s fifth goal made 3-1 first period in Detroit on Monday. with 7:54 left in the middle period when he put in a the hashmarks. of Dallas’ Tom Wandell and a Stars’ power play ended. bouncing puck from the The game was tied at 1 Trevor Daley. It was side of the net. after the first period. Miller’s second goal. NOTES: Detroit scored Bertuzzi got his fourth Miller opened the scoring Morrow tied it for the first for the first time in goal at 3:35 of the third with 6:12 left in the open- Stars with 15 seconds left five games. … Dallas C period, beating Turco with ing period when his in the first when he tipped Brian Sutherby returned a wrist shot from along the attempted pass from along- in a shot for his 11th goal. after missing seven games right boards at side the net deflected in off It came three seconds after with a groin injury. Seven newcomers in AP poll By JIM O’CONNELL was March 6, 1990, when “I felt like we could com- UNLV, and Portland. Associated Press Oklahoma was No. 1 and pete. I know and still know Michigan, which fell from Kansas was No. 2. our team is very solid and 15th after losing to Mar- Only once before has the It happened twice last can compete with a lot of quette and Alabama in the Associated Press college season — the Big East had talented teams and this Old Spice Classic, was the basketball poll changed as Pittsburgh and Connecticut weekend was no different,” highest ranked team to much as it did Monday. and the Atlantic Coast Con- Reveno said. “I also knew drop out of the poll. The Only once before has ference had Wake Forest we could have competed others were ranked from Portland been in the Top 25. and Duke. and not win games, so to 20th through 25th: Illinois, The Pilots were among a Purdue moved from sixth really play well against Maryland, Minnesota, record-tying seven teams to to fourth and was followed UCLA and get them out of Notre Dame, Vanderbilt, move into the rankings Mon- by Kentucky, Duke, West sorts was a great start.” and Oklahoma. All the day, their first appearance in Virginia, Syracuse, Michigan Having a number in front teams that fell out lost two the poll since February 1959. State, and North Carolina. of their name isn’t going to games last week except “I heard that team was Michigan State (5-1), change the Pilots much, Notre Dame and Vander- quite a squad,” Portland which had been No. 2 in the according to their coach. bilt, which lost one each. coach Eric Reveno said with previous polls, dropped to “It definitely is something Gonzaga and Portland give a laugh. “It’s been a while.” ninth after losing, 77-74, to that can be distracting but the West Coast Conference Kansas, which had two Florida. At No. 13, the Gators we have a veteran team and two ranked teams just as it easy wins last week, was were the highest ranked of they know what it took to get for one week last season when No. 1 for the fourth-straight the seven newcomers. here and it won’t take much Gonzaga and St. Mary’s were poll, this time falling just The only time seven new to remind them what it in the poll together. two votes of being unani- teams entered the poll was takes to stay successful,” “It shows our conference mous, while Texas and Vil- Dec. 13, 1955, when it was Reveno said. is getting the respect it lanova both moved up one still a Top 20. “This basically just con- deserves,” Reveno said. spot to second and third. Florida, No. 17 Gonzaga, firms the progress we’re “Gonzaga has been the The Jayhawks (5-0) had and No. 21 Florida State making, It’s not an accom- powerhouse in our confer- 63 first-place votes from the were all ranked last season, plishment in and of itself,” he ence that we all sort of look national media panel, while while No. 19 Texas A&M said. “This is definitely a to be. But the depth in our Texas (5-0), which matched was last rated in 2007-08, milepost if you want to be a league is sometimes under- the highest ranking in No. 24 UNLV in 2006-07, team that can compete in the rated. … I think is getting school history, and No. 8 and No. 22 Cincinnati in West Coast Conference and us on the radar earlier than Syracuse (6-0) both were 2005-06. Then there was be an NCAA Tournament usual because it usually No. 1 on one ballot. Portland’s long absence. team. This is a marker you doesn’t happen until late in Texas has been ranked The Pilots (5-1) burst onto should see along the journey.” the season.” No. 2 for a total of six the national scene with a Tennessee was 11th fol- The seven teams that weeks, the last time early in 74-47 dismantling of UCLA lowed by Washington, Flori- moved into the poll in 2005-06. in the first round of the 76 da, Connecticut, Ohio State, December 1955 were: No.9 This the first time the Big Classic, then followed that Georgetown, Gonzaga, Vanderbilt, No. 11 Temple, 12, which started in 1996- with a 61-56 semifinal win Clemson, Texas A&M, and No. 14 Cincinnati, No. 16 97, has had the top two over then-No. 22 Minnesota Louisville. The last five North Carolina, No. 17 St. ranked teams. The last time and an 84-66 loss to West ranked teams were Florida Louis, No. 18 Kansas, and it happened to the Big Eight Virginia in the title game. State, Cincinnati, Butler, No. 19 Indiana.

The Daily Iowan - Iowa City, Iowa - Tuesday, December 1, 2009 - 9 dailyiowan.com for more sports Sports POINT/COUNTERPOINT Is going to a BCS bowl game good for Iowa? Yes the “Horseshoe” with a backup and five-star recruits No Iowa against Boise State, a exposure on national televi- quarterback, and came from taking an interest non-automatic qualifying team sion will be nullified by the Barring any crazy upsets on in In a perfect world, all eight behind in eight of its 10 victories in Iowa City. whose underdog charm always stigma of another Big Ten the Big East and Big 12 champi- teams above Iowa in the Bowl this season. Iowa loses puts the nation behind it. team embarrassing itself in onship games on Dec. 5 (I’m talk- Championship Series Let’s not forget about the all- So let’s say Iowa defeats the BCS. ing to you, Texas and Cincinnati), only seven standings would be important Benjamins. The BCS Boise State handily, or even in Now think of all the positives the Hawkeyes appear to be head- impact seniors found guilty of bowl games pay out the most a close contest. ed to their first Bowl after this year. recruiting violations from a Big Ten versus SEC money, giving millions of dollars Congratulations Hawkeyes, Championship Series bowl game With nearly in the next week, and matchup in the Capital One Bowl. since the 2003 Orange Bowl. to the teams selected to play in everyone return- the Hawkeyes would you’ve beaten a team that his- Iowa would play an LSU team in a But is playing in the national their respective game each year. ing next year, get a chance to stomp tory says you should beat. matchup that favors our spotlight of a BCS game good This year the Fiesta Bowl the Hawkeyes Georgia Tech in a Boise State is a team from a turnover-loving defense. teams receive $17 million com- smaller conference that won Iowa would still get the for Iowa? will head into marred national-cham- pared with $4.25 million for one good game against a recognition of a January bowl Absolutely. the 2010 sea- pionship game. the non-BCS Capital One Bowl. disheveled Oregon squad in game and a rematch of one of There would be no better way son as one of the But because that’s for the Hawkeyes to cap off their A little extra cash is never a not going to happen, the first game of the season, a the greatest games in Iowa bad thing. best teams in the Big Ten team that may not even make history. For some odd reason, I historic season than with an at- and one of the top Iowa is relegated to a large bid to a BCS bowl game. Playing in a BCS game is also projected shot at the the Rose Bowl if it loses the would rather the Hawkeyes squads in the nation. First and foremost, Iowa has a great recruiting tool. Most top Fiesta Bowl (or Orange Civil War on Thursday against beat LSU to go 11-2 than lose earned the right to play in one of recruits want to go to a school Gaining the experi- Bowl). Oregon State. to Boise State and go 10-3. these illustrious games. The that consistently participates in ence of playing in a Yet, If anything, critics of Iowa Trust me, recruiting won’t squad has played one of the high-profile bowl games. The BCS bowl game will not Hawkeyes fans will spin it as a loss by a team take a hit if Iowa goes to the toughest schedules in the coun- team’s success this season has only be great for play- should not be that has been fooling pollsters Capital One Bowl, and even try and is one of only 13 Football helped the Hawkeyes get the ers and fans this year, near as excit- all year long. then the Hawkeyes would get Bowl Subdivision teams with a 18th-best recruiting class in the but it will also have the ed about the If the Hawkeyes should fall, a shot at a top 15 BCS team. If 10-2 record or better. country thus far, according to Hawkeyes more prepared big-time then that will be even worse. Kirk Ferentz and Company The Hawkeyes defeated six Rivals.com. in seasons to come. game as they Sure, the athletics depart- don’t go to the Fiesta Bowl, it bowl-eligible opponents, took With Iowa in a BCS game, — by Mitch seem to be. All ment will get the Fiesta Bowl won’t be the end of the world. Ohio State down to the wire at there could be a lot more four- Smith prognosticators seem to have payout, but that is all. Any — by Ian Martin Saints come marching over Pats By BRETT MARTEL New Orleans needed where the Patriots tried Associated Press only three plays to get it to put the game away by back, though. Brees hit going for it in their own NEW ORLEANS — The Colston along the right territory late in the New Orleans Saints are sideline, and the receiver fourth quarter, New Eng- still unbeaten and have turned it into a 68-yard land this time went for it joined the Indianapolis gain by eluding Jonathan on fourth-and-4 from Colts in making NFL his- Wilhite’s tackle. That set New Orleans 10 in the tory. Drew Brees threw for up tight end Darnell third quarter. a season-high 371 yards Dinkins’ first TD of the Brady’s pass for Moss and five touchdown pass- season on a 2-yard pass to along the left sideline es, and the Saints beat the make it 31-17. was broken up by Mike New England Patriots, 38- Patriot coach Bill McKenzie, who was play- 17, on Monday night. The Belichick, clearly worried ing for the first time Saints joined the Colts at about his club’s ability to since fracturing his 11-0, the first time two stop Brees, made his lat- right kneecap a year teams have opened with est unconventional ago. The play preserved that many wins in the fourth-down call. New Orleans’ two-touch- same season. Unlike in Indianapolis, down lead. The convincing victory left little doubt about New Orleans’ credentials to match the Patriots’ 16-0 regular-season mark in 2007. New England remains the only team to MATT BUSH, HATTIESBURG AMERICAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS go undefeated in a 16- New Orleans Saint running back Pierre Thomas dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the first game regular season — quarter against the New England Patriots in New Orleans on Monday. At right is New England’s Brandon for now. Meriweather. Brees threw touchdown passes to five different end, only thunderous cepted twice, sacked once, eclipsing Drew Bledsoe’s players: Pierre Thomas, chants of, “What dat say hit as he threw several mark of 29,657 yards Devery Henderson, they gonna beat them times, and was pulled passing. Robert Meachem, Darnell Saints?” from the game in the The Patriots were with- Dinkins, and Marques Tom Brady, returning to fourth quarter with New in a touchdown early in Colston. the Louisiana Superdome Orleans leading by three the third quarter after It was the second time for the first time since TDs. marching 81 yards on a the Patriots (7-4) lost to leading the Patriots to Brady finished 21-of-36 drive highlighted by an unbeaten team on the their first Super Bowl for 237 yards; he did not Brady’s 47-yard comple- road in three weeks. title in 2002, won’t have throw a TD pass. He did, tion to Randy Moss, which Unlike in Indianapolis, many fond memories of however, become New set up Laurence there was no drama at the this game. He was inter- England’s all-time passer, Maroney’s 2-yard TD.

SOFTBALL

Softball to hold Following a lunch break, there Participants will also be able On-site registration is $70 for will be three more breakout ses- to observe the Iowa softball team coaches and $25 for students. Coaches Clinic sions geared toward base run- in practice. Contact the Iowa softball The Iowa softball team will ning, leadership, and video analy- Registration costs before the office for additional information. host an annual Coaches Clinic on sis. A hitting session, followed by clinic are $65 for coaches and A Coaches Clinic brochure is Jan. 30, 2010, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 mental training and speed and $20 for students. Registered available on the softball page of p.m. inside the Bubble, located agility sessions, will conclude the coaches will receive a clinic note- Hawkeyesports.com. near the Recreation Building. clinic. book, notes, and a lunch. — by Ryan Young Iowa head coach Gayle Blevins, her staff, and strength and conditioning coach Gabby Quiggle will hold several sessions during the day. The event will fea- ture two sessions from 9-10:45 a.m. with three breakout ses- sions afterward that will focus on different aspects of pitching, catching, and building a team.

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COMMENTARY Hawks aim to annihilate wrestling world Domination is the word for Iowa wrestling, which will be the most exciting team to watch during the winter.

Snakes on a Plane minutes, including a 13- (although, I remain con- second pin in his last vinced that movie was match. intended to be a comedy; That dominance gave in which case, bravo Mr. Iowa five wins on the Jackson?). day. Four were shutouts. J.T. BUGOS In just one day of com- The Hawkeyes DAVID SCRIVNER/THE DAILY IOWAN [email protected] petition during the Iowa outscored their oppo- Iowa guard Cully Payne drives during Iowa’s game against Texas during the 2009 CBE Classic at the City Duals, the wrestling nents by a total of 246-3 Sprint Center in Kansas City on Nov. 23. Payne scored eight points in his 37 minutes of play. Dominant. team quintupled the win in the duals. Iowa’s lone Not even a month into total of Iowa men’s bas- loss of the day was a 4-3 ‘We could definitely use them because it’s a the season, that word ketball coach Todd decision from junior Jake BASKETBALL has continually appeared Lickliter’s squad to that Kerr. But Kerr lost that CONTINUED FROM 12 great arena when it’s filled with people in my articles about Iowa date. match in the last 30 sec- wrestling, and unfortu- In fact, all 10 onds, and then went out Putting up a career- screaming and yelling.’ nately, it is short on Hawkeyes who partici- and pinned his next two high 24 points and mak- - Matt Gatens, sophomore usable synonyms (exam- pated in the duals had as opponents. ing 10-of-13 shots ples include: command- many or more pins than Essentially, Iowa’s sec- against North Carolina his team maintaining its Box Office or at the tick- ing, domineering, and my the basketball team did ond-string heavyweight, Central, Cole consistent- defensive intensity while et windows at Carver- favorite, tyrannize). wins on the day of the sophomore Jordan ly capitalized on his trying to overcome the Hawkeye Arena. But those synonyms meet. Johnson, filling in for the increased number of current shooting slump. Students can also pres- don’t convey the same Now, this isn’t meant injured Dan Erekson, touches in the paint. The That’s especially cru- ent their student IDs at message that dominant to tear down the basket- pinned three of his oppo- does. Kansas City native’s 13 cial tonight, when one of the South or West ball team, which is nents — one in 47 seconds. So I will continue to shots on Nov. 28 were the premier scorers in entrances of the arena young and going through No opponent will be use dominant, and for equal to his shooting the ACC, junior Malcolm tonight to gain admission growing pains but rather given mercy by any Iowa good reason: The 2009-10 is an endorsement for grappler this year. output from the three Delaney, comes to town. to the game. Iowa wrestling team the wrestling squad. Expect many oppo- prior games. The 6-3 guard has scored An average of 8,468 hopes its season can be In the Iowa City nents to walk off the mat 56 points in his last two “I think our offense is fans have attended defined using just that Duals, the Hawkeyes had with a look of dejection games; he is averaging growing,” Lickliter said. Iowa’s four home games. one word. 50 matches. while a Hawkeye hand is “As you saw the other 21.8 points per game. A small fraction of that All throughout media They won 49. raised. But don’t expect night, we’re more in When asked about number is students. day, the message from Of those 49 wins, the the Hawkeye to be smil- tune to throwing it Delaney, Lickliter’s reac- “We could definitely both coaches and grap- majority (25) were by ing as his arm is lifted. inside. That doesn’t tion was simply,“Oh, my.” use them because it’s a plers was clear. The pins. Nine came by tech- A smile means he is mean we’re going to live great arena when it’s Hawkeyes won’t settle for nical fall and seven were satisfied. Iowa won’t be on that, but we’re start- Students get in free filled with people anything less than oblit- by major decision. Nine unless the team is stand- erating their opponents. ing to get some really tonight screaming and yelling,” others were by decision. ing behind a third-con- That will make the Two grapplers, seniors secutive national cham- good balance.” All UI students get sophomore Matt Gatens wrestling team the most Brent Metcalf and Jay pionship trophy on On Monday, the third- into tonight’s game free said. “It’s a great envi- exciting thing to watch Borschel, pinned all five March 20, 2010, with year head coach empha- of charge. Tickets can be ronment, and hopefully, in Iowa City throughout of their opponents. gold medals around the sized the importance of picked up at the IMU we can get that back.” the frigid winter months. Metcalf did so in 992 necks of 10 individuals. 1 Football’s miraculous seconds, or roughly 16 ⁄2 Last year’s national and nearly heart-stop- minutes. championship did not announced “Kach” would record. ping season is down to Borschel bested his end completely happily HOOPSTERS be on the shelf for about With four of Iowa’s one game. teammate by flattening for the Hawkeyes, and a month with a stress CONTINUED FROM 12 next five games slated to Basketball has been as his competition in an this year their motiva- fracture in her right leg. take place in Carver- big of a disappointment astounding 498 seconds, tion is fueled by that But how did the They defeated Santa Hawkeye Arena, the as Samuel L. Jackson in a little more than eight disappointment. Hoopsters respond? Clara and Illinois State Sophomore point Hawkeyes should be in on their way to winning guard Kamille Wahlin good shape before their the KCRG-TV9 Hawkeye combined for 53 points Big Ten road-opener at Challenge. in a pair of wins over Penn State on Dec. 28. “Bluder’s Bunch” was also without freshmen Northern Iowa and The adversity the DODGE BALL William & Mary. Gabby Machado and team has faced early in CONTINUED FROM 12 Theairra Taylor, leaving Then, on Nov. 27, the season has certainly Wahlin launched a the group with eight hindered Bluder’s club Jevon Kearse. players to challenge No. buzzer-beating bomb thus far, but come Team members said they 18 Kansas on Nov. 18. against West Virginia March, it may prove to wear the Moss and Rice jer- Iowa battled the that would have sent the be Iowa’s biggest asset. seys because of the players’ Jayhawks to a 66-55 game to overtime. great hands. However, they loss, leading by as much The shot was blocked, With so many closely caught only one ball during as three points with and Iowa lost, 69-66. contested battles under the game, with sophomore fewer than seven And how did Iowa the team’s belt, it’s safe Adam Barnett making minutes remaining. respond this time? to say the Hawkeyes still Well, if you’ve been the reception appropri- Things looked as have at least a few more though they would turn reading, you already ately attired in the Rice thrillers left in them. out all right for the know. jersey. And when the Big Ten CHARLIE ANDERSON/THE DAILY IOWAN Hawkeyes, but the news The next day, Wahlin All the members of Sophomore Jordan Wagner, sophomore Paul Kleen, and junior Bryson only got worse. drained a shot from dis- and NCAA Tournaments Post Pseudo hailed from Amato from Cosmic Brownies play in an intramural dodge-ball game Superstar junior tance with 16 seconds arrive, heart-halting City High, and Cosmic Kachine Alexander, who remaining to seize a 72- duels such as these will Brownies was made up of in the Field House on Monday. led the Hawkeyes with 69 victory over Columbia be the norm. players from Urbandale we’ve played by far,” the team members High School. However, 21.0 points per game in Reno, Nev. But with a healthy Kleen said. exhausted and sucking and 15.7 rebounds per Now, the Hawkeyes the team chemistry cer- Alexander and company, The Cosmic Brownies air like a rotund kid game in the team’s first may still stand as one of tainly favored Post Pseu- members came into the after running a mile. Iowa will be more than three contests, was next the most bruised teams do, which claimed that match confident, but they “Just look at us; to be bitten by the injury in America — but they prepared to take on any City High breeds dodge- left the court with a dif- we’re cosmic,” Amato bug — hard. also stand with an challenge that comes ball players. ferent attitude. Coming said. “We just weren’t On Nov. 20, Bluder impressive 5-2 overall its way. “They’re the best team up short at the end left so cosmic tonight.” The squad members said some of the letdown came because of its assort- ed uniforms — only one player wore the team’s official T-shirt, sophomore Jordan Wagner. Cosmic Brownies play- ers said they were domi- nant at dodge ball in high school, but it didn’t help them much in the Field House. While the team has been eliminat- ed from contention, there’s a chance that nei- ther of the squads will play a game later on. Post Pseudo may have to forfeit its match today because of a class schedul- ing conflict, leaving the group a player short. With the championship game looming later this week, the team hopes to come up with a solution quickly. What it has so far may not be the answer. “We might try to do what Ochocinco did,” Parker said. “You know, bribe the teacher or something.” The Daily Iowan - Iowa City, Iowa - Tuesday, December 1, 2009 - 11 SCOOTER REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS

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SCOREBOARD FOOTBALL NFL Utah 120, Memphis 93 New Orleans 38, Golden State 126, Indiana 107 With the Big Ten’s recent New England 17 NHL failures in BCS bowl games, is it NBA Buffalo 3, Toronto 0 Milwaukee 99, Chicago 97 Pittsburgh 5, N.Y. Rangers 2 9 Atlanta 4, Florida 3 Sports good for Iowa to get a BCS bid? Dallas 104, Philadelphia 102

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2009

Iowa (2-4) vs. Virginia Tech (4-1) BIG TEN/ACC CHALLENGE, TODAY, CARVER-HAWKEYE ARENA, 8:30P.M., ESPN2, KXIC AM-800 Hawk defense to be tested

The ACC/Big Ten Jamie Printy Challenge will bring a BASKETBALL 4-1 Virginia Tech team to Iowa City tonight. Printy honored By SCOTT MILLER Iowa shooting guard Jaime [email protected] Printy was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week on During the last 15 minutes of Iowa’s Monday. The award is Printy’s 17-point loss against Wichita State on first Big Ten honor. Nov. 24, the Iowa men’s basketball The Marion native averaged team only mustered 15 points. After 16.4 points, 6.7 rebounds, and the game, head coach Todd Lickliter 5.3 assists while helping the cited poor shooting and inopportune Hawkeyes to a 2-1 record last turnovers as reasons for his team’s 15- week. Printy scored a career- minute lapse on the court. high 20 points in Iowa’s 78-54 Starting 2-4 overall, the 2009-10 victory over William & Mary on season has been full of lapses, but none Nov. 24. more prominent — and consistent — The 5-11 guard followed that than the Hawkeyes’ lack of shooting performance with 16 points, touch beyond the 3-point line. five dimes, and four boards in For the year, Lickliter’s squad is 41- Iowa’s 69-66 loss against West of-154 (27 percent) from long distance, Virginia on Nov. 27. including a 3-for-20 output against Printy played a crucial role North Carolina Central on Nov. 28. in Iowa’s 72-69 victory over Tonight, Iowa’s 3-point shooters will Columbia on Nov. 28. She again be tested — this time, by a wiry drained a 3-pointer to tie the Virginia Tech backcourt. Only a week game at 69 with 52 seconds after playing Texas and Wichita State remaining. on back-to-back nights, the Hawkeyes Printy is the second Iowa (2-4) will host Seth Greenberg’s Hokies player to garner a Big Ten (4-1) in Carver-Hawkeye Arena as weekly honor this season, apart of the Big Ten/ACC Challenge joining junior Kachine beginning at 8:35 p.m. Alexander. Alexander was “It’s another part of this schedule named Co-Big Ten Player of that’s very demanding,” Lickliter said. the Week on Nov. 16. Virginia Tech, which has defended Printy and the Iowa the 3-pointer well this year (opponents women’s basketball team (5- are 21-of-71, 29.5 percent), brings a 2) will return to the court defense that is only giving up 58 points Wednesday night to take on per game. Boston College (3-3) as a The Hawkeyes’ reliance on the triple part of the third-annual Big — nearly half of their 314 shots have Ten/ACC Challenge. Tip-off is come from outside the arc — has led to set for 7:30 p.m. in Carver- a scoring slump. In fact, the North Hawkeye Arena, and the Carolina Central game was the first game will be televised live on contest all year in which Lick- the Big Ten Network. liter’s team scored more than 70 — by Jordan Garretson points. “It is kind of baffling,” the third- MEN’S GOLF year head coach said. “But what are we going to do?” Men’s golf snares Freshman Eric May said, “We’ve recruit got to continue [shooting]. The shots are going to come. I’m not The Iowa men’s golf team worried about that.” improved an already solid The Hawks may have found a roster by signing its first solution to their scoring woes in DAVID SCRIVNER/THE DAILY IOWAN recruit for 2010. junior forward Jarryd Cole. Iowa head coach Mark Iowa forward Brennan Cougill watches his shot during Iowa’s game against Wichita State during the 2009 CBE Classic Hankins announced on at the Sprint Center in Kansas City on Nov. 24. Iowa lost, 74-57. SEE BASKETBALL, 10 Monday that Ian Vandersee, a senior at Valley High in West Des Moines, signed a national letter of intent to attend Iowa in the fall. Vandersee has been one COMMENTARY INTRAMURALS of the best high-school golfers in the state since his freshman year, placing in the top 15 at Iowa’s state Injuries can’t golf tournament four years Post Pseudo for real in a row — including a sec- ond-place finish this season. Post Pseudo downs Cosmic Brownies in dodge-ball The West Des Moines stop hoopsters native also placed first in tournament. the U.S. Golf Association Boys Junior Amateur The Iowa women’s basketball team Qualifier — one of five top- has faced plenty of injuries already, By MATT SCHOMMER 10 finishes in amateur [email protected] events this past summer. but it stands at an impressive 5-2. Post Psuedo posted a He was also the only Iowa could imagine. win in the first round of native to compete in the U.S. The Hawkeyes’ lone the intramural men’s Junior Amateur. Vandersee dodge-ball tournament will join a Hawkeye team senior, JoAnn Hamlin, was sidelined for the Monday night in the Field who had four top-five finish- House, beating Cosmic es this fall after placing 17th contest. Brownies 10 games to 7. in the nation in the 2008-09 Just days later, Iowa Led by some nice moves season. JORDAN GARRETSON head coach Lisa Bluder from junior Derek Parker, — by Clark Cahill [email protected] announced Hamlin would Post Pseudo jumped out to be out indefinitely with a an early and formidable 8-2 lead. Parker sealed the first FOOTBALL FORUM major blood clot in her Injuries happen. win by jumping over a Cos- CHARLIE ANDERSON/THE DAILY IOWAN Be sure to visit dai- A team that hopes none right leg. The 10th-year mic Brownie throw and Sophomore Paul Kleen and junior Bryson Amato of Cosmic lyiowan.com every day of its players will suffer head coach also said sopho- hurling a return shot in Brownies try to avoid being hit by the ball during an intramural throughout the 2009 football an injury is simply fool- more Hannah Draxten, midair that hit his opponent. dodge-ball game in the Field House on Monday. Post Pseudo won season for The Daily Iowan ish. The important part is another expected starter, “That’s sort of my signa- the match, 10 games to 7. Football Forum, an in-depth how a team copes with would also be out with a ture move,” he said. discussion among DI and Daily those hurdles. But the 8-2 advantage herniated disk in her back. didn’t last long. of Cosmic Brownies. unorthodox strategy. Iowan TV football reporters The Iowa women’s bas- Just like that, Iowa was Cosmic Brownies “But we didn’t, and then “We wear football jer- about the Iowa Hawkeyes. ketball team is providing The daily videocasts can be down two starters without stormed back to make the got down early trying to seys, and we dominate,” a pretty good example. viewed exclusively online. even playing a regular- score 9-7 before falling in figure out our opponent.” Parker said. The Post Pseudo squad Today’s Football Forum dis- Injury first struck the season game. the clinching match. Sophomore Paul Kleen all sported NFL jerseys, cusses Iowa’s potential bowl team days before the pro- “We tried to take advan- said the squad was too But how did the including those of Randy bids, including the Fiesta gram’s exhibition against tage when we started with tentative, not exploiting Hawkeyes respond? Moss, Jerry Rice, and Bowl, Orange Bowl, and the Washburn on Nov. 8 — two of the three balls,” the advantage. Post Pseu- Capital One Bowl. about as seriously as one SEE HOOPSTERS, 10 said junior Bryson Amato do tried a different, more SEE DODGE BALL, 10