Daily Iowan (Iowa City, Iowa), 2009-12-04
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Digging the jig UI junior Nora Murphy loves Irish dancing, and she’s been across the globe to perform. METRO, 4A FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2009 Mason got bonus in 2008 The regents may rethink offering bonuses to university presidents. By EMILY BUSSE [email protected] The same month that regents denied UI President Sally Mason a pay increase last year, in part because of the university’s mishandling of an alleged on-campus sexual assault, she received a $50,000 bonus. The $50,000 was guaran- teed to Mason at the end of her first year as outlined in her original contract with the regents, said Regent President David Miles. Though aware of her contract, officials inter- viewed were confused Mason whether she actually UI president received the money. Recent reports have said the state Board of BRENNA NORMAN/THE DAILY IOWAN Regents has never given any bonuses. UI senior Annie Tye (middle left) and senior Anthony Berger explain their projects to onlookers during the first Fall Undergraduate Research Festival Miles said he is not sure why it has been in the University Capitol Centre on Thursday. Undergraduate students presented their projects to UI faculty, students, and community members reported for more than a year that regents during the festival. have never issued any bonuses, adding, “If it’s been reported, it’s inaccurate.” Part of the confusion may be because the 2008 bonus was not documented to the extent that the regents’ actions normally A bonanza of research are, said Sheila Doyle, the regents’ communications director. “I think people lose sight of it, that’s all,” UI undergraduate students show off versatile research skills. she said. By SHANE ERSLAND pursue a career in the corrections SEE BONUSES, 3A [email protected] system, shared her experience with Undergraduate research interested spectators as the first Projects included: UI senior Rebecca McCray spent Fall Undergraduate Research • Alex Einfeldt — infant motor her summer helping women make Festival on Thursday. development books at the Correctional From the development of sloths to • Erin Wahle — public service Institution for Women in Mitchel- varying portrayals of Africa in • Justine Hart — prehistoric sloths lville, Iowa. documentaries, students displayed • Amy Palace — Darfur documentaries An English major, her time there 3 hopefuls an array of research at the University • Rebecca McCray — education for uncovered a passion for reaching Capitol Centre for the event, which inmates out to the incarcerated masses — the Iowa Center for Research by people who don’t have access to Undergraduates sponsored. resources that may help them once focus on they leave the confines of prison. Hailing from a slew of educational DAILYIOWAN.COM “They really appreciate fields, 33 UI students showcased education in a way we don’t because their work. Check out a video feature of undergraduate research projects economy it’s so accessible to us,” she said. on display on Thursday. McCray, who now hopes to SEE RESEARCH, 3A Democrat Senate hopefuls also discuss Afghanistan and higher education in Iowa. By MITCHELL SCHMIDT Officials: Chemistry report faulty [email protected] By SAM LANE blame on lab safety and failing Three Democratic candidates running [email protected] to enlist any chemistry experts. against Sen. Charles Grassley, UI officials launched the R-Iowa, agreed on Thursday night: the Some officials in the UI investigation in April following economic crisis will continue to be a major chemistry department say claims from 11 of the building’s issue throughout the 2010 campaign race. claims made in a recently occupants that various condi- The hopefuls spoke briefly about campaign released report regarding the tions in the building caused plans in the Pappajohn Business Building to condition of the Chemistry their symptoms, which includ- a group of more than 75 students and Building are an inaccurate ed respiratory problems, community members. representation of the depart- headaches, short-term memory The event — cosponsored by UI Democ- ment’s laboratory procedures. loss, disorientation, and diffi- rats and Johnson County Democrats — Compiled by a UI task force, culty concentrating. showcased the Iowa candidates for the the Nov. 6 report asserted some The investigation involved upcoming U.S. Senate election: Roxanne actions performed in the build- hiring two outside consultants Conlin, Tom Fiegen, and Bob Krause. ing’s labs were unsafe and may for a total cost of $30,000. Each had eight minutes to inform the have contributed to reported ill- The task force, which included public of their campaign platforms. nesses among several occupants. officials from various UI depart- Candidates identified the current David Wiemer, the ments, was then responsible for economic struggles of Iowans as the vital LAURA WILLIS/THE DAILY IOWAN chairman of the chemistry compiling a summary report of campaign issue. The Chemistry Building is undergoing construction as seen on Nov. 18. Eleven department, said the task- the consultants’ findings. force report had many flaws, individuals have reported health concerns with the building. including placing too much SEE CHEM BUILDING, 3A SEE SENATE FORUM, 3A DAILY IOWAN TV INDEX WEATHER DAILYIOWAN.COM To watch Daily Iowan TV, go online at dailyiowan.com or tune Arts 7A Intramurals 2B Check back for updates — features, commentaries, and photos — on men’s and into UITV. The 15-minute newscast is on Sunday through Classifieds 5B Opinions 6A 28 18 women’s basketball games over the weekend. The men play Saturday and women Thursday at 9:30 and 10:30 p.m., with reruns at 12:30 and Crossword 6B Sports 1B -2C -8C play Dec. 6. 1:30 a.m. and 7:45 and 8:45 a.m. the following day. Check out Monday’s edition of The Daily Iowan for an in-depth look at how downtown drinking is sending more to the hospital. 2A - The Daily Iowan - Iowa City, Iowa - Friday, December 4, 2009 News dailyiowan.com for more news The Daily Iowan New UI club roils water Volume 141 Issue 110 BREAKING NEWS STAFF UI officials deny wrongdoing in Phone: (319) 335-6063 Publisher: E-mail: [email protected] William Casey. 335-5788 formation of new swim club. Editor: Fax: 335-6297 Kelsey Beltramea. 335-6030 By JORDAN FRIES at this new swim team,” CORRECTIONS Managing Editor: [email protected] Soderdahl said. “We are Call: 335-6030 Kurtis Hiatt . 335-5855 Policy: The Daily Iowan strives for Metro Editors: concerned that this is Alyssa Cashman . 335-6063 Officials from the UI accuracy and fairness in the report- tipping the scales and abol- Clara Hogan . 335-6063 Competition with Private ishing the free market of ing of news. If a report is wrong or Brian Stewart . 335-6063 Enterprise Committee local swim clubs.” misleading, a request for a correc- Opinions Editor: tion or a clarification may be made. failed to make a decision He wants the Flyers, who Shawn Gude . 335-5863 Thursday regarding a com- PUBLISHING INFO Sports Editor: enroll 92 swimmers, Ryan Young . 335-5848 plaint filed by the Iowa City reduced to a recreational The Daily Iowan (USPS 143.360) is published by Student Publications Arts Editors: Eels swim club against the program and its USA Melea Andrys . 335-5851 UI’s new Iowa Flyers club. Inc., E131 Adler Journalism Building, Swimming license stripped. Iowa City, Iowa 52242-2004, daily Jake Jensen . 335-5851 UI spokesman Tom Copy Chief: Soderdahl said the Eels, except Saturdays, Sundays, legal and Moore said the complaint which targets the same 6- RACHEL JESSEN/THE DAILY IOWAN Beau Elliot. 335-6063 university holidays, and university Design/Graphics Editor: alleges that the Flyers — to 18-year-old audience as UI sophomore and Iowa Flyers assistant coach Grant Uding gives vacations. Periodicals postage paid formed on Sept. 2 — violat- Kurt Cunningham. 335-6063 the Flyers, have lost 23 per- instructions to his 11- to 12-year-old W group swimmers during prac- at the Iowa City Post Office under the Photo Editor: ed an internal university cent of their swimmers in tice in the Field House on Thursday. Act of Congress of March 2, 1879. Amy Oleson . 335-5852 policy against school enti- the past year, dropping SUBSCRIPTIONS Web Editor: ties competing with private from 110 to 85 Call: Pete Recker at 335-5783 Tony Phan. 335-5829 swimming lessons and feel and gain mainstream enterprises unless certain enrolled swimmers. E-mail: [email protected] Business Manager: comfortable in a pool but approval.” Debra Plath. 335-5786 requirements are satisfied, Other short-term con- Subscription rates: aren’t quite ready to move But Julson said he does Classified Ads Manager: including the consultation cerns for the Eels include Iowa City and Coralville: $20 for one up to hard-core competitive not think the Flyers are Juli Krause. 335-5784 of the community an $8,000 budget hole, semester, $40 for two semesters, $10 Advertising/ Circulation Manager: beforehand. swimming,” Julson said. violating the policy, noting which could balloon to for summer se ssion, $50 for full year. Pete Recker. 335-5783 The committee reviewed Soderdahl emphasized they have already spoken Out of town: $40 for one semester, $10,000 by May, Soderdahl Advertising Sales Staff: the complaint on Thursday the complaint isn’t about with community members, $80 for two semesters, $15 for Renee Manders. 335-5193 said. afternoon, but it postponed Iowa City’s ability to sup- the Eels’ Board of Direc- summer session, $95 all year. Bev Mrstik. .335-5792 Cathy Witt . .335-5794 a decision until next week. But Phil Julson, the UI’s port two swim clubs. He tors, and gained approval Send address changes to: The Daily Iowan, 100 Adler Journalism Building, Day Production Manager: Eels, a nonprofit group director of aquatics, said simply wants to ensure the from the UI Competition only nine Eels swimmers Iowa City, Iowa 52242-2004.