TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2014 THE INDEPENDENT DAILY NEWSPAPER FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY SINCE 1868 DAILYIOWAN.COM 50¢ Lawsuit In a league of her own in court again A lawsuit against the University of Iowa will reach the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday.

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A local case now in its fifth year will move to the next phase Thurs- day, when it reaches the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Paul, Minn. The court will hear the arguments in Wagner v. Jones, discussing wheth- er or not Teresa Wagner, a potential candidate for a posi- tion in the Universi- ty of Iowa College of Law, was denied a job by then-Dean Carolyn Jones on the basis of Wagner’s political af- filiation. While officials said Wagner they couldn’t be con- plaintiff fident in how the case will culminate, they said it could have possible implications for the ac- (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh) ademic world. “Politics is often a point of friction,” said Walter Olson, a senior fellow at the Cato Institute. “[If she won,] law schools would be looking over their Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder watches a special video presentation in shoulders a lot … more when they decide who to hire.” celebration of her 270th victory in Carver-Hawkeye on Monday. Iowa He said it could begin to set an ex- ample for future employees. “It’s likely to be watched by peo- defeated Northwestern, 90-84. With the victory, Bluder surpasses C. ple of other law schools … because it raises some hopes and some fears at the same time,” he said. “You want Vivian Stringer as the Hawkeye women’s coach with the most wins. to believe they are doing a better job of teaching lawyers to [be balanced Sports. because] you simply will get a better See wagner, 3

Gas-tax bill faces rough BY THE NUMBERS PROPOSED GAS-TAX HIKE water sailing in Legislature A pending legislative proposal suggests increasing the state motor fuel tax by 10 cents per gallon to aid repair of roads and bridges. Similar proposals have been shot down in recent years; Currently, the state tax on gas sits at 22 cents per gallon. if passed, this would be the rst time the state tax has increased since 1989. By Reid Chandler Goy to Dail Iowan.com [email protected] tow vie a DAILY IOWAN TV segment covering A poll recently conducted by the Des Moines the gas tax Register shows nearly two-thirds of Iowans A proposed bill to be taken up by the surveyed oppose the tax increase. Thirty-ve Transportation Committee sometime this month 63% percent said they were in favor, and 2 percent is facing opposition, even if state lawmakers say it as deficient. In Johnson County alone, out of the said they weren’t sure. would provide necessary funding to repair roads 361 bridges, 42 are structurally deficient, 25 are and bridges in the state. functionally obsolete, and 67 are defective. The House Study Bill 514 was signed by all five sub- Iowa Department of Transportation announced it committee members, made up of two Democrats is running on a $215 million deficit to fund these THREE YEARS and three Republicans, and it now awaits review necessary repairs. If passed, the tax would rise by the House Transportation Committee, which is “You get what you pay for,” local resident Carl incrementally over the course of expected to look at it this month. Schweser said. “If you want infrastructure, if you three years, beginning July 1. “Our roads and infrastructure are in need of re- want roads, you’ve got to pay for them. Who is us- pair, and the costs are not getting any cheaper,” ing them? The people who buy gas.” CURRENT STATE Rep. Sally Stutsman, D-Riverside, said. “We’re But Deb Helmick of Washington, Iowa, said she $50-60 AND FEDERAL getting further and further behind.” cannot afford a higher tax. The increase is estimated to cost MOTOR FUEL TAX The proposal would increase the current state “I am disabled and on a fixed income,” she said. the average motorist an additional tax on fuel by 3 cents on July 1. Three more cents “Every time it goes up, it takes something out of $50 to $60 per year. 40.4 PER GALLON would be added on July 1, 2015, and a final 4 my refrigerator.” cents would start July 1, 2016. Currently, Iowa’s Spiker said there are many Iowans in Helmick’s state tax on gas sits at 22 cents per gallon. situation, and a higher tax is not the answer. $215 MILLION Iowa GOP chairman A.J. Spiker said the tax in- “With the hundreds of millions of dollars that The annual shortfall faced by the Department of crease would be detrimental for families. are sitting in the state coffers in surplus, that Transportaion for maintaining and repairing the most critical “When gas is well over $3 a gallon, and a lot certainly should be the first place that’s looked at public roadways. of Iowans are struggling financially with rising before ever raising taxes,” he said. costs of everything, the last thing we should be But Gov. Terry Branstad told reporters in Jan. looking at is raising taxes,” he said. the nearly $900 million budget surplus in Iowa is ROAD AND BRIDGE CONDITIONS According to a Des Moines Register poll, 63 per- already committed to paying for programs in fu- cent of Iowans are opposed to the tax increase. ture years. State Auditor Mary Mosiman said on But Stutsman said those opposed may not under- Monday the governor’s 2015 budget plans to spend Forty-two percent of Iowa’s major locally and stand the benefit of the proposed bill. $144 million more than it will take in, 42% state-maintained roads and highways are either “Nobody wants another tax,” she said. “That’s money from the surplus will have to be used. in poor or mediocre condition. just something people generally across-the-board “It’s going to take a lot of political will to move don’t like. But this would be a user fee.” ahead with this,” Stutsman said. “Becase it is an More than a quarter of Iowa bridges are in need “If you use the road and buy gas, you would be election year, most lawmakers will be hesitant to of repair, improvement, or replacement. paying the tax,” she said. pass a bill that stamps a tax raise to their record. Twenty-two percent of the state’s bridges are 27% Anyone who drives through the state would be And with the poll numbers against them, the House structurally decient, and 5 percent are paying the tax. Transportation Committee is unsure how either functionally obsolete. The Federal Highway Administration ranks chamber, or the governor, will receive the proposal. Iowa 38th in the nation in terms of road condi- “I’m just really concerned in an election year GRAPHIC BY ALICIA KRAMME tions, and 20 percent of its bridges are classified that the political will isn’t there.” SOURCE: TRIP report and the Des Moines Register

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Terry Branstad signed, wages, transportation, a 6 percent increase in state aid The state Senate re- a 4 percent increase for curriculum, as well as for the upcoming school year cently passed two bills the 2014-15 school year several other services • The Iowa City School District for a 6 percent increase that will increase basic that the board feels is hopes to use the funds for in state aid for the 2015- state aid by $245 per necessary to give stu- funding for wages, transpor- 2016 school year for pupil to $6,366. dents the best education tation, curriculum, and other state schools. However, the state possible. necessities. State aid — also law limits how much “As long as they have • School Districts rely on the known as allowable the school districts are the same enrollment or allowable growth to operate the growth — is the per- allowed to spend of that higher, they will actu- educational program. centage increase of the money, as well as how it ally realize that growth • State law limits how much state per-pupil cost to can be spent. [in overall cost],” said school districts are allowed to be calculated for the up- “Eighty-one cents out Galen Howsare, deputy spend. coming budget year. The of every dollar that we executive director of Io- allowable spending au- spend is for the people, wa Association of School Source: Craig Hansel, the School District’s thority is based on state and if our budget isn’t al- Boards. “But if the stu- chief financial officer, and Galen Howsare, aid and property taxes. lowed to grow at all, and dent count goes down, deputy executive director of Iowa Association “It is how we operate people expect wage ad- then that negates the of School Boards. each year under the justments, or inflation- increase in cost.” school-aid formula,” said ary cost for supplies and Hansel said the al- Craig Hansel, the chief equipment, then we have lowable growth is what D-Coralville, agreed. financial officer for the to go in and reduce our School Districts rely on “Six percent is obvi- Iowa City School Dis- budget in some pretty to continue to operate the ously the responsible trict. “If we don’t receive significant ways in order educational program to thing to do,” Jacoby any growth in our cost, to get that means,” Han- the best of their ability. said. “If they are hoping then that constrains our sel said. “We are a very School District offi- to teach our students in ability to deliver our ed- people-driven organiza- cials believe by provid- the education program ucational program.” tion, and we offer a ser- ing the additional 6-per- to the best of their abil- Under the proposed 6 vice that’s delivered by cent increase, they will ity, then they need to be percent increase, equal- the number of people we be able to increase the giving them the oppor- ing $222.5 million, state have on staff to do that.” overall students’ educa- tunity to do so, and that aid per pupil in Io- The House still has to tion along with it. would be by providing wa’s public elementary pass the bill, and then Rep. Dave Jacoby, the increase necessary.”

Metro Man charged with the battery, and Dotson allegedly OWI is a Class-D felony. Police run alcohol pushed her back over the liv- — by Alison Keim checks domestic-abuse ing-room couch. Dotson allegedly The Iowa City police conducted assault, OWI held his fist on her chest, leaving a more than 60 alcohol compliance red mark. Dotson then reportedly A $AP Ferg to checks on Nov. 15, 2013, and Feb. 7. A local man has been accused of put his hands around her neck, perform Of the 33 businesses that were choking his wife. making it difficult for her to breath, A$AP Ferg has been booked by checked on Nov. 15, 30 refused to Ori Dotson, 35, was charged the complaint said. SCOPE and will perform in the IMU sell alcohol to underage buyers. Sunday with domestic-abuse as- Officers spoke to Dotson on the this spring. Three business, Liquor House, 425 sault impending air/blood causing phone and asked if he could meet The Harlem group will perform S. Gilbert St., Hawkeye Conve- bodily injury and third-offense the officers to talk. Dotson agreed on April 29, with the show begin- nience, 2875 Commerce Drive, and OWI. to meet at the Sycamore Mall, the ning at 8 p.m. and doors opening Caliente Night Club, 171 Highway 1 According to an Iowa City police complaint said. at 7 p.m. A member of the hip-hop W. failed the checks. complaint, officers responded to Once the officers spoke to group A$AP Mob toured with During the Feb. 7 checks, 31 a call reporting domestic abuse. Dotson in the mall parking lot, SCOPE alum Juicy J and was also businesses refused to sell alcohol Before the officers arrived, Dotson they noticed red bloodshot watery named “Rookie of the Year” at the to underage buyers. Summit left the scene. Officers spoke with eyes, slurred speech, swaying as 2013 BET Hip-Hop Awards. Restaurant & Bar, 10 S. Clinton St., the accuser, who said she was in he stood, and a strong scent of in- Tickets will go on sale starting Kum & Go, 513 S Riverside Drive, an argument with her husband. gested alcohol. Dotson admitted to 10 a.m. Friday. The tickets can be Blackstone, 503 Westbury Drive During this argument, Dotson took having a “couple shots” of whiskey bought at all Ticketmaster loca- failed the compliance checks. out the battery of her phone so prior to driving, the complaint said. tions, as well as at the Hub. Selling alcohol to persons under the she could not call the police, the Domestic-abuse assault impend- — by Rebecca Morin legal age is a simple misdemeanor. complaint said. ing air/blood causing bodily injury — by Rebecca Morin The woman struggled to retrieve is a Class-D felony. Third- offense

Correction In the story “Sexual assault reported in UI residence hall,” The Daily Iowan incorrectly reported that three of the four reported assault victims last semester chose to press charges. Three of the four victims chose not to press charges. The DI regrets the error. blotter

Alison Cooper, 30, 204 N. Timber Ave., was charged day with possessing an open charged Sept. 17 with as- Gilbert, was charged Feb. 8 Sunday with OWI. container of alcohol in public. sault on police/fire/EMT per- with assault causing injury. Joseph Lugo, 19, 610A May- Alexander Pullock, 21, 4311 sonnel, disorderly conduct, Dustin Heddens, 27, 2650 flower, was charged on Sun- Moira Ave. S.E. Unit 3, was and public intoxication.

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people for political be- reasons in which she was wg a ner liefs or affiliations,” he turned down,” he said, Co ntinued from front said. “[But] it depends on adding he believed the Heroin use up the facts of the case.” reasons were that she Olson said it also rais- was not an impressive legal education if you get es issues because Wag- candidate and was not exposed to different legal ner’s case is not the only successful in the inter- nationally, locally [opinions].” one in which people may view portion. Olson said a possible complain to the univer- Olson added that he The number of people who have used heroin in the past 12 outcome of the trial will sity. did not think this was an most likely be yet anoth- “Her argument was issue specific to political months rose from 373,000 in 2007 to 669,000 in 2012. er trial, whether Wagner that there was a politi- views. Cases such as this is successful in this one cal bias against people of can arise from various By Ian Murphy Overdoses from her- or not. her point of view and was situations. [email protected] oin have increased Heroin “It’s possible, in theo- in violation of equal-pro- “The next one could be in the last few years. ry, for the court to award tection law,” he said. someone who was turned Heroin use and dis- Two individuals, one Officials say that heroin use Wagner,” he said. “[But] He noted that earlier down because they tribution are on the in Johnson County and and trafficking are on the rise if she wins, what she on in the case, the UI thought they were too lib- rise in eastern Iowa, one in Marion, over- in the Eastern Iowa area wins is another trial.” pointed to several differ- eral or left-wing,” he said. according to numerous dosed on what officials • The number of people who Northwestern Univer- ent reasons that she was “[Opinions of] the law are local law-enforcement believed was heroin have used heroin nationally sity law Professor Robert not hired, none relating only a jump or two away officials. last weekend; however, in the previous 12 months Burns said it is impossi- to her political views. from … politics.” Iowa City police Sgt. toxicology reports have rose from 373,000 in 2007 to ble to tell what will hap- “Several things are UI officials declined to Vicki Lalla, and Uni- not confirmed this, 669,000 in 2012. pen on Thursday. confusing or complicat- comment “because it is versity of Iowa police said Daniel Stepleton, • In 2012, there were 156,000 “Public universities … ed in the case, but on pending litigation” and is Associate Director Bill a special agent in the new heroin users nationally. are constrained by the the wider question, the against policy, according Searls said their de- state narcotics agency. • Nationally, new users First and Fourth Amend- university put out a big to Joe Brennan, the UI partments have noticed The heroin is likely between the ages of 12 and ments, [so they] may not [statement] in which it vice President for Strate- a rise in heroin use in coming in from out of 49 were an average of 23 discriminate against said there were other gic Communication. Johnson County re- state. years old. cently. “Most of our heroin is “It’s up and down,” coming from Chicago,” Source: 2012 National Survey on Drug Searls said. “Right now, Stepleton said, “Bigger Use and Health it’s up.” cities are going to pro- The number of people duce more heroin.” who have used heroin in However, the trend duced pure enough the past 12 months rose has not made its way to that it can be snorted Coalition in Utah from 373,000 in 2007 to University of Iowa stu- or smoked rather than 669,000 in 2012, accord- dents. injected intravenously, ing to the 2012 Nation- “We’re not seeing according to the Divi- al Survey on Drug Use it on campus,” Searls sion of Narcotics En- fights gay marriage and Health. said. forcement website. In- In 2012, there were Stepleton said her- jecting the drug used to By BRADY McCOMBS U.S. Conference of Cath- stitution.” 156,000 new heroin us- oin has become more keep new users away. Associated Press olic Bishops wrote the The coalition struck ers nationally, and new prevalent in Iowa, and According to the nar- brief, which was signed back at the notion that users between the ages use of the Schedule-1 cotics agency website, SALT LAKE CITY — A by the Ethics and Reli- opposing gay marriage of 12 and 49 averaged narcotic has been on Kansas City, Mo., has coalition of religious orga- gious Liberty Commis- makes one anti-gay, irra- 23 years old, according the rise for the last few also seen an increase nizations has come togeth- sion of the Southern Bap- tional, or bigoted. to the survey. years. in the trafficking of the er to urge a federal appeals tist Convention and the “The accusation is false The Iowa Division of This coming summer drug, indicating that court to uphold same-sex Lutheran Church-Mis- and offensive,” it says. “It Narcotics Enforcement would mark the third use and trafficking of marriage bans in Utah and souri Synod. is intended to suppress ra- is receiving more tips year in a row of an in- the drug will continue Oklahoma, saying unions “Our respective reli- tional dialogue and demo- about the drug than crease. to increase in Iowa. between a man and woman gious doctrines hold that cratic conversation, to win usual, said Paul Fed- Schedule-1 drugs However, Sean Mc- are best for children, fami- marriage between a man by insult and intimidation dersen, assistant direc- have no accepted med- Cullough of the Mid Io- lies, and society. and a woman is sanc- rather than by reason, ex- tor of the agency. ical use, have a high wa Narcotics Enforce- The argument was tioned by God as the right perience, and fact.” Heroin, while not potential for abuse, ment Task Force, said made in a 42-page brief and best setting for bear- They say they have as prevalent in Iowa and are considered the heroin is not as preva- filed Monday afternoon to ing and raising children,” no ill will toward same- as other drugs, can be most dangerous drugs, lent in the Des Moines a Denver-based court re- it says. “We believe that sex couples, only “mar- deadly. carrying the potential area, compared with viewing cases that could children, families, soci- riage-affirming religious “It seems like there for severe physical and Johnson County. reverse gay-marriage bans ety, and our nation thrive beliefs,” supported by are more deaths from psychological depen- “We’re seeing and in Utah and Oklahoma. best when husband-wife sociological facts, say- heroin than from meth dency, according to the hearing about it more Lawyers for the Church marriage is upheld and ing to the or marijuana,” Fedder- Justice Department. [in the area],” Fedders- of Jesus Christ of Lat- strengthened as a cher- man-woman definition of sen said. Heroin can be pro- en said. ter-day Saints and the ished, primary social in- marriage is essential.

Liberals 4 NEWS THE DAILY IOWAN DAILYIOWAN.COM TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2014 Local physicians reach out to Mexico A group of Iowa health-care officials embark on a mission trip to Mexico.

By Abigail Meier with cardiologists in Mex- coordinate the services, [email protected] ico to examine patients provide food, lodging, and and give them the neces- translation,” Restrepo This Valentine’s Day, sary treatments they of- said. “Their hospitality is local health officials will ten do not receive. as big as their hearts.” trade candy hearts for “Areas of Mexico do not He said some of the surgical tools. have the financial or med- patients are chosen for Nicholas Von Bergen, a ical resources to get the intervention surgery, and University of Iowa clinical appropriate diagnosis and electrophysiology treat- assistant professor, heads treatment,” Von Bergen ment, and others are eval- the Pediatric Arrhyth- said. “And children may uated on a yearly basis. mia Outreach Fund. The go undetected if they have “When we go, we pro- contributed outreach program funds a major heart disease.” vide instructions to the medical missions each The trip is organized local doctors about each year to Mexico to provide and performed by a large case, so that they can con- care and resources to number of people from tinue managing them,” patients with abnormal UI Pediatric Cardiology, Restrepo said. “In cases heart rhythms. which provides physi- where there are defects “The medical mission cians, experts, and the that require surgery, we trip has been going on needed equipment, while decide the time for the some time, and it has al- Blank Children’s Hospi- repair according to the ef- lowed our group to create tal in Des Moines brings fects on the heart function relationships in the areas roughly 30 children back or other organs.” of high needs,” Von Ber- to Iowa every year for Stephen Mooradian, a gen said. “These trips are needed surgeries. pediatric cardiologist at both good for the heart M. Santiago Restrepo, a the Mercy Medical Center and for the soul, it is so UI pediatric cardiologist in Des Moines, has also valuable to see the sup- fellow who has been on participated in the trips port of the people who we the trip with Von Bergen, frequently since 2001. are helping.” said the trip’s goal is to He said at the end of the Sunday marked the day provide medical expertise week, they choose a cer- Von Bergen and the team and adequate treatment. tain number of patients to of health officials from the Restrepo said there bring to Des Moines to fin- UI and the Des Moines ar- sometimes problems ish final treatments and ea left the United States when children are born help the patients recover for Campeche, Mexico, with heart defects, and after surgery before going where the team will exam- they need immediate sur- back home to Mexico. ine patients who may have gery. The Mexican doctors “By going down there, potential heart problems. are unable to safely con- we learn about significant After nearly 20 years, duct the surgery, so the heart disease that en- Von Bergen said, the out- outreach program brings ables us to develop better reach health-care team the children and family knowledge to help kids in has been able to grow in members to the United the states as well,” Moora- resources and ability to States for treatment. dian said. “This trip emo- reach out to more and “The trip is also possi- tionally helps those who more patients each year. ble by the help from the are less fortunate and From Sunday until Feb. local health providers help people who need our 15, the group will work and group of mothers who help.” THE DAILY IOWAN DAILYIOWAN.COM TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2014 SPORTS 5 Hawks’ Night at the Net sees jump in popularity Iowa tennis hosted Night at the Net on Feb. 8. By Alec Clasen time of laid-back fun for the “We’ve been playing here facility being as fantastic as 12 more outside. In 2009, it crease in popularity, the [email protected] women’s team and, perhaps every day for the past two it is, more and more people won the Iowa Tennis Asso- enrollment was up expo- more importantly, a chance years … we always come, we in the area are playing ten- ciation Facility of the Year nentially from last year High-school student Ja- to interact with the tennis follow the team really close- nis, and our visibility has Award. In addition, it also despite all the snow. mie Stewart and her father community. ly,” Vale said. increased significantly.” received the U.S. Tennis “The majority of our fans journeyed an hour and a With a near equal turn- The popularity of the This was the first year Association Missouri Valley are tennis players,” Dough- half through a typical Iowa out for adults and children women’s tennis team, along the event was held at the Facility of the Year Award. erty said. “Getting to mix snowstorm this past week- at the event, all had the with tennis as a whole, Hawkeye Tennis & Recre- The inclement winter it up with them and spend end to play the game she chance to showcase their is clearly on the rise. The ation Complex. The facili- weather didn’t seem to de- time with them … for them loves with the team she abilities with the Hawkeyes large turnout for the event ty is top-notch and boasts ter the Iowa tennis fans. to get to know our athletes adores. — a perfect opportunity for compared with last year’s eight courts indoors with With such a massive in- personally is important.” “I follow the girls on the players to interact with demonstrates that. Twitter … I saw that and the fans whlo follow them Women’s head coach Ka- thought, ‘Oh, that would be religiously. tie Dougherty attributes fun, to get out and play with Fans such as Vale Caro. this interest increase to older people,’ ” she said. Vale, 14, is an avid Hawk- the abilities of the market- The Iowa men’s and wom- eye tennis fan who can be ing team and the Athletics en’s tennis teams hosted seen playing the sport at the Department, as well as the Night at the Net on Feb. 8. Hawkeye Tennis & Recre- players’ skills. The event was open to chil- ation Complex almost daily. “It was a fantastic turn- dren ages 6 and up, as well She is nearly always in at- out,” Dougherty said. “The as adults of all skill levels. tendance at the home meets popularity of tennis in the Night at the Net was a with her father. area is growing. With our

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Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Opinions — FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE U.S. CONSTITUTION COLUMN EDITORIAL All Coked up ence between “America” Fighting heroin abuse and “American.” That’s one of the things he untimely death of actor Philip Seymour That rise in nationwide use is also apparently re- about the English-only Hoffman from an apparent heroin overdose flected locally. Iowa City police Sgt. Vicki Lalla and gang: Quite often, the Thas brought a new dimension to the public University of Iowa police Associate Director Bill members said gang don’t discussion of drug-policy enforcement: the strug- Searls said their departments have seen a rise in her- speak or write English all gle of those addicted to heroin and other powerful oin use in Johnson County. Beau Elliot that well. opiates. In the so-called war on drugs, it’s easy to “It’s up and down,” Searls said. “Right now, it’s up.” [email protected] And here’s another thing forget that real people are the users. Though prescription opiates may have opened the about the Coke ad: One In the case of heroin, the appeal is as alluring as gate to heroin for many, modern medicine has also Now that the ruckus of the “foreign” languages it is insidious. A 2007 survey of health profession- brought a promising heroin antidote: naloxone. Origi- about that Coke ad during some people complained als found, on the characteristics of physical harm nally developed in the 1960s, naloxone can be used to the Super Bowl has died about was, according to and dependency, heroin ranked above all other reverse the effects of a heroin overdose, which could down, perhaps we can some reports, a Native drugs, including cocaine, barbiturates, and tobac- help to reduce the gravest side effect of the drug. turn our attention to less American language. Which co. Heroin is classified as a Schedule I drug: a high Now, law-enforcement officers have the tools to weighty matters. leaves one to ponder: Isn’t a potential for abuse with no accepted medical use, save lives that would have been cut short by heroin. Such as, is “winningest” Native American language according to the Justice Department. In Quincy, Mass., a suburb of Boston, police have been really a word? and even if more American than What’s worse? More Americans are using the carrying naloxone since 2010. They have adminis- some people say it is, would English? drug than ever before. From 2002 to 2012, the tered the drug 221 times and reversed 211 overdoses. you use it in front of your Because English, after number of people that used heroin rose 66 percent, The consistent success of naloxone makes a com- grandmother? all, is a European language. according to the National Survey on Drug Use. pelling case for police across the country to start Or, perhaps, what was It’s a mash-up (to use a And In 2012 there were 156,000 new heroin users carrying the drug. And because local officials have going on in House Speak- popular word these days) nationally. This rampant increase did not happen acknowledged that heroin use is on the upswing er John Boehner’s mind of Old German and Old overnight. in Johnson County, we urge the Iowa City police when he first talked about French, thanks to the The landscape has changed in the drug world, and other agencies to start carrying drugs that can Republican principles for Battle of Hastings (1066, if and the prevalence of heroin, many say, can be at- counteract the effects of overdoses on such opiates immigration reform and you’re counting at home), tributed to “heroin light”: prescription opiates such as heroin and many prescription painkillers. then, mere moments later and it has some sprinklings as Vicodin and OxyContin. Though these drugs are It’s obvious that other efforts like the strict, even (metaphorically speaking), of Old Irish Gaelic, Latin, relatively safe when used as intended, it’s easy to draconian enforcement of drug laws has not resulted said immigration reform Ancient Greek, Spanish, fall into a habit of use, needing more and more dos- in any drop off in use. Though the price of creating a was dead. (Actually what and some others for sea- es and eventually a higher potency drug. supply of naloxone is significant, its proven track re- normally goes on in Boeh- soning. And that habit leads many to heroin. Cheaper cord in reversing heroin overdoses makes it a harm ner’s mind is tanning. You’d Meanwhile, back on the and much stronger than prescription opiates, her- reduction policy well worth undertaking. be forgiven for thinking “road to perdition” — real- oin fills the addiction created by these drugs and he’d like to resemble the ly? Perdition? Isn’t that a then some. The aspect most disturbing about the YOUR TURN people he doesn’t want in tough road to hoe? recent surge in use: despite decades of anti-drug Do you think heroin abuse is a major concern the country.) The Ameican Heritage policies, the damage done by these powerful opi- in Johnson County? What’s that you say? Dictionary defines “per- ates is more apparent than ever. Weigh in at dailyiowan.com. The Coke ad ruckus hasn’t dition” as “Loss of soul; died down, at least in some eternal damnation.” people’s minds? Eternal damnation for Well, it was a fine ruckus not speaking English? as ruckuses go, and I’ll be Wouldn’t 20 years in Online comments the first to admit that I Guantánamo suffice? have no idea where they go. Sigh. Is this like elephants and Well, to give conser- Re: Contractors our university and its spectacular Especially if we find out more institution that existed from our their graveyards? vatives their due, not all Special Collections, but the state about the rumored pre-1850 country’s beginning? I mean, how often do were outraged by the ad. stumble onto of Iowa has always been a model African American settlement and Slavery was rooted in racism. It you get a former member As well-known conserva- archaeological finds for historical research and publi- the known, but under-documented, is amazing Solomon Northup lived of Congress weighing in on tive Erick Erickson said, Thank you for framing this cation: Lynn Alex has championed Sephardic congregation who lived through, endured, and survived a song? Well, OK, in this “People, the Coke ad was news as that of a valuable pre-European-settlement Iowa here early in the town’s history. 12 years of painful mental and case, it wasn’t just any old well-done. This is so crazy discovery. Certain other news history in several wonderful Nialle Sylvan physical brutality. Even though song, it was “America the that there is outrage over sources couched it in terms of the books; our town has — according A necessary slavery ended officially by law in Beautiful,” which is not, as it. E Pluribus Unum isn’t annoying delay to pipeline work, to what we have learned from our country, racism did not end. some outraged conserva- in English, either.” which seemed both unprofes- archaeology and early work by reminder on slavery Today, it is more subtle, secret, tives apparently believed, Odd that there was such sionally one-sided and culturally Weber, Petersen, Swisher, and I recently saw the movie 12 hidden — not expressed openly, the U.S. national anthem. a ruckus about an ad, but shortsighted. others — been a culturally Years a Slave, a true story based outwardly, overtly as it once was. Actually, “America the very little (outside of West The discovery of such diverse community, with many on African American Solomon One of the good things about Beautiful” began its life (if Virginia) about what hap- well-preserved evidence of early stories yet to uncover and Northup’s autobiographical February’s Black History Month words have life) as a poem. pened to the water in one of settlement in the area is incredibly mysteries to solve. Let’s give the narrative, published in 1853. I is it calls America’s attention to But there was Repub- that state’s valleys, which valuable, and anything — any- archaeologists not just time and hope it wins the Academy Awards’ the tremendous contributions lican Congressman Allen was fouled by a chemical thing at all — that can help us funding to explore this surprise Best Picture this year. If it does, African-Americans have made West, who wrote a blog post spill around a month ago. establish more information about but a round of applause, too. more people are likely to go over the centuries to our nation’s saying, “If we cannot be “I wouldn’t drink that the first nations in this area would Generations of work have gone see the film because it won the development and well-being. proud enough as a country water if you paid me.” be welcome. into the extensive and valuable award. Could it be that many They, along with Mr. Northup, to sing “American [sic] the That’s Sen. Jay Rockefel- Flood recovery is certainly an publications of our State Historical who refuse to see movies like this proved and continue to prove that Beautiful” in English in ler, a Democrat from West issue we must address (especially Society, and we should be thrilled don’t like to acknowledge or be no one race of people is neither a commercial during the Virginia, talking about said if all this snow continues to accu- by the chance to add chapters to reminded of our country’s history superior nor inferior to the others. Super Bowl, by a company water. mulate), for the preservation of the records kept there. of sanctioning slavery, an evil Paul L. Whiteley Sr. as American as they come The first thing that — doggone we are on the struck me was you proba- road to perdition.” bly couldn’t pay Jay Rocke- We’ll note that the for- feller to do anything. He’s a mer congressman needed a Rockefeller. COLUMN comma after “doggone.” Not Which is more than we to mention that he doesn’t can say about the Coke seem to know the differ- ruckus. Reintegrating the NFL STAFF That’s a respectable In practice, this belief room and meeting room.” liberal line, but I think in “goodness-in-num- Such are the attitudes KRISTEN EAST Editor-in-Chief “who cares” is the bers” is everywhere. A around the league. But JORDYN REILAND Managing Editor wrong tack to take here. few racially unequal what did you expect, ZACH TILLY Opinions Editor To argue today that laws don’t make the really? NICK HASSETT and MATTHEW BYRD Editorial Writers nobody should care that justice system unjust. A It would be foolish MICHAEL BEALL, JOE LANE, ASHLEY LEE, LC Graf, ADAM Michael Sam is gay isn’t few malicious schemers to think that the NFL GROMOTKA, JON OVERTON, SRI PONNADA, BRIANNE Zach Tilly very useful because don’t make the financial would be any more RICHSON, and BARRETT SONN Columnists [email protected] it’s clear that a lot of industry morally bank- accepting of gays than ERIC MOORE Cartoonist people around the NFL rupt. It helps us sleep at society more broadly. do care. To insist that night. After all, despite our EDITORIALS reflect the majority opinion of theDI Editorial Board and not the Michael Sam, an his announcement is no But that line of progress, a full third of opinion of the Publisher, Student Publications Inc.,or the University of Iowa. All-American defen- big deal is to imply that reasoning doesn’t hold the country still believes sive lineman from the he’s not going to face in the case of the NFL. that it should be illegal OPINIONS, COMMENTARIES, COLUMNS, and EDITORIAL University of Missouri, considerable adversity The problems that have for gay people to have CARTOONS reflect the opinions of the authors and are not necessarily came out on Sunday. in the pros. to this point kept gay consensual sex with each those of the Editorial Board. In April, he’ll almost The “no big deal” at- athletes closeted or out other. certainly be the first titude is a byproduct of of the league altogether Certainly a majority openly gay NFL draftee. our erroneous tendency seem to be systemic. of guys affiliated with Among cynics, there to hold-up high-profile The testosterone-addled the NFL — like Sam’s EDITORIAL POLICY are those who think institutions as places old guys who run the teammates at Mizzou he may have made his where good inevitably NFL, it turns out, might — won’t have a problem announcement to boost triumphs over evil. We not welcome gay players with a gay teammate or THE DAILY IOWAN is a multifaceted news-media organization that provides his falling draft stock. believe that bad be- with open arms. player. But that doesn’t fair and accurate coverage of events and issues pertaining to the University of Iowa, (Maybe, but if you’re havior — homophobia, A few Sports Illus- mean he’s going to have Iowa City, Johnson County, and the state of Iowa. looking to shame some- racism, etc. — occurs trated stories published it easy. body for blatantly cash- in individuals, but the after Sam’s announce- So you should care LETTERS TO THE EDITOR may be sent via email to ing in on the post-in- preponderance of good ment quoted 12 NFL ex- that Michael Sam is [email protected] (as text, not as attachments). Each letter must be flection-point gay-rights guys within a broader ecutives, all anonymous, gay. Unlike forerunner signed and include an address and phone number for verification. Letters should not movement, dial “M” for system will inevitably all of whom agreed that Jason Collins, Sam’s exceed 300 words. The DI will publish only one letter per author per month. 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Guest olating too much from to having an openly gay acceptable, but at this of our most deeply held opinions are selected in accordance with word length, subject relevance, and space the day-after torrent teammate but that a point in time it’s still a stereotypes about mas- considerations. of think-pieces and larger organization such man’s-man game,” one culinity and sexuality. tweets here — seems to as the Chicago Bears of the executives said. You should care that READER COMMENTS that may appear below were originally posted on be something like “who or the NFL couldn’t be “To call somebody a [gay Michael Sam is gay dailyiowan.com in response to published material. They will be cares if he’s gay — I anything but accommo- slur] is still so common- because he has the chosen for print publication when they are deemed to be well-written and to don’t and you shouldn’t, dating of gay athletes in place. It’d chemically chance to shut a lot of forward public discussion. 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A partial list of things I should probably tell every prospective girlfriend:

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Tuesday, February 11, 2014 horoscopes by Eugenia Last

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You will face opposition if you aren’t willing to compromise. Don’t let a trivial situation turn into a major argument. Focus on personal change, not trying to change others. Plan your actions and choose your words wisely. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You shouldn’t have to go far to find a little excite- ment. Check out what’s going on in your community, and take part in events that interest you. The time you spend volunteering or helping others will lead to valuable opportunities. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You are best to take a pass if someone tries to interest you in a pricey item that promises the impossible. Concentrate on completing your work and taking care of important responsibilities. Proving how valuable you are will ensure greater stability. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Discuss your plans, and get the ball rolling. Do your research, and find out exactly what’s required of you in order to reach your goals. A friend you encounter will be interested in getting involved in a project you want to pursue. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t ignore what you can do. The possibilities are endless, and if you put your mind to it, you can accomplish a lot and stay within your budget. Home or personal improvements will add value to your assets. Good fortune is within reach. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Make your mark by helping a cause you believe in or someone in need. Your ability to find solutions will make you something of a hero. A unique partnership will give you the boost you need to forge ahead and finish an important project. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don’t gossip or get involved in office politics. Focus on what you need to get done. Protect your reputation, and refrain from making unrealistic promises. It’s important to follow through with your plans to avoid looking wishy-washy SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Choose whatever direction or project you feel will bring you the greatest creative space and the most adventure. If you enjoy what you are doing, it will be that much easier to get ahead. Give your personal life a boost with a little romance. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Take care of legal, contractual, or financial matters swiftly. Leaving room to let a negative issue escalate will lead to undue stress. Make changes at home that better suit your likes and lifestyle. Stay within your budget. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your intuition will help you decide whom can be trusted and whom to avoid. A work matter or business partnership will reveal information that will contribute to a decision you need to make. A unique twist to the way you do things will pay off. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Productivity will determine how far you get and whom you impress. Push, present, and promote your ideas. Procrastinating will cost you dearly when it comes to advancement. Take the initiative, espe- cially when money is at stake. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Put money matters, contracts, and settlements first. Once you’ve taken care of personal business, you will be free to share your good fortune with the people you enjoy being with the most. Love is in the stars.

Knowledge without justice ought to be called cunning rather than wisdom. — Plato 8 SPORTS THE DAILY IOWAN DAILYIOWAN.COM TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2014

ball players.” bluder Bluder’s openness has Continued from10 translated into her player’s success off the court. In her time at Iowa, she’s coached that her time there would 30 players to the status of eventually lead her to Iowa. Academic All-Big Ten, and of “You learn a lot from do- the players who have stayed ing those different things,” with her for four years, all of Bluder said. “I wouldn’t them have earned degrees. have traded it for anything.” “What we’re trying to do is win championships but First year at Iowa also prepare tremendous young women, who are go- Bluder initially applied ing to go out and make the for head coach at Iowa world even better,” assis- in 1995, when C. Vivian tant coach Jan Jensen said. Stringer left for Rutgers “That really is our mission.” University. But that job went to longtime assistant The beginning of a partnership coach Angie Lee. Five more years passed In Bluder’s 14 seasons as before the opportunity pre- the head coach at Iowa, the sented itself again. Hawkeyes have endured “I was disappointed then, one losing season. because I thought I could do This consistency is rarely the job,” Bluder said. “But reached, especially in college looking back, it’s probably sports, because every year is the best thing. First of all, a new team with new faces I didn’t have to follow a leg- and roles to fill. But with end like Vivian. And second, each season, the one thing it gave me five more years to that remains consistent at hone my skills at Drake.” Iowa is the three coaches on When Iowa came knock- the sidelines. ing again, Bluder was ready. During Bluder’s time at She was given a five-year Iowa, her coaching staff has contract — at the time be- essentially remained the lieving that it would be her same: Bluder, Jensen, and only contract with Iowa. Jenni Fitzgerald. “You don’t ever dream of “The trust and loyalty being someplace this long,” have always been there,” Bluder said. Jensen said. “I don’t doubt Following Stringer’s de- anything that Jenni or Lisa parture, the program stum- has prepared.” Graphic by Mercedes Potter bled. Its number of wins had Jensen has the rare per- slowly decreased, culminat- spective of being a player ing in a nine-win season under Bluder and an assis- 1992-93 Hawkeyes to their But that will happen in Bluder’s career, including been perfectly fine to soak it before Bluder took the reins. tant coach for her as well. first and only Final Four. again. Starting next season, when she was first announced in by herself, called her as- In her first season, Bluder Her senior year at Drake As with Bluder, Stringer’s Rutgers will join the Big Ten as Iowa’s head coach. sistant coaches and players showed signs of bringing the was Bluder’s first year there. influence extends outside and the two teams will face If the people that ap- over to celebrate with her. Hawkeyes back to its win- Jensen led the nation in the arena and into the com- off on a yearly basis. peared in the video are any In her 30th year of coach- ning ways. “All of indication of how impres- ing, she still put the rela- They reeled ‘What we’re trying to do is win championships but also prepare tremendous young women, a sudden sive this record is, than it’s tionships with her players off 21 wins, we’re in the a bigger deal than Bluder and peers above the wins but the season who are going to go out and make the world even better. That really is our mission.’ Big Ten,” will let on. Among those who and losses. wasn’t as en- Stringer appeared were former play- “I’m very thankful to joyable as the - Jan Jensen, assistant coach said. “You er Lindsey Meder, football [Christine Grant], Jan and record might do what you head coach Kirk Ferentz, Jenni, who have been here suggest, at least not the be- scoring that year and then munity. Players and coaches have to do. But I don’t and the woman whose re- the entire time, they deserve ginning. traveled overseas to play alike looked up to her, Blud- have to enjoy that.” cord Bluder broke, Stringer. so much of this because they Bluder and her staff had professionally for BTV-Wup- er included. Following the tribute, the have been a part of every sin- to earn the trust of her new pertal in Germany. At the time, Bluder was Homage to the coach crowd rose to a standing gle one of these victories, and players, almost all of whom Two years later, she re- still at St. Ambrose. She was ovation, and Bluder, in a mo- I couldn’t think of two better Lee had groomed. turned home in hope of new to the coaching world In the weeks leading up to ment in which it would have people to go through it with.” “I think that’s the case for becoming a graduate assis- and was looking to soak the record being , Blud- every single program and tant. But Bluder offered her up as much information as er has fielded constant ques- every coach that takes over. an assistant-coach position. possible. Luckily, one of the tions about what the record When you go into a program “When she took that greatest college coaches ever meant to her. Every time, she and there’s players that you chance on me that young,” operated in the same state. gave the same answer. didn’t recruit, there’s always Jensen said. “And I didn’t go Bluder knew a graduate “To me, it’s longevity. It’s going to be something,” through the typical ranks, assistant for Iowa at the not that big of deal to me,” Drake head coach and for- that was saying something, time, and whenever she she said. “My opinion is it mer Iowa player Jennie Lil- and I never forgot that.” could, she studied Stringer’s should have happened a lis Baranczyk said. “That’s a That trust went a long way practice tapes. long time ago.” hard thing for the players to in Jensen’s mind. It’s one of “I would sit and watch her With those responses in get over.” the many reasons that she practices,” Bluder said. “But mind, it’s no surprise that Once the players bought has stayed at Iowa even with Vivian never had a loud after her 270th win, she at- into Bluder’s plan and her numerous offers to become a voice … so I would really tributed the success to her ways, winning ensued. head coach elsewhere. have to crank it up some- players and fellow coaches. The Hawkeyes ran the ta- “When you find that times to hear the coaching But in asking those that ble in the 2001 Big Ten Tour- you’re a part of something advice that she was giving spend the most time with nament, taking the postsea- special, I think what every- to her players.” her, you’ll find that Bluder’s son Big Ten championship, body thinks would be the Bluder’s admiration for playing down the win is not a and Bluder reflection of its won Big Ten ‘Bluder is one of those coaches that is very professional, she’s going to demand a lot unimportance, Coach of the but rather Year. The from her players, and yet she’s a wonderful teacher and just really full of life.’ Bluder’s self- Hawkeyes - Jennie Lillis Baranczyk, Drake head coach lessness. made their “I think first NCAA anytime you Tournament appearance next logical step can actual- Stringer goes beyond her get over 600 wins and be- since the 1997-98 season. ly be an error,” she said. being a role model on the come the all-time winningest “There’s just no way I Fitzgerald was a player court. One story in particu- coach anywhere, I think that could describe it besides it at Drake before becoming lar helped illustrate this. says something about who was just a magical ride,” a part of the program. She In 1997, Bluder’s hus- you are, what you’re about, Bluder said. shared the court with Jen- band was involved in a and the type of people you sen for three years, but she car accident in Davenport, attract,” Jensen said. A player’s coach wasn’t a person who knew which put him in a coma for After the buzzer sounded, she wanted to coach after 72 hours. Bluder was in Cin- a video tribute played over Even if the player’s took her playing days were over. cinnati at the time receiving Carver-Hawkeye Arena’s vid- time to adjust to Bluder’s After spending time as a an award at the women’s eo screen. It showed moments coaching style — the one graduate assistant at South- basketball Final Four. thing she established from ern Illinois, she interviewed Unable to make it home the beginning were the re- to coach with Bluder. But at until the next day, Bluder lationships with her players. the time, the move wasn’t and Jensen stayed up all “Bluder is one of those so much about coaching; night ironing clothes and coaches that is very profes- Fitzgerald was hoping to ac- doing anything to pass the sional, she’s going to demand quire business contacts and time. When they reached a lot from her players,” Lillis apply them to her dream job home, the first person be- Baranczyk said. “And yet of joining a shoe company sides her staff and family to she’s a wonderful teacher such as Nike or Converse. call was Stringer, who had and just really full of life.” Twenty-two years later, lost her husband, Bill String- To this day, Lillis Ba- Fitzgerald is pretty glad er, to a heart attack in 1992. ranczyk — one of Bluder’s that interview landed her a “She said, ‘I know what five former players who have job with Bluder and Jensen. you’re going through,’” Blud- gone on to coach — keeps in “If you didn’t really love er said. “She just reached contact with Bluder. who you were with, it would out, which was really neat.” “She’s still a mentor of make this job miserable,” From Stringer’s point of mine,” Lillis Baranczyk Fitzgerald said. “We’re for- view, making the call was a said. “Every move that I tunate in that we love who no-brainer. have made, every time that we are with.” “You just want to let her I have had something come Bluder also shares a con- know that you know what up, she’s one of the people nection with another coach, she’s going through and to that I call and ask for ad- whom she’s never coached offer any sort of support that vice. If I didn’t, it would be with, but one that once filled you possibly can,” she said. dumb on my part.” Carver-Hawkeye Arena on a While Bluder has been As Bluder has done with daily basis. at Iowa, the two coaches so many of her teams, her have faced each other three current players are constant- Following a legend times. No matter the result ly reminded about their roles — Stringer has won two of not only as players on the It’s hard to talk about the three — playing Iowa is basketball court, but in the women’s basketball at Iowa something that Stringer has community as well. without mentioning Stringer. no interest in. “I think that people are Over 12 seasons, Stringer “I promised that the one drawn to her and drawn to turned a losing Iowa program time I did come back to Io- this program,” freshman into a national powerhouse. wa that it was never going Ally Disterhoft said. “She She compiled a record of 269- to happen again,” Stringer cares about us as young 84, won Big Ten Coach of said. “It was strange sitting women and not just basket- the Year twice, and took the on the visitor’s bench.” THE DAILY IOWAN DAILYIOWAN.COM TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2014 9 SPORTS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2014 For up-to-date coverage of Hawkeye sports, follow us on twitter at @DI_Sports_Desk DAILYIOWAN.COM

MEN’S HOOPS CLIMBS IN POLL WOMEN’S BASKETBALL IOWA 90, NORTHWESTERN 84 The Iowa men’s basketball team (18-6, 7-4) moved up one spot to No. 16 in the latest AP Top-25 poll. Despite a midweek, 76-69 home loss to unranked Ohio State, Bluder sets Hawk record the Hawkeyes, 85-67 blowout victory over previously No. 10 Michigan was enough McCaffery for pollsters head coach to bump Fran McCaffery’s squad up from their No. 17 slot a week ago. Iowa has the week off before trav- eling to Penn State on Saturday. In addition to Iowa, four Big Ten schools appear in this week’s rankings: Michigan State (9), Michigan (15), Wisconsin (21), and Ohio State (22). — by Joshua Bolander

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The Iowa men’s tennis team will host Missouri-Kansas City this afternoon in the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Complex. The Hawkeyes will enter the meet coming off of an impressive performance in their home-opener on Feb. 1. The Iowa men’s tennis team posted a pair of sweeps in a double-header against Illinois State and Western Illinois, dropping only one set en route to earning a pair of 7-0 victories. Freshman Nils Hallestrand made his college début, winning all four of his matches for Iowa. In doubles play, Hallestrand teamed up with Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder embraces her players after the game against Northwestern in Carver-Hawkeye on Monday. Iowa defeated Northwestern, 90-84. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh) senior Joey White to post a pair of victories in the No. 3 spot, in addition to posting singles victories By Jacob Sheyko as a three-year starter for University of North- “To me, it was because I loved the game. in the No. 5 and No. 6 singles spots. [email protected] ern Iowa, was taking care of 90-year-old Dorothy I missed it, I wanted to be involved in it Seniors Jonas Diercx, Juan Esten- Buech with her husband to be, David Bluder. again,” she said. “I really just went for it soro, and Michael Swank all posted With Iowa’s win over Northwestern, head Periodically, Lisa Bluder would go to Buech’s for the of coaching.” a pair of victories in singles play. The coach Lisa Bluder passed the legendary C. Viv- home to check up on her or take her out to eat. The pay wasn’t the only difficult aspect. When Hawkeyes out scored the Western ian Stringer and former men’s coach Tom Davis One time, Buech was particularly excited — she she agreed to coach, she was also agreeing to Illinois Lethernecks 72 to 19. as the Iowa basketball coach with the most wins. knew that Bluder had an interest in coaching, take care of almost every aspect of the basket- Missouri-Kansas City will enter Bluder has coached her Iowa teams to 270 wins and she had just found an advertisement in the ball program. the meet with a 1-3 record. The and counting, but her time spent patrolling the paper for the St. Ambrose women’s basketball For the next year, she hired officials, scheduled Kangaroos defeated Baker 7-0 in sidelines is more than wins and losses. coaching position. facilities, moped the floor, washed uniforms, and their season-opener but fell to No. 42 When Lisa Bluder began coaching women’s After an interview, St. Ambrose offered the job spearheaded the team’s fundraising — which Drake in its most recent meeting. The basketball, she thought she’d try it for one year. to Bluder, who went home and told her then fi- consisted of selling Homecoming t-shirts and Kangaroos are led by senior Tomas That seems strange, because Bluder is ancé the news. cheese-and-sausage packets. Patino and freshman Mike Psarros in now the Iowa women’s basketball coach “I said, ‘Dave, I’ve got good news and bad The one job Bluder vividly remembers not the No. 1 and No. 2 singles spots. with the most wins, and she has been a fig- news,” she said. “The good news is that they of- having to do was tape ankles. The match is set to begin at 1:30 ure on the sidelines for three teams over fered me the job. The bad news is that it pays “You do everything,” Bluder said. “Abso- p.m. Admission is free. the course of 30 seasons. $2,400 for the year. And he said, ‘That’s all right, lutely everything.” — Jordan Bucher What’s even stranger is how Bluder first let’s try it and go for it.’” She still loved it, but never did she imagine came to coaching. Bluder negotiated for $100 more per In 1984, Bluder, who had recently graduated year and accepted the job. See Bluder, 8 AP TOP 25

1. Syracuse 2. Arizona 3. Florida recap Commentary 4. Wichita State 5. San Diego State 6. Villanova 7. Kansas 8. Duke Hawks tame feisty ’Cats The play’s 9. Michigan State * 10. Cincinnati 11. Iowa State 12. St. Louis the thing 13. Louisville 14. Kentucky 15. Michigan * 16. Iowa * 17. Virginia 18. Creighton 19. Texas 20. Memphis 21. Wisconsin * Joshua Bolander 22. Ohio State * [email protected] 23. Southern Methodist 24. Connecticut 25. Pittsburgh I was in Samford Stadium when * Denotes Big Ten school Michael Sam changed the country’s perception of the 2013 Missouri foot- ball team on a balmy October day in SCOREBOARD Athens, Ga. Up 20-10, just before the half against NCAAM No. 7 Georgia, the unanimous first- West Virginia 102, Iowa State 77 team All-American nimbly scooped up Kansas State 85, Kansas 82 (F/OT) an Aaron Murray fumble and bolted 20 Virginia 61, Maryland 53 yards for a score. 27-7. The upset of the Iowa center Bethany Doolittle looks for a pass in Carver-Hawkeye on Monday. Iowa defeated Northwestern, 90-84. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh) season to that point in the books. An NCAAW SEC stadium, silenced. North Carolina 89, Duke 78 It was a football play, by a football Tennessee 81, Vanderbilt 53 By Matt Cabel years ago, I was just thank- and grabbing 8 boards in player. And the other 92,745 people in [email protected] ful that Dr. [Christine] a performance that Blud- attendance with me didn’t think any- NBA Grant gave me a five-year er jokingly called slacking thing more of it. Indiana 119, Denver 80 Monday was a night for contract and that I was since Logic didn’t notch a The truth is, this game, is just Toronto 108, New Orleans 101 the history books in Carv- going to be around for five second triple-double in as that — a game. Detroit 109, San Antonio 100 er-Hawkeye Arena. years,” Bluder said. “That’s many games. Freshman Sam’s announcement that he is “an Boston 102, Milwaukee 86 Not only did head coach all I really thought about Ally Disterhoft finished openly proud gay man” is a big deal Houston 107, Minnesota 89 Lisa Bluder notch her at the time, and I’m very with 11 points and 9 re- when put into a historical context. The Golden State 123, Philadelphia 80 270th win at the helm of Io- thankful to her.” bounds, Theairra Taylor NFL draft and season will be under a wa women’s basketball, she Melissa Dixon led the finished with 16 points, microscope in 2014. The league’s stance passed the legendary Vivian way in scoring for the 4 rebounds and 4 assists, on tolerance has been on trial for years. WHAT TO WATCH Stringer as the coach with Hawkeyes against North- while Bethany Doolittle But the real story here lies in Co- the most wins in Hawkeye western, pouring in 24 chipped in 14 points. lumbia, Mo. NCAAM women’s basketball history points on 6-of-9 shooting Florida vs. Tennessee, 6 p.m., ESPN and surpassed Dr. Tom Da- from downtown. Sam Logic Go to Go to Oklahoma State vs. Texas, 6 p.m., vis with the most wins in put in another all-around ESPN2 Hawkeye history. effort scoring 20 points, DailyIowan.com DailyIowan.com Michigan vs. Ohio State, 8 p.m., ESPN “When I came here 14 dishing out 10 assists, for the rest of this story for the rest of this story