TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2009 SPORTS Kids start H1N1

Special Ks According the recent two-deep, trial Iowa place kickers Daniel Murray and Trent Mossbrucker both have a chance to start in Parents were the Hawkeyes’ season opener on Saturday. 1B eager to enroll their children in Great expectations With ample experience on all H1N1 vaccine sides of the pigskin, Iowa coaches and players, are testing at the UI looking to earn another Children’s January bowl bid and improve on last season’s a 9-4 Hospital. campaign. 1B By SAM LANE RACHEL JESSEN/THE DAILY IOWAN [email protected] NEWS Iowa City resident Pete Hundy scans a special-education textbook at University Bookstore in the Old Capitol mall on Monday. It is likely that the bookstore will make eTextbook vouchers available next semester. Scientists at the UI say kids may need two International doses of H1N1 vaccine to students stay healthy. UI officials woo international With the start of clinical undergraduates, but graduate trials in children on Mon- students face financial E-texts roil market day, they began to study barriers. 2A whether this is true. The UI Hospitals and School board Digital textbooks Clinics, which has already A turbulent textbook market could mean tested the vaccine on Meet the candidates for the What you can do with a digital adult patients, enrolled Iowa City School District cheaper books for students in the future. textbook: elections, slated for Sept. 8. 4A 100 children ranging in By DANNY VALENTINE books. That means students • Search for specific words age from 6 months to 17 [email protected] potentially can access free text • Highlight years old for the newest Dirty water that they may customize. • Copy/paste sections into notes A local mobile-home park The way students at the UI and • Keep it on your lap top or phone New players seem to be crop- SEE H1N1, 3A struggles with sewage and across the country buy textbooks ping up every day, said Steven contamination problems. 4A is undergoing a digital transition. Vaccine trials at Bell, an associate university Ziegler thinks digital textbooks At Iowa Book, 8 S. Clinton St., UIHC librarian for research and will take over soon. e-textbook sales have doubled last All in all, the textbook industry Various combinations scien- ARTS & CULTURE instructional services at Temple year’s numbers. While the Uni- is in a great state of turbulence, tists are testing using both University Libraries who blogs Whitney Houston versity Bookstore offers some dig- textbook sellers agree. the seasonal flu and H1N1 about textbook prices. The web- no more ital options, officials said, e-text- “It seems to be one of the vaccines. book sales will likely become site Amazon, for example, recent- The pop diva finally releases I hottest areas in higher educa- • H1N1 on day 1 — H1N1 on day 21 — more prominent next semester. ly unveiled the Kindle, a digital Look to You, her first album in tion,” Bell said. seasonal on day 42 Digital textbook companies’ reading device. The primary reason for the • Seasonal on day 1 — H1N1 on day seven years, but the once- “If it catches on, we’re doomed,” movie star fails hard with this sales have skyrocketed across the changes: high prices for tradition- 21 — H1N1 on day 42 said Iowa Book manager Joe much anticipated release. 6A country — students are frequent- al texts. • Seasonal and H1N1 on day 1— ly renting or buying used books Ziegler. The Iowa City establish- While traditional sales still H1N1 on day 21 OPINIONS online, and some new companies ment would have to sell something • H1N1 on day 1 — seasonal and are providing open-source text- other than textbooks, he said. SEE TEXTBOOKS, 3A H1N1 on day 21 Public or private? Source: Patricia Winokur In light of continued efforts to regulate downtown bars, two DI Opinions writers weigh in on the proper role of a city government in crafting a LICENSE TO SERVE downtown. 7A WEB BONUS Video • A Daily Iowan TV feature on State may back city Dance Marathon • A point/counterpoint discus- sion on the role city officials should play in alcohol policies in license denials • The “Bitch Please” back-and- forth on Entourage’s comeback State authorities consider more than just a PAULA • A special teams focus in the week’s Football Forum and ratio when granting a liquor-license: They’re looking more video with the article FILE PHOTO/THE DAILY IOWAN for “good moral character.” Photo Dance Marathon event director Angie Kipp practices the moral dance • A slide show on the Spotlight in the IMU Ballroom for Dance Marathon 15 on Feb. 6. By NICOLE KARLIS Department of Inspections Second in a five- Iowa City feature on an inter- [email protected] and Appeals, who will part series national student’s sorority hand down a decision The Daily Iowan takes a experience The decision to deny within 40 days. closer look at the issue of MP3s Dance Marathon two Iowa City bars’ “Some cases they win, liquor-license renewals in • Juliette Lewis: “Noche Sin liquor-license renewals they lose,” said Lynn Wald- Iowa City. Fin” and “Fantasy Bar” ultimately falls with the ing, the administrator of • David Bazan: “Bless This state, not the Iowa City the alcohol agency. “Each Monday: Overview — A recap Mess” runners double City Council. case is judged by its own of events leading up to July’s In the past, the Iowa individual merit in the liquor-license denial DAILY IOWAN TV Alcoholic Beverages Divi- proper setting.” Today : Power — A look at The number of people signed up to sion has rarely stripped A judge will be looking the state’s involvement To watch Daily Iowan TV, go bars from being able to to see if these bars possess and reputation with liquor- online at dailyiowan.com or ‘run for the children’ with Dance serve liquor in Iowa City a “good moral character,” licenses tune into UITV. The 15-minute area. But officials say the which is written into state Wednesday: Motives — The newscast is on Sunday through Marathon in the Chicago Marathon City Council’s recent rec- law. The criteria making reasoning behind the Iowa Thursday at 9:30 and 10:30 ommendation to deny up this phrase includes City City Council’s new p.m., with reruns at 12:30 and has doubled from last year. renewing two downtown status as an Iowa resident, approach to curbing underage 1:30 a.m. and 7:45 and 8:45 a.m. bars’ liquor-licenses will By EMILY BUSSE nitely days when they feel no convictions of felonies drinking the following day. [email protected] influence the state’s deci- on top of the world because in the past five years, and Thursday: History — Learn things go really well at an sion later this year. having a “good reputation,” For UI senior Sarah about bars that have appointment, and there’s Et Cetera, 118 S. among others. WEATHER Rinehart, completing the previously had their liquor just other days when it’s Dubuque St., and 3rd Base Based on Iowa City’s Chicago Marathon mirrors licenses denied not so great.” Sports Bar, 111 E. College newest guidelines, which the long battle children That’s why Rinehart and St., filed appeals last Friday: Looking forward — 72 48 with cancer face: there are require denial for any other UI Dance Marathon month with the alcohol bars with a ratio of more Hear about who will be next 22C 9C the ups, the downs, and the the Marathon officials are agency after the City to go up in front of the overwhelming relief once than one PAULA per ecstatic that 250 runners Council denied their council and what they are it’s all over. tied to the UI organization police visit, Jim Clayton, Mostly sunny, light breezes “You kind of experience liquor-license renewals on who serves on the Alcohol doing to prepare (thank your favorite are registered for the Oct. July 28. every emotion while doing 11 Chicago Marathon — Beverages Commission, Canadian). it because it is so long. On Oct. 23, the bars will said Et Cetera and 3rd good moral character. more than double last fight to keep the core of … You kind of feel like year’s final tally of 88. Base have shown the The definition of good INDEX their businesses — their you’re on top of the world,” The dozens of runners inability to control under- moral character is “very Arts 5,6A Opinions 7A she said, noting that she liquor licenses — in front age clients in their estab- open to interpretation,” Classifieds 4B Sports 1B knows a family dealing of an administrative law lishments. That, he said, Crossword with cancer. “There’s defi- SEE DANCE MARATHON, 3A judge from the Iowa 6B challenges the concept of SEE LIQUOR, 3A

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The Daily Iowan Int’l grad-student Volume 141 Issue 48 BREAKING NEWS STAFF Phone: (319) 335-6063 Publisher: E-mail: [email protected] William Casey...... 335-5788 Editor: Fax: 335-6297 Kelsey Beltramea...... 335-6030 CORRECTIONS Managing Editor: numbers fall in U.S. Call: 335-6030 Kurtis Hiatt ...... 335-5855 Policy: The Daily Iowan strives for Metro Editors: Clara Hogan ...... 335-6063 accuracy and fairness in the report- Bingxuan Wang, who research and teaching assis- Brian Stewart ...... 335-6063 International graduate-student ing of news. If a report is wrong or Zhi Xiong...... 335-6063 joined the UI toxicology tants, it also affects families. misleading, a request for a correc- Opinions Editor: numbers are down across the coun- program in 2007, said she King said families might tion or a clarification may be made. Shawn Gude ...... 335-5863 is working on her disserta- set aside money to send PUBLISHING INFO Sports Editor: try. Money is a big part of the rea- tion. 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Bev Mrstik...... 335-5792 tionally recruit undergrad- national colleagues find the Cathy Witt ...... 335-5794 employed 5,529 graduate graduate students in the Send address changes to: The Daily uates for the academic bene- oral exam “incredibly diffi- Iowan, 100 Adler Journalism Building, Day Production Manager: students in 2008, according United States. fits they bring and, to be cult to pass.” And although the UI’s Iowa City, Iowa 52242-2004. Heidi Owen...... 335-5789 to the Office of the Associate Night Production Manager: frank, they improve the bot- But money matters, too. official statistics for inter- Provost for Graduate Edu- Bob Foley...... 335-5789 tom line,” said Scott King, Wang said the financial national students won’t be cation. But King said their the director of the Office of benefits she receives as part released until later this International Students and contribution is invaluable. of her program provided a week, King suspected Scholars. “They do hard work to major incentive for her they will follow a TOP STORIES The university has earn the salary they get,” staying at the UI. similar trend. Most-read stories on dailyiowan.com for Monday August, 31 engaged in an overall move- he said. “If not for that, I wouldn’t He said he expects to see ment to boost undergradu- Graduate-student work be able to afford it,” she said. 50 to 100 more internation- 1. City gets tough on liquor licenses ate enrollment, but a tight ranges from teaching classes Not only does the econo- al undergraduates enrolled budget means the school to assisting with research my affect whether universi- than last year, but wasn’t 2. Hawkeye secondary boasts experience hires fewer teaching assis- and taking on research proj- ties can afford to employ sure how the graduate 3. Sifting through the 500-foot ordinance tants and research assis- ects of their own. such high numbers of numbers will compare. 4. Commentary: Recent two-deep overhyped 5. Hawkeye football economics

YOUR TURN POLL RESULTS Rare mussel may have Results through Monday evening on dailyiowan.com been found in Iowa River State officials say a 2001 project in the Iowa River might have saved a rare type of mussel. By SCOTT RAYNOR The potential discovery [email protected] would be important because of the animal’s rar- Researchers from the Iowa ity and because the samples Department of Natural survived the floodwaters of Resources say they may have last summer, Sleeper said. found an endangered species The flood had devastat- of mussel in the Iowa River. ing effects on the Iowa Officials are testing DNA River’s ecosystem, he said. to determine if what they Because of the fast and found is an endangered powerful current, animals Higgins eye mussel or a Hickory Nut mussel, which such as mussels can be looks similar to the Higgins swept away to other parts eye. of the river, and sometimes “They are 80 percent pos- land on firm ground. itive it is [the Higgins eye],” Floodwater also trans- fishs’ gills for weeks or said Natural Resources ports large quantities of months, Gritters said, Higgins eye research biologist Paul sand and silt, which can which distributes them mussel through the river. Sleeper. “They have to make cover areas with rocky bot- • Can live up to 50 years And if DNA testing con- absolutely sure.” toms. These areas are usu- • Grows up to 4 inches in firms the species discov- But Natural Resources ally home to small ani- length fisheries expert Scott Grit- mals, which in turn feed ered in the Iowa River is a • Females have one round ters said the study — which the larger fish that mus- Higgins eye mussel, it side and one pointed side was conducted between Iowa sels depend on to repro- could mean that a previous • Males have one round side City and Hills on Aug. 20 — duce. project by the Natural and one square sidet has yet to be completed After a female Higgins Resources was successful. Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service because of the high river lev- eye takes in sperm from In 2001, the state Natur- els. Researchers didn’t have male mussels upstream, it al Resources sought to any technical tools to check forms an egg sac protuber- bring about a resurgence in the mussels are indicators for the mussels,which can be ance called “palps,” which the Higgins eye by taking of a healthy ecosystem with- up to 4 inches long, forcing Gritters said imitates a advantage of their unique in the river, Gritters said, them to reach into the river wounded guppy, enticing life cycle. Natural noting they would be the with their hands. host-fish like the walleye Resources employees first animal to suffer from “It is still a needle in a and small mouth bass. stocked the Iowa River adverse river conditions. haystack finding these mus- “The fish bites, and the with host fish already con- “A lot of people think sels,” Gritters said, and the dif- young mussels blow up in taining the mussel’s larvae. they are just a simple little ficulty of locating the creatures the face in the fish,” he said. The existence of Higgins animal, but they are really makes the find significant. The larvae live on the eyes is important because complex,” he said. METRO Man killed in crash He was wearing a seat belt; no make the changes before that date. to report data using new collec- one else was injured. The UI recently updated its tion procedures and reporting A Keokuk man was killed The crash is still under system to allow students to say categories for student ethnic Sunday afternoon in Johnson investigation. they are descended from more information no later than the County after his car crashed, — by Danny Valentine than one ethnicity. Last week, 2010-11 academic year. according to the Iowa State Patrol. the Registrar’s Office sent an e- The federal government has Nathan Bowden, 20, died mail to all students ßinforming Friday the deadline officially categorized citizens around 1:03 p.m. when his 1999 them that the UI is required by Saturn veered across a median on for ethnic data the U.S. Department of Education by ethnicity since 1977. But Interstate 380 and struck a light Students have until Friday to to collect ethnic information until recently, the government pole while he was traveling north. make changes to their ethnic infor- from students. has only allowed people to iden- The accident occurred just north mation gathered by the university. The Education Department tify as being from one ethnicity. of the Interstate 80 intersection. Students can log onto ISIS to requires educational institutions — by Parker Smith POLICE BLOTTER

Jamaal Carter, 20, 328 Douglas was charged Sunday with keeping with keeping a disorderly house. license, possession of con- Court, was charged Sunday with a disorderly house. Andrew Otto, 21, Lone Tree, was trolled substance, and posses- second-offense domestic assault Kathie Krogmeier, 22, 218 W. charged Sunday with posses- sion of a precursor with intent and assault causing injury. Benton St., was charged Sunday sion of a controlled substance. to manufacture. Scott Doll, 20, 404 S. Gilbert Juan Quinones Nieves, 55, Justin Wagner, 20, 522 S. with keeping a disorderly house. Lucas St., was charged Sunday St. Apt. 833, was charged Ira Little, 35, 320 S. Dubuque address unknown, was charged Sunday with PAULA. with keeping a disorderly house. St. Apt. 410 was charged Monday Sunday with criminal trespass. Andrew Flynn, 20, 522 S. Lucas Nathan Weigel, 21, 278 E. Court with assault causing injury. Alex Smith, 20, 278 E Court St. St. Apt. 503, was charged St., was charged Sunday with Apt. 503, was charged Sunday Christian McKinley, 20, address Sunday with keeping a disorder- disorderly conduct. with keeping a disorderly ly house. Grant Friemel, 20, 522 S. Lucas unknown, was charged Aug. 28 house. St., was charged Sunday with with possession of marijuana. Harley Stone, 46, Keosauqua, Sarah Wood, 25, 207 Myrtle Ave. keeping a disorderly house. Seth Mosbrucker, 20, 522 S. Iowa, 46, was charged Sunday Apt. 10, was charged Aug. 28 with Jill Kacere, 21, 5 S. Lucas St., Lucas St., was charged Sunday with driving with a revoked fifth-degree theft.

The Daily Iowan - Iowa City, Iowa - Tuesday, September 1, 2009 - 3A dailyiowan.com for more news News E-texts popular Kids sign up for trial H1N1 CONTINUED FROM 1A TEXTBOOKS al manager of the Univer- “It’s an attempt to take CONTINUED FROM 1A sity Bookstore. trial, officials said. Junior Jamie Grant said the same product, put Many parents have he preferred a hard copy and it online and add a called the UI Children’s didn’t want to lug around dominate the market, Hospital to volunteer his laptop everywhere. little bit more their children since July, such companies as Cours- But one of the perks of said Patricia Winokur, an eSmart, which sells eText- functionality,” e-textbooks, Lyman said, associate dean in the UI books, are seeing rapid is that students can do Carver College of Medi- growth. Between 2008 and — Eric Frank, founder and everything they could cine and principal investi- 2009, sales increased 600 chief marketing officer of Flat with a regular book yet World Knowledge gator for the trial. percent, said Frank also electronically The hospital put up fliers, Lyman, the executive vice search the document and but news of the trial spread president of CourseSmart. again,” he said. mostly by word of mouth, POOL PHOTO/BRIAN RAY, GAZETTE copy and paste large Students can either Eric Frank, the founder she said. The children and Registered nurse Ruthann Schrock administers a standard flu swaths of text directly download an e-textbook and chief marketing offi- parents involved were into their notes. vaccine to 16-year-old Will Ross during the start of a clinical trial cer of Flat World Knowl- interested in any sort of or access it online, saving Students could theoreti- on when the H1N1 flu shot should be given with the seasonal shot edge, said e-textbooks are H1N1 prevention, she said. an average of around 50 cally copy the whole book to make it most effective Monday at the UI Children’s Hospital. percent — typically just “the first act.” “Young kids need differ- into a new document and ent doses,” she said. “We around $50 to $60 per “It’s an attempt to take Syndrome. This neurolog- 16, of Iowa City, told the share it, but much of the needed to test a variety of book, he said. the same product, put it ical disease was seen Gazette’s pool reporter. formatting would be lost, age groups.” with the 1976 swine-flu Ross and mother Jill Ross While numerous UI online and add a little bit Lyman said. The kids were required vaccine affects the both suffered through the students had heard of e- UI graduate student more functionality,” he to be in good health, but textbooks, only a small patient’s immune system. seasonal flu last winter. Steve Courtright used said, noting that even more specifically, they The study aims to find Sara Gordon, the moth- number bought the digi- another option called Flat though e-textbooks were could not have the H1N1 the best number of doses er of Greta Gordon, a 3- tal versions. World Knowledge, an cheaper, he still didn’t influenza, Winokur said. — one or two — to provide year-old trial participant, UI sophomore Jules The young volunteers open-access textbook think they were reason- patients. Winokur sus- told the Gazette her Pratt said her human biol- were assigned to one of pects children will need provider, for a previous ably priced. daughter is “one of the ogy book is the first time Introduction to Manage- four trial groups that test- two doses to stay healthy. higher risk populations, so Flat World Knowledge ed different combinations she’s had the opportunity ment class. “It will be difficult,” if swine flu becomes what has published textbooks of seasonal and H1N1 to go digital. The roughly Only three of his stu- Winokur said. “Some of it’s predicted to be, we can influenza vaccines. the vaccine will be avail- $50 price-tag enticed her, dents chose to use the free being used in 400 col- protect her this winter.” “We hope to understand able in October, but it will she said, and she grabbed textbook, while the vast lege classrooms. UI Children’s Hospital’s one of the last ones from Approximately 65 per- the safety of giving the vac- likely be months before a majority opted to get the cines together,” Winokur vaccine can be produced trial is part of a larger the University Bookstore’s cent of students end up textbook in either black said. “We want to make for widespread use.” study funded by the stack. But she said she and white or color at a placing an order for sure that the vaccines do Participants received National Institutes of only went digital because cheaper price. some form of the text- not disrupt each other.” $370 in compensation for Health. The UIHC is one it’s a class for non-majors. Although he didn’t par- book, he said. The patients’ parents their involvement, but of eight hospitals nation- “It’s something I know I ticularly like the text, he “Even if you offer a free were warned of risks, some said they enrolled for wide to participate in the wouldn’t have to rely on,” vaccine trials for H1N1. was able to eliminate textbook online … given a which include a sore arm the greater good, the Cedar she said. Rapids Gazette reported. The UIHC was chosen chapters and sections that reasonably priced alterna- from the injection, flu- Approximately 28 stu- weren’t relevant. His stu- like illness and another “I do see it as trying to because of past success in tive, a significantly large dents in this semester’s dents also had the option potential side effect help other people figure recruiting and retaining human biology class went of purchasing a PDF or number of students will known as Guillain-Barre out a vaccine,” Will Ross, volunteers, Winokur said. digital, while around 131 audio version of the book. buy those other versions,” got a hard copy, which “I think that the stu- he said. was sold in a three-ring dents liked the variety Your turn. Would you consider buying binder for about $80, said and choices enough that I an e-textbook over a traditional hard Richard Shannon, gener- would probably go for it copy? Weigh in at dailyiowan.com. UI’s Marathon State holds bars’ fates dancers to run LIQUOR last year. CONTINUED FROM 1A DANCE MARATHON Dance Marathon CONTINUED FROM 1A The group has also increased the number of donations Court of Apprunseals per week and the Money raised by all Dance who finished the 26.2-mile ourt Iowa Supremamounte C of fundraising Marathon events goes to said Iowa City Mayor Rege- course last year exceeded opportunities for runners. several projects benefiting nia Bailey. the group’s original goal of 15, said UI senior Colette Additionally, organizers set children with cancer and For example, Clayton Forcier, the group’s execu- up training runs in Chicago their families: said, if a bar owner threw tive director. suburbs over the summer, the business’ garbage in • Dancing in Our Hearts Fund Last year’s success Rinehart said. • TVs, DVD players and an alley rather than in a prompted organizers to Officials decided to drop PlayStations designated Dumpster, bump up their goal to 100 the required fundraising • Seasonal family trips that person’s good moral runners. Forcier said she amount to $750 per runner, • Family Comfort Kits (parking, character could also be was shocked when Rinehart, down from the $1,000 meals, gas, hotel vouchers) questioned. the chairwoman of Dance expected last year. The • Vein Viewer technology “It’s not rocket science Marathon the Marathon, decrease came after compar- • Pharmacy Co-Pay Program here,” he said. told her 250 people were reg- ing their required amount to Source: UI Dance Marathon But state officials have istered for the group’s second other charities’ and account- one factor specifically in year. ing for the spike in runners. licity and recruitment, as mind — that they will not “I was like, ‘You’ve got to The Chicago Marathon well as encouragement from tolerate underage drinking. be kidding me. That’s outra- also promoted the UI group last year’s participants. “One thing we know geous,’ ” Forcier said. “It’s from a “participating chari- But the main inspiration [good moral character] really unbelievable. We ty” to a “partner charity,” was Suburban Amoco, 1905 typically deal with alcohol across the board is the means: You will follow all never expected this many.” which comes with a bigger knowledge that they are local laws and ordinances,” Keokuk St., in 2008. violations, complaints made But with skyrocketing tent in the charity village at Either party can appeal by city officials are impor- running to raise money for Clayton said. numbers came the need for the race and other perks, children with cancer and If either the bar owners Walding’s decision to the tant, he said. more resources. Forcier said. their families. or city officials are unhap- courts, he said. “We’re dependent on local “First, it was kind of scary “You’re also just in there “We are able to run a py with the proposed deci- The case would be heard and county enforcement,” trying to figure out all the with the top dogs,” she said. marathon for them,” Rine- sion handed down by the by a district court. That Clayton said. logistics about how to train “The other charities in there Department of Inspec- court’s decision could then Though the matter is that many people and get are nationwide and we’re hart said. “Our Dance tions and Appeals, they be appealed to the state’s now out of the city coun- them to the race,” Rinehart just our university. It’s a Marathon adviser told us, can appeal it to Walding, appellate courts. cilors’ hands, some said said. huge accomplishment since ‘You don’t want to give up who would reconsider the Walding said he could- they hope their denial will Roughly 12 coaches are this is only our second year fighting during the matter and make his own n’t comment on the be seriously considered training the runners this doing this.” marathon because those motion based on the evi- appeals. when the state examines year, up from the two people Forcier attributed the kids can’t give up their dence. Walding’s word But Clayton, who also the appeals in October. who organized training runs huge increase to more pub- fight against cancer.” constitutes the agency’s owns downtown business “I don’t know what they final decision. the Soap Opera, 119 E. Col- are going to do with this Alcohol agency officials lege St., said the city’s particular round of bars,” said it isn’t often that they denial has some weight in said Councilor Connie revoke licenses. The last the state’s eyes. Champion. “At least we’re Iowa City business to lose Because Iowa’s state law- sending the message that its license from the state enforcement officers don’t we mean business.”

4A - The Daily Iowan - Iowa City, Iowa - Tuesday, September 1, 2009 News dailyiowan.com for more news Six vie for School Board positions The Daily Iowan has compiled information about each of the six candidates running in the Sept. 8 Iowa City School Board election. Get informed before tonight’s “Meet the Candidates Night” forum, which takes place from 7 to 9 p.m. at the district’s Central Administrative Office, 509 S. Dubuque St. April Armstrong, 33 Mike Cooper, 61 Tuyet Dorau, 31 Anne Johnson, 34 Jean Jordison, 62 Sarah Swisher, 53 Background: Arm- Background: Cooper Background: Dorau Background: Johnson Background: Jordison Background: Swisher strong moved to Iowa City earned a bachelor’s degree came to Iowa City as a has held various leadership earned master’s degrees in works for the Service from Newton, Iowa, to in business administration refugee from Vietnam when positions at Pearson for the education and library sci- Employees International become a professional at the UI and is the vice she was a child and thinks Union, where she has nanny in 1993. Her job has past 10 years. She is also ence at the UI. She has president of national servic- her unique socioeconomic gained experience in leg- helped her develop strong a certified project man- served as an early child- es for Pearson. perspective could benefit islative analysis and plan- communication and sched- District involvement: agement professional. hood educator, high-school uling skills. the district. ning. As a current board member, District involvement: District involvement: media specialist, and jun- District Involvement: District involvement: Cooper is completing a two- Johnson grew up in Iowa Armstrong has served as Dorau has volunteered at ior-high media specialist In 2002 and 2003, Swisher year term and seeking re- City. She helped develop a Parent Teacher Association various district events, and language-arts teacher. co-chaired a group called election. He participated in parent organization in president for Weber Elemen- developing a first draft for a including teacher-appreci- District invovlement: “Yes For Kids,” which tary since 2008; her term five-year plan to address ation meals and fall March to advocate for the Jordison has served on sev- helped pass a bond referen- fundraisers. ends in 2010. She was also building new schools and development of a third high eral district committees. dum funding building involved in Weber’s Before renovating old ones. Issues: Dorau said she school. Becoming frustrat- expenses for three district believes board members She has volunteered as and After School Program. Issues: Cooper said he ed after regularly attend- both a cross-country parent schools. thinks the district’s budget should develop long-term Issues: Swisher said she Issues: Armstrong said ing board meetings, she and a show choir parent. she believes the entire com- concerns need to be solutions for the entire dis- would like to focus on creat- said she feels it is her duty Issues: Jordison said she munity should be involved in addressed first. Officials trict — including contingency ing equity among elemen- to run for School Board. wants to achieve dis- district decisions. Officials should focus on funding the plans — to address current tary school children, espe- city’s third high school, he issues, such as funding a Issues: Johnson believes trictwide unity and equality. should reach out to citizens board members should cially focusing on bringing unable to attend School said. Cooper would also like third high school. Officials Officials should look into reno- to take a communitywide the district into compliance Board meetings by posting should focus on keeping commit to a plan for the vating some district schools in approach to using the Roo- areas safe for children who new high school and avoid with federal mandates online surveys and holding sevelt Elementary building addition to adding a third high regarding socio-economic additional community walk or bike to school, and making quick-fix boundary school, she said, and she when it closes, suggesting should address changing balance in schools. “We meetings. She said the the space could be used as a changes that could require believes it is unfair to provide board’s recent decision to socioeconomic conditions. “I need to help balance oppor- preschool or an education adjustments in the future, some students with a new tunities for [disadvantaged] close Roosevelt Elementary center. He recalled the com- remember what it was like to she said. She would also be poor,” she said referring to building and leave others in kids,” she said. She would underscores this issue. munity’s disappointment like to consider examining “People felt the decision her days as a student in the less modern conditions. “We also like to address budget at the closing of Roosevelt bus ridership and eliminat- was made before they could but said, “I think we can district. “I remember what need to make more decisions concerns by focusing only give any input, and that’s change that if we do the it was like to be looked at ing unnecessary bus stops with the whole district in on urgent renovations and wrong,” she said. right thing next.” as an outsider.” to save money. mind,” she said. reducing consultant costs. Officials hear mobile-home park complaints State officials say they have Violations received numerous complaints against Iowa about sewage conditions at one Regency • Exceeding the limits for Iowa City mobile-home park. levels of fecal coliform and By SCOTT RAYNOR and he distinctly remem- ammonia [email protected] bered seeing rust rushing • Failure to properly measure out of his faucet. and report fecal coliform levels A white ice-cream truck The water looks and drives by the Iowa Regency • Improper storage of auto tastes bad, said Paul batteries and tires mobile-home park, past Brandt, a Natural week-old wreckage of Resources environmental demolished houses and a Source: Iowa Department of Natural specialist, because of sec- Resources swampy condemned pool ondary contaminants. The unevenly filled with a pollutants include such mound of dirt. minerals as iron, which to such pollutants is known Children line up to buy Brandt said was “very to cause cancer, Royce said. their treats, standing near annoying” but safe to drink. Sampling revealed this years-old abandoned homes. well was slightly over 5 The scene’s unkempt “Because of the second- ary contaminants, it can picrocuries, which is the background has worried allowed ratio of radium, many for years. Dozens of taste bad, it can stain your shirt, and it makes bad cof- Brandt said. formal complaints about JOE SCOTT/THE DAILY IOWAN fee,” he said. After digging several shal- the area stemming back to lower drinking wells, Brandt Iowa Regency mobile-home park resident Cheryl Fields stands outside her trailer on Aug. 29. Several for- the 1990s have related to The mobile-home park has struggled with water-quali- said, the mobile-home park mal complaints about the area stemming back to the 1990s have related to aesthetics, sewage, contam- aesthetics, sewage, contam- began to use the 400-feet inated water, and potentially hazardous waste. inated water, and potential- ty issues even before 1996. When the community deep well again in 2007. ly hazardous waste. Relaxing on his front Officials from the Iowa was built in the 1970s, resi- dents relied on one drinking porch, Menard said he feels Department of Natural conditions are unlikely to Resources recently ordered well. It was 400 feet deep, making it more susceptible change in his neighborhood. an upgrade of the “They are just basically Regency’s wastewater- to pollutants such as radi- letting it rot,” he said. treatment center. The um — prolonged exposure agency took action after a visit to the park revealed high levels of fecal col- iforms and ammonia dis- charged into the Iowa River nearby. Russell Royce, a Natural Resources environmental specialist, visited the facility in July. He found a manhole overflowing with sewage. Then he found the man- ager at the time had no prior experience and had been on the job for two days. Royce informed the manager of her responsibil- ities for sending water samples to the state and abiding by its regulations. Officials at the mobile- home park declined to comment on the waste- water problem aside from saying they are working to resolve it. But Natural Resources has received reports of other troubles with the company, stretching back to 1996. In a document dated July 2009, the park was fined $4,000 for numerous complaints and regulation violations. One of the documents alleges a broken sewer lift that pumps sewage gar- nered two complaints in one week in June 2007, despite a visit from Natur- al Resources. Agency officials found sewage flowing on the ground and under one resi- dent’s home, reports show. However, residents are more concerned about the water flowing into the facil- ity than the water exiting. “The water smells like manure,” said 18-year-old resident Devon Menard,

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has shown us anything in this Hero, and now the latest Final Dressing to the nines current generation of consoles, Fantasy entry are all on both con- it’s that the consumer doesn’t soles. Microsoft is also the exclu- always care about the technolog- sive home of the Halo series, Esquire’s ‘Best Dressed Real Man’ finalist, Coralville’s ical features. downloadable chapters for Grand The Blu-ray player may sell Theft Auto IV, and the Mass Effect Kevin Kassan, discusses Midwest fashion, college some people on the PlayStation 3 trilogy. I can’t find a single title TYLER LYON coming for the PlayStation 3 that clothing, and Wednesday’s contest results. [email protected] over the 360, but no one will buy Sony’s console for the sole pur- makes me want one the same way that Grand Theft Auto III By BRI LaPELUSA lot of stylish men from all come across a college It’s official now — both the pose of gaming. When I was at [email protected] over the country. I think student with an interest Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 are made me want a PlayStation 2. Wal-Mart recently, I saw a Blu-ray While Wii owners are sacrific- there’s style everywhere, in menswear.” down to $300, only $50 more player for a $100, and I’m sure Coralville isn’t tradi- than the Wii (which has out- ing a deep third-party library for not just in big cities.” Kassan said his style even more of them will be that tionally known to be a cen- sold both since being more immersion, Xbox owners Kassan encapsulates hasn’t elicited as many price by Christmas. These things sacrifice the lack of built-in Wi-Fi, ter of high fashion — it’s the essence of Esquire’s reactions in his hometown released). But will these price possible that Johnson cuts change anything? obviously don’t matter, though, free — albeit poorly executed — Best Dressed Real Man, as one might think. County’s brand of haute The short answer is “yes.” because the Wii doesn’t have online service, and a Blu-ray play- Brown said. “People at home don’t couture might be limited Both Microsoft and Sony will see high-definition graphics or play er. But in the end it’s a fair trade. “I definitely think that usually say anything vintage Hawkeye apparel an increase in sales through the DVDs — let alone Blu-ray — and it Kevin encompasses what about the way I dress,” he Currently playing: NHL 10 demo, or Target’s GO Interna- holiday season. There’s also good Esquire is,” he said. “He said. still outsells both consoles. NHL 09, Grand Theft Auto IV, tional collection. reason to believe that the represents the tailored Kassan, a student at The Xbox 360 is the Wii for NCAA Football 10 Kevin Kassan has set PlayStation 3 will outsell the 360 version of Esquire’s ideal.” Thomas Aquinas College hard-core gamers, except it uses Wish I was playing: Grand Theft out to change that reputa- because of the built-in Blu-ray Kassan said he has a in Santa Paula, Calif., said its library to draw in players. Call Auto IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony, tion. He was recently player and Wi-Fi capabilities. of Duty, Grand Theft Auto, EA NHL 10, Beatles Rock Band, Mass penchant for vintage, the stereotypical college named a top-five finalist in However, if the Wii’s popularity Sports Games, Rock Band/Guitar Effect 2. and he is known to wear wardrobe of sweatpants Esquire’s “Best Dressed suits daily. and T-shirts hasn’t affect- Real Man” contest. The “My fashion icons are ed him yet. winner, chosen by online mainly Cary Grant and “There’s a dress code [at FROM THE BLOG voters, will be announced Frank Sinatra,” he said. Thomas Aquinas], but Wednesday on NBC’s Although this may not other than that, [they “Today Show.” Prizes seem like average attire dress] pretty much the MICHAEL JACKSON FANS ARE AN INSIGHTFUL BUNCH include $15,000 cash, a for the modern 18-year-old same [as at the UI],” he $10,000 wardrobe from male, Brown says Kas- said. “Most college stu- The LA County coroner has I just can’t quite decipher the prospective Will Smith movie Kenneth Cole and san’s style isn’t atypical. dents dress for comfort ruled Michael Jackson’s death a words. See what real agony with a series of erratic LOLS Esquire, a trip to New York “I’ve noticed that a because they have long homicide, and with Dr. Conrad does to you, people? It makes and seem to think this whole City, and a chance to renewed interest in suits hours and homework, but Murray under investigation, peo- you illiterate. Jackson homicide movie is a appear in the magazine’s is coming from guys there are a handful who ple have got lots to say. Millions On the same site, fellow- real hoot. Oh, you think this September Style issue. Kevin’s age,” he said. like to step it up, and look are outraged, dizzy with despair, mourner Britt refers to Michael is funny number 25? Because While the other four “It’s not the norm, but really great, and put their even losing sleep over this as Mike, because, you know, some people are crying finalists’ hometowns are it’s not highly unusual to best foot forward.” development. And is it just me, they were on a nickname themselves to sleep over listed on the website as or this all getting to be a little basis. And lets not overlook this! You should be ashamed New York City, Philadel- too much? Renee’s ALL-IN-CAPS-HEART- for ROTFLMAO!!!! phia, and Atlanta, Kas- What I find most interesting WRENCHING- ENTRY. Here’s a As a black man, Big Jon on son’s is simply listed about this whole ordeal is what touching excerpt: an LA Times blog thread thinks “Midwest.” die-hard Jackson fans have to “HE USED THOSE MEDICA- the homicide is a direct result of “It feels good and a lit- say. Throwing around such lan- TIONS IN HIS LATER YEARS TO a racist-driven conspiracy that’s tle weird, seeing that the guage as, “kill Conrad Murray HELP HIM SLEEP HE WAS DESPER- been brewing against African other contestants are list- and then we can all get some ATE TO GO TO SLEEP. THIS IS NOT American superstars for years. ed in these big cities and peace” seems a little intense. MICHAEL’S FAULT IT IS THE DOC- He says: “some of us knew this then I’m from Coralville,” Don’t get me wrong, I’m a fan TORS. THE KING IS GONE!! WE all along michael is not the only he said. just like the rest, and I will be CAN’T BRING HIM BACK,THIS IS black musical star to die myste- Esquire Senior Fashion the first one up on that karaoke THE TIME WHERE WE NEED TO riously, some of us as blacks Editor Wendell Brown stage belting out “Man in the START BELIEVING IN MICHAEL. know in this society that this also hails from the Corn Mirror” in pure tribute. But I’m LEAVE MICHAEL ALONE!!! LET HIM happens all the time. Jimmie Belt — Evanston, Ill., to not part of this creepy breed of REST GOD KNOWS HOW MUCH HE Hemdryk, Sam Cooke, Lee be exact. Michael-lovers who camped out- NEEDS IT.I LOVE YOU Morgan, Tupac, Biggie Smalls, i “I’m sure people who side of the Neverland Ranch in MICHAEL.R.I.P JacksonJ” was in a conversation just the live in big cities view hopes of getting a glimpse of Caps lock has never looked other day, when one person said Midwest fashion as para- Jackson’s body before the bur- so good. all black artist who has a cross lyzed,” he said. “To say ial. One camper even made a Next, we move to a TMZ com- over following will not live in in that there’s no fashion in sign that said, “We R Waiting for ment thread. I think No. 3 really this society.” certain areas of the coun- U Michael.” That’s the kind of nails it when they say that Dr. It all comes back to Tupac, try is a myth. What I’ve stuff that nightmares are made Murray will be going to the doesn’t it Big Jon? learned from doing this of. “pokey” (really, who uses that — by Dee Fabbricatore contest is that there are a I took the liberty of quickly word) and then quotes his browsing (three hours and 45 favorite cartoon character for minutes later) the many com- additional support. “That’s, ments that Michael supporters that’s, that’s all folks!” Well put, were willing to share. Here are a Porky Pig. few of my favorites: Move to page two and com- In an article on the Fab Life menter No. 20 feels it’s never blog, my favorite commenter is too soon to start casting a Diamond. He writes: “u just look major Hollywood movie, with at he was helpin him out not out Will Smith as Michael Jackson 2 kill him then he havnt didnt and Robin Williams as Dr. Conrad sooner so all dat day he was Murray. Now No. 20, you had me tryin kill naw i dt think the doc. at a shameless movie re-cre- should get dat yall wrong he ation — which will most definite- was doin his job dt know wat mj ly happen — but you lost me at told him nor wat the doc told your casting decisions. Will him mj should want nunthin to Smith as Jackson? Really? I’m help him sleep he didnt need pretty sure one of the Jonas when he was in his 20 of age Brothers would do a better job nor i dt think in the 30 of age as the King of Pop. And did you just give the doc.” hear that Robin Williams, quite Diamond surely is trying to unlike Dr. Murray, is white? say something meaningful here, Nos. 23-25 respond to this

6A - The Daily Iowan - Iowa City, Iowa - Tuesday, September 1, 2009 Arts&Culture dailyiowan.com for more arts CD REVIEWS Lost in diva-land A new creation in ol’ melancholy-drenched lyrics sive vocal outbursts, and the that the band has crafted into a mystical lyricism stays true to cliché calling card. This time around, the “lost” metaphor suggested In an age in which independ- however, the group’s work with by the album’s title. The entire Whitney Houston has clearly lost her inner diva — ent rock groups are about as producer Matt Squire shines disc exudes raw feminine power I Look to You is a pathetic release for the former common as through in both its crisp vocal and only falls flat with a few Wal-Mart harmonies and irresistible cho- cheesy interludes and scatter- vocal pop queen. towns in ruses (which are pleasingly remi- ings of nonsensical spoken western Iowa, niscent of the producer’s past verses. The unsettling, flawed By RACHAEL LANDER many films (especially ing some cred with dailyiowan.com work with the likes of Panic! At [email protected] David Bazan result is apparent in “Female throughout the ’90s), the younger audiences. Akon’s — toting the Disco and All Time Low). This past few years have been not that cool, Ms. Diva. Persecution,” (in which Lewis Ten years ago, Whitney clichés like a album is not made for the die- packed with drug allega- Another mistake Hous- repeats the eerie words “I will Houston’s most-recent thick beard hard music connoisseur, but it tions and heartbreak for ton makes on I Look to You wear your black veil” over a album, I Look to You, with his will drive the scene girls crazy as the divorcée — which is is letting the track “Worth transient wailing guitar), and would have been as rele- acoustic gui- the band members shout the obnoxiously evident It” exist. The boastful ditty the abrupt cut following the vant and highly anticipat- tar and skin- lyrics to “Empty With You” throughout I Look to You. claims “I know somebody’s ed as The Bodyguard 2. ny jeans — through the sunroofs of their track into the upbeat love song Houston’s voice will gonna make love to this But it’s finds himself GIVE A parents’ SUVs. “Uh Huh.” always carry her career, song tonight.” Cut the ego 2009, and fighting an To further the effectively emo Though Terra Incognita is cer- but in order to really on this lame excuse for a LISTEN the album uphill battle. qualities of Artwork, the album’s tainly worth exploring, it doesn’t launch herself back to her song, Whitney. There’s no is drier However, the David Bazan visual art is a perfect supple- necessarily warrant a revisit. fabulous ’80s status, the need to throw out pathetic than Joan tracks just to save your man respon- ment. The cover is a grainy photo Bri’s picks: “Noche Sin Fin” star needs to improve the Curse Your Rivers, and career from being worse sible for of an overturned hand bearing and “Fantasy Bar” overall quality of her new Houston’s than Bobby Brown’s. It Pedro the Branches the word “WORK” etched in the — by Bri LaPelusa tracks. Nearly each song 1 skin and on up the wrist. Through pipes already is, this song Lion and ⁄2 out Whitney in I Look to You is bland ### sounded far proves that, so shut your Headphones a large, metal hypodermic nee- Houston and repetitive, with unin- of Crowes bring back better mouth. Despite the errors uses clever ##### dle, the other hand injects black teresting lyrics that seem when she I Look to You Houston makes, she does songwriting Featured “ART” into the O of “Work.” The classic sound to chronicle the relation- was yelling 1 prove that she can still and gorgeous dark atmosphere of the art, as For nearly 20 years, the ## ⁄2 out of ship agony Houston is Tracks: at her ex- whip out a ballad, and the vocals to suc- well as the seemingly strained apparently facing. (Well, • “Bless This Black Crowes has consistently husband on ##### result is one of the only cessfully attempt at significant meaning, except for a few tunes such Mess” produced genuine instrument- “Being tracks worth listening to break from reflects the music perfectly. based music, in a time in which as “Million Dollar Bill,” in (even though it’s still a B o b b y Brown.” which she seems to be in indie-rock The Used, as perhaps its much of popular music is com- painful experience). “I Did- name implies, is not offering That’s not to say her love, which is yet another standards with his first solo full- puter-generated. But band vocals on I Look to You are n’t Know My Own anything new. The contributors example of just why this length release, Curse Your members have always set out to awful — Houston’s voice is Strength” may be laden Branches. have created another version of album is a hot mess.) do what they want to do, as sultry, smooth, and sexy with angst and sadness, Starting with “Hard to Be,” the Used, perhaps a little One of the biggest mis- but it’s the obnoxious song whether they as always, but she doesn’t Bazan sets the album’s groove cheesier than before, but still takes Houston makes on Whitney fans (if there are produced a push it like she used to in with a building introduction car- equally as catchy as its previ- the days of “I Will Always this record is to collabo- any left) will be waiting top-40 hit or rying clever organ-play under- ous releases. Squire’s finishing Love You” and “I Wanna rate with Akon on “Like I for. Its cheesed-out lyrics, not. The neath a dancing piano. After a touch turns Artwork into some- Dance With Somebody Never Left.” Though “I didn’t know my own band’s latest minute of scene setting, his bari- thing that will satisfy any Used (Who Loves Me).” Akon’s voice is as sultry as strength / And I crashed studio album, The pop diva began down and I tumbled / But tone voice roars in, sharing his fan — and slightly annoy all for- Houston’s, the duo should Before the singing in New York long have skipped over this I did not crumble / I got take of the ancient story of Adam mer Fall Out Boy fans who have and Eve. His voice carries angst Frost …, is no before the days of her first duet and kept their vocal through all the pain,” finally matured. with lyrics that question the sim- The Black record, Whitney Houston, collaborations to the bed- match her pathetic- — by Ryan Fosmark exception. plicity of life and how to fully Before the in 1985. The album room (we all know you sounding voice. This Crowes launched her from being grasp the cause for grief. Frost … is the want it, Whitney). Had the worthless attempt to the daughter and sister of make fans sympathize His ability to capture common Lewis delves into band’s second track been sung with Jer- Before the superstars to being one with her pain fails harder themes in a new perspective album herself. Whitney Houston maine Jackson à la the speaks to his songwriting ability. unknown land Frost... 1985 hit “Nobody Loves than her new look. released on sold millions of copies, If Houston proved any- He’s not afraid to only use guitar, Juliette Lewis has been 1 Me Like You Do,” it would its own label, ### ⁄2 out produced three No. 1 sin- releasing albums as the front thing on I Look to You, it’s drums, and bass in a track — dis- Silver Arrow gles, and made The Body- have brought the album playing purity in music that’s woman of Juliette and the Licks of ##### into the realm of The that she needs to stop Records, fol- guard star nearly as been somewhat lost in this age of since 2006, but on Terra famous as her godmother, Bodyguard soundtrack releasing albums, suck up lowing 2008’s sampling and electronica. But at Incognita, she loses the Licks Aretha Franklin. fabulousness (and serious her feelings, and be con- Warpaint. Anyone who is famil- the same time, Bazan isn’t afraid and ventures into foreign Although Houston’s sexyness). Instead, all it tent with her successful iar with the Black Crowes knows to use organs or synthesizers to territory. Fortunately, the career has led her to pro- does is make listeners ’80s career. that the sound of the band bring the full potential out of a strength of her first solo disc duce numerous No. 1 sin- want to cry with its fatal Rachael’s picks: “Like I mainly is a very traditional clas- track. In “Harmless Speaks,” a proves the question of whether gles, sell millions of copies and seriously lame Never Left” and “I Didn’t sic rock sound, with heavy blues song mostly driven by guitar and Lewis would have made it this of her albums, and star in attempt at Houston gain- Know My Own Strength” and a touch of roots influence. vocals, he uses low pulsing keys far in her musical career with- combined with bass drumming to Recorded live before a studio out her act- BITCH PLEASE bring the song to climax. audience in Woodstock, N.Y., the ing back- Although Curse Your Branches album kicks off with “Good is a solid full-length solo début, ground as Morning Captain.” Boasting an ENTOURAGE Bazan does falter at times — completely old-timey piano intro, the track most likely he played every irrelevant. dailyiowan.com seamlessy flows into a tighter, ‘Entourage’ Ari gets mad. Drama is a bitch. him question his role, as well as instrument. An impressive feat, Although Southern-inspired sound that’s It’s all the same. his future, has been the show’s yes, but at times the songs seem the crossover indicative of Before the Frost … infuriating It’s either time for some new biggest transformation. His repetitive and bland, and some of from silver as a whole. Listening to the I ripped the “Entourage” ideas or to give Vince an Oscar relationship with über-hot screen actor his songwriting is ultimately lost album from start to finish is a poster on my wall down. and end the series. Jamie-Lynn Sigler doesn’t hurt, to indie-rock among the drone. But with time nostalgia trip to the hippie-rock Vinny, my boy, it’s over. — by Eric Sundermann either. musician and experience, Bazan will learn era. “Entourage” was great — really, Even Johnny Drama grew up often fails, to use his strengths and will, Throw in a number of solos it was one of the best shows this season when he stood up to Lewis man- ‘Entourage’ still hopefully, continue to expand GIVE A that are evoke a jam-session ever to be on television. But it’s the studio executive who chal- ages to defy the limitations of independent LISTEN trance, along with the funky, over now. And this awful season enticing lenged the Sigler character’s rock. the stereo- proves it. integrity. type by creat- Juliette raunchier guitar songs such as “I After an admittedly unpleasant Eric’s picks: “Hard to Be,” Ain’t Hiding” and “Make Glad,” It’s simple — “Entourage” fifth season, “Entourage” rocked Of course, the show isn’t up “When We Fell,” “In Stitches.” ing (for the Lewis scribes have forgotten how to to the caliber set by the first most part) and the Black Crowes has clearly the first episode of the new sea- — by Eric Sundermann nailed the formula for a solid be innovative with their plots. son and has managed to make the three seasons, but most sit- truly ear- Terra coms don’t last more than blues-rock album. Dynamic con- Vinny and the boys are rich show interesting again. pleasing Incognita again, so what now? We focus seven or eight years, anyway. Polishing used music. Her trast between tracks creates the The writers have finally real- 1 on Eric and his relationship But with the new focus on the ⁄2 out perfect balance of leisurely ized that the three supporting vocals are ### full “Entourage” cast rather tunes will not make paced songs and upbeat num- woes? What an awful idea. Kevin members of Team Vince deserve powerfully of ##### than just Vince, E, and Ari, I bers, which is essential to the lis- O’Connolly may be one of the their own spotlight moments. them new visual — it’s strongest actors on the show Vince has always been the show’s wouldn’t be surprised if HBO easy to imag- tener interested. After seven years of record- Featured (aside from Jeremy Piven), but Ferris Bueller, while Eric (and the cranks out at least two more ine her grasp- While Before the Frost … ing, touring, and writing, one nobody watches to see E be rest of the crew) plays Cameron. seasons. ing the micro- Tracks: does display a grittier side of would think that somehow the emotional with girls. We watch Anyone who says otherwise is — by Tyler Lyon phone and • “Noche Sin Fin” the Black Crowes, it still feels Used would inevitably grow into for the humor — and for Ari to lying. expressing a • “Fantasy Bar” comfortable and familiar — something harass Lloyd. What’s really impressive is particular the way the writers have devel- ON THE WEB different which is a plus for both die- Instead of thinking of new song’s emo- hard Black Crowes fans and ways the characters could grow, oped Turtle into a real person. Click on dailyiowan.com from what it tion with her for a video featuring Eric classic-rock buffs. However, if the writers are simply pander- He’s been the generic pseudo- was when it entire body. Her soulful, husky Sundermann and Tyler ing to the stereotypes they’ve street, stoner horn dog for the Lyon debating the future of started. After you’re looking for something voice sounds like a mixture of created. Turtle smokes weed. majority of the show, and to see “Entourage.” more than a Courtney Love at her peak, the new and exciting, best wait half-decade, Distiller’s retired punk princess until after the frost melts. the music and Brody Dale, and a slightly less Rebecca’s picks: “Been a lyrics are no The Used sleepy Maria Taylor. Long Time (Waiting on Love),” more devel- Artwork Terra Incognita’s tunes rely “What is Home,” “Make Glad” oped than the heavily on guitar riffs and abra- — by Rebecca Koons group’s two ### out of previous ##### albums. But per- haps this isn’t a bad thing — per- haps the goal was never to deep- en the music or mature the lyrics. Rather, it’s possible that the Used aims to polish the same musical formula over and over until it creates the catchiest tune possible. If so, it is well on its way to full self-realization. Artwork, the band’s fourth studio release, displays the same

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SHAWN GUDE Opinions Editor • CLARA HOGAN Metro Editor • MICHAEL DALE-STEIN, MICHAEL DAVIS, JUSTIN SUGG Editorial writers EDITORIALS reflect the majority opinion of the DI Editorial Board and not the opinion of the Publisher, Student Publications Inc., or the The great University of Iowa. GUEST OPINIONS, COMMENTARIES, and COLUMNS reflect the opinions of the authors and are not necessarily those of the Editorial Board. Editorial deal maker What’s the proper role of a city government liberals such as me? No. in crafting a downtown for the public good? But did it make this country a better place? Activist government can help mold a Hands-off means success Yes. In 1997, for instance, downtown We elect city government officials to do what is in Kennedy and Hatch Typically, the public good is left up to the market our best interest. But over the course of the last BEAU ELLIOT worked together to cre- to decide: How many groceries stores should there year or so, those decisions have been called into [email protected] ate the State Children’s be in town? What varieties of vegetables should question by a large portion of our community. As it Health Insurance Pro- they sell? How much sausage should their meat pertains to downtown issues, the local government When I was a young gram, or S-Chip, as it counters cut in a given week? Americans have a should take a back seat to the will of consumers in lad, I sat in the visitors’ was known. propensity toward favoring less government, not constructing a downtown that will meet our needs. gallery above the U.S. And as conservative more, and rudimentary commerce questions are Downtown is a major part of this community, and Senate and heard and (well, he used to be often left up to the market. the City Council should always have a say over watched — Sen. Edward known as a conversa- And rightly so. what happens. But prior to that, business leaders Kennedy deliver an tive) New York Times When governments intervene in portions of the impassioned speech columnist David Brooks economy better left to the market, the result can be and community organizers need to better shape our food shortages and rationing. But informed citizens downtown by giving councilors an example of what about health care. put it: should also recognize the free market’s ability to we’re looking for. The public, in consultation with No — I misspeak. He “Kennedy never aban- distort the genuine public good. In such instances, Iowa City Chamber of Commerce, should lead the didn’t merely deliver the doned his ambitious democratic governments — in this case, at the city discussion on how we want our downtown area to speech, because that ideals, but his ability to level — are right to step in to counterbalance the look. would imply using e- forge compromises and market’s inadequacies. The problems we have downtown are much mail, or Twitter, or Face- champion gradual, The public good is more than a simple aggregation larger than one particular government body to book, or any of the other incremental change cre- of consumer habits or the profitability of a downtown attend to. If we want to change the perception of ordinary ways we deliv- ated the legacy every- bar. When basic safety needs aren’t met or a busi- our downtown, then the consumers have to lead er what we call mes- body is celebrating ness has a deleterious impact on a community, a city the charge in bringing the resources we need. sages. today: community health government is right to intervene. We can debate the Local government can never be the ultimate He spoke with great centers, the National merits of specific policies within that authority, but answer in our problems. eloquence, with a fire Cancer Institute, the the authority should be there regardless. If we want a particular business to augment our that seemed to illumi- Americans With Disabil- A free-market capitalist system is typically adept nate the whole chamber. ities Act, the Meals on at handling basic supply-and-demand issues. But downtown commercial properties, then we have to He didn’t seem to be a Wheels program, the citizens too often equate political with economic lobby for it. If chain restaurants and particular renewal of the Voting freedom. The loss of the former should be avoided shopping stores are in our sights, then we as a com- politician relishing the at all costs; superfluous amounts of the economic munity need to make an effort to show them we are spotlight; he seemed to Rights Act, and the No variety can undermine the public good and demo- a viable place to come. believe, utterly, each Child Left Behind Act.” cratic governance itself. While political freedom The City Council is not to blame for all our prob- word he spoke with a These days, of course, values both equality and citizen autonomy, econom- lems and most likely never will be. There can be a conviction as tough as in the real world of mak- ic freedom places a premium on one’s affluence and “vision” for what this community can grow to titanium. ing policy, bipartisan- businesses’ profitability. become, but consumers have to be at the front of Of course, I was a ship seems about as I won’t claim a city government can effectively that battle. A government, large or small, works for young teen then, and the laughable as the quaint manage grocery stores. But with planning and zon- us. Not the other way around. As cliché as that is, it world still appeared to romanticism that per- ing, ordinances, and other tools, city governments can leads us to a town that is constructed by the people, be a quite romantic vades Casablanca. (Yes, play an important role in shaping a downtown — for not by its highest leadership alone. place. I mean, I read I still like Casablanca. the good of the community, rather than the market. — by Michael Davis poetry. Voluntarily. Who doesn’t? Outside of Your turn. Should a city’s government play any role in shaping a In these ironic times one girl I dated. Briefly.) — by Shawn Gude downtown? Weigh in on dailyiowan.com. — well, OK, these times Conservative activist aren’t really ironic, Grover Norquist’s infa- Letter they’re much more sar- mous words, Bipartisan- donic times. Whatever. ship is another name for In these times, these date rape, seem to be the LETTERS TO THE EDITOR may be sent via e-mail to [email protected] (as text, not as attachment). Each letter days following the death rule of the day. must be signed and include an address and phone number for verification. Letters should not exceed 300 words. The DI of Sen. Ted Kennedy, I As we wallow through reserves the right to edit for length and clarity. The DI will publish only one letter per author per month. Letters will be look back at that young the health-reform chosen for publication by the editors according to space considerations. No advertisements or mass mailings, please. boy and am appalled by debate — or screaming GUEST OPINIONS that exceed 300 words in length must be arranged with the Opinions editor at least three days prior his naïvité. But I also match, as it often more to the desired date of publication. Guest opinions are selected in accordance with word length, subject relevance, and realize that the older resembles — we are space considerations. me, the more cynical, going to miss Kennedy’s READER COMMENTS that may appear below were originally posted on dailyiowan.com in response to published more sardonic me, didn’t touch, his ability to forge material. They will be chosen for print publication when they are deemed to be well-written and to forward public discussion. know Ted Kennedy much They may be edited for length and style. compromises, as Brooks better than that kid. put it. From reading the And this country Outrage over ‘Fan and that the cans are not sold YOUR TURN POLL RESULTS reams of obituaries and needs some sort of to persons under the legal age. remembrances, one thing health-care reform. The Results through Monday evening on dailyiowan.com Cans’ misguided Second, we must get off our struck me, something thousands of Americans After reading an article in egotistical head-trip and real- that I was aware of but who showed up at the The Daily Iowan and the Des ize that these cans are not hadn’t fully grasped: Los Angeles Forum in Moines Register on the UI’s just being marketed to stu- Kennedy was the great the middle of August to condemnation of the Anheuser- dents. This clever marketing compromiser of his day. get free health checkups Busch decision to make “Fan ploy is also targeting older His ability to reach bear testament to that Cans,” I felt inclined to stand fans, parents, and alumni. It is across the aisle, which (see the Aug. 15 article up and speak out. conceited for the university seems to be the requisite in the UK’s Indepen- To begin with, I would like to to think that its students are phrase in these times, to dent.) mention that I do not encour- the only ones the Fan Cans involve members of the And we need someone age underage drinking. But at appeal to. opposite party in fash- with Kennedy’s attitude the same time, Lord and liver Last, the mere color of a ioning policy, is to make it happen. As know that I do not object, can is not going to sell more unequaled in this era. Ted Kennedy Jr. put it in either. beer. It will simply take sales While Kennedy was the Aug. 29 memorial UI officials claim that the away from others. I am not the favorite liberal service: black-and-gold cans send mixed enticed to go get hammered whipping boy for right- “Remember,” the younger Kennedy said messages about underage because of the new color com- My final note is directed drinking, go after the greek wing commentators, he his father once told him, drinking during a time of the bination of Bud Light; more toward the university. Instead system, with its house parties, was working with con- “Republicans love this university’s proactive program- realistically I would probably of trying to change the color of bar crawls, and keg races and servative Republican senators, especially Sen. country as much as I do.” ming to stop binge drinking. make the switch from Coors a can of (in my opinion, not leave the nice Dutch company Orrin Hatch of Utah, to We liberals need to First, we need to remember Light, as hard as that may that good) beer, look closer to alone. pass legislation that remember that. that many students enrolled at sound. Either way, I am going home to fix the problem. If you Slade Kemmet helped people. Did all Conservatives need to UI are at least 21 years of age to drink. are so concerned with binge UI sophomore that legislation please remember it, too.

Guest opinion Status quo not an option; reform health system

LYNN YODER messed up health-insur- coverage or shifting more of less than purchasing a pri- the doctor of your choosing care providers in the Unit- My son was diagnosed ance industry. Congress their insurance costs onto vate plan. without having to worry ed States, but our health with lymphoma at the age must pass health-care employees. And the num- My husband and I have that the cost will prevent insurance is lousy. I’m sure of 10 and colon cancer at reform that makes it illegal ber of people who simply kept foster children who you from buying groceries in any country you can find 17. Today, he is a healthy for insurance companies to cannot afford health cover- were on Medicaid. Medic- at the end of the week or people unhappy with some college student, but we deny coverage (or charge age is growing every day. aid covers everything — paying your mortgage next aspect of their health plan. month? We are one of the know when he graduates in exorbitant premiums) for Americans are so afraid vision, dental, medical, But I doubt whether you only industrialized coun- a few years, it will be very the very illnesses we need of paying higher taxes, but mental illness, everything. could find many who would tries in the world that does difficult for him to find insurance for. government-sponsored And there is no paperwork. want to trade it for ours. not provide health care for affordable health coverage Employer-sponsored plans such as Medicare You just show the provider all its citizens. We have the best and the because of his “pre-exist- health-insurance premi- and Medicaid cover mil- your card, and it’s done. Spokesmen for the brightest minds working in ing” cancers. It bothers me ums for families have lions — we are already Why does a person have to health-insurance industry health care. Let’s pass a that for the rest of his life, increased 119 percent in paying for that. Congress be unemployed (or a mem- are busy trying to spread reform bill that will allow no matter where he moves the last decade, according will not pass any bill on ber of Congress) to get that them to do their work. in the United States or to the nonpartisan Kaiser health-care reform that type of coverage from the horror stories of cases in Please write, e-mail, or call what career path he choos- Family Foundation. The includes increased taxes on government? Shouldn’t all which people from other es to follow,his first concern rising cost is hurting every- middle- and lower-income hard-working Americans countries have had serious your representatives and will always be health cover- one. Those under private Americans. But even if our get the same sort of offer? issues with their public senators. We need health- age. He’s a very talented, plans are being forced to taxes were raised to pay for Wouldn’t it be nice to live health insurance. Don’t be insurance reform in Ameri- hard-working young man, take higher deductibles or a public-insurance option, in a country where if you deceived — horror stories ca. If we don’t fix it now, we and his future should not less coverage. Small busi- those taxes would cost the (or your kids) got sick or are happening here, too. will pay for it later. be limited because of our nesses are dropping health average taxpayer much hurt you could just go to We have excellent health- Lynn Yoder is a resident of Kalona.

8A - The Daily Iowan - Iowa City, Iowa - Tuesday, September 1, 2009 News dailyiowan.com for more news From Kampala to UI rush

An international student finds a Bridgar Nayiga home in a UI sorority. Fast facts: • She is from Kampala, the By MOLLY BURKE favorite part of rush was capital city of Uganda [email protected] dressing up and meeting • Family’s tribe is called her future sisters. Muganda, and the members A show called “Sweet Although she said all Valley” inspired Bridgar speak Luganda sorority sisters were wel- • Attended a girls’ boarding Nayiga to pledge a sorority. coming, she chose to Except there are a few school, where her and her pledge Delta Zeta because friends called themselves the crucial differences: Nayi- she felt comfortable with ga is not a blond twin “50 Musketeers” the members and every- • Out of all the states she has from California like her thing “clicked.” favorite TV characters. visited, New York is her “The girls just made me favorite because of its fast- She is a UI freshman feel like I shouldn’t look at who arrived from Ugan- pace vibe. any other option,” she said. • She also visited Texas Tech da a little more than two As the only internation- weeks ago. and Stanford University but al student to pledge Delta chose the UI after recom- Relaxing in a local cof- Zeta this year, Nayiga feehouse and sipping an mendations from family said joining the sorority in members. iced lemonade, Nayiga some ways helped her tran- said moving to Iowa City • Her ultimate goal is to sition into university life. become an actuary. is not her first foray into “It helps her get more the United States. After involved on campus and several visits to extended Know someone the DI should get to know a diverse shine a light on in its Spotlight family scattered across group of people and enrich Iowa City series? E-mail us at RACHEL JESSEN/THE DAILY IOWAN the country, a cousin in her college life,” said Kris- [email protected]. UI freshman Brigdar Nayiga unfolds traditional African dress in her Mayflower suite on Monday. A recent Minnesota recommended ten Bogusz, the vice presi- pledge to the UI chapter of Delta Zeta, Nayiga felt joining a sorority would serve as a reminder of home, the UI for its actuarial-sci- dent of new member edu- ence program. cation at Delta Zeta. where she has eight sisters and four brothers, and attended an all-girl boarding school. Upon her arrival in Iowa, And Nayiga said the ON THE WEB Nayiga realized a sorority women always offer to See a photo slide show of ‘They were most may be the best reminder Bridgar Nayiga at pick her up when she gets dailyiowan.com. surprised that the girls of home. She comes from lost, in spite of spending a Kampala, Uganda’s capital fair share of her time star- actually lived together city, which is packed with ing at a campus map. the holidays but must in a house.’ around 2 million residents. “I’ve gotten lost like five return every summer to She grew up with 11 sib- times now,” she said. renew her visa. — Bridgar Nayiga, freshman lings and attended a board- She’s even enjoying the She is able to talk to her ing school of about 50 girls. food here, especially any- family about twice a week, “Maybe I want to re-cre- thing spicy — these but that costs $20 for plenty of questions about ate or repeat what I had,” meals are a big change three hours. the unfamiliar concept. the 19-year-old said. from the relatively bland Fortunately, a scholar- “They were most sur- At Orientation, Nayiga dishes in Uganda, includ- ship from Steel and Tube prised that the girls actu- met members of the UI ing “matoke,” a mashed Industries in Uganda cov- ally lived together in a Panhellenic Council, and up vegetable inside a ers her tuition. She also house,” she said. her interest grew. After receives a monthly For now, Nayiga said, banana leaf. RACHEL JESSEN/THE DAILY IOWAN the application process, allowance from her par- she will focus on finding a Home for Nayiga is UI freshman Brigdar Nayiga listens intently to her roommate in their she was able to partici- almost 8,000 miles away, ents, which she is saving job and recovering from Mayflower suite on Monday. Upon arriving at the university, Nayiga pate in traditional greek which makes everything to pay for her cultural shock, such as the festivities, including rush. from travel to daily com- sorority dues. sight of short skirts on decided to pledge with the UI chapter of the Delta Zeta sorority. The Wearing her red “All munication difficult. She She said her mother and campus. And she looks for- sorority gives Nayiga a place at the UI, given she’s 8,000 miles away Eyes on DZ” bid-day said she has no immedi- father support her joining ward to another new expe- from home and can’t talk with her family daily. shirt, she said her ate plans to head home for a sorority, but they have rience: American football.

METRO Mayor’s program fires Marble after arrest The Mayor’s Youth Empowerment Program board voted today 7-0 to fire leadership program director Roy Marble following an Aug. 24 arrest in Cedar County. Marble, a former Hawkeye bas- ketball star, was charged with driving while barred, driving while revoked, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug parapher- nalia, according to Cedar County court documents. He was also charged with driving while revoked OWI test failure because he was operating a vehicle without an igni- tion interlock device required for OWI test failure, according to court documents. Police said Marble was going 84 mph in a 55 mph zone around 8:20 p.m. Police allegedly found an open can of Budwiser in the back seat, a bag of marijuana under the driver’s seat, and mari- juana blunts in the ash try and on the floor board. Marble was hired on Aug. 25, said Roger Lusala, executive director of the program. — by Danny Valentine Man charged with assault A Mount Pleasant man was arrested and charged with two counts of assault causing bodily injury after an Aug. 20 attack, according to Iowa City police. Daquan Thomas, 21, was being held Monday night at the Johnson County Jail on $10,000 bond. Assault causing bodily injury is a serious mis- demeanor that could land him in prison for up to a year and cost him a $1,500 fine if convicted. Police were called to the 333 S. Gilbert St. around 3 a.m. and found a person unconscious. Witnesses said the person was punched in the face and knocked to the ground unconscious, accord- ing to police. Thomas allegedly then kicked the person in the ribs numer- ous times and stomped twice on the victim’s face. Thomas allegedly said, “I’m not going to jail for this,” and pulled the victim out of view. The person had contusions and bruises on the left side of his face and cuts and bruises to both lips. — by Danny Valentine

GOLF SCOREBOARD MLB Toronto 18, Texas 10 Tampa Bay 11, Detroit 7 Atlanta 5, Florida 2 For the Iowa women’s golf team, a N.Y. Yankees 5, Baltimore 1 Cincinnati 6, Pittsburgh 3 typical practice week includes Minnesota 4, White Sox 1 Cincinnati 4, Pittsburgh 3 Oakland 8, Kansas City 5 Houston 5, Chicago Cubs 3 Sports playing 18 holes three days a week. 4B L.A. Angels 10, Seattle 0 San Diego 3, Washington 1

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

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FOOTBALL for Football announces Leadership Group alarm The Hawkeyes announced The Iowa their 2009 Leadership Group on Monday, which consists of field-hockey 14 Iowa football players. Those named carry influence on poli- team may be cy- and decision-making issues 0-2, but parallels surrounding this year’s team. The 2009 group features FILE PHOTO/THE DAILY IOWAN can be drawn three freshmen, two of whom Hawkeye Daniel Murray kicks an extra point after running back Shonn Greene’s touchdown in the first quarter of the Outback Bowl at are quarterback James Raymond James Stadium on Jan. 1. Murray finished 1-for-2 in field goals and made all of his extra-point attempts. to the Hawkeyes’ Vandenberg and defensive 2006 season, back Greg Castillo. Both Vandenberg and Castillo red- which ended shirted in 2008. The lone true freshman is with a Big wide receiver Keenan Davis, Ten title. who hails from Cedar Rapids. Kick-starting Also headlining the group are three seniors — tight end Tony Moeaki and linebackers Pat Angerer and A.J. Edds. All Iowa place-kicker Daniel Murray may have added Ninth in a three Iowa seniors represent- nine-part series ed the Hawkeyes in July at the a clutch field goal to his résumé last November, The Daily Iowan will break Big Ten football media days. down the Iowa Hawkeyes The group is rounded out but sophomore Trent Mossbrucker remains in JORDAN GARRETSON position by position as the with four juniors and four soph- [email protected] contention for the starting spot. 2009 season inches closer. omores. The junior members Aug. 20 — Quarterbacks are quarterback Ricky Stanzi, By RYAN YOUNG And every time he lined up nationally televised The Iowa field-hockey Aug. 21 — Running Backs offensive tackle Bryan Bulaga, [email protected] for a field goal this off-sea- game-winning boot, has team started its season Aug. 24 — Wide Receivers defensive end Adrian Clayborn, son, the former Regina certainly helped him 0-2 after losing to No. 2 The man behind one of Aug. 25 — Tight Ends and safety Brett Greenwood. standout revisited his land in his coaches’ Wake Forest and No. 4 Aug. 26 — Offensive Linemen The sophomore class consists the most famous kicks in career-defining moment. good graces during the North Carolina this past Aug. 27 — Defensive Linemen of wide receiver Marvin McNutt, Iowa football history has “I think the thing with off-season. Aug. 28 — Linebackers weekend. defensive end Broderick Binns, one simple philosophy that is trying to reproduce Following the conclu- Aug. 31 — Secondary Despite that, no one linebacker Tyler Nielsen, and this season: produce the focus and everything sion of spring practice, Today — Special Teams should be alarmed. safety Tyler Sash. under pressure. that I had during that kick Murray had secured his Seeing the team open Junior place-kicker — by Brendan Stiles because it was a big pres- spot as the first-team ON THE WEB the year with two-con- Daniel Murray, now a sure moment,” he said. place kicker, with soph- secutive blemishes might name etched in the mas- Visit dailyiowan.com to GOLF “Even if it’s a PAT, you can’t omore Trent Moss- see video footage of the raise some eyebrows sive granite pages of unfor- slack off a little bit.You have brucker assuming the Iowa special teams unit from those who don’t fol- Men’s golf jumps gettable Hawkeye lore, did to be able to treat every kick back-up role. as it gets ready to face low the program closely into first it last November against with the same focus.” Northern Iowa then-No. 3 Penn State. Focus, in addition to a SEE KICKING, 3B on Saturday. SEE COMMENTARY, 3B After a few bumps on day one, the Iowa men’s golf team played nearly spotlessly at Blue Top Ridge in Riverside to claim first place with one day remaining in the Golfweek Conference Challenge on Monday. V-ball off to perfect start All five Hawkeyes finished Hawks want either below par or even to take the team’s score down from even to 8 under par — four The Iowa strokes ahead of second-place volleyball team Florida State. to improve Leading the way for Iowa was is off to its best junior Brad Hopfinger, who shot a one-day course record for com- start since the petitive competition with a 67. The swagger The Lake Forest, Ill., native 2002 season sank seven birdies, and he sits in gained by the after going first place after a two-day total of 137 (7 under). His 14 birdies Hawkeyes at last 3-for-3 at the for the tournament leads all season’s end golfers in the 15-team match. Ninth in an Loyola Invitational Sunday’s leading Hawkeye, should carry sophomore Barrett Kelpin, 11-part series in Chicago last turned in a two-day total of 141, over to 2009. Follow along as The Daily Iowan weekend. good enough for an eighth- makes its annual preseason Big place tie. By BRENDAN STILES Ten predictions for the 2009 sea- By EVELYN LAU [email protected] Junior Vince India, who held son. Starting from the bottom: [email protected] the previous one-day course 1. Sept. 3 record at 68, shot a 71 to bring his Expectations are sky Perfection can give a high in Iowa City this fall, 2. Sept. 2 score to 144 for a 13th-place tie. 3. Iowa team a lot to smile about. Sophomore Chris Brant is and why wouldn’t they be? Sitting at 3-0 after the The Hawkeyes enter 4. Michigan State tied for 33rd after firing a 72, 5. Northwestern first weekend of the sea- 2009 ranked 22nd nation- taking his score to 148. 6. Minnesota son, there is plenty for the ally and ended 2008 with Freshman Ryan Marks, who 7. Illinois Iowa volleyball team to be four-straight victories to struggled on Sunday with a 79 (7 8. Wisconsin beaming about. finish with a 9-4 record, over), shot 2 under on Monday 9. Michigan The Hawkeyes dominat- for a 40th place tie at 149. including a 31-10 victory 10. Indiana ed Loyola of Chicago, Mar- All teams will tee off at 9 a.m. over South Carolina in the 11. Purdue quette, and Eastern Ken- today, with Iowa golfers paired Outback Bowl. In fact, tucky en route to winning with Florida State and third- Iowa was the only Big Ten the Loyola Invitational over place Baylor, which sits at 1 team to win a bowl game under. season is junior quarter- this past weekend, drop- last winter. ping only one set through- — by Clark Cahill back Ricky Stanzi, who Combine that with the out the entire tournament. number of players return- won the 2008 QB compe- ROB JOHNSON/THE DAILY IOWAN FOOTBALL FORUM “It felt great,” coach Iowa’s Emma Krieger Kittle spikes the ball during the Black and ing on offense, defense, tition with the outgoing Sharon Dingman said. “I Be sure to visit Gold volleyball scrimmage on Aug. 22. Krieger Kittle, a freshman and special teams, and the Jake Christensen. Also think winning always dailyiowan.com every day from Iowa City, was an All-State honoree twice for West High. Hawkeyes appear poised being looked upon to pro- feels good, but to start the throughout the 2009 football to play in another New vide leadership this sea- season the way we did, I senior outside hitter and [Krieger Kittle] both did season for The Daily Iowan Year’s Day bowl game son on offense are senior Football Forum, an in-depth dis- think it says a lot about one of the Hawkeyes’ two great this weekend.” this season. tight end Tony Moeaki cussion among DI and Daily some of the goals we want captains, was excited to Junior Aimee Huff- “Last year, we experi- and junior offensive tack- to accomplish and that the Iowan TV football reporters see the freshmen get their man, an outside hitter, enced some success, but le Bryan Bulaga, who is players are pretty serious about the Iowa Hawkeyes. first taste of collegiate earned tournament MVP we definitely wouldn’t call widely considered among about getting some good The daily videocasts can be competition. honors with 29 kills, 19 viewed exclusively online. a nine-win season success- the top offensive linemen things done this year. … It “It was really good to digs, 10 total blocks, and Today’s Football Forum focuses ful,” senior linebacker Pat in college football. was nice to see some of the seven assists. The Texas see them on the court,” on Iowa place kickers Daniel Angerer said. “There’s a “[Bryan’s] just real players step up and play native felt honored to Murray and Trent Mossbrucker, lot of improvement that tough in every way — so well.” she said. “They weren’t receive the accolade but junior Ryan Donahue, and needs to be done. We need mentally, physically,” jun- Many players not only too nervous, they were believed the team’s con- whether it’s wise to have junior to work a lot harder to get ior offensive lineman stepped up and saw really excited to be out sistency played a integral cornerback Amari Spievey as to where we want to be.” Julian Vandervelde said. action for Iowa, a few there, and they fit in real- role in winning. both punt and kick returner Among those returning made their Hawkeye ly well with us. Lauren this season. on offense for Iowa this SEE HAWKS, 3B débuts. Megan Schipper, a [Friedman] and Emma SEE VOLLEYBALL, 3B

2B - The Daily Iowan - Iowa City, Iowa - Tuesday, September 1, 2009 Intramurals dailyiowan.com for more sports FF INTRAMURAL SPORTS ’N’ STU Swimming club plies at a low cost. be one meeting on Wednesday at Hawkeye Recreation Fields begin- SPORTS A full list of all the equipment 4 p.m. ning on Sept. 8. holds registration available can be found on the Rec Games will be played at the — by Ryan Young The Iowa Flyers swimming club Services website. Those interest- Connecticut at Sacramento, 9 p.m. ed should call (319) 384-1225 for NATIONAL LEAGUE Atlanta at Los Angeles, 9:30 p.m. will hold its fall registration from East Division W L Pct GB today through Thursday at the more details. Philadelphia 75 53 .586 — 1 US OPEN AT A GLANCE — by Mitch Smith Atlanta 69 62 .527 7 ⁄2 US OPEN AT A GLANCE Field House pool from 4:30 to 1 Florida 68 63 .519 8 ⁄2 A look at Monday’s play at the $21.6 mil- 1 7:30 p.m. New York 59 72 .450 17 ⁄2 lion U.S. Open tennis championships: Washington 46 86 .348 31 ATTENDANCE: Day: 36,085 (opening day Interested students are wel- Central Division W L Pct GB record). Sand-volleyball reg- St. Louis 77 55 .583 — MEN’S SEEDED WINNERS: No. 1 Roger come to join the club after the 1 Chicago 65 64 .504 10 ⁄2 Federer, No. 5 Andy Roddick, No. 8 registration period and at any istration continues Milwaukee 64 66 .492 12 Nikolay Davydenko, No. 12 Robin 1 Houston 63 68 .481 13 ⁄2 Soderling, No. 14 Tommy Robredo, No. 20 1 point during the season, as long as Not interested in flag football? Cincinnati 58 73 .443 18 ⁄2 Tommy Haas, No. 21 James Blake, No. 23 Pittsburgh 53 77 .408 23 Philipp Kohlschreiber and No. 31 Lleyton they drop off registration and pay- Recreational Services has anoth- West Division W L Pct GB Hewitt. ment forms at the Field House. Los Angeles 78 54 .591 — MEN’S SEEDED LOSERS: No. 26 Paul- er sport for students who would 1 Colorado 72 59 .550 5 ⁄2 Henri Mathieu and No. 28 Victor Hanescu. 1 The Flyers are a brand-new rather spend a day on the beach San Francisco 72 59 .550 5 ⁄2 WOMEN’S SEEDED WINNERS: No. 2 Arizona 60 72 .455 18 Serena Williams, No. 3 Venus Williams, competitive age-group swim club 1 instead of on the gridiron. San Diego 57 76 .429 21 ⁄2 No. 7 Vera Zvonareva, No. 8 Victoria available to all members of the Monday’s Games Azarenka, No. 10 Flavia Pennetta, No. 12 Registration for intramural Cincinnati 4, Pittsburgh 3, 1st game Agnieszka Radwanska, No. 14 Marion UI community, as well as to the sand volleyball will continue Cincinnati 6, Pittsburgh 3, 2nd game Bartoli, No. 15 Samantha Stosur, No. 17 Atlanta 5, Florida 2 Amelie Mauresmo, No. 20 Anabel Medina general public. until Thursday. Students can Houston 5, Chicago Cubs 3 Garrigues, No. 26 Francesca Schiavone The club is a registered mem- San Diego 3, Washington 1 and No. 31 Elena Vesnina. turn in their registration forms Arizona 5, L.A. Dodgers 3, 10 innings WOMEN’S SEEDED LOSERS: No. 25 ber of the USA Swimming. The at the intramural office, E216 Today’s Games Kaia Kanepi. San Francisco (J.Sanchez 6-10) at TOP PLAYERS ON COURT TODAY: Men: Flyers is named after a former Field House. Philadelphia (Hamels 7-8), 6:05 p.m. No. 2 Andy Murray and No. 4 Novak Iowa swim coach who created the Atlanta (Hudson 0-0) at Florida Djokovic. Women: No. 1 Dinara Safina, Intramural sand volleyball is a (A.Sanchez 2-5), 6:10 p.m. No. 5 Jelena Jankovic and No. 29 Maria basic components of the butter- six on six co-rec event that will Pittsburgh (Morton 3-6) at Cincinnati (Lehr Sharapova. 3-1), 6:10 p.m. STAT OF THE DAY: 1,370 — the ranking fly stroke in 1934. begin on Sept. 8 on the volleyball Houston (Moehler 8-9) at Chicago Cubs of Roger Federer’s opponent, NCAA The club offers a wide variety (R.Wells 9-7), 7:05 p.m. champion Devin Britton, who managed to courts at the Hawkeye Milwaukee (Looper 11-6) at St. Louis break Federer’s serve twice before losing of participation and skill levels. Recreation Fields, located on (Pineiro 13-9), 7:15 p.m. 6-1, 6-3, 7-5. N.Y. Mets (Pelfrey 9-9) at Colorado (De La QUOTE OF THE DAY: “I thought that for, Anyone interested is encouraged Hawkeye Park Drive. Rosa 12-9), 7:40 p.m. you know, 10, 15 seconds before he broke to attend a one-week trial period Washington (J.Martin 3-3) at San Diego me at love the next game. You know, it Six-on-six volleyball is a pool (Richard 3-1), 9:05 p.m. was fun for the 10, 15 seconds. It was for free. play event in which teams will Arizona (Y.Petit 3-8) at L.A. Dodgers probably the best seconds of my life.” — (V.Padilla 1-0), 9:10 p.m. American wild card Devin Britton, on For more information regard- play two matches on the first whether he thought he might be able to ing costs, groups, and team AMERICAN LEAGUE beat Roger Federer after breaking night of competition. The top two Federer’s serve to go up 3-1 in the second schedules, log on to www.rec- teams in each division will East Division W L Pct GB set. 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Mike Widen, an associate director Iowa intramurals fall 2009 schedule of Recreational Services, truly EVENT REGISTRATION DEADLINESTART • Flag football Aug. 31, Sept. 1 Sept. 8 bleeds Black and Gold. • 6-on-6 sand volleyball Sept. 3 Sept. 8 • Golf Sept. 18 Sept. 27 By ROBBIE LEHMAN team manager. [email protected] He was a Source: www.recserv.uiowa.edu manager for Mike Widen is so pas- the women’s sionate about Iowa athlet- team during ‘I’m so involved with the university, it’s kind of a ics, he has a tattoo on his his under- pride thing. I like being involved in athletics in a leg to prove it. graduate The former Iowa years at Iowa Widen university setting. It’s a good atmosphere to women’s basketball man- while also ager, current referee, and working in associate director work in. It’s a fun job to have.’ also Recreational Services Recreational — Mike Widen, Recreational Services associate director associate director has an Services as a referee for a Iowa basketball logo variety of intramural inked on the outside of his sports. at the position, eventual- get better for him. He does right ankle. His college Of all the memories of ly promoting him to be it for the players, and roommate talked him into Iowa basketball, two stand his associate. that’s exactly the attitude the artwork. clear in his mind: clinch- “He was an outstanding we want.” “We were a part of the ing the Big Ten regular- hiring for us,” Ostrander Officiating gives Widen original women’s gray team season title at Wisconsin said. “He did an outstand- another way to stay con- where we would round up in 1996 and winning the ing job with our intramu- nected with sports. four, five, six of our buddies Big Ten Tournament ral officials as a grad stu- “I like the camaraderie and go scrimmage against championship in Indi- dent that it made sense to with the other officials. It the women in practice,” anapolis in 1997. Howev- convert that into a full- sounds kind of corny, but the 1997 UI graduate er, the everyday grind was time job, which we did. He we are like the third team said. “My roommate was what really satisfied him does a great job for us, and out there,” Widen said. one of those, and he was a — knowing that he con- he is a great fit.” “My dad was a coach grow- big Hawkeye fan, too. I tributed to the team’s As a graduate student, ing up, so I’ve been around guess it was his idea. He accomplishments. Widen also began officiat- the game my whole life.” got a Tigerhawk, and I got “You put your heart and ing junior-high football There was a point in the old-school Iowa bas- soul into practice every and basketball games time where Widen wasn’t a ketball logo. I’ve had it day, from the start of around the Iowa City area. Hawkeye. Wanting to ever since.” school when off-season He currently refs high- branch out, he took a mar- Widen enrolled at Iowa workouts start. Then, school football and all lev- keting internship with the as a freshman in 1993, but October practice starts, els of college basketball New York Mets after grad he began bleeding Black and you’re there 20 hours including the Prime Time school. But he realized and Gold long before then. a week,” Widen said. “So it and Game Time Leagues rather quickly, with the tat- As a junior in high was neat to see something that Iowa players partici- too as a constant reminder, school, he helped at a pay off like that.” pate in over the summer. that his heart belonged to women’s basketball camp After four years as a League director Randy the Iowa campus. run by former Iowa head manager, he accepted a job Larson called Widen a “I’m so involved with coach C. Vivian Stringer. as a graduate assistant in “mainstay” of the leagues the university, it’s kind of While coaching fifth- and Recreational Services, and a “top-notch” ref. a pride thing,” he said. “I sixth-graders at the camp, heading the officiating “He’s one of those guys like being involved in ath- Stringer took notice of section and training offi- who not only is passion- letics in a university set- Widen’s potential and cials. Harry Ostrander, the ate, but he’s very compe- ting. It’s a good atmos- asked if he was interested director of Rec Services, tent,” Larson said. “It’s phere to work in. It’s a fun in coming to Iowa to be a recognized Widen’s talent about helping the players job to have.”

The Daily Iowan - Iowa City, Iowa - Tuesday, September 1, 2009 - 3B dailyiowan.com for more sports Sports Kickers are even Field hockey is OK COMMENTARY as well. including Wake Forest, CONTINUED FROM 1B It gets creepier, who will be looking to though. appear in its 10th- KICKING Iowa’s starting lineup straight Final Four. CONTINUED FROM 1B — those who only know for its first two games Griesbaum likes it that Iowa appeared in in ’06 included three that way, though. the NCAA Final Four freshmen you may have “Wake Forest and But the Iowa kicking last season or that it heard of — Meghan North Carolina are competition has become Beamesderfer, Tricia has won three-consecu- really, really good this significantly more opaque Dean, and Jess Werley over the last four months, tive Big Ten champi- — all of whom are now year,” she said on Aug. according to the recent onships. senior starters for the 30 following her team’s two-deep released on And still, there are Black and Gold. loss to North Carolina. Aug. 28. some who follow the Freshmen Jessica “I want to play the best With four days left until program more closely Barnett, Sarah Drake, teams possible. It’s a the Hawkeyes’ season but chalk up the 0-2 and Geena Lesiak all little rough the first opener against Northern start as the beginning appeared in the weekend, but we Iowa, Murray and Moss- of a rebuilding year. Hawkeye starting line- bought into it, we com- Losing eight seniors up this past weekend. brucker now stand even FILE PHOTO/THE DAILY IOWAN mitted to it, so it’s not with only a backslash would qualify the new So how did that ’06 changing.” Hawkeye place-kicker Daniel Murray sets up to kick a 47-yard field season as a “rebuilding” season turn out? dividing the two. goal during the fourth quarter of Iowa’s contest against Michigan When November rolls “It’s going to be a compe- one for most programs. Iowa went on to win State on Oct. 27, 2007. Murray hit two field goals, both from more around and Grant Field tition between those guys But Tracey its first of three- than 40 yards out in Iowa’s double-overtime victory. is starting to feel a lit- to see who wins it here in Griesbaum’s team does- straight conference n’t plan on lowering its tle more like an ice the fall,” Iowa special- tournament titles expectations because of rink, that policy will teams coach Lester Erb before making an Hawkeyes’ open scrim- twice from between 40 and a younger roster — and insure that the said during the team’s appearance in the mage on Aug. 15. “If [Mur- 49 yards — his longest it shouldn’t. Hawkeyes are battle- media day in early NCAA Tournament. ray] clearly wins it, that being a 45-yarder — in Examine a similar tested. August. “Those guys know Obviously, just would be something we addition to one failed scenario for Iowa: the After enduring both a that every day they go out, because the Hawkeyes would discuss for sure.” attempt beyond the 50. 2006 season. grueling conference and it’s going to be important entered both seasons As a true freshman, Mossbrucker on the Griesbaum’s gang because both those guys facing similar adversity non-conference sched- Mossbrucker held on to other hand, safely stayed entered the season with and lost games to the ule, the team’s young- are pretty good and pretty the starting reins for between 30 and 39 yards, a considerably younger competitive.” same teams doesn’t sters will be looking much of the 2008 season. going 6-for-8 from that dis- team than the year mean they will magi- more like experienced This year, however, Erb He led the conference in tance. before. At the time, the cally finish this season veterans and less like and the rest of the Hawk- field goal percentage But the battle between Hawkeyes fell to both the exact same way. true freshmen. eye coaching staff hope the (86.7), making 13 of 15 Murray and Mossbrucker No. 2 Wake Forest and starting kicker is deter- But it should serve as a Meanwhile, the attempts. goes beyond last season’s No. 5 North Carolina in comforting reminder for mined early in practice team’s more experi- However, his 70 total numbers. that year’s Big a team that will rather than late in the enced leaders will be at points in 2008 were “The ability to put pres- Ten/ACC Challenge. undoubtedly (and season on the game-day the top of their game, mediocre at best in rela- sure on yourself is what Iowa also played 10 already has started to) gridiron. tion to the rest of the Big sets most kickers apart,” games against teams face some growing having already seen But if Murray clearly Ten. Ranked seventh Murray said. “Probably ranked in the presea- pains this season. what it takes to win a stands out before Sept. 5, among conference kickers the biggest part of our son top-20 that year. Yes, Iowa is 0-2 right Big Ten Title — let Iowa head coach Kirk Fer- by season’s end, Moss- game is being able to get And by the end of this now. Still, those two alone three times in a entz said he is open to the brucker’s 93.9 PAT kicking through the ups and season, Iowa will have losses came against row. idea of giving Mossbruck- percentage (31-for-33) kept downs. ... If you’re strug- played 10 games teams expected to vie There’s a good chance er a redshirt option this Murray in contention. gling, can you put it past against teams ranked for a national champi- a fourth one is on season. Murray also displayed you and be mentally in the preseason top-20 onship this season, the way. “I think it’s possible,” the strongest leg last sea- strong enough to go and Ferentz said following the son, splitting the uprights make your next one?” Hawks face rough Volleyball starts hot VOLLEYBALL boasts five teams in the decisions during play. CONTINUED FROM 1B top 25, including defend- “We have to work on ing NCAA champion and our offensive efficiency,” slate in Big Ten action No. 1 Penn State. While she said. “I think that’s “I was really excited,” the Hawkeyes realize Huffman said. “I just confidence is important, probably our biggest HAWKS King and Matt Kroul. To lenging for Iowa this sea- went out there and had they also realize it’s still thing right now. Part of fill the leadership void, son than the road portion fun and just wanted to early in the season. that is hitters making CONTINUED FROM 1B play confident and start each part of the defense of the team’s schedule. “Our confidence is up, better choices with the off the season well. I consists of players being After a battle with but at the same time, the think our communica- balls, setters setting a “He’s always getting after counted on to have Iowa State in Ames next coaches don’t want it to tion and energy were get too high,” Schipper little bit better. Every- guys. He’s always finishing big seasons. week, the Hawkeyes have through the whistle. Among them are Anger- really important. We said. “It was a good tour- body is involved with about as tough an away You see a guy play with that er and fellow senior line- kept it up and were pret- nament, but we have Big that, it’s not just the hit- slate in conference play kind of heart, and you real- backer A.J. Edds, junior ty consistent all three Ten’s starting pretty ters but certainly I as one could ask for, play- ly want to step up your defensive linemen Adrian games, I think that was soon, so we have to get would like to see our hit- ing all of the Big Ten’s the key factor.” ready for that and stay game and play the Clayborn and Christian ters make some better preseason top three — Despite having the grounded.” same way.” Ballard, and junior defen- choices than what we The biggest loss offen- sive backs Amari Spievey Ohio State, Penn State, best start to a season With over a month left made this weekend.” sively is in the backfield, and Brett Greenwood. and Michigan State — since 2002, the before conference play with Shonn Greene bolting “We have eight guys plus a trip to Wisconsin Hawkeyes haven’t starts, Dingman would like to see the team for the NFL. Sophomore returning, so in theory, if and a rowdy Camp Ran- become arrogant or over- focus on making better Jewel Hampton looked like every guy is better than he dall Stadium in Madison. confident. The Big Ten a lock to replace the Doak was last year, which he In addition, the games Walker Award winner, but should be … they should at Penn State on Sept. 26 a lingering knee injury has all be better,” Iowa defen- and at Michigan State on opened the door for junior sive coordinator Norm Oct. 24 will be played running back Paki Parker said. “I think we under the lights. O’Meara, who will get the have a chance to start on Sept. 5 against be decent.” “If you’re going to be a Northern Iowa. The pieces are in place good team, you’re going to Defensively, the for a monumental cam- have to handle the road,” Hawkeyes lose two valu- paign, but the obstacles in Ferentz said. “We know able leaders along the the way are daunting. Per- every one of those environ- defensive line in Mitch haps nothing is more chal- ments will be tough.”

4B - The Daily Iowan - Iowa City, Iowa - Tuesday, September 1, 2009 Sports dailyiowan.com for more sports From lag-putting drills to playing 18

on their least favorite: playing The Iowa women’s golf team uses competi- an 18-hole round but only being tions during drills to make improving fun. allowed two putts or better each hole. The catch is they have to start By J.T. BUGOS Junior Lauren Forbes also outside of 30 feet on every green [email protected] said playing is her favorite part of practice because it is the best except two. If you three-putt, The sun was still slowly creep- way to learn shots one doesn’t you start at hole No. 1 again. ing just partly above the hori- hit on the range. Crawford’s favorite lag-putting zon, and all was quiet at the Fellow junior Laura drill comes into play heavily Finkbine Golf Course pro shop Cilek agreed. during this drill. around 6:30 a.m. “We get to be out in the morn- She always tries to keep Then, the sharp, metallic ing when no one is out here,” the things entertaining. There are crack of eight tee shots broke Iowa City native said. “It’s nice no “punishment drills,” and the early morning silence, signi- to be able to do what we all love players aren’t forced to climb fying a fresh season. doing, which is playing.” hills with their bags on their Practice had officially begun. Iowa head coach Kelly Craw- back after a bad round. On this first morning of prac- ford said some of her favorite The goal of practice is not tice, the members of the Iowa days involve putting drills. One FILE PHOTO/THE DAILY IOWAN women’s golf team did what only to improve, but to continue of her favorites is lag-putting Iowa sophomore golfer Lauren Forbes practices in the Bubble on March 3. Over the they do best: played. to love the game when the day drills, which is designed to A typical week of practice for past three months, the team has held the majority of practices in the Bubble work- is over. the Hawkeyes includes playing develop feel on longer putts. ing on mechanics, hoping to improve consistency and focus. “I don’t want them to dislike 18 holes on Monday, Wednesday, Players, starting anywhere the game or feel like the game and Friday. On Tuesday and from 30 to 50 feet away, have to they love is a punishment,” Thursday, short-game drills are knock the ball within 3 feet of stacks of cash, are put on the confidence to know you can Crawford said. “If any part of the norm. the pin. Not only do they have to table. The head coach believes carry those out in tournaments.” this is something they don’t Players said the days they get it to the hole, they must keep letting the team choose moti- As with their favorite part of want to be here for, they won’t only play 18 is the best part it around the cup. vates the golfers. practice, there was a large get better. We want them to keep of practice. Competitions are also big on “The competitive games we agreement among the players loving the game.” Sophomore Chelsea Harris the team. Coaches and players play are great because it keeps said the round allows her to alike love days they compete you focused and in the competi- work on all the things she has against each other. tive mode, which then transfers been practicing, helping her Crawford allows the women to tournaments,” Cilek said. “So reap the benefits of the drills to pick the consequence for los- you’ve been in those competitive she does between rounds. ing. Things like push-ups, not situations before and have the Bright future seen MESSAGE HELP WANTED HELP WANTED for frosh golfer BOARD Iowa freshman Kristi Cardwell brings a big stick to the women’s golf team and a desire to perform. By J.T. BUGOS seems to be keeping her emotions All-American distinctions in [email protected] in check a lot better.” the future. ATTENTION UI Although Cardwell’s game has Cardwell is looking forward STUDENTS! New Hawkeye Kristi Cardwell improved, Crawford wants the to accumulating new memories GREAT RESUME- BUILDER has been playing golf since she was golfer to make even better deci- on the golf course. Her GREAT JOB! Be a key to the University's 5. In eighth grade, she started play- sions and manage the course bet- favorite memory from high future! Join ing competitively. After a success- ter. Other aspects of the new school is beating her sister in THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA ful prep career, she will enter her Hawkeye’s game the coach will an invitational. 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ANDREW R. JUHL [email protected] A partial list of things I should probably tell every prospective girlfriend DAVID SCRIVNER/THE DAILY IOWAN • Whether you prefer UI juniors Ben Pohl (left) and Tom Beecher flip through hundreds of posters during a poster skim or 2 percent milk, I will sale at Hubbard Park on Monday. The sale, which will end on Friday, includes posters and claim to prefer the opposite, prints priced around $8. Campus channel 4, even though I really couldn’t UITV schedule cable channel 17 care less. This allows me to 11:30 a.m. News from Russia (in 4 Emergency Medicine seminar pre- make the 1 percent compro- Russian) sented by UI Health Care mise, and gives me one free 12:30 p.m. Kirk Ferentz News 5:05 Liszt Festival Concerts, Solo Piano make-you-compromise-on- Conference, live Performances, February 2009 1 “Prairie Lights” Archive, Michael 6:10 “Runner,” Short Sports Movie something later. Dennis Browne • If we have an argument, Produced by UI Students 2 News from Germany (in German) 6:30 Kirk Ferentz News Conference and I somehow prove you Newscast from Germany, in German 7 Women at Iowa, Interview with are horribly incorrect, I will 3 Women at Iowa, Interview with Kelly Thornberg never hold your ignorance Kelly Thornberg against you during future discussions. I may remind you of it often and repeatedly, Tuesday, September 1 , 2009 but I will never hold it horoscopes — by Eugenia Last against you. • I’ve never been a super- ARIES March 21-April 19 The more you step out on a limb for someone or some- stitious person because thing you believe in, the better you will do. There is plenty of potential cou- being a superstitious person pled with opportunities if you work alongside people with the same goal or is bad luck. point of view. Don’t fear the unknown. • My mother was adopted; I have no idea who my real TAURUS April 20-May 20 Don’t count on anyone who is trying to pressure you. mother is. Even if promised, you aren’t likely to get what you want in the end. Instead, • Sometimes, when I poop, go it alone. You will be able to capture attention by giving the most for the least. I push so hard that I get a GEMINI May 21-June 20 Someone critical will be waiting for you to make a mis- headache. When this happens, take. Your insight and ability to do things with finesse should be enough to I will act like a child and keep everyone happy. Love and romance will lead to a chance to travel. expect you mollycoddle me. CANCER June 21-July 22 If you overload your agenda, you will end up feeling • I use words like “molly- anxious. An argument will harm a relationship you have with someone from coddle.” Often. work or with whom you have to deal regularly. Make your home more adapt- • Don’t make the mistake able for the responsibilities you have taken on. of thinking that, when I’m LEO July 23-Aug. 22 You’ll be able to express your feelings effortlessly. The talks gazing transfixed into your you have will clear up any misconceptions. Plan a vacation that will allow you eyes, this it is because I am some time to relax. in love with you; I’m practic- VIRGO Aug. 23-Sept. 22 A serious attitude will help you persuade others to take ing to be a Scanner. a chance on you. Uncertainty regarding someone you love can be cleared up • Having a child with me with a few simple questions. Don’t make assumptions, or you will make a poor equates to consenting that I decision. may dress it in funny clothes LIBRA Sept. 23-Oct. 22 Love is on the rise, and a chance to share your emotions and race it against other with someone special will develop. It’s time to make new friends and to find neighborhood kids down the new hobbies. Idle time will lead to anxiety. sidewalk while all of fathers watch. And take bets. SCORPIO Oct. 23-Nov. 21 Watch your back. Someone you think you can trust will • I like cute underwear, let you down. Focus on work, helping others, and visiting friends. Creative col- but not as much as tiny laboration will pay off. Avoid overindulgence in any form. underwear, and definitely SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22-Dec. 21 You will discover alternative ways to make more not as much as no under- money. A love relationship can lead to an easier lifestyle and less pressure on wear. But if you must insist, you. Follow your heart; it will not lead you astray. I’ll wear them. CAPRICORN Dec. 22-Jan. 19 You may be under a little pressure; don’t let anyone push you to do something before you are ready. A serious deal will require — Andrew R. Juhl sometimes wonders more time and effort if you want to maximize the outcome. Find out everything if he has OCD. He thinks about it daily. you can. AQUARIUS Jan. 20-Feb. 18 You can clear matters up by talking about the way you feel and what your plans are for the future. Don’t hold back when so much depends on being truthful about your concerns and intentions. Love and Think you’re pretty funny? Prove it. romance will take a favorable turn. The Daily Iowan is looking for Ledge writers. You can submit a Ledge at PISCES Feb. 19-March 20 Don’t get caught up in the hoopla when there is so much [email protected]. more to the events taking place. Do your research, and find out what and who If we think it’s good, we’ll run it — and is behind a project or event you want to be a part of. There may be a change maybe contact you for more. of heart regarding a partnership.

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