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FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2009 SPORTS Wheeling rules in IC Some art returns Parts of the UI Museum of Pickup-game Art’s collection heaven The Field House still has an settled at the aura surrounding it for those Figge Art who love basketball. 10 A clear message Museum in Iowa student-athletes have to downtown sign a contract with the athlet- ics department regarding use on Davenport. social-networking websites. 10 By ADAM SALAZAR NEWS [email protected] Suite, but not This weekend marks short the Figge Museum’s last day with the collection Burge will open its new addi- containing Jackson Pol- tion this fall. 2 lock’s Mural, which the Moving south museum has displayed City officials hope relocating a since April. wastewater-treatment plant A Legacy for Iowa: Pol- will avoid future problems. 2 JOE SCOTT/THE DAILY IOWAN lock’s Mural and Modern A man who asked to be called “captain” coasts through the Pedestrian Mall on his way to the Tobacco Bowl on Thursday. Bicycles, roller Masterworks from the ARTS & CULTURE blades, and skateboards are prohibited on the Ped Mall and on downtown sidewalks. University of Iowa Muse- um of Art has not made Social networking money for the UI Muse- Metro bicycle um of Art, however, even and Michael Road rules still apply to bicyclists, but they name master plan Jackson though the Figge had some unique obstacles. Officials at the Johnson been charging for admis- Celebrity death was definitely County City Council of sion. a topic this summer, and with By ALINA RUBEZHOVA ciate dean in the UI scenic bike routes as Governments want to use Sean O’Harrow, the the onslaught of death came [email protected] Graduate College. other advantages. bike-lane markings to Figge executive director, questions about the media. Did He said he walks his However, while address bikers’ concerns: said the partnership When it comes to get- CNN and MSNBC overdo the bicycle through the area Berkowitz follows the • They direct bicyclists to trav- between Figge and the ting around on two Michael Jackson coverage? even though it’s a hassle. rules downtown and el in the proper direction. UI Art Museum is quite wheels, some seem to Reporter Eric Andersen Berkowitz, who is also believes many experi- • They create more than 2 feet extraordinary and not have a hard time com- examines this issue. 5 a co-vice president of the enced cyclists do as well, between passing vehicles and for profit. plying with local rules. Bicyclists of Iowa City — some UI students may cyclists. “It’s a nice arraign- Iowa City police wrote OPINIONS a group that combines be either uninformed or • They are located on Market ment because it helps out 16 bicycle violations This summer in opportunities for cyclists careless about the regu- and Jefferson Streets. both institutions, and between May 1 and July in Iowa City with advo- lations. Iowa City police second, we felt that we Iowa City 27, with 12 of those cacy for cycling — has Sgt. Troy Kelsay said had an obligation to help The DI Editorial Board looks downtown, according to ridden a bike since ele- authorities typically pay out a sister museum,” he violations are given during back on some of the biggest police statistics. mentary school. particular attention in said. events of the summer. 4 The city’s bicycle ordi- In fact, he hasn’t driv- the fall, when students the day watch, between 7 Unlike the UI Museum nance requires cyclists en his car to work in arrive on campus. a.m. to 3 p.m., officers on of Art, which charges no WEB BONUS to obey the same traffic years, and he will even The majority of these foot during other times admission apart from rules as motorists, to ride in 20-degree violations are handled may also hand out warn- as warnings, but if offi- fundraisers, the Figge, a • Get a video tour and see obey bicycle lane arrows, weather. ings or citations. nationally accredited more photos of the new Burge and to avoid riding on “As long as it’s not icy, it’s cers notice repeat At the UI, bicycle regula- offenders, they could nonprofit institution, suites. the Pedestrian Mall and tions state a $25 fine may not a problem,” he said. hand out citations start- charges $7 for all adult • Check out what Daily Iowan downtown sidewalks. He said there are ing at $15. Court fees be charged for reasons patrons and discounted photographers have been up “On the Pedestrian numerous benefits to could raise the cost to such as failure to maintain admissions for senior to this summer with a photo Mall, there is too much the activity, including $80, he said. control, reckless operation, citizens and minors. audio slide show. of a community and fam- staying fit and saving “The goal is to modify and operating bicycles in There are a few other ily space to have people money. He named avoid- the behavior, not to give prohibited areas. exceptions. UI students, ON THE RECORD biking down there,” said ing city traffic and tak- fines,” Kelsay said. Dan Berkowitz, an asso- ing in the “fantastic” Although most of these Insights and information from SEE WHEELS, 3 SEE ART, 3 inside today’s The Daily Iowan. “ … to me, the most critical play- er for Iowa’s success is going to be senior tight end Tony Moeaki. When he is healthy, he is as good a tight end as there is in the Big Ten, and similar to past Keeping in Targeting Welcome Hawkeye tight ends before him, he is more than capable of play- ing on Sundays in 2010. This year’s Black and Gold Welcome Week gets a “ … Moeaki could fill the role touch via video that Brandon Myers had last spot of red and white. year — being a security blanket Ryoko Furukawa’s research is in By ZHANRAN ZHAO of sorts for quarterback Ricky [email protected] Stanzi when he looks downfield ‘keeping the family together,’ and in passing situations.” Part of this year’s Wel- • Read more from a glance video-mediated communication is come Week will take place ahead at the Big Ten football in the Target parking lot season. 10 the way to do it in the digital age. in Coralville. By CHRIS CURTLAND When students arrive by Most popular high-class buses, they can EDITOR’S NOTE [email protected] programs: expect to find a variety of See you soon While using online video- • Skype, a free download sales displays, games, The DI will take a short, albeit mediated communication • MSN Messenger prizes, and even a DJ well-deserved, break from pub- to keep in touch with her • Yahoo! Messenger dishing out tunes while lishing after today. The busi- parents and sister back in they shop to their hearts’ ness office will be open 8 a.m.- Japan, Ryoko Furukawa content. In hosting the Aug. 22 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, saw an opportunity to video-mediated communi- event, sponsored by Target, KC MCGINNIS/THE DAILY IOWAN advance her research in a cation research out and the DI will resume publish- the UI is joining 34 other Signs display back-to-school items at the Coralville Target on new direction. there relates to busi- ing Aug. 20. Have a merry, but colleges nationwide, Thursday. The Coralville store has more sales during the month of The UI doctoral stu- ness,” she said. “There’s safe, break. including Iowa State. August than during the holiday season. not a lot of medical or dent in nursing had long “I think the students are familial information.” WEATHER been studying contact really going to like it,” said year at the Career Fair to shopping event, she and attachment among Martha Driessnack, a Nellie Hermanson, the help students practice their said, but UI officials family members — espe- UI assistant professor assistant director for stu- interview skills, said Janet were not available to 79 61 cially since she worked as and Furukawa’s advising dent activities and pro- Fraser, a human- confirm the price. a midwife delivering professor, said video- resources executive at Slated for the first 26C 16C gramming in the UI Office babies in Japan — but mediated communication of Student Life. Target’s Coralville store. day of Welcome Week, she hadn’t focused on can be important in Several thousand stu- Every year, Target shopping hours will Mostly sunny, light winds, communication through Japanese culture. dents are expected to pays $500 for a front run from 10:30 p.m. turning cloudy at night, 40% an online visual medium. Japanese culture is very attend, she said. row seat as an official past midnight. Coaches chance of rain/T-storms. When her sister had heavy on visual cues, The late-night, after- sponsor of the Career will shuttle students her first baby more than Furukawa said, noting the hours shopping spree is not Fair, said Breanne back and forth INDEX a year ago, Furukawa Japanese concept Sassuru, the UI’s only connection Buckrop, an executive between the resi- took the chance to com- which means, “The eyes are with Target. The company team leader at the dence halls and the Arts 5 Opinions 4 bine her interests for a has worked with the Pomer- Coralville Target. store every half hour. Classifieds 8 Sports 10 as eloquent as the tongue.” research study. antz Career Center in the The company likely Crossword 6 “Most of the SEE VIDEO, 3 past, providing staff each will pay a fee for the SEE TARGET, 3 2 - The Daily Iowan - Iowa City, Iowa - Friday, July 31, 2009 News dailyiowan.com for more news The Daily Iowan ‘New’ Burge set to go Volume 141 Issue 39 BREAKING NEWS STAFF Phone: (319) 335-6063 Publisher: More UI students will live the suite E-mail: [email protected] William Casey.