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UI police release sex-assault report The University of Iowa police said they received a third-party report Tuesday that a female stu- Textbook rental numbers soar dent was sexually assaulted on campus. According to a press release, the report said the alleged assault happened at Daum Residence Hall the weekend of Aug. 20-21. That makes it at least the fourth alleged sexual assault or attempted sexual assault since October 2010, including alleged incidents reported at the Finkbine driving range, Stanley Hall, and on the Pentacrest. Charles Green, the assistant vice president for the UI police, had no further information Wednesday afternoon. Officials are not permitted to begin inves- tigating a sexual assault until it is reported by the alleged victim, but the Campus Security Act man- dates the university issue a time- ly warning. The UI police recommend stu- dents walk in groups when possi- ble and use transportation servic- es such as the Cambus and Nite Ride. — by Hayley Bruce Iowa high court to stream sessions Starting today, the Iowa Supreme Court will begin stream- ing its court sessions online, according to a news release from the court. The release said approximately Students hunt for textbooks at the University Bookstore on Wednesday. Renting textbooks is becoming a viable option to lower the cost of textbooks. (The Daily Iowan/Jules 100 people will be able to watch Pratt) the court sessions, also known as oral arguments, online at any $10 million in federal support has boosted book rental numbers around the country. time. “Oral arguments are always By RISHABH R. JAIN The University Bookstore, University Capi- Bookstore, Old Capitol Town Center. open to the public. However, most [email protected] tol Centre, which started its rental program Learning from the success of online text- people cannot take time out of with 40 textbook titles last semester, has book rentals, bookstores in Iowa City are now their busy schedules to come to Students aren’t buying full-price textbooks increased its rental arsenal to 75 titles, and realizing that price matters most to students. the courthouse to watch a pro- anymore. And with bookstores facing competi- plans it to offer more than 100 textbooks for And some students may not be able to sell ceeding,” Chief Justice Mark Cady tion from online textbook-rental companies, rent next semester. their books back at the end of the semester, said in the release. “Now, people they are now shifting toward cheaper rentals. Other Iowa City booksellers are also on the which may deter them from purchasing in the can watch the oral arguments Encouraged by a $10 million grant included bandwagon. first place. anytime, anywhere, from the con- in the Higher Education Opportunity Act of “The rental program was introduced last “It depends on your timing, actually — they 2008, bookstores initiated textbook-rental pro- semester, and the tremendous response com- either don’t give you too much [money] or don’t venience of their computer, lap- grams on college campuses across the nation. pelled us to offer more textbooks for rent,” top, or smart phone.” And the University of Iowa is following suit. said Eric Schmidtz, the owner of Beat the People will also be able to SEE TEXTBOOKS, 3A access recorded oral arguments from online archives, which the court stopped in 2009 after state budget cuts. — by Hayley Bruce Ruling DAILY IOWAN TV UISG eyes cabs To watch Daily Iowan TV go online at dailyiowan.com. Officials unsure of may hit cost for 24-hour cab service. tax funds

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Olivier Dolce won’t have to Apartment owners now have the worry about traveling safely chance to get their property-tax bills around Iowa City late at night, cut in half following an Iowa Supreme but only if University of Iowa Court decision allowing cooperative Student Government follows housing to be classified as residential. INDEX through with its plans. And with many owners filing to change their status, the city and the Classifieds 4B Spotlight 2A By October, UISG officials county could lose up to $7.5 million in Crossword 8A Sports 10A said they hope to have plans set for a free 24-hour cab service for revenue, potentially forcing it to cut Opinions 4A services in order to avoid raising taxes. all students that would run Nite Ride operates in front of the University Capitol Centre on June 6. (The Daily “My guess is departments would seven days a week. This service Iowan/File Photo) look at the core services they provide WEATHER would provide males the safe and see if they provide any extraneous ride that Nite Ride only pro- jumped,” UI freshman Dolce be the safety of all students.” services, and those would have to be HIGH LOW vides to females. said. “Being a male doesn’t Before UISG would be able to eliminated,” said Kevin O’Malley, the 81 59 “There’s a need for safe trans- mean you are protected from enter into any private contracts, city’s director of finance. portation for males because the outside world. [The UI Mostly sunny, breezy. they also can get raped and police’s] primary concern should SEE TRANSPORTATION, 3A SEE MEETING, 3A

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Freshman Bianca Long performs dental work during a mission trip to Jamaica with the Des Moines Lutheran Church of Hope in 2005. (Contributed Photo) TOP STORIES The UI freshman also went on two service trips to a Native American reser- Most-read stories on dailyiowan.com from Wednesday. vation. 1. Governor's office emails show little of Miles- Branstad tension By LUKE VOELZ Long’s parents had schoolers. 2. McNutt set to lead Hawkeye receiving corps [email protected] Bianca Long attended the trip, first Though the UI has no 3. More than 120 still stuck in UI temp housing • Age: 18 offered solely to adults, volunteer-service require- The Jamaican boy was 4. QB Persa needs to be strong for Northwestern • Hometown: Des Moines every year for almost a ments for incoming stu- nervous, starting to cry 5. Iowa City, UI officials mull PAULA jump • Favorite bands: Taylor decade. When it first dents, UI community- and shaking slightly as he Swift, John Mayer opened to youth in 2003, based learning program climbed the padded • Favorite food: Mashed she signed up with no hes- coordinator Mary leather chair. He had potatoes itation. never seen a dentist in his • Favorite TV show: “One Matthew Wilson said most “I would have tried to life, so the set of shiny Tree Hill” students like Long who talk her into it [if she hadn’t dental appliances seemed • Favorite color: Pink volunteer before college wanted to go,]” said her like a madman’s armory. tend to carry that enthusi- father, Larry Long. “It’s Suddenly, he heard a asm as they grow older. Know someone we should shine a light fun to help people and gentle voice. on? Email us at : “I think they come here really educate people on “Hey,” it said. “It’ll be all [email protected]. with [a drive to volunteer] how to take care of their right. We’re here to help Catch up with others from our series at more ingrained in them,” dailyiowan.com/spotlight. teeth.” you.” she said. “I’ve seen many But Bianca Long needed That voice belonged to students influenced by no convincing. 15-year-old Bianca Long, their experiences as part “I like the opportunity of faith-based groups.” who was traveling to to serve people in need,” Long’s volunteering also Jamaica with the Des she said. “It’s great to see tego Bay meant many res- sparked an interest in Moines Lutheran Church how God works through us idents suffered from cavi- dental work that she pur- of Hope in 2005. She was while we served people in ties or teeth that had rot- sued at her father’s office assisting her dentist need at the [Jamaican] ted out, leaving the only upon returning from the father on Mission church.” option to pull tooth after Jamaica, a volunteer trip Her most recent trip 2005 trip. Though her fall tooth. Long recalled sur- offering dental services to came as youth volunteer semester classes focus on prise at the villagers’ poor residents of Montego rates dropped by 5 percent business and economics, bright dispositions despite Bay. nationwide, according to a she admitted giving some “Calming the patients the severity of their dental 2010 survey by the thought to pre-dentistry down is a struggle,” the problems. Corporation for National — a pursuit bolstered by now 18-year-old said. “They were super grate- and Community Service. her strong stomach. “Especially for kids, ful for the help,” the While the corporation “I love working with because they don’t have incoming University of placed the blame on people I see at my dad’s the opportunity to go to Iowa freshman said. “Here declining volunteer oppor- office and building rela- the dentist like we do [in America,] we take for tunities for youth, Long tionships with patients here.” granted even getting our suspects the culprit could like he does,” she said. The lack of dentistry in teeth cleaned at the den- be increasingly hectic “The whole ‘teeth thing’ small villages near Mon- tist.” schedules among high- doesn’t really bother me.”

METRO/NATION Man faces drug Crack dealer police contributed in the investi- others will close, the Register gation, the release said. reported. charges sentenced — by Hayley Bruce — by Allie Wright The Johnson County Sheriff’s An Iowa City man was sen- Office arrested an area man on tenced to 108 months Wednesday Suit claims White House: U.S. drug charges. for conspiracy to distribute Joseph Barrett, 23, Coralville, cocaine. Branstad violated monitoring Libya was charged Tuesday with two Phillip Lewis, 38, was convict- Constitution The White House said Wednesday there was no evi- controlled-substance violations ed of one count of conspiring to and a drug tax-stamp violation. A lawsuit filed Wednesday con- dence to indicate Muammar distribute crack cocaine and one tends that Gov. Terry Branstad Qaddafi had left Libya, but a According to a complaint from count of distribution of crack the Sheriff’s Office, officials violated the Iowa Constitution spokesman said it was clear his cocaine, according to a press served a state of Iowa narcotics when he vetoed parts of a bill hold on power had slipped even release from the U.S. Department as loyalists waged scattered bat- search warrant at Barrett’s resi- that led to the closure of 36 of Justice. tles across Tripoli. dence, 2551 Holiday Road Apt. E6. unemployment offices last The release said police identi- Briefing reporters who accom- Authorities allege several guns, month, according to the Des fied Lewis as a distributor during panied President Obama on his including a loaded handgun, were Moines Register. an undercover investigation of a vacation to Martha’s Vineyard, located in the same vicinity as In his veto letter, Branstad Mass., Deputy White House Press drug-trafficking group that trans- numerous bags of marijuana, wrote that the bill would have Secretary Josh Earnest also said which totaled 626 grams, and ported crack from Chicago and stopped the Iowa Workforce officials are closely monitoring digital scales. sold it in the Iowa City area. Development from being more the status of Qaddafi’s weapons The complaint said officers The release said an undercov- efficient in helping unemployed stockpiles amid concerns that his also located a bag containing a er officer made several purchas- Iowans. huge caches of arms could fall white powdery substance es of crack cocaine from Lewis The lawsuit says that a gover- into the wrong hands. thought to be cocaine. Barrett during October 2010, totaling nor is not allowed to redirect At the Pentagon, Col. David Lapan said the U.S. is keeping an allegedly admitted the cocaine more than 140 grams of cocaine. money allocated by the eye on Libya’s known chemical- Officials from the Johnson Legislature through veto actions. was his during an interview, and weapons storage sites and County Multi-Agency Drug Task the substance field-tested posi- While some Workforce believes they are secure. But he tive as cocaine. Force, Drug Enforcement Development offices will remain would not elaborate — by Brittany Till Administration, and Iowa City open through the end of the year, — Associated Press

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Eric Anfield, 21, 308 Ridgeland, session of drug paraphernalia disorderly conduct. charged Aug. 17 with public intox- was charged Wednesday with and interference with official Roger Hunter, 39, North Liberty, ication. public intoxication. acts. was charged July 25 with fifth- William Woodall, 34, Coralville, Crashawn Foster, 24, Coralville Lydia Givens, 21, Urbandale, degree theft. was charged June 29 with assault was charged Tuesday with pos- Iowa, was charged Tuesday with Jacob Smith, 20, 713 Slater, was causing serious injury.

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approval from both the city can avoid obtaining a possible by donations, and given permission to other libraries, including Council LIBRARY manager and City Council, license, however, if the bev- it would be much more dra- city organizations to serve Bluffs, Des Moines, CONTINUED FROM 1A the Public Library Friends erages are provided by a matic to be able to take our and sell alcohol in public. Dubuque, West Des Foundation could be catering service. donors to the shelves and The Riverside Festival Moines, and Davenport. allowed to serve alcohol in Though it may seem show them the books we Stage in Lower City Park The Iowa City Public any city building. costly, in the end, it would have received because of serves alcohol during its Library will join with the Library officials wanted be huge savings for the their donations. “Building events. Iowa wineries are city’s Parks and Recreation to begin hosting fundrais- because of numerous organization, said Library the Collection” is one of the allowed to distribute sam- Committee in addressing aspects of a city ordinance, ers at the library in effort Director Susan Craig. events hosted by the ples of wine at the Iowa City Council, likely at the said Eric Goers, an Iowa to cut costs on renting facil- “We want to be able to City assistant city attorney. ities. library, and it is held at City Farmers’ Market, and council’s next meeting. The “A person shall not use or Acquiring a license to say thank you to our hotelVetro. It gives us a other vendors sell home- Parks and Recreation Com- consume any alcoholic bev- serve alcohol would cost donors for their donations very generous discount, but made beer and other bever- mittee intends to build a erages in any city building, the library anywhere from right here in the library,” it would be more marvelous ages at the market. new facility at the Terry except a city building cov- $41 for beer to $232 for said Development Director to be able to do this right Throughout Iowa, other Trueblood Recreation Area ered by a license or permit,” liquor, wine coolers, beer, Patty McCarthy. “One in here in the library.” city buildings allow alcohol with similar intentions to that ordinance said. With and wine. Library officials five new books are made In the past, the city has to be served in their public host fundraising events.

Each year, Ramadan is “not meant to be some- humbling experience. Stud- relate to the poor and sick, RAMADAN begins 10 or 11 days earlier thing that hurts,” but occa- ies indicate that Muslims joining the ones who can’t Ramadan than the previous year, fol- sionally, some will suffer exhibit more generosity afford food on a regular Some facts about the CONTINUED FROM 1A lowing a lunar calendar. such conditions as dehy- while fasting, said Ahmed basis. However, practicing monthlong Muslim holiday: With days becoming longer dration. Souaiaia, a UI associate and the heat more intense, “Some will have some is more difficult in non- • Ninth month of the Islamic fasting becomes harder. professor of religious stud- “In the summer, because weight loss because they ies. Islamic countries, Has- calendar the days are longer, we are eating more healthily,” “Evidence shows that sanein said. • Mandates no food or drink early enough to enjoy a said Jasser, the president of meal before any sunlight count down the minutes,” Muslims are more charita- “It’s a lot more fun in our during sunlight hours streams across the sky, five Hassanein said. the American Islamic ble,” he said. “More dona- countries,” Hassanein said, • Eid-ul-Fitr is a celebration But does the 30-day fast Forum for Democracy. “The prayers at designated tions have been given to adding it’s more of a cele- of the first day after create health concerns for gastrointestinal system the famine in Somalia dur- times, and class in Muslims? bration in Egypt. “It’s not Ramadan ends between. can become more regulated ing Ramadan than any M. Zuhdi Jasser, an only about the fasting The routine all leads up internal medicine physi- because you are not eat- other month.” Source: Ahmed Souaiaia, UI associate to a nightly feast, breaking cian at a private practice in ing.” Ajram agreed, saying [there] … Here, you don’t professor of religious studies the fast each day. Phoenix, said the practice Ramadan can also be a fasting allows them to get into the spirit.”

recognizing when there quences if they were out another flood. That invisi- ority for me alway. We’ve then I think finally, and as MASON might be a situation that late at night, and I can ble wall would protect the had some wonderful important as the other two, could lead to behaviors that understand men feeling west building in the future, fundraising years since I’ve we have a strategic plan in CONTINUED FROM 1A are not the kinds of things like they would like to have and I am encouraged by been here, and we want to place that provides us with we’d like have our students something similar in place the progress we’re making continue that trend and a great road map of what exposed to is a good start in also. I’m pleased that UISG on that one. I’ve seen early keep working with our we should be doing, and we terms of understanding is exploring this, and we’ll designs for Hancher Audi- friends to make sure that will be true to that strategic how then to respond or how wait and see what its pro- torium, and I understand we bring as many resources plan. So those student suc- started last year, but it did- to get help if in fact some- posal is. that we should have some to this great university as cess initiatives the Arts n’t start at the beginning of thing like this were to DI: What are your goals designs for the new art we possibly can. Many of Campus, the cluster hirings the year is our police offi- occur. for this coming school year? building and for the School those support our students, — all of those things are a cers are patrolling with the DI: Students in UISG are How specifically do you of Music before very long, and scholarships are part of the university’s Iowa City police officers. So working to establish late- plan to reach these goals? too, so that’s exciting. always a priority when it strategic plan, and all of there are simply more night transportation for Mason: Well, you know, Fundraising is a big pri- comes to fundraising. And those are priorities. police, and they are issuing men. Do you think this is a there are many, but I’ll give citations. So not surprising- good idea, and will the uni- you some of the big ones. ly, there are those kinds of versity support the project Obviously, flood recovery activities occurring, they’re financially? continues to be at the very more likely to be noted, and Mason: You know, I top of the list to make sure the students are more like- haven’t seen the UISG pro- that we stay on course with ly to be cited. posal, but I am sure that it the big projects and we get DI: With football season will go to Tom Rocklin at some of these projects done. coming up quickly, will the some point in time. That’ll I’m excited that I think university maintain its be his decision. I certainly later this fall, we’re going “Think Before You Drink” think that if it’s feasible — to get the Art West Build- policies? Since the policies it’s a good idea. We certain- ing back up online and began last year, what new ly started Nite Ride with functioning. We had a test changes are in the works the intention of making run this summer of the for this year’s? certain that our young invisible wall that will be in Mason: Yeah, absolutely. ladies in particular had place should we ever have I think that campaign got options — safe options — to some real legs last year, get home late at night so and one of the things that that they wouldn’t be out our Public Safety Depart- on the street or vulnerable ment tells us is that the in ways that we certainly incidences of bad behavior didn’t want to see them suf- in Kinnick Stadium that fer any adverse conse- are typically alcohol-relat- ed were down last year, and that’s a good thing. DI: The UI received reports of a sexual assault in Daum Residence Hall recently. That’s the fourth alleged assault on campus in the last year. What is the university doing to prevent incidents such as those? Mason: Well, you know, we’re constantly trying to provide education, we’re constantly trying to pro- vide information to people so that they understand that if things like this hap- pen what to do how to try to manage it, how to try to avoid it. Sometimes, the unfortunate things that can occur when you don’t expect these things to occur, you’re not looking for these things to occur, so

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ADAM B SULLIVAN Editor • EMILY BUSSE Managing Editor • SAM LANE Managing Editor • CHRIS STEINKE Opinions Editor • HAYLEY BRUCE Metro Editor • TAYLOR CASEY, MATT HEINZE, EMILY INMAN Editorial writers Keep fighting EDITORIALS reflect the majority opinion of the DI Editorial Board and not the opinion of the Publisher, Student Publications Inc., or the University of Iowa. GUEST OPINIONS, COMMENTARIES, and COLUMNS reflect the opinions of the authors and are not necessarily those of the Editorial Board. Editorial for cheaper Future Colbert-PAC ads should tuition air on Iowa TV stations al legislators have been silent on this issue. Hubbub over comedy pundit ’s pre- duced and aired two ads, both asking for the Aug. 13 Former Gov. Chet Ames Straw Poll commercials has finally quelled but Ames Straw Poll voters to write in Rick Parry,“with an ‘A’ Culver’s cuts to public media outlets in the state should be careful to learn from for ‘America’ — with an ‘A’ for ‘Iowa.’ ” education caused a Des Moines ABC affiliate WOI-DT’s tiff. Rick Parry was not to be confused — or, rather, to be tuition increase in 2008. WOI-DT recently declined to air a satirical ad criticiz- confused — with Gov. , who had not WILL MATTESSICH He told Iowans the ing a new kind of political action committee, dubbed declared his candidacy at the time. [email protected] tuition levels “concerned” “Super PACs.” Super PACs can be devastating to the “[Colbert is doing] exactly what great satirists have him, but he took no real American political election process. No other Iowa televi- always done,” said Professor Rachel Paine Caufield, who Today is a grim action toward changing sion station should make the same mistake. reminder of the gross them. For past election cycles, individuals were limited to teaches a political-satire class at Drake University. She injustice being brought One Iowa state sena- donating a certain amount of money (usually less than likened Colbert’s antics to someone holding a fun-house against America’s stu- tor, Sean Hamerlinck, $5,000) per candidate. However, political-action commit- mirror up to the world. “Colbert’s success is based on a dents. tees, which are approved by the Federal Election mixture of real and unreal.” told lobbying students to Aug. 25 is the due date Committee, can launch “independent” political cam- The one-minute spot ran on two Des Moines television “go home” earlier this paigns. As long as a Super PAC doesn’t directly coordi- stations, but it had been planned and paid to run on for the year’s first year. Not only did the nate with the political parties or candidates it supports, three. WOI-DT opted not to air the commercial, reasoning University Bill. senator want to avoid the amount of money legally allowed to influence a feder- that it was “too confusing.” Thousands of undergrad- fixing the problem, he al election is unlimited. “[PACs such as Jobs for Iowa] think they can influence uates at Iowa will send didn’t even want to hear In January 2010, the Supreme Court case ruling in your vote with their unlimited Super PAC money,” says the university far more about it. Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission ruled one of his commercials, titled “Episode IV: A New Hope.” money than they should In contrast, Gov. Terry that corporate and union contributions to independent “But Americans For A Better Tomorrow, Tomorrow asks, have to. Those payments Branstad has been very political campaigns cannot be limited. Thus, Super PACs ‘But what about our unlimited Super-PAC money?’ ” will be financed, in many present in the tuition can accept unlimited contributions directly from the While Caufield generally agreed that Colbert’s ad car- cases, by student loans. debate — but on the treasuries of corporations with a political agenda. ried potential to confuse voters, she also conceded any Entering freshmen, wrong side. Branstad Those that concurred with the decision cited the First political advertisement can, and does, confuse voters. returning upperclass- has repeatedly proposed Amendment — but corporate sponsors are spending mil- Though the DI Editorial Board admits that this men, and graduate stu- funding cuts to higher lions of dollars for this so-called “free” speech. undoubtedly confused some voters unaware of what a dents must keep fighting education. John Paulsen of Paulsen & Co., a hedge-fund sponsor, Super PAC is and implies, we are confident that Colbert’s tuition increases and We can’t allow these donated more than $1 million to the Super PAC Restore satirical expertise, coupled by the growing awareness of work to make higher shortsighted, unjust poli- Our Future, which was created by supporters of GOP his protests, will improve future viewers’ comprehension education accessible and cies to continue. Society presidential-nomination candidate . — even though we have no idea what he will do next. affordable. The conse- will suffer because there Now, the question is, how will such a considerable con- “People don’t even know what he’s going to do with the quences of allowing the are fewer graduates tribution influence Romney’s politics? In this current money, and they’re still giving it to him.” Americans have costs of higher education entering public-interest electoral climate, in which our current president spent a developed an inherent trust in and appreciation of to rise are severe for stu- work. Skilled professions record $740.6 million on his 2008 election, politicians Colbert, and that continues to translate to monetary con- dents and for society. such as law and medi- seeking federal office have significant incentive to form tributions. The cost of attending cine experience short- the University of Iowa their policies based on what the wealthy would support. While Caufield said she believes most people are not ages in rural areas while going to change their opinions based on his ads, she for the coming year is new graduates are forced This spurred television personality Stephen Colbert to believes young voters may attempt to critically analyze $16,515 for in-state stu- to choose high-paying action. In June, the host of “” had his complex issues such as PACs more extensively as a result dents, $33,849 for out-of- jobs instead of practicing own Super PAC, called “Americans For A Better of the quasi-coverage Colbert has given them. state students (including in areas where there is Tomorrow, Tomorrow” approved approved by the FEC. “I As the influential Iowa caucuses near, Iowa television estimates for room and less money but still high don’t accept the status quo,” he said. “I do accept Visa, stations need to acknowledge the validity of Colbert’s board). Compare those demand. Many legisla- MasterCard, or American Express.” argument — it carries more substance than most of the figures with 1980, when tors on both sides of the At the time, he said that he wasn’t making a statement other ads sponsored by corporate-backed Super PACs. a student at a public aisle fail to recognize against corporations funding federal elections. 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They will be chosen for print publication when they are deemed to be well-written and to forward public discussion. tion on students’ lives. full-time jobs to pay for They may be edited for length and style. Student loan debt is school don’t always have higher than ever, reach- time and energy to ing a total of $550 billion protest and advocate Vegan dishes can leading food-service provider, bags to suffocate, because they es such as vegan cookies and in the United States last against harmful educa- concluded that 24 percent of are of no use to the egg indus- vegan ice cream available at year. tion policies. Those same be pretty yummy college students say actively try. Regardless of sex, all of most grocery stores and with The effects of graduat- students may not have In response to your mouth- seeking vegan cuisine is impor- these terrified animals are sent chain restaurants such as ing with a large amount time to demonstrate watering article “UI freshman of debt extend beyond against wars or go listen tant to them. to slaughter when they’re no Denny’s and Ruby Tuesday red ink in post-college to a candidate speak perfects vegan cupcake” (Aug. Most students are horrified longer of use, and they are rou- adding delicious vegetarian and financial planning, which before voting. 18), I would like to send high to discover that in the dairy tinely skinned and dismem- vegan dishes to their menus, was proven in a recent Our generation is praise to Erica Parlee for show- industry, cows are repeatedly bered while still conscious. This study in the Journal of it’s never been easier to boy- being pacified by our casing her vegan cupcake impregnated using painful kind of abuse would warrant cott this kind of cruelty. Public Economics. The study revealed that the financial obligations. delights. Vegetarian and vegan machines, only to have their felony cruelty-to-animals However, in Des Moines, you Iowa students must options are more popular than looming specter of mas- calves torn away from them charges if cats or dogs were can bet it’s going to be Miss sive debt affects stu- enter the 2011-12 school ever, particularly among college just hours after birth. Male the victims. Yet these practices Dolly Cakes all the way. For dents’ academic and pro- year planning to fight this trend. No matter students, for reasons ranging calves typically end up living are standard in an industry that more information, visit fessional decisions in col- from health and environmental their short lives in tiny veal refuses to make even the most lege and postgraduation. what your background or peta2.com to request a free political leanings, attend concerns to the clear cruelty to crates. Egg-laying hens regular- basic improvements in the way Students are forced to vegetarian/vegan starter kit. forgo enriching educa- protests, contact your animals involved in raising and ly have their sensitive beaks that animals are treated. Amelia Jensen tional opportunities they representatives, and killing animals for food. A cut off, and male chicks are Thankfully, with so many College Campaigns Assistant can’t afford and choose don’t support any offi- recent study by ARAMARK, a ground up alive or tossed into delicious and cruelty-free dish- peta2.com jobs after graduation cials that don’t show a that pay the most rather true commitment to cut- than entering lower-paid ting college costs. The public-interest jobs. issue is about more than Guest opinion Many state and feder- just money. First-in-the-nation caucuses good for United States Every four years, nation- invigorating to be reminded People in both rural and government. I always say means of keeping the con- versations makes our al reporters focus on Iowa’s of how individual citizens urban areas tend to know representative government versation going. democracy a little bit first-in-the-nation presi- propel our democracy for- their neighbors, and they is a two-way street. Email and social-media stronger. dential caucuses. The State ward. help out. A flood or tornado It’s not enough for the networks such as Facebook, When citizens petition Fair is often a backdrop for Iowa’s presidential cau- predictably brings an army officeholder to convey her Twitter, and YouTube are their government, and news coverage, showcasing cuses have been a fixture of volunteers. or his views to the voters. quick and direct for many when they exercise their Iowa classics such as the for decades. Thousands of Civics and government The citizens also have an people. right to vote, they quality and variety of our Iowans gather in public are emphasized in schools. obligation to state their And lately, I’ve been tak- breathe life into the Con- livestock and agricultural meeting halls, schools, gym- When I speak to students, opinions, concerns, and ing the opportunity to be a stitution. commodities and the nasiums, and even private their questions about rep- questions to their elected resource for school kids and famous cow sculpted out of homes to elect delegates for resentative democracy are representatives. classrooms through Skype. Citizens should hold butter. the 99 county conventions. well-informed. It’s important for each of By using Skype, the stu- officeholders accountable Also on view is the civic- Iowans are well-informed The same is true for my us to look for every opportu- dents can ask me their for their words and actions. mindedness that puts the and take their civic duty town meetings all over nity to keep the dialogue questions, which usually Iowans do their part at White House hopefuls seriously. Iowa every year. The depth going. range from what I’m voting all levels of government, through their paces every The hundreds of service and variety of questions are While chances for inter- on in Washington to what a and our country is the bet- four years. clubs and nonprofit organi- consistently extensive. action include attending typical day is like for a U.S. ter for it. Regardless of your politi- zations across the state Whether people have town meetings and engag- senator, as easily as if I’m U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, cal affiliation, it’s exciting show what I know from criticism or praise, their ing in tried and true letter- standing in their class- is the senior senator from Iowa. This to have the nation learn experience — Iowans are participation is important writing, technology offers room. commentary originally appeared on more about Iowa. And it’s involved in the community. to the health of our form of ever-changing, additional Every one of these con- Sen. Charles Grassley’s website.

The Daily Iowan - Iowa City, Iowa - Thursday, August 25, 2011 - 5A dailyiowan.com for more news News Haiti’s unnatural tragedy New GRE unveiled The UI may soon offer a master’s program in Global Development. The revised GRE exam is more difficult than ever, officials say. By JOHN STAAK [email protected] By BRITTANY TREVICK “I think it’s a good idea A year and seven months [email protected] Upcoming prac- to have some changes ,” after Haiti was devastated tice test dates: he said. “It’s kind of like, by a 7.0 magnitude earth- Students taking the what does that really quake, public awareness of Graduate Record Exami- • Friday 12:30 p.m. mean when a student (online — the poverty-stricken coun- nation will now face a who wants to go into his- www.kaptest.com/gre) try has shrunk. test that underwent the tory or English gets a 780 Dr. Paul Farmer, a biggest changes since it • Saturday 11 a.m. (online) on the verbal? We want a cofounder of the humani- began more than 60 years • On campus: Oct. 1, 10 a.m. broader scale.” tarian organization Part- (Pappajohn Business ago. Weiss stressed the ners in Health and a Har- Building) These new changes, importance of the test’s vard professor, is working effective Aug. 1, include a • On campus: Oct. 1, 10 a.m. to change that. new length, advising stu- longer test, more difficult (Pappajohn Business Since his college years, Building) dents to learn as much Farmer has worked in Haiti questions, and new scor- about the new test as pos- Dr. Paul Farmer speaks to a packed auditorium in the IMU on and other developing ing scales. Source: Lee Weiss, Kaplan GRE sible and study the content Wednesday. Farmer discussed international health in the developing instructor nations to bring modern “I know this is a long before the day of the exam. medical care to the impover- world, in particular in Haiti — the subject of his recent book, *Haiti: time coming,” said John “[The test] is a much more ished. On Wednesday, he An Unnatural Disaster*. (The Daily Iowan/Adam Wesley) Keller, the dean of the called on universities to offer “[The test] will pro- rigorous test than it had the first time in a long, long approval from the universi- University of Iowa Grad- been in the past,” he said. more humanitarian aid. uate College. “[The test] vide new and differ- A crowd of approximately time on a paved road the ty and provide a channel for Tessa Quintero, a sen- 1,200 members of the Uni- whole way,” he said. “One students looking to gain will provide new and dif- ent and more com- ior and economics and versity of Iowa and Iowa month ago, that would not knowledge in developing ferent and more compre- geography major who have been possible.” global-outreach programs. City communities packed hensive information that prehensive informa- took the revised test Aug. into the IMU on Wednesday But he said more volun- Buresh said the program we were hoping to get out teers are needed to aid the is still in the preliminary tion that we were 1, said, for her, the hard- night to welcome Farmer as of the GRE.” est part of the GRE was the first speaker of the rebuilding process. stages of development. If it Until now, the last hoping to get out of 2011-12 University Lecture “It was very heartening there is enough support for the time allotted. to see the national the program, it is expected changes to the exam “The timing con- Committee series. occurred in 2002, which the GRE.” Farmer’s speech, “Haiti: response, to have so many to be a two-year postgradu- straints are what really people from all over the ate degree in many UI col- involved removing the John Keller, dean of the An Unnatural Disaster,” University of Iowa stressed me out,” she focused on the chronic strug- world come to Haiti,” leges requiring at least one logical reasoning section said. “That was probably Farmer said. “Most groups semester abroad working in Graduate College. gle against endless disease, and adding a writing sec- the most difficult part.” that came in have gone and developing nations. the immense damage tion. But those changes left, but the homeless peo- “Students would learn Quintero said one incurred by the devastating were minor. ple and medical problems how to look at a problem the new test is much bonus of the test was the earthquake in January “The GRE [now] are still there.” from a bunch of different per- more appropriate for stu- ability to go back and 2010, and recent efforts to He said universities should spectives,” Buresh said. requires more prepara- dents applying to gradu- forth from question to combat medical and infra- focus their efforts on research “They would learn to work tion than ever before,” ate schools. question, but overall the structural inadequacies. and long-term training. closely with the people on the said Lee Weiss, Kaplan The earthquake exposed “[The test] is more exam proved difficult. “In the month after the ground, the local population.” Test Prep’s director of the nation’s already vulner- indicative of the kinds of “I thought it was a gru- earthquake, the academic Lucy Joseph, a Haitaian- graduate programs and a able infrastructure. Of the problems you face in eling process,” she said. medical centers made a very American UI graduate with GRE instructor. 29 federal buildings stand- graduate education,” he “I’m unsure of how to feel good showing in Haiti,” he an M.A. in urban and ing in Haiti before the The changes come after said. “It’s not a recitation about my score.” said. “There were people regional planning, helped earthquake, one survived from scores of universities. graduate- and business- of information, it’s more organize a luncheon in Although the test is the disaster. They were providing direct school officials said the how do you use the infor- Iowa City a few days after more difficult than ever Around 1.5 million peo- service. Some had been old test didn’t reflect the the earthquake to raise mation at your fingertips before, Weiss said, it will ple were displaced from involved in Haiti before.” skills needed to succeed to address a question.” money for victims. ultimately be beneficial their homes, and 220,000 Although there are no in those programs. Keller said the new specific humanitarian pro- She suggested the uni- for students. were killed, according to “I think when you talk test will take some get- Disasters Emergency Com- grams directed by the UI, versity offer a study-abroad “We are in the business program that would allow about the GRE, you have ting used to, especially mittee. Chris Buresh, a clinical of helping students get Despite these circum- assistant professor in the UI students to work for relief to keep your clients the new scoring system. stances, Farmer remained Emergency Medicine in Haiti. She also said that happy,” Weiss said. “The In the past, students the scores they need,” he positive that the recon- Department who was heavi- students should take any old test didn’t meet [grad- were scored on a scale said. “Whatever tests are struction process in Haiti is ly involved in humanitarian offered courses and join uate schools’] needs, then from 200 to 800, but with out there, we make sure progressing well. efforts in Haiti, hopes that a relief programs to keep the it had to be changed.” the revised exam, the students are going to be “I got from Port-Au- master’s program in Global disaster “fresh in every- Keller agreed, saying range is 130 to 170. able to do their best on it.” Prince to central Haiti for Development will gain body’s mind.”

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Phillip Seaton smiles as he talks with supporters after the jury’s verdict in his penis-amputation trial Wednesday in Shelbyville, Ky. The jury ruled against Seaton, who claimed a doctor removed part of his penis without his consent. (Associated Press/Ed Reinke)

By BRUCE SCHREINER ple about such a life-alter- gency, no reason to do it,” Associated Press ing surgery and his options George said about the to treat the cancer. amputation. SHELBYVILLE, Ky. — A “He was mutilated,” Seaton, who has limited Kentucky truck driver who attorney Kevin George said reading skills, signed a con- was wheeled into surgery during closing arguments sent form for the circumci- for a simple circumcision that took about as long as sion. The doctor’s lawyer but awoke without part of the jury deliberations. “His said that consent gave Pat- his penis lost his multimil- manhood was taken.” terson the latitude to deal lion-dollar lawsuit Wednes- All jurors, including the with unforeseen circum- day against the urologist forewoman, declined to stances during the surgery. who cut off a cancer-riddled comment as they filed out of Patterson, who testified section of the organ. the courthouse after the twice during the trial, said A six-man, six-woman trial. after the verdict, “I think jury deliberated briefly Seaton, a former truck we’re feeling pretty good.” before saying it didn’t agree driver from Waddy with a He declined to say more with 64-year-old Phillip long, gray ponytail and gray about the highly publicized Seaton and his wife, Debo- beard, and his wife of 35 case, calling one reporter rah, that Dr. John Patterson years had been seeking who tried to question him “a had failed to exercise prop- nearly $16 million in dam- member of the tabloid er care. Seaton also sued ages for “loss of service, press.” because he said he hadn’t love, and affection.” They “We feel like justice was consented to the amputa- declined to comment after done,” said the doctor’s tion. the verdict. attorney, Clay Robinson. The doctor said he decid- George said he planned He said the doctor never ed to amputate less than an to appeal on grounds that a wavered in his belief he did inch of the penis after he doctor is allowed to change nothing wrong, but noted: found potentially deadly a consent for surgery only if “No doctor ever wins a mal- cancer during surgery in there is a danger of immi- practice action. It’s just a 2007. The rest of the penis nent death. matter of how much you was taken off later by “There was no emer- lose by.” another doctor. Patterson testified that when he cut the foreskin, the tip of the penis had the Get txt alerts for appearance of rotten cauli- flower, indicating cancer. A the best deals in Iowa City pathologist later testified that tests confirmed the diagnosis. Scan this code “What I saw was not a penis. What I saw was can- and press "send" cer,” Patterson had testified. Or txt "follow His attorney said during the three-day trial in Shel- dideals" to 40404 by County Circuit Court that the doctor saved Seaton’s life with his deci- sive action. Seaton’s attorney coun- tered that Patterson should have sewn up his patient and consulted with the cou- The Daily Iowan - Iowa City, Iowa - Thursday, August 25, 2011 - 7A

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ANDREW R JUHL [email protected] Increasingly apparent signs that Robin might need a therapist: • “Holy buckets of pud- ding, Batman.” • “Holy tears of a clown, UI junior Jake Hewett speaks to passing UI students on Wednesday in the T. Anne Cleary CHECK OUT dailyiowan.com FOR MORE PUZZLES Batman.” Walkway. Hewett, a member of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Allied Union, was • “Holy ominous rain helping run the Do You Support Equality? campaign in which supporters left their hand- Campus channel 4, clouds that never seem to prints along with their signatures on a banner. (The Daily Iowan/Ricky Bahner) cable channel 17 let me be, Batman.” UITV schedule Noon University Lecture Committee, Sonic 7 Java Blend, Brass Bed performs at the • “Holy repressed mem- Youth presentation at the Englert, March 31 Java House, April 1 ories of witnessing my par- 1:45 p.m. Java Blend Encore, music videos 8:15 University Lecture Committee, from the Java House “Democracy and the Internet,” Wikipedia ents’ death, Batman.” 2 Java Blend, Brass Bed performs at the Founder Jimmy Wales, March 8 • “Holy walking up Java House, April 1 9 Career Leadership Academy, Leaders Live 3:15 University Lecture Committee, Speakers Series, Jocelyn Adams, State Farm walls is an obvious “Democracy and the Internet,” Wikipedia VP, Feb. 20 metaphor for my exces- Founder Jimmy Wales, March 8 9:30 Daily Iowan Television News 4 University Lecture Committee, Sonic 9:45 Java Blend Encore, music videos from sively abnormal lifestyle, Youth presentation at the Englert, March 31 the Java House Batman.” 5:45 The American Dream of the Chinese,a 10:30 Daily Iowan Television News film by Xin Feng on Chinese in America, 10:45 Java Blend, Brass Bed performs at the • “Holy the Penguin 2010 Java House, April 1 reminds me of my uncle my parents would never leave me alone with after Thursday, August 25 that one time, Batman.” horoscopes — by Eugenia Last • “Holy seriously, Bat- man, do you ever cry deep into the night, only to ARIES March 21-April 19 Don’t make unnecessary alterations in your life. finally fall asleep out of It’s important to keep things flowing. Problems at home will escalate if you get into a shouting match. Do whatever you can to ensure that exhaustion on your salt- the job you do leaves no room for criticism. stained pillows?” TAURUS April 20-May 20 Do something that will mellow you out or make • “Holy wingless angels you feel good about yourself. Romance is in a high cycle. If you are who cry never-ending single, engage in activities conducive to meeting someone special. If streams of blood, Batman.” you are in a relationship, make plans for two. • “Holy cow, have you GEMINI May 21-June 20 Get in touch with someone who has been on your ever noticed how much mind. It’s best to find out firsthand whether you should be dwelling Barbara Gordon looks like on the past instead of moving forward. Attending a reunion or revis- my mother, Batman?” iting old ideas, places, or friends will help you rethink your future. • “Holy … holy hell, Bat- CANCER June 21-July 22 Emotions will surface, and sensitivity will mount. man. Why are we even Don’t let anything or anyone get to you. It’s all about focus and refus- here? I mean, does what ing to let the little things bother you. Helping others will allow you to we do in Gotham even view your own situation with greater objectivity. make a lick of difference? I LEO July 23-Aug. 22 Changes due to situations beyond your control must … I’m just not sure that it be looked at carefully. You may need an outsider’s advice. You can does. I need a stiff drink, make professional gains if you are practical and realistic. A new Bruce.” direction will be a refreshing change. • “Holy put a sock in it, VIRGO Aug. 23-Sept. 22 Getting together with familiar faces will lead to benefits and renewed feelings, plans, and expectations. Changes with Bruce. What do you care if regard to your current living arrangements are apparent. Do the right people know you’re Bat- thing, and avoid opposition. man? Bruce Wayne is Bat- LIBRA Sept. 23-Oct. 22 Proceed with caution. Don’t let your emotions man. BRUCE WAYNE is overwhelm you at work. You can make promises as long as they are BATMAN. Ha. Now it’s out realistic and easy for you to honor. Once you have reached your there. Just try getting it goals, you will be able to help others. back.” SCORPIO Oct. 23-Nov. 21 Your drive, determination, and convincing way of • “Holy — hic — holy — dealing with others will help you get your way. A trip that allows you to hic — holy tat-o-nine-cails, talk to someone face-to-face will help your project move along much Matbam. hic” faster. Set aside time to celebrate your gains with someone special. • “Holy crap, Batman. SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22-Dec. 21 A stubborn attitude will not help you get I’m going back to bed. your way. You will have to be upfront about the way you feel and your Wake me up when some- intentions. A relationship will be in jeopardy if you try to avoid issues thing — anything — mat- or go behind her or his back. Take care of old business before you ters. ALFRED? Where’s start something new. my Scotch?” CAPRICORN Dec. 22-Jan. 19 Don’t procrastinate. A contract or settlement can lead to greater financial freedom. Take a closer look at a partner- — Andrew R. Juhl thinks Nightwing ship that has the potential to help you achieve your personal or pro- fessional goals. Love is in the stars. is the better superhero, anyhow. AQUARIUS Jan. 20-Feb. 18 You need to stimulate your mind and be cre- ative. A change at home will help you develop a way to increase your Think you’re pretty funny? Prove it. assets. Make a deal, and you will be able to stabilize your situation The Daily Iowan is looking for Ledge and build a better future. writers. You can submit a Ledge at [email protected]. PISCES Feb. 19-March 20 Accommodating others doesn’t have to mean giv- If we think it’s good, we’ll run it — and ing in. Stipulate what you want in return, and you can build an equal maybe contact you for more. partnership that can benefit all involved. 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The Daily Iowan - Iowa City, Iowa - Thursday, August 25, 2011 - 9A dailyiowan.com for more sports Sports MARLINS 6, REDS 5 Marlins snap Cincinnati streak ASSOCIATED PRESS came back over the plate, Todd Frazier hit a two- Morrison started the Ryan Webb (2-4) picked “As the game went on I MIAMI — Two pitches and the ball on Lopez was run homer in the ninth off scoring with his 18th up the win in relief by felt I kept getting a little were the difference supposed to be up, and it Edward Mujica. Steve homer for the Marlins. striking out the only bat- bit better and I wanted to go out there for the eighth, between a good and a wasn’t quite up enough. Cishek relieved Mujica to “It was a different ball ter he faced. but [Baker] wouldn’t let great outing for Cincin- Other than that, he threw get two outs to record his club with Lo-Mo in there,” Javier Vazquez struck second save. McKeon said. “He’s a out 11 in seven innings for me,” Bailey said. nati Red starter Homer the ball great.” “Maybe this will be the threat; he did a great job. the Marlins. He allowed Bailey. Bailey wanted to pitch start, a 10- or 12-game He played hard. It was a three runs and six hits. Bailey issued home runs the eighth with the score winning streak,” Marlin different attitude. The McKeon was ejected in to Logan Morrison and tied at 3, but with 102 manager Jack McKeon whole energy level was the third inning for argu- Jose Lopez in the third pitches, Baker elected to inning, accounting for all said as his club snapped a different.” ing balls and strikes with go with reliever Jose six-game losing streak. three of his earned runs in Bonifacio’s triple over first base umpire Todd Arrendondo. After an 11-day demo- Tichenor during an at-bat seven innings, a 6-5 loss to the head of center fielder Arrendondo (3-4) gave tion to the minors, Marlin Drew Stubbs with one out with Bailey. the Florida Marlins in the up a triple to Emilio Boni- leftfielder Morrison home- in the eighth keyed the “No question about it [I first game of a double- facio and a single to Omar red in his second at-bat. pivotal inning. was right],” McKeon said. header Wednesday. Infante before Bill Bray “It means a lot [to “It was hit harder than “He told me I had rabbit “Those two balls cost allowed a two-run double homer in his first game he thought,” Baker said. ears. ‘Run me.’ ” him,” Cincinnati manager to Greg Dobbs for the lead. back],” Morrison said. “It “The wind was wrecking Bailey allowed three Dusty Baker said. “The “That eighth inning, we doesn’t matter what jersey havoc out there, too. Usu- runs in seven innings. He ball to Morrison was sup- didn’t make very good I have on, I just want to ally, Stubby catches that struck out four and picked posed to be outside, and it pitches,” Baker said. contribute. I’m happy.” ball.” up two hits at the plate.

OAKLAND 6, YANKEES 4

The New York Yankees’ CC Sabathia delivers a pitch during the second inning against the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday at Yankee Stadium. The A’s scored three runs in the 10th to knock the Yankees out of first place in the AL East. (Associated Press/Frank Franklin II)

Rigsby uses many of the small frame and is light. know that number will ROWING same recruiting tech- Iowa assistant coach drop as soon as some CONTINUED FROM 10A niques as the coaches at Carrie Callen acknowl- women see the intense Iowa — she also sent edged her team has had to and disciplined nature of emails to all-full time change its recruiting style the sport. female students and spoke to be more aggressive and Rigsby estimated that of thing else. to as many new faces as reach out to more poten- the initial group of walk- The ideal Hawkeye is possible. tial athletes. ons, usually around 80 or “that individual who “We try to position our- “We’ve definitely made a 90 women, approximately wants to work like a dog selves strategically to talk point to step up our game, 50 of them will remain by to as many freshmen as take a different approach, and progress,” she said. February or March. possible,” she said. and give a better effort,” Karen Rigsby, the open- For the time being, how- weight recruiting coordi- Aside from the person- she said. “It’s paying off ever, the team will contin- nator for , ality type, the athlete’s already, and we’ve got ue practicing. This early in agreed that a team doesn’t body type matters to the some large numbers [of the season, the coaches require rowing experience coaches as well. Rigsby potential recruits].” nearly as much as a par- says she looks for a tall The coaches know that are still gauging the ath- ticular attitude. She said frame with strong legs, an the initial number of letes, the walk-ons, and that many of her team’s active or fit figure, and walk-ons doesn’t usually the freshmen recruited for newer additions are walk- possibly an athletic back- represent the final num- their rowing experience. on athletes. ground. A coxswain, on the ber who stick with the “[Wednesday] is the first “We’re looking for some- other hand — the athlete sport. Both Callen and practice,” Callen said. “It one who’s driven, persist- who calls out cadence to Rigsby have said they are helps us know what we ent, and disciplined,” she the rowers and steers the looking at approximately need to work on right said. boat — preferably has a 80 walk-ons, but both away.”

decisions with the ball.” seat numerous times dur- Illinois will open the ILLINOIS Zook has gone 23-45 at ing the last six years. season on Sept. 3 against CONTINUED FROM 10A Illinois, highlighted by a If he finds himself in a Arkansas State. Rose Bowl appearance in precarious position again “It’s great [to have five- 2007 and a Texas Bowl in 2011, it won’t be straight home games]. We victory over Baylor in because of his team’s have great fans,” Allen working on improving his 2010. schedule. The Illini play said. “If we can start off Zook posted records of 2- their first five games at with five home victories, passing ability … He’s got 9 and 2-10 in his first two Memorial Stadium, and the momentum of the sea- a better pocket presence, seasons in Champaign, they have eight games son is setup perfectly for and he’s making better and he has been on the hot overall at home. us.”

blocking was his biggest depth chart behind senior Vikings, is the most recent TIGHT ENDS adjustment last year. And Brad Herman. The compe- in a long line of Kirk Fer- while he’s improved — tition between the two in entz-coached tight ends CONTINUED FROM 10A offensive coordinator Ken practice — as well as who have found work in O’Keefe and quarterback among the rest of the tight the NFL. James Vandenberg also ends — is fierce but Brandon Myers. Tony lauded Fiedorowicz’s work healthy. It hasn’t kept Moeaki. Scott Chandler. adjustment for him, from during spring ball — he Herman from helping Dallas Clark. a tempo and physical said “there’s still a long Fiedorowicz along. But the league is at standpoint,” Johnson said. way to go.” “He’ll help me out, cri- least a couple years away “There is a lot to learn “There’s so many little tique what I’m doing. He’s for Fiedorowicz, if he from our tight-end posi- things that you have to always willing to help should follow the cue from tion.” correct. Your footwork, other people out,” the Hawkeyes before him. His receiver-like utiliza- your hands,” Fiedorowicz Fiedorowicz said. “He Right now, he’s just try- tion also meant the said. “The guys you’re knows the system front ing to help Iowa win — Hawks didn’t rely on him going against are so much and back.” and maybe have a break- to block very much — and more advanced [than in Fiedorowicz had a pret- out season in the process. tight ends who don’t block high school].” ty good tutor last year, too. “Hopefully, I’m busting don’t play at Iowa. Fiedorowicz’s progress The now-departed Allen my butt here,” he said. Fiedorowicz said the has slotted him as the No. Reisner, who is currently “Hopefully, my time will heightened emphasis on 2 tight end in Iowa’s latest with the come.”

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The Iowa rowing team has been recruiting heavily since before the start of the fall semester, but coaches are quick to correct those who confuse desperation for discipline and determination.

By CONRAD SWANSON [email protected]

Dozens of rowing machines are lined up facing a mirrored wall in the Beck- with Boathouse. Each machine is occu- pied by a different woman; all, howev- er, are wearing Hawkeye colors, and all are damp with sweat. Behind them Sophomore tight end C.J. Fiedorowicz signs autographs following an open practice for Kids Day on Aug. 13 in Kinnick Stadium. Fiedorowicz was highly touted stand more rowers, these ones calling coming out of high school, and he is Kirk Ferentz’s No. 2 tight end this season. (The Daily Iowan/Rob Johnson) cadence and motivating their team- mates to move faster and in unison. This is the future of the Iowa rowing team, a squad that has been recruiting more fervently in the past few weeks than in past years. Fiedorowicz set for his time The Hawkeye coaches have been actively involved in Welcome Week After a quiet freshman year, highly touted tight end C.J. Fiedorowicz appears poised activities, doing whatever they can to get the word out about their sport. to break out in 2011. First-year assistant coach Courtney Valerious said the team’s tenacity in By JORDAN GARRETSON record, why wouldn’t it seem spring. It was a night-and-day Fifth in a 10-part recruiting, however, is not to be con- [email protected] that way? difference from the fall series fused with desperation. But he was wrong. [2010],” tight-end coach Eric “We’re persistent, not desperate,” There was a time C.J. Fiedorowicz did see playing Johnson said. “We’re looking The Daily Iowan breaks down the she said. “It’s all about being the next Fiedorowicz thought college time as a true freshman in for that same jump here this 2011 Iowa football team, one posi- Big Ten champion. Each developing tion at a time. freshman class needs to be better than football would be easy. 2010, but it was mostly limited season.” 1. Aug. 19: Coaches the last.” He remembers watching it to special teams. Fiedorowicz’s true potential on TV. “It seemed so natural,” “I thought I had the size and 2. Aug. 22: Quarterback Keeping in tune with that persist- at tight end may be unknown. ence, the rowing team has sent each he said. all that, but it’s the little 3. Aug. 23: Running back The idea that he played the full-time female Iowa student an And for a 19-year-old who details that make you a good 4. Aug. 24: Wide receiver same position in high school email inviting her to join the squad. stands 6-7, weighs 265 player,” Fiedorowicz said. “The 5. Tight ends was a little misleading. Rarely Valerious said even if a woman doesn’t pounds, runs a 4.5-second 40- 6. Friday: Offensive line hard work, all that stuff.” did he set up on the line of have any rowing experience, the yard dash, and was widely With a year in the Iowa foot- scrimmage; instead, he was 7. Aug. 29: Defensive line coaches are looking more for a particu- considered the nation’s top ball program under his belt, used as more of a receiver. 8. Aug. 30: Linebacker lar personality type more than any- tight end in his recruiting “that stuff” is materializing “It was a little bit of an 9. Aug. 31: Secondary class after shattering high- for Fiedorowicz. 10. Sept. 1: Special teams school record after high-school “He stepped up in the SEE TIGHT ENDS, 9A SEE ROWING, 9A

Men’s hoops lent skill … [he] is a treat to watch compete.” recruiting rated No. Gesell will be joined by center 21 Kyle Meyer and forward Patrick Illinois football seeks stability Ingram, both of whom are three- The Iowa men’s basketball star prospects (Rivals). team won only 11 games last sea- Meyer was the first of the trio Following a 7-6 son, but that hasn’t stopped to commit, announcing his deci- head coach Fran McCaffery’s sion in March. The 6-9 native of season, Illinois is recruiting. Alpharetta, Ga., is a strong mid- McCaffery’s three 2012 range shooter and could poten- glad to have its recruits made up ESPN.com’s No. tially become “a handful around coaching staff 21 class in the country, the web- the basket,” according to site announced on Wednesday. ESPN.com. and several Iowa sits two spots ahead of Ingram committed to the Wisconsin and three ahead of Black and Gold on Aug. 17, just starters back for defending national champion two days after he visited Iowa City for the first time. The the 2011 season. Connecticut. Indianapolis native helped lead As of now, the jewel of the North Central High to a Class 4A By MATT COZZI class is Nebraska native Mike state championship as a sopho- [email protected] Gesell. The 6-1, 185-pound point more, and Maxpreps.com called guard is a four-star recruit the Panthers the No. 10 prep A.J. Jenkins finally has (Rivals and Scout) and is the No. team in the country. a sense of familiarity. 74 player in the 2012 ESPNU 100. “Ingram is a tough, strong, The highly recruited and very athletic slasher and “Gesell is tough and competes wide receiver has had straight-line driver,” ESPN.com on both ends of the floor,” an said. “He should fit in fine with three different offensive analyst said on the Gesell’s ESPN Fran McCaffery’s system as an coordinators during his recruiting profile. “He looks like athletic wing.” career at Illinois. As a a defensive back but has excel- — by Seth Roberts freshman, Jenkins was under the tutelage of Mike Former Iowa running back Albert Young pushes through the Illinois defense during the third quarter at Locksley, who took the Kinnick Stadium on Oct. 13, 2007. The Illini lost to the Hawkeyes but advanced to the Rose Bowl in coach head coaching job at New 2 Hawks miss cut Vandersee — who finished Mexico. After a less-than- Ron Zook’s most successful season. (The Daily Iowan/File Photo) stroke play on Tuesday — said stellar 2009 season, then- at U.S. Amateur despite his disappointing score, offensive coordinator Mike three years. ther from the familiarity Sixth in a 12-part Iowa’s Ian Vandersee and Jed he gained the confidence of Schultz was relieved of his “That’s one thing that’s with Illinois’ offensive sys- series Dirksen were among those who knowing he belongs with some of duties. going to help us out.” tem. Follow along as The Daily Head coach Ron Zook failed to reach match play at the the top college players in the Paul Petrino returns The redshirt sophomore Iowan makes its 2011 Big Ten agreed. 111th U.S. Amateur Championship. country. this fall for his second is on the preseason watch predictions. “I learned quite a bit,” he said. year on staff, however, sig- “Coach Petrino [has put] list for the Davey O’Brien The top 64 scores were at players in places they can “The biggest thing being that you naling the first time the Award, which is given to Legends Division even par or below when round be successful,” Zook said. know that you belong at that Illini’s senior class will the nation’s best quarter- 6. Minnesota two of stroke play concluded on “That’s the thing about level.” play under the same offen- back. 5. coming back the second Wednesday. Vandersee recorded Vandersee, a redshirt fresh- sive scheme in two-consec- Senior Jeff Allen, who year. Everybody knows 4. Northwestern a two-day score of 9-over 151, man, is only the second Iowa utive seasons. has started at left tackle everybody. Our offense got 3. Friday and Dirksen finished at 150. freshman to play in the U.S. Jenkins said the stabili- the last three seasons, better as last season pro- 2. Aug. 30 Amateur since head coach Mark ty Petrino brings gives the noted Scheelhasse’s work Dirksen played his second gressed … There’s no rea- 1. Sept. 1 Hankins took over the men’s pro- Illini a sense of relief. ethic at last month’s Big round Wednesday morning after son to think we’re not gram in 2007. Current junior Ryan “To have the same sys- Ten media days. play was suspended twice on going to pick up right Leaders Division Marks played in the event in tem twice in a row, that’s “Nate has come into his where we left off.” Tuesday because of thunder- 2009. great for us,” he said at own; he was one of our 6. Indiana Following a season in storms and darkness. After post- “It’s always great to get a Big Ten media days last leaders this off-season,” 5. Purdue Allen said. “He led by ing a birdie on the first hole, the chance to play against some of month. “We have a lot of which he recorded more 4. Illinois example by [watching the best college golfers in the confidence. We don’t have than 2,600 total yards, 3. Aug. 29 Hawkeye senior bogeyed four of film], doing extra work in country and also the best ama- to get into [fall camp] and dual-threat quarterback 2. Aug. 31 the next five on way to a 5-over the weight room, [and] teurs,” Vandersee said. learn a whole new scheme Nathan Scheelhasse is 1. Sept. 2 77. — by Ben Schuff like we did for the past poised to benefit even fur- SEE ILLINOIS, 9A