Constitution Day Today marks the 226th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution. Page 2.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2013 THE INDEPENDENT DAILY NEWSPAPER FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY SINCE 1868 DAILYIOWAN.COM 50¢ are e-cigs Hatch officially joins race on the rise? An Iowa legislator made his campaign for governor official on Monday.

By Cassidy Riley [email protected]

A Des Moines businessman and Iowa senator announced on Monday that he would seek the Democratic nomination for governor. Sen. Jack Hatch, D-Des Moines, who has served in the Iowa Legisla- By Julia Davis ture for 22 years is a long-time Des [email protected] Moines area real-estate developer. Hatch’s Monday announcement put Some electronic cigarettes an end to his exploratory committee are made to look like your he announced earlier this year. standard cigarette. Others “Simply put, there’s too much at look more like a colorful tube stake for Iowa,” Hatch said. “We of mascara, and still others have a governor who has a limited resemble a fancy fountain agenda and a restrictive governing pen. style that does not allow us to have Regardless of their ap- an open conversation.” pearance, they all share one Hatch said he had many ideas common element: You can about how to improve Iowa for the smoke them in public facili- sake of its citizens, including work- tes ing with local agencies in men- While a small bump in tal-health, police, and fire depart- traditional cigarette smok- ments to improve efficiency. Hatch ing occurred for one segment said in some parts of Iowa, these of the University of Iowa agencies have structural issues but community, several officials that Gov. Terry Branstad has only appear concerned about a punished them by cutting funding. recent national shift to in- Hatch also believes Iowans need creased e-cigarette use. And to be presented with a new solution it appears that the trend is to reduce college-student debt be- reflected locally. sides a tuition freeze because it does Available in a variety of shapes and models, the bat- See Hatch, 3 tery-powered devices deliver an aerosol mist of vaporized nicotine that the user in-

hales. This form of smoking, called “vaping,” gives users hit of nicotine without ex-

posing them or those around Officials See smoking, 3 upbeat ‘There’s still a desire “ on tuition by young people to The state Board of Regents demonstrate their made a proposal to Iowa adulthood and their legislators last week to extend independence, so the the current tuition freeze. electronic cigarettes By Megan Sanchez [email protected] are one way to do that.’ “ Members of the state Board of Re- – UI economics lecturer Patrick Barron gents and legislators are expressing optimism for a proposal that would extend the current tuition freeze for another year. On Sep. 12, regents met with the Iowa Legislative Fiscal Committee to Photo Illustration by Callie Mitchell/The Daily Iowan propose a 4 percent funding increase in

See freeze, 3

WEATHER DAILY IOWAN TV ON THE WEB INDEX HIGH LOW • SCAN THIS CODE CHECK DAILYIOWAN.COM FOR HOURLY CLASSIFIED 9 68 61 • GO TO DAILYIOWAN.COM UPDATES AND ONLINE EXCLUSIVES. FOLLOW DAILY BREAK 6 • WATCH UITV AT 9 P.M. @THEDAILYIOWAN ON TWITTER AND LIKE US OPINIONS 4 Mostly cloudy, breezy, 60% SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY ON FACEBOOK FOR MORE CONTENT. SPORTS 10 chance of rain/T-storms. 2 NEWS THE DAILY IOWAN DAILYIOWAN.COM TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2013 Bid Day 2013 The Daily Iowan

Volume 145 Issue 55

Breaking News sTaff Phone: (319) 335-6063 Publisher 335-5788 Email: [email protected] William Casey Fax: 335-6297 Editor-in-Chief 335-6030 Kristen East Corrections Managing Editors 335-5855 Call: 335-6030 Josh Bolander Policy: The Daily Iowan strives for ac- Dora Grote curacy and fairness in the reporting Metro Editors 335-6063 of news. If a report is wrong or mis- Quentin Misiag leading, a request for a correction or Cassidy Riley a clarification may be made. Opinions Editor 335-5863 Zach Tilly Publishing info Sports Editor 335-5848 The Daily Iowan (USPS 143.360) is Jordyn Reiland published by Student Publications Arts Editor 335-5851 Inc., E131 Adler Journalism Building, Sam Gentry Iowa City, Iowa 52242-2004, Copy Chief 335-6063 daily except Saturdays, Sundays, Beau Elliot legal and university holidays, and Photo Editor 335-5852 university vacations. Periodicals Tessa Hursh postage paid at the Iowa City Post Projects Editor 335-5855 Office under the Act of Congress of Jordyn Reiland March 2, 1879. Design Editor 335-6063 Haley Nelson Subscriptions Graphics Editor 335-6063 Call: Juli Krause at 335-5783 Alicia Kramme Email: [email protected] Convergence Editor 335-5855 The members of the University of Iowa’s Alpha Xi Delta chapter sing a song as they await the arrival of their new recruitment members during the Sorority Bid Day at Hubbard Subscription rates: Brent Griffiths Park on Monday. (The Daily Iowan/Emily Burds) Iowa City and Coralville: $20 for one TV News Director 335-6063 semester, $40 for two semesters, Reid Chandler $10 for summer session, $50 for TV Sports Director 335-6063 full year. Josh Bolander Out of town: $40 for one sememster, Web Editor 335-5829 $80 for two semesters, $20 for Tony Phan summer session, $100 all year. Business Manager 335-5786 Send address changes to: The Daily Debra Plath Law school numbers down Iowan, 100 Adler Journalism Build- Classifed Ads/Circulation Manager ing, Iowa City, Iowa 52242-2004 Juli Krause 335-5784 Despite a decrease in national law-school enrollment, University of Iowa faculty and Advertising Manager 335-5193 Advertising Sales Staff Renee Manders students remain optimistic. Bev Mrstik 335-5792 Production Manager 335-5789 Cathy Witt 335-5794 Heidi Owen b y Shianne Gruss trend, we knew it was com- million fundraising cam- a worthwhile risk to take,” [email protected] ing, and our plan for re- paign, designed to fund Dick said. sponding to it was to main- programs in the law Tuition at the UI has in- In the midst of a multi- tain the high quality of the school, as well as a new creased 20 percent for resi- million dollar improvement class rather than its size,” student commons in the dents and about 17 percent campaign and a nationwide she said. Boyd Law Building. for nonresidents since 2008. decrease in applicants and Officials estimate a total Agrawal said the college The 2013-14 tuition costs job opportunities for law of 422 students to be en- plans to incorporate more are $28,047 for residents Check out graduates, the University rolled in the college this fall legal writing into the curric- and $49,025 for nonresi- of Iowa College of Law is — a 20 percent decrease ulum as well as introduce a dents. revamping its program to from last year and the first new simulcast classroom, But while UI law student the DI’s iPad meet the needs of a smaller time dipping below 500 in providing live instruction Ellen Tolsma recognizes student body. the past four years. and discussion when stu- the cost, she said she re- Since 2010, the college, UI spokesman Tom dents and teachers are not mains optimistic about her app for news which is located in the Moore pegged the recent able to meet in person. future. Boyd Law Building, has drop in university enroll- “A new early matricu- “I am going into a field on the go seen a roughly 24 percent ment numbers to the law lation program will allow that will be able to support decrease in incoming class school. highly qualified undergrad- the amount of debt I am size, in comparison with “A major factor appears uate juniors to come to law taking on,” she said. “I wor- a more than 38 percent to be a decline in the num- school in their senior year, ry a little, but I have hopes.” national decline in total ber of students enrolling in saving one year of study According to the UI Col- enrollment, according to the College of Law, which and tuition,” she said. lege of Law statistics, out of the Law School Admission reflects a national trend The college is also await- 174 employed 2012 gradu- Council. that seems to be occurring ing approval of a Doctor for ates, the mean salary was The nonprofit organiza- as a result of decreased Juridical Science program. $69,934. Just 17 of those tion assists in national law opportunities in the profes- Milly Dick, a second-year students were seeing the school admission processes sion,” he said. J.D. student, said she came six-figure salary most law and is best know for admin- Among national figures, to the UI versus a college in students look forward to. istering the Law School Ad- Moore said one-third few- her home state of Virginia Dick said it is important mission Test. er students are taking the due to cost. for students to take costs The UI law school was LSAT, which in turn has “I realized through my into consideration versus for a long time immune to led to there being a smaller work that I really wanted to job prospects. national statistics, but it pool of well-qualified can- be a lawyer, that there were “Essentially graduate saw its first significant de- didates for law schools to things that I wanted to do school is an investment, crease this year, said Dean consider. that I could not do without and I think people are re- Gail Agrawal. In October 2012, the having a Juris Doctor, and alizing that it is not always “Given the national college launched a $50 that going to law school was worth it,” she said. metro UI to host Constitution Users of the outdoor water-spray urban gentrification efforts undertaken emergency-notification system features saw extended periods this by a number of developers. Wednesday. reading season, particularly in relation to end- Over the last 10 years, the several The Hawk Alert system, used to no- In honor of the 226th anniversary of of-summer heat after Labor Day. square-block district has seen the addi- tify the campus community of threats the signing of the U.S. Constitution, the Through Thursday, the free-to-the- tion of new restaurants, a wine & cheese to physical safety in emergency situ- University of Iowa will host a reading of public splash pads, which opened in bar, apartments, and retail space. ations including tornadoes, violence, the document. May and June respectively, will continue Earlier this month, Tom Kaut, a and hazardous-material incidents, At noon today, there will be an to operate normal hours, from 9 a.m. real-estate agent and developer at will be tested at 10 a.m. Wednesday, a official reading of the Constitution at to 8 p.m. Lepic-Kroeger Realtors, moved forward Monday news release said. the IMU Hubbard Commons by U.S. — by Quentin Misiag with his plans for a new residential and Current subscribers are encouraged Army cadets. commercial building on a North Linn to answer their phones and listen While supplies last, free copies of Street property. to and read text messages, which the Constitution will also be available Murphy-Brookfield to Consisting of 12 apartment units will allow UI officials to monitor the at the Main Library, the Java House, 211 close and 2,000 square feet of first-floor system’s success. ½ E. Washington St., and T-Spoons, Old A new round of changes are coming commercial space, Kaut told the *DI* in Through Hawk Alert, UI adminis- Capitol Town Center. for one popular Iowa City historic a Sept. 5 interview that estimated com- trators can send recorded or electronic — by Cassidy Riley district. plete building costs will run between $3 emergency messages to UI students, Murphy-Brookfield Books, 219 N. million and $4 million. faculty, and staff via mobile phones Gilbert St., will close after 33 years It will also be the first building in (both voice and text messages), home Splash pads to splash in business, then transition to an Iowa City to include a rooftop garden, phones, office phones, and work and away online-only platform. he said. personal email addresses. Despite recent above-normal tem- The 1847 house, known as the A final completion date for the As programmed, the system will retry peratures, the chance for area residents Wentz-Stach House, is listed on the project remains tentative. phone numbers if they are not answered. to enjoy some of Iowa City’s newest National Register of Historic Places and — by Quentin Misiag Subscribers can manage the outdoor recreational offerings is coming is expected to remain in operation as a methods by which they receive Hawk to a close for the season. bookstore. Alerts through a number of outlets, Iowa City splash pads, located at The Haunted Bookshop will make a UI to test emergency including ISIS for students or employee Wetherby Park and Fairmeadows Park, nearby move from its current space, 203 system self service for faculty and staff, as well will shut down until next summer on N. Linn St., by the end of the year. As required by federal law, as on the Hawk Alert website. Friday, a city news release said. The moves follow several years of the University of Iowa will test its — by Quentin Misiag blotter

Jose Avalos-Covarrubias, presence on premise of a li- Daniel Frana, 22, 318 Melrose trolled substance. 22, Marshalltown, Iowa, was censed liquor establishment Court, was charged Sunday Sidney Shelton, 18, 1100 Ar- charged Monday with do- after hours. with second-offense public thur St. Apt. J8, was charged mestic-abuse assault and vio- Mikayla Elliott-Wach, 18, G43 intoxication. Monday with keeping a disor- lation of a no-contact domes- Hillcrest, was charged Sunday Eric Hof, 20, 406 S. Johnson St. derly house. tic-abuse protective order. with two counts of possession Apt. 937, was charged Sept. 14 Zachary Tansey, 18, 3209 Warner Brockett, 25, 701 Car- of a controlled substance and with PAULA. Burge, was charged Monday riage Hill Apt. 4, was charged possession of drug parapher- William Mathers, 25, North with drug paraphernalia and Monday with public intoxica- nalia. Liberty, was charged Sunday possession of a controlled tion. Thomas Fagg, 21, 1131 Third with public intoxication. substance. Gina Casale-Ryan, age un- Ave. Apt. 2B, was charged Catherine McCombs, 19, Guy Williams, 21, 101 S. Sev- known, 551 S. Linn St. Apt. Sept. 14 with public intoxica- Waterloo, was charged Sun- enth St., was charged Sunday 6, was charged Sunday with tion. day with possession of a con- with assault causing injury. THE DAILY IOWAN DAILYIOWAN.COM TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2013 NEWS 3

St., who declined to provide cigarettes is because they arettes is completely safe smoking his last name, said the in- are not illegal in any way, or not — that issue is still Continued from front crease comes in light of officials maintain. being studied. their smoking convenience, “From a law-enforce- “We don’t yet understand adding they have become ment perspective, the use the long-term effects of of teenagers say they them to tobacco smoke. commonplace at Deadwood. of electronic cigarettes is no these novel tobacco prod- Because of this, users Further, local officials different than someone de- ucts,” Mitch Zeller, director often maintain it’s the tra- have noticed the increased ciding to chew gum or drink of the Federal Drug Admin- ditional version’s healthier presence of e-cigarettes in a bottle of water in public,” istration’s Center for Tobac- tried e-cigarettes in 2012 counterpart. public areas. Green said. co Products, said in a public A recent study by the “Our officers have been From the municipality statement. Centers for Disease Control noticing the use of e-ciga- viewpoint, officials with the The FDA is expected to and Prevention found that rettes on campus, down- county’s three largest com- start regulating the use of UI sophomore Marshall other health risks — in last year, e-cigarette use town, and recently at Kinn- munities expressed similar e-cigarettes as soon as Oc- Gordon said. “It’s like smok- some electronic cigarette among U.S. teens has more ick Stadium during home sentiments, citing them as tober. ing10% air.” products. than doubled, from 4.7 per- football games,” said Chuck a non-issue. The belief that e-ciga- But at least one UI stu- Those levels, however, cent in 2011 to 10 percent Green, the assistant vice Iowa City police Sgt. Vic- rettes are much safer than dent has reservations about were a tiny fraction of what in 2012. president for the UI police. ki Lalla and North Liberty traditional cigarettes is the new trend. a smoker would get from a “There’s still a desire by One Johnson County of- interim Police Chief Diane common among many UI “I hear people talking tobacco cigarette. young people to demon- ficial said, however, many Venenga said throughout students who say they to about how they’re harmless Although these studies strate their adulthood and other factors play into their their careers in law en- use the smoking devices. and like smoking air, but I remain preliminary, one their independence, so the growing popularity. forcement, they haven’t While UI sophomore Nik- think there has to be a catch local health official hopes electronic cigarettes are one “I think [that e-cigarettes witnessed any legal issues ki Gleisner said she believes in there somewhere,” junior that the results will affect way to do that,” UI econom- are appealing] because A with e-cigarettes. individuals opt for the elec- Quinton Sturdivant said. how young adults view ics lecturer Patrick Barron — there’s no regulation on “Is it a problem for me as tronic option because they “I wouldn’t trust anything e-cigarettes. said. them, and B — it’s some- a parent? Yeah. Is it a prob- filter more tobacco, fresh- with tobacco companies.” “I think there’s the Unlike traditional vari- thing students can do no lem for me as a police offi- man Mike Palmer related Preliminary analysis by perception that it’s safe. eties, e-cigarettes can be matter where they’re at,” cer? No, not at all, because the option to more of a hoo- researchers at the FDA There’s really no such thing smoked seemingly any- Deputy Director of Johnson it’s not illegal,” Coralville kah-like experience. have actually found very as anything safe, when it where, from pubs to public County Public Health Tri- police Lieutenant Shane “You can feel it when you low levels of nitrosamines, comes to smoking,” Kitz- libraries. sha Kitzmann said. Kron said. “We only deal smoke them, the filter is so ethylene glycol, and dieth- mann said. “If there’s ciga- Ben, a bartender at Dead- The lack of regulation with the law.” much stronger and cleaner ylene glycol — chemicals rettes and it’s smoking, it’s wood Tavern, 6 S. Dubuque compared with traditional Whether the use of e-cig- than a normal cigarette,” associated with cancer and usually not safe.”

a strong case for making argues is not good for the nomination for the Dem- vidual success — which Branstad has an ex- hatch a change” local economy. ocrats are both state sen- is certainly not Gov. ploratory committee put Continued from front As of July Iowa’s un- “The governor’s ap- ators, so neither one of Branstad’s philosophy,” together and has not yet employment is at 4.8 proach is a tired ap- them would have great he said. confirmed that he will percent, which is down proach of the 1980s,” he statewide name recogni- Jimmy Centers, the com- run again, but Hagle not provide a permanent from 6.4 percent when said. “We need a change tion,” he said. munication director for said it is highly likely he solution. Branstad took office. Io- to address real job cre- Rep. Chip Baltimore, Branstad’s campaign, said will announce his official University of Iowa As- wa’s unemployment rate ation and income growth R-Boone, said he think’s Branstad’s policies have campaign after the first sociate Professor of polit- is also about 2.5 percent- for Iowans. It’s all about Hatch will make a suit- brought Iowa prosperity. of the year. ical science Timothy Ha- age points lower than trying to be the longest able opponent for Bran- “Liberal Des Moines Despite his critics, gle said Hatch and the the national average. serving governor in the stad because he will politician Sen. Jack Hatch said Iowa needs other hopefuls will have Sen. Joe Bolkom, country [for Branstad] at provide a stark contrast Hatch is running for gov- a change and that he is a hard time persuading D-Iowa City, said he this point.” between the two parties. ernor to take Iowa back ready to bring it. Iowans that the state disagrees with Hagle’s Hagle also said the Dem- “I think Sen. Hatch’s to the tired, old policies “People want change. needs a change in leader- analysis and emphasized ocratic candidates may philosophy is the govern- from the Culver admin- They want to start be- ship in the 2014 election. Iowa’s need for a change. have a hard time going up ment can and should do istration that led to mas- lieving in the opportuni- “With a fairly good eco- He said Branstad’s against Branstad when everything — should fix sive budget deficits, sky- ties. If we can get them nomic scene in Iowa, it’s method of creating jobs his name is so well known every problem, should rocketing unemployment, to believe that there going to be much more is bringing in out of state throughout the state. dictate and mandate its and the infamous I-JOBS are opportunities for Io- difficult for either Hatch corporations and giving “Right now, the two way to government suc- debt program,” he said in wans change is not a bad or [Tyler] Olson to make them tax credits, and he main candidates for the cess as opposed to indi- an email statement. thing.”

is expected to vote on this Sen. Jack Whitver, that is going to happen, fundamental change.” determination is whether freeze proposal when it resumes R-Ankeny, one of the com- he said he wants to see A system for students you can afford to attend Continued from front session next year. mittee members receiving the regents doing their at any in-state higher ed- that university,” she said. “The mission of the the report, said he has best to keep tuition costs ucation institution to take Regent Larry McKibben Board of Regents is to concerns about the re- low. classes at any other Iowa said that since the down- order to extend the freeze. make the three public uni- quest fitting in with the Sen. Jack Hatch, D-Des college if unavailable at fall of the stock market, Regent President Bruce versities accessible and statewide budget. Moines, who announced their respective school the tuition has increased, Rastetter said they heard affordable to all Iowans,” “I think it’s a good goal, Monday he will seek the should also be created, and the regents do not many committee members Rastetter said. “Freezing and if we can accomplish it Democratic nomination for Hatch said to ensure on- want that to discourage saying they support the tuition is an extremely im- I think it would be great, governor, said he does not time graduation. students from seeking a move. portant way of doing that.” but we have a lot of work think the tuition freeze is UI Associate Provost higher education. He said this support Gov. Terry Branstad’s ap- to do on the budget be- a long-term solution. Beth Ingram said the “We want an education is important because in proval is also crucial to the fore we can say it’s a done “They froze tuition once; freeze would be an incen- system in Iowa that pro- order for the freeze to passing of the tuition freeze, deal,” he said. we’re [probably] going to tive for Iowa students to motes people going to col- continue, the Legislature and Rastetter said the gov- He said freezing tuition freeze it again, but that stay in the state. lege, and affordability is must include the 4 percent ernor seems to be saying is not keeping costs down can’t go on forever,” the “Everybody has to find one of those things that increase in the appropria- positive things about the but having taxpayers pay Des Moines businessman the university that fits will help promote that,” he tions bill. The Legislature possible expansion. the extra costs, and if said. “There has to be a for them, and part of that said.

The Daily Iowan Night Owl 4 THE DAILY IOWAN DAILYIOWAN.COM TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Opinions — FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE U.S. CONSTITUTION COLUMN column Rich people’s Breaking the cycle of violence cathedral our collective call for fallacious argument that tional-security concern change has become guns kill people across far greater than that the expected day-af- America every day and posed by the faraway Throgmorton and Susan ter-a-tragedy refrain. that it would somehow be terror suspects — sus- Mims appear to be intel- By the sheer strain hypocritical of us to act in pects our government ligent people who have at of repetition and the response to mass shoot- has no qualms about least brushed up against deafness of our repre- ings. As if doing nothing obliterating with Hell- compassion a time or three. Zach Tilly sentatives, we’ve lost would be nobler than to fire missiles, by the way. (Compassion, these days, is [email protected] our voice. The choice fix either problem. The attention and neither ultra-cool nor hy- we face now is wheth- We must do away resources we devote to Bteau Ellio per-hip and so is not valued er to let mass killings with the notion that curbing mass shootings [email protected] all that much. Our loss. But t least 12 people become a part of the talking about solutions are dwarfed by our hey, cool and hip is where and a gunman fabric of our society or in the wake of horrible massive efforts snuffing it’s at. Wherever it is.) A are dead after to change the boom and tragedies is off-put- out terrorists overseas I watch a cathedral of The City Council is a shooting at the Navy bust cycle of attention ting or exploitatively (not to mention the trees, all this green and scheduled this evening (at Yard in Washington, and outrage that allows political. Our calls civil liberties we are green and green that make least of this writing) to vote D.C., Monday. mass shootings to keep for a solution aren’t willing to cede to allow up my days. You haven’t for the third time to basi- This is, of course, happening. knee-jerk reactions to the government to do lived until all you can see cally ban poor people from only the most recent We have to dis- an isolated shooting — that job) — even though through your second-floor the Ped Mall. It’s a compli- of mass shootings in abuse ourselves of the they are responses to a mass shooters pose a windows are the green of cated ordinance, filled with a tragically long line. idea that these mass well-established trend much greater threat to trees and the flitting of this and that, and it never Since 2006, there shootings are isolated that’s dominated the Americans than Islamic sparrows and cardinals mentions the word “poor,” have been 32 public incidents born each of country’s political dis- extremists in the Mid- and startlings. but the effect is to push shootings in which at its unique circumstanc- course in fits and starts dle East. Some of you may see poor people somewhere least four people died. es that we could never for years. To ignore this On the margins of our starlings (the rats of the else, anywhere else but the Virginia Tech, Fort hope to understand clear trend of violence society, we are creat- sky), but I see startlings. central business district. Hood, Tucson, Aurora, or control. In many of is to bury our heads in ing and arming our I know, there’s only one It’s all in the name Newtown, and now these cases, the shoot- the sand. own terrorists through consonant difference. But of promoting “diverse” Washington — the list ers have long histories Let’s also stop inaction. sometimes, one consonant businesses downtown, of just keeps growing. of mental-health issues pretending that the Our public-safety pri- makes all the difference. course. But in my highly Tragedy on this scale and access to big, effi- greatest threats to our orities are out of whack, Oh, I know, sometimes biased opinion, if “diverse” has become horrifyingly cient weapons such as well-being are forming and Americans continue one continent makes all the businesses downtown want commonplace. AR-15s. abroad in such coun- to pay the price. The difference. Take Africa. The to promote themselves, Even the post-shoot- Universal background tries as Syria, Yemen, deaths in Washington Mother Continent. they could buy more ads ing call to action has checks and improved and Pakistan. on Monday were tragic, Of course, some people in The Daily Iowan. (Well, become rote — a fact mental-health care — When we fail to im- as were the deaths in (mostly white, but who’s I warned you I was highly appalling in its own two non-invasive mea- prove our mental-health DeKalb, Blacksburg, counting) don’t want to biased.) right. The writing, the sures with wide support systems or restrict and Hialeah. We owe believe in that, just as Whatever happened to reporting, the mourning — wouldn’t stop all access to dangerous it to all of the victims they don’t want to believe freedom of assembly? It is, have become routine. killings, but they would weapons for people to break the cycle of President Obama is legit- by the way, in the Constitu- What is abhorrent be a good start. with a history of mental violence that persists in imately the president. (Or tion: “the right of the peo- has become ordinary; We should set aside the illness, we create a na- America. legitimately an American. ple peaceably to assemble.” Or legitimately — well, you It’s the First Amendment. get the idea.) But apparently, in Iowa Startling, no? City, business trumps all. Or maybe not. Maybe Which, I have to admit, letterso t the editor/ Online you’re one of those ul- seems to be the norm in the tra-cool, hyper-hip people rest of the country as well. who show up in town from Iowa City is supposed to Re: Suicide and gun is 12 per 100,000 and a suicide rate of time to time and amaze us be different, and the Iowa 21.7 per 100,000. By contrast, the U.S. all. Whereas I’m the type City I grew up in was. But control murder rate is 4.8 per 100,000, and the of person who is startled the panhandlers, some peo- “Reduce the availability of guns.” U.S. suicide rate 11.8 per 100,000. that the Sun rises each ple say, they’re annoying. Not so fast. It has been found “It’s hard to jump off a bridge or morning. I mean, think of I don’t think they’re that there is no correlation between building.” the cosmic odds. (And yes, annoying. If I have a spare firearm ownership and homicide and It is easier to jump off a bridge Virginia, I understand that buck, which, I admit, is suicide rates. Many of the countries or building than it is to purchase a the Sun doesn’t actually rare, I gladly give it up. But with the strictest firearms prohi- firearm. You don’t have to go through a rise; the Earth rotates. now, apparently, the buck bitions have higher homicide and background check to cross a bridge. Whatever.) stops. Here. suicide rates than nations without Gun control does not equal Of course, I’m also At some point in the such restrictions. suicide control, so this is just another startled by the City Council future, no doubt, the way Japan has extreme firearms insufficient justification for citizen we seem to have hired the city is going, all of us prohibitions, and its suicide rate is 23.8 disarmament and the elimination of (well, OK, elected) in an will have to prove ourselves per 100,000. our constitutional right to keep and absent-minded moment. worthy of being on the Ped Russia also has extreme firearm bear arms. Or maybe it was an ab- Mall. Soon, there will be prohibitions including a total ban on William Ewart sent-voter moment. Iowa City credit monitors civilian firearms. Yet, its murder rate University of Tennessee Whatever, as we say at the various entrances these days when we have to the Ped Mall, checking nothing else to say. your credit rating, and In any case, the City whether you’ve been bounc- Council seems bound and ing checks, and if you have column determined to outlaw a history of shopping at poor people from daring Ped Mall businesses. to exist on the Pedestrian It’ll be a Brave New Ped Mall. Well, not the entire Mall. A cathedral for the Iowa City rising (& rising & rising) council; Councilors Jim wealthy.

motor transportation, re- residents in the area, but Avocado. Although that ducing per capita carbon disruptive gentrification situation was certainly STAFF footprints. It should be isn’t a serious concern. different from the ones no surprise that taking On the economic side, we’re looking at today, the stairs and walking it is critical to note that we should certainly keep KRISTEN EAST Editor-in-Chief a block or two generates these planned high-rises in mind the prices we JOSH BOLANDER and DORA GROTE Managing Editors Zach Wahls less carbon than driving would bring more premi- pay for new construction. ZACH TILLY Opinions Editor [email protected] to your closest Fareway um office space to down- We should furthermore NICK HASSETT and JON OVERTON Editorial Writers or Hy-Vee. town. More high-quality remain cautious about BARRETT SONN, MICHAEL BEALL, ASHLEY LEE, ADAM On Monday, The Daily Given the structure of office space attracts busi- spending too much city GROMOTKA, KELLEN GRACEY, MOIRA JORGENSEN, Iowan reported that Iowa City’s public-trans- nesses to the area and money on redevelopment. MATTHEW BYRD, SRI PONNADA, local developers have portation system, with more importantly, brings Development, after all, and BRIANNE RICHSON Columnists again turned their eyes all routes starting and their employees, too. is a for-profit business, ERIC MOORE Cartoonist to downtown Iowa City ending downtown, the We’ve already seen and those who are willing with plans to poten- more we have going on this downtown and in to risk their treasure on EDITORIALS reflect the majority opinion of the DI Editorial Board and not the tially bring yet another downtown, the better. It’s the very recent past, large-scale projects are opinion of the Publisher, Student Publications Inc.,or the University of Iowa. high-rise to our skyline. all the more incentive to when the University of often rewarded hand- Currently, concerned use the bus, which, if you Iowa single-handedly somely. While tax-incre- OPINIONS, COMMENTARIES, COLUMNS, and EDITORIAL citizens are trying to haven’t seen the some- breathed new life into ment funding (or TIF) CARTOONS reflect the opinions of the authors and are not necessarily delay the Chauncey, a what snarky bumper the Old Capitol mall. can be helpful in the those of the Editorial Board. high-rise that has been sticker, takes dozens of (Anyone remember short run, over the long approved by the city but cars off the road. And Planet X?) With 1,000 term, there are poten- lacks a firm timeline. what about less parking employees now spend- tially dangerous conse- EDITORIAL POLICY Despite the obstruction, congestion and lower ing their lunch hours quences for taxpayers, however, most residents carbon emissions? Pretty and commutes closer to residents, and anyone should agree that Iowa hard to argue with that. downtown, foot traffic else who has a stake in THE DAILY IOWAN is a multifaceted news-media organization that provides City — as with nearly Beyond environmental is up, and the mall is the fiscal strength of our fair and accurate coverage of events and issues pertaining to the University of Iowa, all other urban envi- factors, there are also doing better than ever. community. Iowa City, Johnson County, and the state of Iowa. ronments — is better social and economic And even though we’re We advance best when served by concentrated, reasons to support con- starting to hear whispers progress and skepticism LETTERS TO THE EDITOR may be sent via email to high-rise development in centrated development of a Sycamore Mall-ar- go hand in hand. Prog- [email protected] (as text, not as attachments). Each letter must be downtown. downtown. The Plaza ea renaissance — and ress without skepticism signed and include an address and phone number for verification. Letters should not The upsides (pardon Towers and the Chaunc- as a Muscatine Avenue is dangerous, and skep- exceed 300 words. The DI will publish only one letter per author per month. Letters the pun) are clear and ey both feature top-shelf resident, my fingers are ticism without progress will be chosen for publication by the editors according to space considerations. No well-documented. There upscale housing. Anyone crossed — downtown is pointless. It’s good advertisements or mass mailings, please. is a reason, after all, concerned with the pro- remains the economic that people are involved that New York City has liferation of bars down- driver in our town. in these decisions and GUEST OPINIONS that exceed 300 words in length must be arranged with the been recently heralded town should welcome the There are, of course, are offering their points Opinions editor at least three days prior to the desired date of publication. Guest as one of the greenest potential boost to retail some downsides. De- of view in the public opinions are selected in accordance with word length, subject relevance, and space cities in America. (As that more well-to-do velopment isn’t always sphere. Yet, unless we considerations. if New Yorkers needed residents could offer and great, and it sometimes are able to step back and something else to be that such high-rise build- has unintended con- look at the bigger pic- READER COMMENTS that may appear below were originally posted on smug about …) On the ings attract. In certain sequences. I know I’m ture, we risk missing the dailyiowan.com in response to published material. They will be environmental side, situations, some might not the only one who forest for the trees — the chosen for print publication when they are deemed to be well-written and to building up instead of cry “Gentrification,” giv- was deeply saddened by skyline for the buildings, forward public discussion. They may be edited for length and style. out reduces the need for en the current blend of the closing of the Red as it were. THE DAILY IOWAN DAILYIOWAN.COM TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2013 NEWS 5 Local muffin rising Grant process eased A new grant program will provide more opportunities for graduate and professional students.

by Lily Abromeit should fill out applications used one last year to fund [email protected] outlining their plans. a trip to a conference that To eliminate some of the has resulted in numerous In an effort to help grad- confusion and time com- publications for her. uate and professional stu- mitment, Executive Coun- “It helped me to further dents become more suc- cil has streamlined the relationships with profes- cessful in reaching their separate submissions into sional colleagues as well goals, student leaders are one concise application — as spark new ideas for re- revamping an existing something that UI Ph.D. search and teaching for the grant program. student Kira Pasquesi said future,” Pasquesi said. “… Over the past four will attract her to apply. It’s just the type of thing years, the Executive “It can be extremely that’s so integral to our Council of Graduate and time-consuming to apply graduate experience.” Professional students has for conference funds from Although nearly 80 stu- offered various programs the various sources across dents applied, Gillig said, to provide graduate and campus,” Pasquesi wrote in he couldn’t be certain of professional students an email. “The new stream- the number of them who with money to fund their lined application will make will receive grants, follow- research, attend confer- the process easier and allow ing the review process. Aimee Kirkpatrick prepares chocolate scones Sept. 10 in the Java House bakery. Kirkpatrick was selected as a semifinalist by U.S. ences, and conduct ser- for additional opportunities Foods and could go on to compete in a World Food Championship cook-off in Las Vegas. (The Daily Iowan/Mariah Green) vice projects. to apply in a simplified on- Go to But the process to re- line application system.” by Abigail Meier “We always try to go with will be distributed through- ceive these grants was too Pasquesi has experi- DailyIowan.com [email protected] the new trends,” Kirkpat- out the nation as part of complicated, Executive ence receiving grants from for the rest of the rick said in describing the the company’s new product Council President Ben Executive Council — she story One local chef may put Java House philosophy. “A launch in 2014. Gillig said, and thus Iowa City on the national lot of times, we will just use Tara Cronbaugh, the was not drawing a suf- map for an original muffin some base recipes and alter owner of the Java House, ficient number of appli- recipe. them to experiment with said Kirkpatrick is always cants. Aimee Kirkpatrick, the new tastes.” a very calm, cool, and col- “It used to be called general manager of the After working at the Ja- lected individual even in the Professional Ad- bakery at the Java House, va House for a little over times where they are bak- vancement Grants and 211½ E. Washington St., a year, Kirkpatrick discov- ing several thousand items there were four differ- has been selected as a semi- ered her delicious muffin in a day. She also said Kirk- ent types of them, and finalist in the second U.S. July. Her muffin is served patrick always creates an they each had their own Foods Next Top Product as a traditional breakfast enjoyable atmosphere for application process and contest. After being chosen option or paired with coffee everyone no matter how their own evaluation for her original Strawberry as a dessert item. stressful the situation may process,” Gillig said. “… Basil Muffin recipe, Kirk- “It’s a kind of weird be. It was very confusing for patrick can barely wait for combination, but it’s real- “Aimee is a huge asset our students, which led Friday to arrive in order to ly good,” said Java House to our company,” Cron- to fewer people apply- hear whether she moves customer Megan Dibbern. baugh wrote in an email. ing.” onto the final rounds in Las “It’s really sweet from the “We are extremely proud Gillig and the rest of Vegas. strawberry, and the basil of her dedication, passion, Executive Council have “I kind of did it on a makes it really savory.” and perseverance. She is formed a new grant pro- whim,” the Iowa City native Each month, chefs at the the driver for our bakery gram that they say will said. “I just wanted to do Java House try to create department creativity and make it “bigger and bet- something that could show new recipes and test them inspiration.” ter.” off some of my talents.” around a dozen times be- Sam Kron, the culinary The new process, U.S. Foods — a foodser- fore they decide on the fi- food operations manager which will allot nearly vice distributor based in nal products. With almost at Heirloom Salad Co. — $100,000 over the course Rosemont, Ill. — sponsored five years of experience as which partners with the of the academic year, fol- the contest earlier this a chef — including around Java House — has worked lows the basic procedures summer. Kirkpatrick com- three years at Mercy Hospi- with Kirkpatrick for al- of the old one. peted against more than tal in Iowa City — Kirkpat- most three years. He said Gillig said students 1,000 hopefuls; today, she rick is a little anxious about he encouraged her to sub- is one of 54 semifinalists, the competition. mit her recipe. Kron also and that number will be The 54 semifinalists and submitted his Chipotle Ai- whittled down to eight on their recipes can now be oli spread but did not make Friday. Those finalists will viewed online at the U.S. it past the first round. His participate in a face-off Foods website for the pub- mayonnaise garlic spread competition at the World lic to vote on their favorite is one of the most popular Food Championships in Las choice. The top eight com- dressings and toppings at Vegas on Nov. 8. A team of petitors with the most votes Heirloom. culinary experts from U.S. by Friday will head to Las “We’re super proud of Foods assessed the online Vegas. what she’s done,” Kron recipe submissions based Contestants stand to win said. “With as many entries on creativity, consumer ap- up to $20,000 in cash and as there were, it’s amazing, peal, sales opportunity, and prizes, and their recipes and we are super happy, the ability to commercially will also be morphed into a and we are all trying to produce the product. U.S. Foods product, which support her.” 6 THE DAILY IOWAN DAILYIOWAN.COM TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Progress was all right. Only it went on too long. Daily Break — James Thurber the ledge today’s events This column reflects the opinion of • Piano Lessons with Joe Page, 8 a.m., Senior Iowa City Public Library the author and not the DI Editorial Board, the Publisher, Student Publica- Center, 28 S. Linn • Trans 101 Workshop: Diversity and Respect, tions Inc., or the University of Iowa. • Storybook Readings, 10 a.m., Sycamore Mall Rebecca Kling, 6 p.m., Iowa City Public Library • Eat This, Not That, 10:30 a.m., Core Fitness, 2220 Meeting Room A Mormon Trek Blvd. • Pueblo Pottery Workshops for Kids, 6:30 p.m., • Pharmacology Seminar, “Peripheral Pain Old Capitol Sensitization by Natriuretic Peptides: Convergence • Vino van Gogh, 6:30 p.m., Orchard Green, 521 of Distinct Neuropoietic and Pain-sensing Receptor S. Gilbert Signaling,” D.P. Mohapatra, Pharmacology and • Bhairav se Bhairavi: A Music Concert, 7 p.m., Anesthesia, 10:30 a.m., 1117 Medical Education & University Capitol Center Recital Hall Research Facility • “Live from Prairie Lights,” Bruce Sterling, fiction Haiku Fridays on • Study Abroad Fair, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., University & nonfiction, 7 p.m., Prairie Lights, 15 S. Dubuque Capitol Center seconnd floor • Line Dancing Lessons, 7:15 p.m., Robert A. Lee Tuesday • Tech Help, noon, Iowa City Public Library, 123 Recreation Center, 220 S. Gilbert S. Linn • “The Three of Us,” visiting artists Dutes Miller and • Optical Science & Technology Center Mate- Stan Shellabarger, 7:30 p.m., 116 Art Building West Killer in the house. rials Seminar, “Organic magnetoresistance under • Lecture by Contemporary Dance Pioneer Liz And us, a group of weak resonant ac drive,” Mikhail Raikh, University of Utah, Lerman, 7:30 p.m., Theater Building teens … 1:30 p.m., 104 Iowa Advanced Technology Labs • Student United Way Information Meeting, Everyone, SPLIT UP. • Farmers’ Market, 3 p.m., Mercer Park 7:30 p.m., 346 IMU • Microbiology Seminar, “Epigenetic regulation • Flight School, 9 p.m., Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn The stripper prepares. of T cell differentiation,” Keji Zhao, National Heart, • Lower Deck Dance Party, 10 p.m., Yacht Club Puts on thong, bra, heels, Lung, and Blood Institute, 3 p.m., Bowen Watzke makeup. Auditorium Takes off wedding ring. • Reading Comprehension Workshop, Academic Support & Retention and Academic Advising Center, Rarely a good sign 3:30 p.m., 51 Schaeffer submit an event when you are referenced • Expressive Arts Group, 4 p.m., Uptown Bill’s, 730 Want to see your special event appear here? by name S. Dubuque Simply submit the details at: during a sermon … • Library Community Writing Center, 4 p.m., dailyiowan.com/pages/calendarsubmit.html

An immense wasp nest hangs from mail box, mocking me. Bills will go unpaid.

Library question … For more news, visit By far, what’s checked out the most? Sexy undergrads. www.dailyiowan.com

I confessed my sins expecting absolution and earning a yawn.

At grocery store, new diet is shrinking my waist and my wallet, too.

Wife needs new luggage. “Which of these greens is greener?” I am the bluest. 8-9 a.m. Morning Drive Noon-2 p.m. Sports Block Call girl seems shifty. 10 a.m.-Noon Michael Minus Andrew 10 p.m.-12 a.m. Local Tunes The cautious tyro re- quests: “Promise me: no tricks.” Tuesday, September 17, 2013 by Eugenia Last Calculatingly, horoscopes she let him take the trash out ARIES (March 21-April 19): Discuss important issues with col- before dumping him. leagues, and make adjustments according to the information you receive. Stick to whatever decision you agree upon, and Andrew R. Juhl. postpone expanding until you are sure you can handle what’s You should write him a already expected of you. haiku. hungry? He did it for you. Check out The Daily Iowan’s TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The knowledge and experience you Dining Guide gain through helping others will help you in your personal and business life. Last-minute plans to travel should be reconsidered. Unexpected difficulties are likely to lead to delays. Express your feelings.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Keep personal information a secret. Put a price on what you do and have to offer, or someone will try to get you to work for nothing. Speak up, and make adjustments that will ensure that you get what you want.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): What you do for someone special will speak volumes about the way you feel. Love and romance are highlighted, and being romantic will have a positive effect on your day. Short trips will enhance your life.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Find out as much information as possible so that you can maintain control. Expect someone to put de- mands on your time. Do your best to deal with chores so you can move on to more lucrative and interesting pastimes.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Broaden your vision by interacting with people from unusual backgrounds. What you discover will enable you to have a fresh outlook on an old idea, plan, or proj- ect. Love is in the stars, and sharing romantic plans will improve your personal life.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Share your thoughts, beliefs, and the ac- tivities you enjoy doing with someone who has similar interests. Fixing up your home may meet with opposition from someone who has alternative ideas or plans. Find a way to compromise before you begin.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Slow down, and don’t allow anyone to push you into something you don’t care to do. Follow whatev- er path you feel most comfortable with, and you will satisfy your curiosity and discover a skill or talent you didn’t realize you had.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): An emotional situation will cause you grief if you aren’t honest about the way you feel. Don’t commit to do something unless you plan to follow through. A loss of reputation will cost you when you want a favor or help.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t hesitate to move forward, even if it is at someone else’s expense. You mustn’t feel guilty when it’s time to collect what’s owed to you. Plan to celebrate your good fortune with someone you love. Nurture important relationships.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Follow through with any promise you make, or you will be questioned. Find an interest and develop your skills. Being prepared will ensure that you can make positive changes to the way you earn a living. Focus on financial, legal, and medical matters.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Emotions coupled with creativity and passion will all lead to an interesting day with plenty of mem- ories. Expand your friendships, or romance someone special to you. Live in the moment, and do your best to enjoy every experi- ence you encounter. THE DAILY IOWAN DAILYIOWAN.COM TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2013 NEWS 7 UI official jumps Shooter kills 12 in D.C. into Coralville race By Gabriella Dunn On Sept. 6, UI President Sal- [email protected] ly Mason released a statement to The Daily Iowan about university Another University of Iowa of- officials seeking government posi- ficial concerned with Coralville’s tions. current financial standing has “I believe firmly that our stu- entered the race for a seat on the dents, faculty, and staff should city’s governing body. participate in our democracy by Mark Winkler, the director of the running for office, voting, and be- Business Solutions Center at the ing informed citizens,” Mason said. Tippie College of Business, is vying “I deeply appreciate anyone who for a city councilor spot in the Nov. chooses to serve the public and the 5 election. communities where they live and Most of Winkler’s career has work.” been spent in business devel- Coralville Mayor Jim Fausett, opment and strategic planning, who announced on Aug. 26 that he which, he says, is his biggest asset would not seek re-election after a as candidate for the position. 17-year term, said he was reluc- “I think I could bring a lot to the tant about Winkler’s candidacy discussion and future direction of credibility for facing Coralville’s Coralville around future econom- financial issues. ics and growth and development,” “As far as I know, he’s never at- he said. tended a meeting or attended City In recent years, as the city’s debt Hall to talk with finance directors base, particularly in regards to tax to know what the finances are,” increment financing has increased, Fausett said. By BRETT ZONGKER, ERIC TUCKER, capital, less than four miles may have been disguised in an a number of experts have called for For Fausett, continuing to en- and LOLITA C. BALDOR from the White House and two olive-drab military-style uni- increased fiscal responsibility. sure property taxes are paid by Associated Press miles from the Capitol. form. Among the most recent calls incoming businesses will be of ut- It put all of Washington on But by late Monday night, came in June, when Moody’s In- most importance. WASHINGTON — A de- edge and raised the specter they said they were convinced vestors Service lowered a number Tony Roetlin, Coralville’s finance fense-industry employee used of another well-coordinated the shooting was the work of a of bond ratings for the city. director, echoed debt management his pass to get into the Wash- terrorist strike — or another lone gunman, and the lockdown Winkler said one of the council’s sentiments. “I’ve seen a lot of focus ington Navy Yard and went attack from within, like Fort around the area was eased. most pertinent issues will be the from the current council and the on a deadly shooting rampage Hood. “We do now feel comfortable city’s debt. work that they’ve done over the Monday, spraying bullets in the The gunman, Aaron Alex- that we have the single and As of June, the city’s outstand- years as well,” Roetlin said. hallway and firing from a bal- is, a 34-year-old information sole person responsible for the ing debt obligations — nearly $279 With his background as a senior cony on workers in an atrium technology employee and for- loss of life inside the base to- million — stood as the third high- executive and his role as a board below. Thirteen people were mer Navy reservist whose day,” Washington Police Chief est in the state. member of smaller companies, killed, including the gunman. last known address was in Cathy Lanier said. “That was part of the motiva- Winkler said, he knows how the The motive for the assault Fort Worth, Texas, died after a President Obama lamented tion,” Winkler said about his deci- collaboration of boards and busi- — the deadliest shooting on a running gun battle inside the yet another mass shooting in sion to run. “I know government ness work from both the inside and military installation in the U.S. building with police, investiga- the U.S. that he said took the and business aren’t the same outside. since the tragedy at Fort Hood, tors said. lives of American “patriots.” He thing, but I think there’s always al- Winkler’s candidacy follows the Texas, in 2009 — was a mys- He carried three weapons: promised to make sure “whoev- ternatives to some of the decisions Sept. 6 announcement by Chris tery, investigators said. an AR-15 assault rifle, a shot- er carried out this cowardly act that we’ve made.” Turner, a UI professor in the De- Mayor Vincent Gray said gun, and a handgun that he is held responsible.” Winkler said one of these issues partment of Communication Sci- there was no indication it was took from a police officer at the The FBI took charge of the is putting too much taxpayer mon- ences and Disorders, in also seek- a terrorist attack, but he add- scene, according to two federal investigation. ey at risk. ing a Coralville City Council seat. ed that the possibility had not law-enforcement officials who The attack came four years Debt concerns will be more im- Coralville City Councilor Tom been ruled out. spoke on condition of anonym- after Army psychiatrist Maj. mediate, because people are fear- Gill announced on Sep. 11 he will “This is a horrific tragedy,” he ity because they were not au- Nidal Hasan killed 13 people ful of debt, he said. In the long seek re-election to the position for said. thorized to discuss the investi- at Fort Hood in what he said run, though, the creation of sus- a second term. David Petsel, Matt The onslaught at a single gation. was an effort to save the lives tainable economic development for Adam, and John Lundell are seek- building at the highly secure For much of the day, author- of Muslims overseas. He was Coralville should also be pursued, ing to become the next mayor of Navy Yard unfolded about 8:20 ities said they were looking for convicted last month and sen- he said. Coralville. a.m. in the heart of the nation’s a possible second attacker who tenced to death. 8 SPORTS THE DAILY IOWAN DAILYIOWAN.COM TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2013 Hawkeye harriers do not take a break The women’s cross-country team has parlayed down time into prep time for Big Ten championships.

By Ryan Rodriguez would drive most athletes [email protected] crazy. In cross-country, it is the nature of the beast, Cross-country is a sport structured in a way that of inconsistency. Frequent- every event is essentially ly changing rosters and training to qualify for a events can make getting Big Ten or NCAA champi- into a rhythm for prepara- onship. In fact, some of the tion and training difficult women on the team actual- and inconsistent, a process ly prefer it. that is made harder by the “Honestly, I almost view sometimes-extreme fluctu- it as a good thing,” fresh- ations in the schedule. man Katie Adams said. “In “We’re ultimately train- high school, most girls, or ing for what lies ahead at at least me, had a meet al- the end of the season,” head most every single weekend, cross-country coach Layne so my coaches were always Anderson said. “The invita- a little bit cautious as to tionals and meets that we how hard they would work have during the beginning us during the week. But of the season, I view them obviously, now, that’s not more as a part of our train- as much of a concern.” ing in preparation for the In the minds of the run- championship meet.” ners, more down time The championships An- means more time to pre- derson refers to are the Big pare and improve for the ul- Ten meet in November and timate goal of the Big Tens. UI senior Lena Placzek leads the Iowa team during the Iowa Black & Gold Invitational at the Ashton Cross-Country Course on Friday. (The Daily Iowan/Callie Mitchell) the NCAA championships “That’s definitely what three weeks later. he stresses,” freshman Sa- Rest and rehabilitation weeks of training one after “I always say that those After placing fourth mantha Zishka said when are just as important in the other and not having to who have the greatest prepa- at the Black & Gold In- talking about Anderson fo- cross-country training as worry about tapering for a ration are the ones that ulti- vitational Sept.13, the cusing on the bigger com- speed workouts while get- competition,” Zishka said. mately end up running the Hawkeyes won’t see action petitions. “He always says ting one’s stride down per- “We can just get a solid best,” Anderson said. again until they travel to we don’t need to be in our fectly, a perhaps unseen block of training to get bet- Whatever the views of Minneapolis for the Roy top shape right now. We advantage of the current ter for that competition.” the women on the team Griak Invitational on Sept. came in after the summer lull in the season. It also The team is currently are toward their brief hol- 28. After that, they will go at about 75 percent of our provides the runners plen- ranked No. 9 in the top-10 iday, one thing is certain: another three weeks before total fitness, and we can ty of time to focus on the rankings for the Midwest Whatever they’re doing, it’s traveling to Madison, Wis., work up to it. It’s OK, be- task at hand. Region. In addition, An- working. to run in the Wisconsin In- cause the ultimate goal is “It’s actually good to not derson has turned out six ter-Regional. the Big Tens, and that is have as many competi- All-Americans and a Big Having almost a month when our performance re- tions, because then we can Ten champion in addition off in between competitions ally counts.” really focus on getting solid to various other honors.

in the Kirk Ferentz era. The BOX SCORE Hawkeyes are averaging Continued from 10 about 83 plays per game on offense, which is perhaps showing the greatest change carries, which is just 13 more in offensive philosophy from than Weisman alone. years past. For example, Io- wa had just one game last Weisman is averaging 5 year where it ran more than yards a carry, which is good 80 plays — an 18-17 win by any standard measure- over Northern Illinois in the ment but pales in compar- season-opener. ison with his stats leaders. James is getting a little over Third Down Defense — 29.5 8 yards a touch, and Gor- percent (Third in Big Ten, don is churning out over 12 23rd in NCAA) Iowa quarterback Jake Rudock yells to running back Mark Weisman in Jack Trice Sta- yards every time the ball dium on Sept. 14. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh) gets handed to him. Iowa’s defense has done plan in rhythm, run the ball the more offensive snaps Total Offensive Plays Called a pretty spectacular job of down the throat of the de- it should have, leading to — 249 (Second in NCAA, getting off the field on third fense, and get off 80 or more more scoring opportunities. down so far this season, al- snaps a game. This statistic goes hand-in- first in Big Ten) lowing opposing offenses hand with the amount of to make it to the chains on Time of Possession per game offensive plays Iowa has Did you know only one third down just 13 times on — 35:06 (First in Big Ten, been running, which could school (Cal) has run more 44 attempts. be the biggest indicator offensive plays than Iowa? This statistic is huge for Ninth in NCAA) that the Iowa football team The Hawkeyes have run 80 Iowa’s offense, too. By get- is improving its scoring or more snaps in all three ting opposing offenses off It’s a pretty simple for- ability to help bury any games this year — a first ev- the field early and often, Io- mula, actually. The lon- memories of its disaster of er for an Iowa football team wa is able to get its scoring ger a team has the ball, a season in 2012.

while on the field. Where- nior all over again [has been Sept. 17, when they take on soccer as a central defender’s tough]. Having everything Northern Iowa today at the Continued from 10 role is mostly to stay back new, learning the campus Iowa Soccer Complex. and not advance very far all over again, making com- “It’s been pretty amaz- up the field, Scott is now pletely new friends,” Scott ing. I couldn’t ask for any- On top of adjusting to a free to push up both sides said. “But everyone here has thing better,” Scott said. new college and program, of the field. made the transition so easy.” “One game left going into Scott has been moved from But as for any transfer, Winning certainly helps conference play undefeat- her previous position of going through the pro- Scott with the adjustment ed is probably the best re- central defender to an out- cess of being a newcom- period. And this season the sults we could have asked side back. er again is difficult. For Hawks have done plenty of for. And the team has been Scott has openly wel- Scott, this may have been it. The Hawkeyes have a 7-0 amazingly welcoming and comed the change and the the toughest part. record. They’ll try to contin- I’m really loving it here so opportunities it brings “Being a freshman as a ju- ue their undefeated run on I can’t complain.”

He coached Sharon Fich- able to bring a new voice, nas Dierckx. He came all Tennis man who was nationally you know, a new energy the way from Belgium and Continued from 10 ranked on the Women’s and also hopefully some is ready to lead the team Tennis Association tour. doubles strategy.” this season. Last season, he Wilson then moved to San The Hawkeyes will start finished with a team-best 19 Diego, where he helped their season on Friday wins in singles and 12 wins as an assistant coach. Wil- the team reach a record in West Lafayette at the in doubles being paired with son played at Ohio State of 18-10 as they made the Purdue Invitational, and junior Matt Hagan. from 2002-06 and was a NCAA Tournament for a Houghton believes Wilson Iowa will face all of its two-time NCAA All-Ameri- third-straight year, earn- has brought a lot to the opponents this year away can. In 2006, Wilson broke ing himself the Intercol- team in the short time he’s from Iowa City. Next the Buckeyes’ record for legiate Tennis Association been here. year, in February, they overall wins, career dou- National Assistant Coach Although the new addi- will face off against Illi- ble wins, and single season of the Year as well as the tions bring high hopes for nois State and Western doubles wins, as well as Central Region Assistant the team’s future, current Illinois at home. being on the No. 1 ranked Coach of the Year. and older members are doubles team during his “My goal was always to also ready to step up. The time there. get back to the Big Ten, team graduated one senior “[Wilson] really has the and I actually visited Io- coming into the year but Iowa men’s tennis whole package,” Houghton wa when I was a recruit. has five seniors this sea- The Iowa men’s tennis team will said. “[He’s a] very, very, Coach Houghton had me son from last year’s squad kick off its season this weekend good recruiter, tons of con- on a visit. I enjoyed it and including senior Brian in West Lafayette for the Purdue nections … he’s a big, big, when the opening came Alden, a transfer student Invitational. addition to us.” about and Coach Hough- who played at Florida • Friday TBA After spending some ton called me … It was State last year. • Saturday TBA time on the pro circuit, Wil- kind of a no-brainer.” Wil- One senior player to defi- • Sept. 22 TBA son turned to coaching. son said. “I think I’ll be nitely keep an eye on is Jo- THE DAILY IOWAN DAILYIOWAN.COM TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2013 9 SPORTS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2013 For up-to-date coverage of Hawkeye sports, follow us on twitter at @DI_Sports_Desk DAILYIOWAN.COM

Ex-Hawk Nukuri- box score Johnson wins 10K in France Former Iowa All-American Diane Nukuri-Johnson took the women’s 10,000 meters title at the Francophone Games in Nice, France, last week. The 2008 graduate Hawk offense humming clocked a championship record time of 32.29.4, more than a minute faster than the previous mark of 33:41.28 set in 2005. Nukuri was a three-time cross-country All-American while competing for the Hawkeyes from 2006-08. She won the conference title and was named Big Ten Women’s Cross-Country Athlete of the Year in 2007. She is the school record holder in four cross-country events and four track and field events. — by Jordyn Reiland

Volleyball heads to Milwaukee

The Iowa volleyball team will travel to Wisconsin to face Milwaukee at 7 p.m. today. The match is the next to last noncon- ference competition; the team will host Iowa State in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday. The Hawkeyes will begin Big Ten play at Illinois on Sept. 27. This past weekend, the Hawkeyes improved to 8-2 overall in the Hawkeye Challenge. The team went 3-1, and Rachael Bedell and Alyssa Klostermann were named to the Hawkeye Challenge All-Tournament Team. — by Jordyn Reiland

Zach Johnson wins BMW

Cedar Rapids native Zach Johnson carded a final-round 65 on Monday to claim the BMW Championship at the Conway Farms Golf Club in Lake Hawkeye quarterback Jake Rudock hands the ball off to running back Mark Weisman in Jack Trice Stadium on Sept. 14. (The Daily Iowan/Tyler Finchum) Forest, Ill. Johnson completed the rain-delayed golf tournament at The Box Score is a weekly segment in which a Daily Iowan football reporter uses statistics to contextualize Iowa 16-under par, a 2-shot advantage football’s performance over the course of the season. over second-place Nick Watney. Jim Furyk, who began the final round with a 1-shot lead, finished third after a B y BenRoss Rushing Attempts — Mark Weisman, 85 (1st in Rushing Yards — Mark Weisman, 425 (Third in final-round 71. [email protected] NCAA) NCAA, second in Big Ten) The victory, the 10th of his career, sets up Johnson for a possible run The Iowa Hawkeyes are now riding a two- Weisman is getting the rock. A lot. His 85 car- Mark Weisman’s 425 rushing yards are the at the FedEx Cup and its $10 million game winning streak after defeating Mis- ries lead the nation, 10 touches ahead of Boston most through Iowa’s first three games of a season purse. He’ll enter the Tour Champion- souri State and Iowa State in back-to-back College’s Andre Williams. Weisman is on pace since Fred Russell had 471 in 2002. The two run- ship as the No. 4 seed, and a win will weeks. Mark Weisman has been the lead to carry the ball 336 times this season, which ners ahead of Weisman — Rutgers’ Paul James earn him the cup and cash. Johnson is workhorse/bell cow/slobberknocker/gym rat/ would be the most of an Iowa back since Shonn and Wisconsin’s Melvin Gordon — combine for 98 behind Tiger Woods, Henrik Stenson, bulldozer for Iowa’s running game, and the Greene, when his number got called 307 times and Adam Scott, who are seeded No. stats show why. in the 2008 season. See Box Score, 8 1, 2, and 3. “It’s hard to grasp the last two weeks of golf,” Johnson told the Associated Press. “It’s not like you have to win every week to win that FedEx Cup. You’ve just got to win at the right times or play well at the right times. And I like the momentum I have for Soccer newbie settles in Tennis next week.” The Tour Championship is sched- uled for Thursday through Sept. 22 at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta. Only seeks to the top-30 golfers in the FedEx Cup points standings will compete. — by Jordyn Reiland improve SCOREBOARD The Iowa men’s tennis MLB team will compete at the Detroit 4, Seattle 2 Purdue Invitational in West Atlanta, Washington (Postponed) Tampa Bay 6, Texas 2 Lafayette this weekend. Philadelphia 12, Miami 2 Chi. White Sox 12, Minnesota 1 By Jack Rossi San Diego 2, Pittsburgh 0 [email protected] Milwaukee 6, Chi. Cubs 1 Kansas City 7, Cleveland 1 The Iowa men’s tennis team is head- Cincinnati 6, Houston 1 ing into the 2013-14 season with a few Colorado 6, St. Louis 2 new additions in hopes of rejuvenating Arizona 2, LA Dodgers 1 a team that was win- LAA Angels 12, Oakland 1 less in the Big Ten last season. NFL The lone freshman on Cincinnati 20, Pittsburgh 10 this year is Nils Hall- Iowa midfielder Emily Scott passes the ball at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Sept. 8. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock) estrand of Danderyd, AP Top 25 Sweden, and he is one 1. Alabama of those additions. 2. Oregon Emily Scott may be new to Iowa but not to collegiate soccer. “Nils is looking good,” Wilson 3. Clemson assistant coach Ross assistant coach 4. Ohio State* By Jacob Sheyko anymore I was like, ‘OK, I’m with the Hawkeyes and has Wilson said. “It’s al- 5. Stanford [email protected] really not there anymore,’ ” started all of Iowa’s seven ways tough for a freshman to come in, 6. LSU Scott said. matches. Despite being new especially from Europe.” 7. Louisville On Aug. 17, Emily Scott Scott played soccer for the to the Hawkeye program, In addition to being a freshman 8. Florida State took the field with her team- Wisconsin-Milwaukee during her teammates and coaches from a different country, Hallestrand 9. Georgia mates of the past two years. her freshman and sophomore insist she is far from being also has the task of adjusting to an 10. Texas A&M But this time was different. years. However, around Feb- inexperienced. entirely new playing 11. Oklahoma State Scott was no longer standing ruary, she realized a change “It’s awesome to have some- surface. Sweden uses 12. South Carolina by her teammates’ side but needed to take place. one who’s had prior experi- clay courts to play ten- 13. UCLA rather across from them. So the junior looked to one ence. That’s really transition- nis during the summer. 14. Oklahoma That is when of her original choices coming ing on the field,” teammate However, that doesn’t 15. Michigan* it hit Scott that out of high school — Iowa. Cloe Lacasse said. “It was worry the Hawkeyes’ 16. Miami (FL) she was offi- “We recruited her the first good to have someone that head coach at all. 17. Washington cially a Hawk- time around,” head coach knew what they were doing.” “He’s the same level 18. Northwestern* eye. Her first Ron Rainey said. “Emily had In her two years at Wis- of talent I thought he Houghton 19. Florida match was done very well at Milwaukee. consin-Milwaukee, Scott al- was when I recruited head coach 20. Baylor against her It just was something where so started every game and him, so that’s good,” 21. Ole Miss former team — she wanted a different expe- played every minute of the head coach Steve Houghton said. “The 22. Notre Dame Wisconsin-Mil- Scott rience. After she contacted season during her sophomore team is looking forward to see what 23. Arizona State waukee. midfielder us, it was a no-brainer to get year — the first position play- Nils can do this year.” 24. Wisconsin* “When I her out here and see if this er to do so for for the team Other additions to renovate the 25. Texas Tech walked on the field and saw would work.” since 2006. team also included bringing in Wilson Big Ten teams are indicated with all my old teammates lining Seven games into the sea- an asterisk.* up, and I wasn’t in the lineup son, Scott has found her role See Soccer, 8 See Tennis , 8