WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2010 UI hires more temps Experts say temporary workforce is cheaper and has benefits. By ALISON SULLIVAN [email protected]

The University of Iowa has increased its temporary workforce by nearly 10 percent this year to accommodate an influx of freshmen. This year, 2,308 Increased CHRISTY AUMER/THE DAILY IOWAN temporary faculty Third-grader Kelsey Tweden laughs with Sarah Downie (right) as they work on Tweden’s spelling words at Lemme Elementary on Tuesday. As part of an effort to are employed at the temporary ensure education graduates leave with assistive technology skills, the UI has partnered with the Iowa Center for Assistive Technology Education and Research. university — up workforce from 2,104 in 2009, The UI’s temporary said Tom Rice, asso- workforce of ciate provost for teaching assistants faculty. and adjuncts has Despite recent increased by 9.7 Educators show off new tech budget cuts, which percent this year. resulted in the loss • 2009 temporary of 150 half-time faculty: 2,104 employees, more • 2010 temporary About 10 percent of Iowa students need of some form of assistive learning. tuition revenue faculty: 2,308 from this year’s • UI spent $29 million By MAX FREUND The latest technology James Stachowiak, the associate director of larger freshman [email protected] the center, sitting in an area of the on last year’s • Smartpen note-taking devices class allowed for the Lindquist Center set aside for the technolo- teaching assistants • Voice-controlled computers boost in temporary Third-grader Kelsey Tweden, dressed in gy, wearing a white headband with a silver • 90 percent came • Head mouses that allow computer navigation workforce hiring, her favorite purple shirt, diligently moved a reflector on the front. from general funds • iPad and iPhone text readers officials said. large yellow mouse across her desk, typing He was demonstrating an infrared Source: UI officials • Textbook readers that can scan pages in and read UI spokesman out her daily spelling words. mouse, which allows people who do not them back Tom Moore said The 9-year-old Lemme Elementary stu- have control of their hands to move a cursor officials would Source: James Stachowiak, associate director of Iowa Center for dent who has cerebral palsy uses assistive on a computer screen. continue to accommodate increasing technology to make learning easier. Assistive Technology Education and Research The mouse is just one of the innovations student enrollment as needed. Much of the technology used to help peo- he works with. The teaching assistants and adjuncts ple with disabilities learn is new, and many Stachowiak donned a headset, and with- were hired according to each college’s teachers aren’t yet familiar with it. But the tools available by teaching part of the Tech- in seconds, he was able to control a comput- need, officials said. Iowa Center for Assistive Technology Edu- nology in the Classroom course in the er with just his voice. And because tenured faculty mem- cation and Research is working toward University of Iowa College of Education. educating future teachers about the latest “It is very much like a video game,” said SEE CLASS TECH, 5 SEE HIRINGS, 5 Grad students Split-venue vote deferred A split venue would require get lesson in separate fire escapes, bathrooms, and entrances. getting jobs By MADISON BENNETT Criteria for [email protected] classification Professors stressed the importance Underagers who wished Under the new proposal, of soberly enjoying music officials would take into of tenure track positions and work in a bar will have to find account: publication at the session. another source of enter- • A bar’s compliance with tainment for now. On Tues- exiting laws By ARIANA WITT Officials have also part- day night, the Iowa City • How late concerts might run [email protected] nered with the UI Project on FILE PHOTO/THE DAILY IOWAN City Council deferred vot- • When patrons would have Rhetoric of Inquiry and the Vocalist and tambourine player JDK Blacker of the San Francisco ing on an ordinance that to leave The University of Iowa UI ombudsperson. would have granted ven- band the Blacks performs with his band at the Mill on April 4, 2008. Graduate College has • Number of performances “The focus of the job mar- ues “split-premise” status expanded its employment per year ing bars after 10 p.m. vide latitude for establish- ket is much more complex during special events. seminar this semester, turn- Source: Iowa City City Council But concerns over the ments that provide music ing to campus experts to these days,” said Minnetta “We’re not ready for a existing proposal as well entertainment. Gardinier, an associate dean full-blown ordinance,” ease anxieties of graduate as another plan put forth “A lot of young adults students set to enter the pro- of the Graduate College. Councilor Mike Wright ted area. Both must feature came to shows and had din- entrances, bathrooms, and by the management of the fessional world soon. “We’re trying to ensure stu- said. ner,” said Sam Locke Ward, fire escapes. Mill, 120 E. Burlington St., The professional develop- dents get exposed to things The proposed split-prem- the manager of the Mill. By meeting these require- prompted counselors to ment series, now in its sec- outside dissertation work.” ise ordinance stated venues “That revenue is gone.” ments, establishments could defer the vote. ond year and called The But the importance of dis- must have a distinct divi- In effect, the Mill’s man- sion: an alcohol-free area be exempted from the 21- City councilors had pro- Network, has jumped from sertation work was certainly agement suggested an a monthly discussion to a for those under the legal ordinance that prevents posed the original split- weekly meeting. SEE NETWORK, 5 age and an alcohol-permit- those under 21 from enter- premise ordinance to pro- SEE SPLIT VENUE, 5

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The Daily Iowan Volume 142 Issue 53 Woman reports BREAKING NEWS STAFF Phone: (319) 335-6063 Publisher: E-mail: [email protected] William Casey ...... 335-5788 Editor: Fax: 335-6297 Brian Stewart ...... 335-6030 CORRECTIONS Managing Editor: Call: 335-6030 Clara Hogan ...... 335-5855 Policy: The Daily Iowan strives for Metro Editor: attempted assault Regina Zilbermints ...... 335-6063 accuracy and fairness in the report- Opinions Editor: ing of news. If a report is wrong or Shawn Gude...... 335-5863 The woman was able to escape the attackers uninjured, police said. misleading, a request for a correc- Sports Editor: tion or a clarification may be made. Jordan Garretson ...... 335-5848 By ALICIA KRAMME as well as taller and thinner be on the lookout wherever PUBLISHING INFO Arts Editor: [email protected] than the other male. they go, at any time of the The Daily Iowan (USPS 143.360) is Jennifer Downing ...... 335-5851 UI Crime-Prevention day, for dangerous situa- published by Student Publications 80 Hours Editor: University of Iowa police Officer Brad Allison said he tions. Inc., E131 Adler Journalism Building, Josie Jones...... 335-5851 said on Tuesday a woman Iowa City, Iowa 52242-2004, daily Copy Chief: couldn’t comment on the “No place is inherently Beau Elliot...... 335-6063 reported escaping an except Saturdays, Sundays, legal and case because it is under safe,” she said. “It depends Photo Editor: attempted sexual assault university holidays, and university investigation. Sept. 4. on who’s present there. David Scrivner ...... 335-5852 around 2 p.m. Sept. 4 while Iowa City police Sgt. vacations. Periodicals postage paid Design Editor: Offenders are going to go at the Iowa City Post Office under the returning to her parked car Denise Brotherton said it is Emma Barden...... 335-5848 where there are young Act of Congress of March 2, 1879. after the Hawkeyes’ football common for the number of Web Editor: game against Eastern women vulnerable, accessi- SUBSCRIPTIONS Tony Phan...... 335-5829 sexual assaults to rise when ble, and available.” Business Manager: Illinois. students return to campus, Call: Juli Krause at 335-5783 While there is no direct E-mail: [email protected] Debra Plath...... 335-5786 According to the UI police though law-enforcement press release, the woman connection between the Classified Ads Manager: officials don’t see any spikes Subscription rates: Juli Krause...... 335-5784 said she passed two men as associated with football games. football game and sexual Iowa City and Coralville: $20 for one Circulation Manager: she walked across the semester, $40 for two semesters, $10 Police dealt with nine assault, Miller said, events Juli Krause...... 335-5783 Finkbine Golf Course driv- that involve alcohol can for summer se ssion, $50 for full year. 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She was to go to less-traveled places Night Production Manager: able to fight off the attacker Miller, the executive direc- that allows heavy drink- Bob Foley...... 335-5789 tor of the Rape Victim Advo- and some prefer to go into and run to her car; she did crowded places,” Miller said. ing,” she said. not report any physical cacy Program, said students In incidents of sexual UI police recommend injuries, police said. shouldn’t disregard the inci- people walk in groups dent just because it is out of assault in 2010, victims TOP STORIES Police described the prin- wheneber possible. Anyone ciple subject as a short, col- the ordinary. reported 208 cases involv- Most-read stories on dailyiowan.com from Tuesday. who has information lege-age white man, stocky “The difference between ing a single attacker to the with a dark beard. The somebody who sat at a golf RVAP. Thirteen cases were regarding this crime should 1. On game day, police show they’re not kidding other man was described as course and was assaulted reported with more than call 319-335-5022 or Iowa around a blond college-age white and someone who went to a one assailant. City CrimeStoppers at 319- 2. Disorderly house citations up man wearing cargo shorts, party and got assaulted is Miller said people should 358-TIPS. 3. Hawkeye O-Line debuts in dominant fashion 4. Commentary: Robinson just getting started METRO 5. Police Blotter (weekend)

Alcohol panel meets source of the fire in a cabinet group is a national research ini- Alcoholic Beverages Division above the stove’s vent fan. He tiative directed at identifying the Administrator Stephen Larson to behind closed doors called 911 and told neighbors to genes that create vulnerability to District Court. Members of the Partnership exit the building. alcoholism, according to the The University of Iowa police for Alcohol Safety met in a closed Carmichael said he was not release. filed a complaint against the session Tuesday at the Johnson cooking at the time and the fan — by Alicia Kramme Union, charging it with serving County Health and Human stopped working weeks ago, the minors alcohol on Sept. 10, 2009. Services Building. press release said. An investiga- 3 charged in fight The Union appealed the initial Victoria Sharp, one of the com- tion deducted that after the fan decision, but on Aug. 6, Larson mittee’s liaisons, told The Daily stopped working, the switch may Three people were hospital- upheld a judge’s decision siding Iowan that members of the press not have been turned off, causing ized after a fight broke out on with the UI police. are not yet allowed at the part- the fan to overheat. Sunday. The Union filed a petition for nership’s meetings pending a Firefighters managed to con- Iowa City police responded to judicial review on Sept. 1, saying vote on the matter. Neither Sharp tain the fire to the room of origin, 406 S. Gilbert St. early Sunday the bar had exercised reasonable nor other panel members were though there was smoke damage morning. Stephen Ragalie, 20, care and contending a jello shot is not an alcoholic beverage. The able to give a timetable for the throughout the house. The 412 N. Clinton No. 7, had report- establishment also said the vote. department estimated that the edly yelled derogatory remarks Training for Intervention Though the committee is com- damage would cost between from a balcony. Procedures training constituted posed of many public employees $15,000 to $20,000. Regalie and a male friend con- an affirmative defense. who meet in public buildings, it The fire displaced six people in fronted Jason Anderson, 22, of — by Alicia Kramme doesn’t fall under the state’s the two units. The other side of Clinton. Anderson reportedly open-meetings law as outlined in the duplex did not appear dam- attacked the two men. the Iowa Code. It makes no bind- aged, fire officials said. Anderson reportedly fled the Beat State Week is ing decisions, nor was it created — by Nina Earnest scene on foot before being found by a state order, both of which two hours later with blood on the on would require the group to open front of his blue jeans, police Hawkeye fans are encouraged its meetings. UI researchers win said. to show their Hawkeye pride dur- According to a panel official, alcoholism grant Police charged Anderson with ing “Beat State Week” by attend- assault causing bodily injury, ing a number of events hosted by Iowa Athletics Director Gary Daniel O’Leary, a UI professor punishable up to one year in the University of Iowa Alumni Barta gave an update on game- of psychiatry, has received a five- prison. Association’s Students Today, day alcohol issues and Iowa City year, $2.6 million grant to study Witnesses identified Jeremy Alumni Tomorrow group, accord- Police Chief Sam Hargadine brain development in adolescents Anderson, 23, of De Witt, Iowa, as ing to a press release. spoke about house parties at with genetic risk factors for alco- part of the group, police said. Beat State Week began Tuesday’s meeting. holism. The grant is provided by An investigation after the fight Tuesday and will continue until — by Sam Lane the National Institute of Alcohol revealed that Ragalie allegedly Sept. 12. Abuse and Alcoholism, according provoked the fight. Police reports The seventh-annual festival to a news release. Fan blamed in said Ragalie smelled of alcohol, celebrating the Iowa/Iowa State The research will employ an slurred his speech, and swayed football game on Saturday Coralville fire MRI to determine whether the while interacting with the police. includes a corn-on-the-cob eat- Authorities said a recent brain structure and function of ing challenge at 12:30 p.m. Coralville fire was possibly origi- adolescents with inherited risk Police charged Ragalie with public intoxication and disorderly Thursday at Kautz Plaza — on the nated by a broken fan unit. factors for developing alcohol T. Anne Cleary Walkway. Other The Coralville Fire Department problems differ from those of conduct, and Jeremy Anderson with disorderly conduct. featured events are shirt and responded on Monday to the adolescents without risk factors, button giveaways, free food, — by Nina Earnest duplex, occupied by Robert the release said. mascot matchmaker speed dat- Carmichael, at 1470 Eastview at Collaborating researchers ing, and “I Bleed Black and Gold” 4:30 a.m., according to a press include Samuel Kuperman, pro- blood drives. release issued by Coralville Fire fessor of psychiatry, John Union appeals alco- According to the release, the Chief Dave Stannard. The tenant Kramer, associate research sci- week will be concluded with a on the fire side of the duplex entist, and members of the hol decision Beat Cancer 5K walk at 3 p.m. woke up when he heard the Collaborative Studies on Genetics The Union Bar’s owners have Sept. 12 in City Park. smoke dectectors and found the in Alcoholism project at UI. That appealed a decision by Iowa — by Alicia Kramme POLICE BLOTTER

John Burns, 22, 516 E. Fairchild Teagon Morison, 20, 278 Court with possessing an open alcohol PAULA. St., was charged Sept. 4 with St. Apt. 301, was charged Sunday container in public. Brandon Vancleave, 20, 708 keeping a disorderly house. with keeping a disorderly house. Patrick Spencer, 19, Charleston, Iowa Ave., was charged Sept. 3 Anthony Davis, 19, 421 S. Dodge Brian Rashid, 49, Bettenedorf, Ill., was charged Sept. 4 with pub- with public intoxication and pos- St. Apt. 4, was charged Aug. 22 was charged Sept. 4 with public lic intoxication and unlawful use sessing an open alcohol contain- with possessing an open alcohol intoxication. of authentic driver’s license of er in public. container in public, PAULA, and Daniel Scheuer, 20, 278 E. Court another. Sergio Villalobos, 33, Coralville, interference with official acts. St. Apt. 301, was charged Sunday Evan Stamatoukos, 19, 609 E. was charged Sept. 4 with driving Sean Enright, 21, 325 N. Gilbert with keeping a disorderly house. Court St., was charged Sept. 3 with a suspended/canceled St., was charged Sunday with with keeping a disorderly house. license. William Schwartz, 18, 1100 N. being in a bar after hours. Ryan Stevens, 22, Palatine, Ill., Spencer Votroubek, 23, 3604 Dubuque No. 431C, was charged Ronald Hunter, 39, Liberty, Iowa, was charged Sept. 4 with public Timerline Drive N.E., was charged Monday with possessing a ficti- was charged Sunday with public urination. Sept. 4 with OWI. intoxication. tious driver’s license and public John Sullivan, 21, 210 S. Johnson Ryan Wagner, 19, 366 S. Clinton Antonio Jackson, 45, 2401 intoxication. St., was charged Sept. 4 with St. No. 2624, was charged Sept. 4 Highway 6 E. Apt. 4615, was Christopher Schwebach, 24, 730 keeping a disorderly house. with keeping a disorderly house. charged Sunday with criminal E. Burlington St., was charged Eric Switzer, 25, 1027 Sheridan Rodney Weekley, 47, 325 E. Main trespass. Sept. 4 with disorderly conduct Ave., was charged Sunday with St., was charged Sept. 2 with and public intoxication. Carissa Krogman, 19, Farley, public intoxication. public intoxication and possess- Iowa, was charged Sept. 4 with Matthew Schwebach, 22, 730 E. Ruffin Tchakounte, 23, 20 ing an open alcohol container in PAULA. Burlington St., was charged Sept. public. Jessica Marsh, 26, 704 Clark St., 4 with keeping a disorderly house Lincoln Ave. No. 27, was charged Sept. 2 with disorderly conduct. Aaron Wilder, 20, 503 N. Van was charged Sunday with keeping and public intoxication. Buren St., was charged Sunday Kyle Thompson, 19, 922 E. a disorderly house. Thomas Sciano, 20, 810 E. with keeping a disorderly house. Evan Meyer, 21, 600 S. Capitol St. Burlington St., was charged Sept. Washington St., was charged Megan Williams, 18, E016 Apt. 103, was charged Sunday 4 with OWI. Sept. 4 with keeping a disorderly Hillcrest, was charged Sept. 3 with possessing an open alcohol Deakota Shields, 20, 1502 Dover house. with being in a bar after hours. container in public. St., was charged Sept. 3 with Patric Vaelli, 20, 419 S. Lucas St., Ryan Yoder, 27, 1437 Tracy Lane, Timothy Moore, 41, Tipton, Iowa, interference with official acts. was charged Sept. 4 with inter- was charged Sept. 4 with driving was charged Monday with domes- Harrison Southwick, 19, ference with official acts, keep- while barred and second-offense tic assault. Davenport, was charged Sept. 4 ing a disorderly house, and OWI.

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Russell Valentino is translating poetry from the rare Rovignese language to English with grant funding. By REID CHANDLER bright Fellowship in 1993 [email protected] in Zagreb,” Valentino said. Russell Valentino “And I knew I was interest- Only around 600 people •Age: 48 in the world know what ed in this entire region • Hometown: Fresno, Calif. “Uoci’n fora, Hawks” known as Istria.” • Faculty member for: 16 means — “Go Hawks” in a His desire to learn knew years rare Romance language no bounds. • Starting learning known as Rovignese. “I bought a little $500 car Rovignese in: 1999-2000 during a stay in the village And Russell Valentino, a and went exploring, looking Rovinj University of Iowa profes- for things of interest,” sor, is one of them. • Languages used in work: Valentino said. English, Russian, Italian, Valentino, a UI professor Before he knew it, he French, Croatian, Serbian, of Slavic and comparative had found it. At a library, and Bosnian literature, not only speaks he began searching for Rovignese, he was awarded unique works. It wasn’t a $12,500 grant to trans- Know someone we should shine a light long before the collection late poetry from the lan- on? E-mail us at : of poems by Zanini [email protected]. guage to English. caught his eye. Catch up with others from our series at He is translating a col- “I knew Croatian and Ital- dailyiowan.com/spotlight. lection of 40 Rovignese ian already, so I basically tri- poems by writer Ligio angulated what I knew from the village and adopt Zanini. The work is titled those two languages to learn new languages in the HAORAN WANG/THE DAILY IOWAN Conversations with Filip Rovignese,” he said. regions they are set- University of Iowa professor Russell Valentino works on translating Rovignese, a dialect language of Italian, the Seagull in this Corner While $12,500 seems to tling in, and the older on Sept. 3. Valentino started to do the translating work at University of California-Los Angeles in 1988. of Paradise. be enough funding for generations are going translating these poems, to die,” Valentino said. it’s important to preserve n’t have a deadline for “I’m hoping to finish by The grant is a National it is not a replacement of “There is nobody to pre- endangered species.” finishing the project, he the end of the semester,” Endowment for the Arts one’s salary, and finding serve the language.” Literature Fellowship, time to work on the proj- When not preserving art in is required to submit a he said. “If not then, I can which is awarded to indi- ect in the midst of a International Writing rare languages, Valentino report on his progress see it being done at the viduals who show promise career can be tough, Program Director spends time with his wife and each year. end of spring.” Valentino said. in a specific project. Christopher Merrill said children. “The project is coming “You actually have to Valentino’s work is of Yet even in the home, along.” he said. “I went apply,” Valentino said. “And languages are prevalent: back in the summer for extreme importance. there are only a few people Valentino’s wife, Yasuko two weeks to do some “No matter how big or who have been awarded Akiyama, is a Japanese research and talk to small the language, it’s native. these at the UI.” locals. I translated about important for people to The poetry comes from “I always speak Japanese half of the book.” Rovinj, a small village in have a sense of under- to our children, and Russell With so few people standing from it,” he said. always speaks English, so our Croatia on the Adriatic speaking Rovignese, he Coast. believes it is becoming a “It’s important to preserve children are bilingual,” Akiya- “I was first introduced to dead language. language works from ma said. Rovignese while on a Ful- “Younger people leave small languages just as While Valentino does-

4 - The Daily Iowan - Iowa City, Iowa - Wednesday, September 8, 2010 WAS THE IRAQ WAR A MISTAKE? Read today’s guest opinion, and e-mail us at: Opinions [email protected].

SHAWN GUDE Opinions Editor • REGINA ZILBERMINTS Metro Editor TAYLOR CASEY, EMILY INMAN, KIRSTEN JACOBSEN, SHAY O’REILLY, WILL MATTESSICH Editorial writers 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. Not quite GUEST OPINIONS, COMMENTARIES, and COLUMNS reflect the opinions of the authors and are not necessarily those of the Editorial Board. Editorial right stuff

Should the state require motorcyclists ber my social-studies teacher — the feared and respected Mrs. and moped drivers to wear helmets? Henry — having a poster that read, “What Yes No is popular is not always Iowa City is packed with motorcycles, mopeds, Helmet laws are the strangest of beasts: They ZACH WAHLS right. What is right is and the like. With the cost of fuel and parking — aim to prevent individuals from harming them- [email protected] not always popular.” and lack of parking — these vehicles are the perfect selves. Iowa is, with Illinois, one of two states that Conlin, like so many way to cut costs. doesn’t require anyone riding a scooter or motorcy- Roxanne Conlin — other politicians today, But these convenient means of transportation cle to don protective headgear. the Democratic chal- is engaging in what is can also be dangerous, as seen with Iowa offensive While the benefits of helmet use have been docu- lenger to Sen. Charles popular: She is criticiz- lineman Josh Koeppel’s recent moped accident. mented in the scientific literature (one study Grassley, R-Iowa — ing a government Luckily, the helmet-less Koeppel was not badly estimated a 37 percent effectiveness in mortality proudly states on her program that effectively injured. But a number of different scenarios could reduction), wearing a helmet should be up to indi- website, “I opposed the stabilized our economy’s have turned his story into a tragic one involving a viduals, not the state. bailouts for Wall Street.” self-destruction from life-threatening head injury. It is ludicrous to argue that helmet use has no appre- She goes on to write, freefall to, well, a State helmet laws are divided into three cate- ciable effect on motorcycle safety.At the same time, the “The banks were somewhat slower freefall. gories — motorcycles, low-power cycles, and bicy- choice to neglect wearing a helmet is one that harms rewarded for high-risk I don’t say this lightly. cles. Iowa is one of just two states without a helmet only the rider. Any externalization of costs — increases behavior, predatory One of my moms lost law for any of these categories, according to the in health-insurance expenses, greater damages award- lending, and fraudulent her job. I know things Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. ed in court — can be minimized without mandatory loan practices. And aren’t all hunky-dory. “The only helmet law in Iowa is that there is no helmet laws via higher premiums and decreased liabil- taxpayers paid the price But by labeling law,” Iowa City police Sgt. Denise Brotherton said. ity in injuries affected by the lack of a helmet. when they failed. Grassley a senator who Three weeks ago, I was involved in a moped acci- With registered motorcycles composing approxi- Grassley voted to bail “bails out Wall Street,” dent on Melrose Avenue near the University of mately 3 percent of America’s vehicles as of 2006, them out, no strings Conlin takes the easy Iowa cultural centers. I slid on some gravel from a motorcycle use is not a significant public-health cri- attached, with $700 path, the popular path. construction van and kissed the pavement. My sis and does not require legislative action. billion of our money.” Instead of engaging injuries were not very intensive, except for a frac- Simply put, it is not the government’s job to Blatant falsehoods Iowans and explaining tured foot. I was not wearing my helmet, and the ensure that citizens always make the best choices aside — many institu- that, while unpopular, paramedics, Good Samaritans, and doctors all for their personal safety. At the risk of contributing tions rapidly repaid they were the necessary reminded me of this. to the over-veneration of past philosophers, I think their TARP funds so as and right thing to do, As a naïve college student, I thought I had a cer- John Stuart Mill was spot-on: “The only purpose for to avoid the strings she has hopped on the tain resiliency that granted me immunity from which power can be rightfully exercised over any that, according to “we didn’t need the such an accident. I thought helmets were unneces- member of a civilized community, against his will, Conlin, didn’t exist, and bailouts” bandwagon. sary and annoying. However, I was gravely wrong. is to prevent harm to others.” TARP hasn’t ended up By refusing to explain It took my accident to make me realize this. The state does not have a vested interest in con- costing taxpayers a and debate complicated That’s usually the case — people begin wear- trolling what sorts of risky, potentially self-harming dime — there is a more issues and instead ing helmets after the fact. The state cannot behavior its citizens engage in, until those behav- pressing issue at hand. engaging in “gotcha” afford to have every rider get into an accident in iors endanger others or pose a risk to society at What we see here — politics, Conlin and order to realize the importance of wearing a hel- large. This is reflected in government policy on and it is not isolated other politicians met. We have seat-belt and air-bag laws, laws cheeseburgers; it should be reflected in motorcycle to Conlin, an otherwise demonstrate they that ensure the safety of cars and children. Why helmet laws, as well. distinguished candidate assume us to be idiots not a helmet law? — by Shay O’Reilly — is an example and call into question — by Emily Inman Your turn. Should Iowa adopt a helmet law? Weigh in on dailyiowan.com. of a disturbing, their own capacity for insulting trend in effective governance. American politics. How can they possibly Without condoning be expected to address the behavior of the Wall something so complex Street banks that as the unraveling of the Letter assuredly had a heavy world’s largest economy hand in what has if they’re unable to even become the Great discuss it with their LETTERS TO THE EDITOR may be sent via e-mail to [email protected] (as text, not as attachment). Each Recession, it’s become constituents? 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Loans to small us things other than material. They will be chosen for print publication when they are deemed to be well-written and to forward public discussion. what they think we They may be edited for length and style. businesses would be nonexistent. Credit want to hear? markets would prove Conlin is skirting thermodynamics wrong, her responsibility as a ple’s cars out of the drifts for ing some sort of Puritan aes- onto one of the walls being built Tailgating providing a glaring politician to make thetic or high-hatted wisdom around the IMU. We threw bags them so they could get to work, example of absolute what is right — in this restrictions hurt into the tailgate tradition on and talked about how great go to the store, get to the doc- zero. In short, our econ- case, the bank Saturday mornings and after- Saturday mornings in the fall in community tor, or go wherever they’d need- omy would be comatose bailouts — popular. noons in Iowa City won’t dam- Iowa City were. For almost a week last win- ed to go for the past week. after a night (or 11,000) As a senatorial age that sense of community, I just got an e-mail from a ter, a large swath of rough West You want to know why? of reckless abandon. candidate with access to Because I’m from Iowa City. I’ve they are, again, mistaken. friend of mine in Chicago who’s Baltimore streets sat buried Unfortunately, that all sorts of data and seen firsthand how community Right before I left Iowa City debating if he wants to drive experts the general under snow that had been analysis, even as sim- is supposed to work. for Baltimore a couple summers the three hours to Iowa City for public does not have, removed from almost every plistic as it is, doesn’t If the University of Iowa and ago, I stood next to an ex-resi- a football game in a few weeks lend itself to a 30- Conlin should be syn- other part of the city within a the City Council think that six or dent who had flown in from because he heard we can’t tail- second commercial or a thesizing that informa- day or two of it hitting the cob- seven Saturdays a year aren’t Philadelphia to help sandbag for gate at the spot we have for talking-points memo. tion and standing for ble. I grabbed a shovel and rode the fuel that keeps that place a couple days. At that point, we more than 10 years. When I was still in what is right — not the bus out to West Baltimore going all year, they’re mistaken. knew it was futile, but we kept Noah Siela fifth grade (a shockingly what her staff thinks and spent the day digging peo- And if they think that interject- piling sandbag after sandbag UI graduate long time ago), I remem- will win an election.

Guest opinion As Iraq War ‘ends,’ an air of uncertainty prevails By DAVID IGNATIUS whether Iraq has quoted the military ington keeps pushing a Security minister and has big Iraqi Shiite party was BAGHDAD — The sustained its new democ- strategist Carl von formula that will allow close ties to Grand Ayatol- summoned last month to images for ending Ameri- racy or plunged back into Clausewitz that “war is Prime Minister Nouri al- lah Ali Sistani. Tehran and instructed to ca’s war in Iraq were sectarian strife and the realm of uncertainty,” Maliki to keep his job (or He recalled this week throw his support behind suggesting that this pre- another top post) at a that the Iraqi people have Maliki. The Iraqi refused, appropriately tentative political chaos. Defense Secretary cept applies, sometimes, time when he is rejected paid a dear price for at considerable risk to rather than triumphal: Robert Gates offered a even to outcomes. by nearly all Iraqi politi- democracy — in the himself and his party. The The president spoke in conditional response Iraqis who fear (or in cal parties. America’s carnage that followed the reason, said my inform- Washington of turning a when he was asked some cases, hope) that the silent ally in this pecu- overthrow of Saddam and ant, was that this Shiite page; the vice president whether the war justified Americans will secretly liar gambit is Iran. After in the courageous turnout leader wanted a strong talked here about starting its cost: “I think that it continue in combat, rather so much pain, Iraq for Iraq’s first election in Iraqi government and a a new chapter; the really requires a histori- than in the limited role of deserves better. 2005 and subsequent competent leader — with- Defense secretary said it an’s perspective in terms “advise and assist,” America has spent so balloting. out dictation from Ameri- was too early even to of what happens here in haven’t gotten the mes- much blood and treasure “The Iraqi people gave ca, Iran, or anyone else. judge whether the war the long run.” sage. An American gener- in Iraq that it would be everything for the demo- That’s an Iraq worth was worth it. Vice President Joe al summed it up this way: wrong to walk away com- cratic system, but so far, caring about. The guarded language Biden, too, eschewed “If you’re on your third pletely, however attractive they have not tasted the David Ignatius, a syndicated colum- used to mark the end of upbeat political rhetoric tour here and you’ve got to that may seem politically. fruits,” Daoud lamented. nist and the former editor of the combat was appropriate, when he said at the cere- flush out a bad guy, you’re I was forcefully reminded One Iraqi told me a International Herald Tribune, offers his for Iraq is in many ways mony in one of Saddam going to tell your Iraqi of the reasons to stay story to ponder if you find insights into international relations an unfinished war. Its Hussein’s marble palaces counterpart, ‘You go down involved by Kassem yourself wondering ultimate success or failure that the Iraq War had into that hole, you first.’ ” Daoud, a respected Shiite whether we accomplished and the clash of cultures. A version of won’t be clear for some been “as complicated as One of the mysteries of politician from Nasiriyah anything at all in this this column appeared in the Sept. 2 years, when we can see any in our history.” He U.S. policy is why Wash- who served as National cruel war. The leader of a edition of the Washington Post.

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expressed what councilors SPLIT VENUE had originally wanted, but NETWORK The Network CONTINUED FROM 1 the Mill’s proposal men- CONTINUED FROM 1 The remaining fall tioned good alternatives for semester discussions entertainment venues, city include: officials said. ordinance that caters to an stressed Tuesday evening to • Understanding Your Councilor Susan Mims entertainment venue. the nearly 80 graduate stu- Approach to Conflict, Sept. 14 expressed a desire to vote That newly proposed plan dents at Understanding the • Introduction to on the issue that night, say- suggests creating a separate Job Market, the first part in Communication Skills, Oct. 7 ing the split-premise ordi- classification for music ven- the semester-long series. • How to Write a nance had to do with physi- ues, one that would allow Last year’s series saw Prospectus, Oct. 11 them to admit people under- cal separation of alcohol around 125 students at and no alcohol. 21 for any concert. each discussion, Gardinier Source: UI Graduate College “We haven’t had time to see said. Numbers were likely This would be based on a how many venues can take lower Tuesday because the business plan, rather than DAILYIOWAN.COM CHRISTY AUMER/THE DAILY IOWAN advantage of this,” she said. events are now held weekly. physical regulations. Check out video Third-grader Kelsey Tweden works on her spelling words with Sarah The council voted 5-2 to Offered campuswide to Instead of regulating footage from Tuesday’s Downie (left) at Lemme Elementary on Tuesday. defer, with Mims and Con- graduate students, the dis- presentation. entrances, the ordinance nie Champion voting in cussion focused on what to DAILYIOWAN.COM would regulate how the busi- opposition. expect when seeking aca- ness is run. Some criteria Development Group’s lat- CLASS TECH Be sure to watch a video The ordinance will be demic positions. would include: compliance est survey results suggest CONTINUED FROM 1 of James Stachowiak, the modified and reviewed for “This market is not associate director for with existing laws, how late the next council meeting. friendly to Ph.D.s,” UI a 6 percent increase in Iowa Center for Assistive shows might run, when “It’s promising that Associate Professor James employment in the private He barked out com- Technology Education and patrons would have to leave, [councilors] look like they’re Elmborg said. sector over the last year. mands, and the program Research, as he demonstrates some and the number of perform- taking their time,” said Elmborg and three other Danielle Rich, a UI grad- of the technology of the center. Dragon Naturally Speak- ances per year, said Councilor Andre Perry, a talent buyer UI professors from the Pro- uate student in American ing deciphered his every ico, the dean of the educa- Regenia Bailey. for the Mill and the Englert ject on Rhetorics of Inquiry studies attending the word. He filled out an excel tion school. Councilors debated Theatre executive director. shared stories of career series for the second time, spreadsheet, navigated the The class breaks into whether to vote on the ordi- The split-premises ordi- hunting and the importance Internet, and demonstrat- said she remains cautious groups, and each group nance or wait for the city nance will be on the formal of setting tenure goals. about the job market. ed how the software can learns and demonstrates an Panelists said students attorney to draft another agenda for the meeting on “Not getting a call back, decipher the difference assistive technology using one. The original ordinance Sept. 21. should not expect their between there, their, and one of the mobile laptop dream job right away, but that’s what worries me,” they’re, depending on the units the Iowa Center pro- they should “continue look- she said. “Just waiting to context of the sentence. vides, said Sarah Downie, a ty, adjuncts can provide a ing forward” and build a hear something.” But what really got Sta- graduate teaching assistant HIRINGS “real-world element” for résumé with published work Rich said she plans to chowiak excited were who teaches Technology in their students that regular and teaching experiences. send out at least 15 résumés smart phones and iPads. CONTINUED FROM 1 the Classroom. faculty are sometimes “You should start think- in her coming job search, “This is kind of the next “For me, it was my unable to, Rice said. but Gardinier said students frontier in terms of assis- ing like faculty right now,” favorite part,” said Bren- bers divide their focus For example, nursing Associate Professor Aimee average around 25. tive technologies,” he said. don Aitken, a UI master’s among research, service, Not only are iPads and adjuncts teach students Carrillo-Rowe said. Cuneyt Sahin, a UI student who took the class. and teaching, more tempo- software for them signifi- while continuing to work as Students at the series physics graduate student, “It was eye-opening to see rary faculty may actually cantly cheaper than the a registered nurse, which were warned about unsta- attended the Graduate all the great things being benefit students, said alternatives, which can provides an “applied experi- ble job markets. For exam- College series for the first done and that no one had John Keller, the dean of run in the $3,000 to $5,000 ence,” he said. ple, tenure-track positions time Tuesday. He admit- to be left out.” the Graduate College. Though some critics view at the UI are growing at a range, he said, but they are “From an efficiency ted he doesn’t have much also much more trendy. Aitken’s experience is the increase in temporary much slower rate than standpoint, more teaching experience when it comes “They are pretty cool what the course instruc- employment as a hazard to those of nontenure posi- effort can be obtained from to how to approach the job things,” he said. “So stu- tors are striving for. the quality of education, tions, according to a 2009 nontenure track individuals dents with disabilities may “[Assistive technologies] Alfred said it depends on report released by the market, but hopes attend- who do not have to concern not have the stigma are available to the the individual TA. Some state Board of Regents. ing the remainder of the schools, it is just adminis- themselves with research or attached to using something may be more concerned Only 15 tenured profes- series will prepare him. trators and teachers are service work,” Keller said. like this as they would say a with their graduate-student sors were hired in the last “I’ve still got about two not aware of how readily Don Szeszycki, a UI asso- head-controlled mouse.” studies and research than two academic years. more years to worry,” available it is,” Downie ciate vice president in the An estimated 66,000 stu- their TA responsibilities. But the Iowa City Area Sahin said. dents of the roughly 600,000 said. “It’s on iPhones, and Provost’s Office, said last it is on Windows 7; you do year’s TAs cost $29 million “I don’t believe the quality in Iowa’s K-12 school sys- of education can be meas- tem are in need of some not have to purchase spe- from the general-education cific technologies.” fund and other tuition ured based on whether the form of assisted learning. professor is adjunct or UI officials hope is to And officials with Iowa sources. The funding for tenured,” said Robert have all people entering City schools said they’re temporary employees this the education field knowl- looking forward to more year will not be known until Faunce, a full-time writing edgeable about assistive teachers being trained on October, he said. and rhetoric lecturer at technology, which was assistive technology. But officials said the Stony Brook University. added to the curriculum “Awareness would be increased revenue from the “But I do think students will four years ago. great,” said Sheryl Little, larger incoming class get more access to their fac- “We want all of the stu- the assistive technology would be enough to cover ulty during and after the dents who are going to be facilitator for Iowa City the new hirings. course when the professor is graduating from this pro- schools. “There are so A temporary workforce is a standing faculty member.” gram to know how to use many new things coming ultimately cheaper and Students may have diffi- technology to address the out all the time, it is hard more flexible, said Richard culty staying connected with needs of children and to keep abreast of the Alfred, a University of past instructors and getting adults,” said Sandra Dam- new technology.” Michigan associate profes- letters of recommendation if sor of higher education. the employee was only tem- With TAs and adjunct pro- porarily hired at the univer- METRO fessors, administrators have sity, Faunce added. the ability to increase and Rice said he doesn’t fore- Pianos get extension offense OWI and driving while decrease the number of tem- see any such effect of the barred as a habitual offender. porary employees as needed hiring change at the UI. The Iowa City City Council Police report they saw without too much turmoil. “I don’t think it’ll have a voted unanimously to move for- Anderson driving erratically out- In addition to the finan- dramatic impact in quality of ward on an ordinance permitting side Swisher. Before the officer more public pianos downtown. could make a traffic stop, cial benefit for the universi- education overall,” he said. At present, there are two Anderson reportedly pulled to public pianos downtown. One is the side of the road after his located on the Pedestrian Mall motorcycle became disabled. and the other on East The police report said the officer Washington Street. The pianos approached Anderson, detected have been there since July. alcohol on his breath, and The project, called “Play Me, noticed his eyes were bloodshot. I’m Yours,” was created by Anderson admitted that he British artist Luke Jerram in had been drinking; he had a 2008 and has been implemented blood-alcohol content of 0.107, in numerous cities worldwide. according to police. The ordinance now extends Anderson had prior convic- the amount of time the pianos tions for operating while intoxi- will be available. cating in 2008 in Johnson and Instead of Oct. 1, pianos may Linn Counties. remain downtown until Nov. 30 Third offense OWI is punish- — the same expiration date for able by up to five years in sidewalk cafés. prison. — by Madison Bennett — by Nina Earnest Council votes for cab ordinance The Iowa City City Council voted 7-0 in favor of an ordi- nance that increases require- ments for taxi companies on Tuesday meeting, Companies must now operate four vehicles, offer 24/7 service, employ a dispatching office, and a use a taxi meter. Last week, the council voted to allow companies to charge special-event rates, but coun- cilors were hesitant because the definition of “event” was unclear. This was the council’s third time voting on the taxi ordinance. The regulations will take effect March 2, 2011. During last week’s vote on the ordinance, Councilor Connie Champion said the councilors are “just trying to professional- ize our cab companies.” — by Madison Bennett CR man charged with 3rd OWI The Iowa State Patrol arrest- ed a Cedar Rapids man for allegedly driving a motorcycle while intoxicated. Garland Anderson Jr., 31, was charged Monday with third-

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By JASON M. LARSON data today [email protected] CONCERT Jamaican rapper Damian Marley and hip-hop artist Damian Marley and Nas Officials plan to make the Nas have been educating When: 9:30 p.m. today the nation about political Where: IMU Main Lounge announcement this morning. strife in Africa and America Admission: $25 for UI students, for years, bringing the pub- $32 for others By SAM LANE lic’s attention to the many [email protected] The freshman issues these areas face. Their new album, Distant University of Iowa offi- experience play a two-hour set with an Relatives, is an effort that is cials will make an impor- UI-defined elements of hour together and then starting to make some noise tant announcement today the freshman experience: other portions of the on the University of Iowa show separate with their regarding the school’s • Admissions campus. Cedar Rapids resi- older material. retention statistics. • Orientation dent David Haley,a Damian “They sample a lot of PUBLICITY PHOTO Officials were unable to • Residence Life Marley and Nas fan, is quite acoustic stuff,” he said. Damian Marley and Nas will perform in the IMU Main Lounge this comment Tuesday on the • Academics familiar with the message “They’re kind of all over evening. The UI is the only college campus on the duo’s tour this fall. specifics of the announce- • Point ment, but outgoing UI that the duo are trying to get the place, which is really Provost Wallace Loh Source: UI officials across to the American public. cool to see.” time and effort the two took Words.” Other guests said he knows retention “What I get from their UI sophomore Eric in developing their message. include Dennis Brown, Joss has increased. album is a real call to Schmittgens, a big fan of He also likes the song “Trib- Stone, and Lil Wayne. The UI had been report- Additionally, officials attention to Africa and Nas’ older music, said that al War” with guest K’Naan, The album, which ing an 83 percent reten- have expanded College issues that are going on,” because the artists haven’t which is an outcry to the débuted at No. 5 on the U.S. Transition, a course tion rate, which is among he said. “Most reggae and come out with a new album fighting that people all over Billboard 200 chart, sold the lowest in the Big Ten, focused on acclimating conscientious hip-hop pro- lately, he’s excited about the world experience. more than 57,000 copies in over the past year. The fig- students to a large the first week alone. The mote unity. We are all Distant Relatives. Another guest on the ure has become a major university campus. Africans when it comes “I like the whole reggae success of the album album is Marley’s brother concern for officials. In February, UI Presi- down to it.” type of background,” he said. and buzz about the For the past several dent Sally Mason told The Stephen Marley, who The duo will perform in The 20-year-old doesn’t show on campus ensure years, UI officials have Daily Iowan retention appears on the tracks the IMU Main Lounge at know if the album is better that fans will have an focused on increasing efforts were geared “Leaders” and “In His Own interesting show. retention, publicly putting toward “making the UI a 9:30 p.m. today; admission that Nas’ previous releases, their goal at around 87 small and intimate place.” is $25 for UI students and but added he likes the feel percent within five years. Last year, university $32 for the general public. of this latest release. He The push has collective- officials proposed a $60 Jon Hackbarth, SCOPE’s describes Nas’ music as a ly become known as the retention fee that was director of talent, said he’s harder type of rap that “student success efforts.” supposed to be used to excited about the show, and some people don’t like, not- Last year, officials implement retention pro- announced plans to essen- said he believes the album ing Nas is very lyrical and grams. Officials modeled is “ridiculously good.” tially overhaul the fresh- the fee — which was even- always has good beats. The “We’re the only college man experience. Perhaps tually rolled into a 6 per- reggae twist that Marley the biggest part of that cent tuition hike — after right now that’s booked on brings serves to add to Nas’ overhaul was the alter- other institutions with this tour,” he said. “It’s a big hip-hop sound. ation of the University freshman profiles similar deal for us to get them to Damian “Junior Gong” College, a collection of pro- to the UI’s. come to Iowa City.” Marley is the youngest son grams that focused largely Melodyanna Sons, a UI Around 1,900 tickets of reggae legend Bob Mar- on first-year students. The sophomore, said pro- were available for the show, project pulled together all ley, and he uses a vocal parts of the freshman grams such as the Iowa and he expects a sold-out technique called “toasting,” experience: Admissions, Edge Program help crowd by the time the two the father to what is known Orientation, Residence minority students become hit the stage. People who as rap. It usually involves Life, and Academics. more comfortable. wish to attend the perform- “rapping” in monotone over “Social life is a really big As another part of the ance should stop in the rhythm provided by a DJ. chunk of people wanting to redesign, officials hoped to IMU ticket office for ticket Toasting was developed in stay at Iowa,” she said. the 1950s by Count Machu- place all incoming fresh- “You have to want to feel information. ki, a Jamaican DJ who also men in a living-learning comfortable. That’s a really Hackbarth, who listed community within five important part of college.” the songs “Friends” and is credited with creating years, which would Be sure to check “Count Your Blessings” as beatboxing. include enrollment in dailyiowan.com his favorite tracks from the Haley said fans listening accompanying classes. today for updates. album, said the duo will to the album will notice the

CD REVIEW Finding contentment

My Morning Jacket’s Carl Broemel slows things down on his new solo album, All Birds Say. sings the chorus, “Don’t get car- purpose. When he sings such mind to truly appreciate. A state ried away in the past, it’s not lines as “the smells of dinner and of mind with no worries about the there, don’t get carried away in paint in the air, at 4 in the morn- obsolete things in life and appre- the past, it’s not fair.” This seems ing you’re still lying there, asleep ciation for the things you have. to describe the overall laid-back on the couch, you wake up and The majority of the songs are and forgiving tone of the album, rub your eyes,” we can’t be com- slow and somber, which works in pletely certain whether this is his which makes Broemel come off this case because it sounds EVAN CLARK as more of a “live and let die” present or a predicted future. But [email protected] exactly like what Broemel set out kind of person. he seems to have a pretty good idea for a dream of a life spent in to make. And while he proves he My Morning Jacket, with roots Broemel’s lyrics make him sound content with where he’s at a cabin in the woods surrounded can hold his ground, I can’t help in Kentucky, is known for its only by things that truly mean but imagine the improvement Southern alternative-jam-band in his personal life, maybe even a little too content. On the final something to him. each song would feature with sound since it formed in 1998. In track, “Retired,” he paints a pic- All Birds Say is an album you Jacket lead singer Jim James’s those 12 years, the band has ture of a life of simplicity and need to have a specific state of reverb vocals singing each story. grown from the laid-back Jimmy Buffett style guitar riffs on its 2001 album, At Dawn, to the ambiguous arena-rock jams on its last album, Evil Urges. And while the band is famous for its long and intense live performances, Jacket lead guitarist Carl Broemel’s second solo album, All Birds Say, finds the Southern fret-shredder toning things down a notch in what is mostly a solid attempt at going back to the acoustic country roots that has polished the group’s sound into what it is today. The title track kicks off the album with a short acoustic instrumental that begins like a Bright Eyes B-side and ends up transforming into a guitar piece that seems as if it were written for an Italian dining scene in a movie. All of that is combined with that trademark Jacket guitar sound. There’s a lot of steel guitar on this album, which has also been a recurring theme in Jacket’s music. That steel guitar echo reminds the listener of going on a peaceful nature walk and pro- vides the backdrop for Broemel’s simple yet honest lyrics, which mostly feature him looking back on his past while fearing what the future might bring. On “Carried Away,” one of the standout tracks on the album, he The Daily Iowan - Iowa City, Iowa - Wednesday, September 8, 2010 - 7

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BRIAN TANNER [email protected] Signs your neighbor might be a serial killer:

• He’s really nice and quiet and never makes a peep. • You keep helping him bury bodies, but he EUGENE CHUNG/THE DAILY IOWAN maintains it isn’t a habit. CHECK OUT dailyiowan.com FOR MORE PUZZLES UI junior Adam Koolbeck enjoys the slip and slide in Hubbard Park on Tuesday. Students • He swears emphatically Today, Alumni Tomorrow will host numerous events this week for “Beat State Week.” Campus channel 4, that he’s not a serial killer. UITV schedule cable channel 17 • He swears emphatically 4:30 p.m. College of Public Health Her Fearful Symmetry July 17 that he IS a serial killer. Distinguished Faculty Lecture, “Statewide 8 Bowen Business Lecture, “Icelandic • He says he’s having people Cancer Registry as an Academic Financial Crisis,” UI alum Lilja Resource,” Charles Lynch, Aug. 24 Mósesdóttir, economist & member of over for dinner and then 5:20 Journalism Showcase, School of Iceland’s Parliament, Aug. 30 Journalism students semester reports, 9:30 Daily Iowan TV News laughs maniacally. spring 2010 9:45 Art Share, Reeds Concert Archive, • You catch him perusing 6 University of Iowa Symphony November 2007 Orchestra Concert, Rouse, Houhaness, 10:30 Daily Iowan TV News Serial Killing for Dummies. Copland, Schickele, March 31 10:45 Hearst Castle, a Fabled History 7 Iowa City Book Festival, Audrey and Tour Guest lecture, Victoria • You complain about Niffenegger reads from her latest novel, Kastner, Oct. 27, 2009 getting blood stains out of clothes, and he says “I know, right?” Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010 horoscopes — by Eugenia Last • His “Kill 10, get one free” punch card is ARIES March 21-April 19 You’ve got more going for you than you realize. Stop almost complete. undermining yourself, and start taking action. It’s not like you to sit back, • He can’t get enough of so take the initiative, and start inspiring others. You can make a difference. fava beans. TAURUS April 20-May 20 Play to win, and don’t leave any stone unturned. • His house party mix is A romantic plan will lead to a stable personal life. Practical application, coupled with a little spontaneity, will bring the best results. just “Die, Die, My Darling” GEMINI May 21-June 20 Don’t let things get to you. Use your energy to har- on repeat. ness your skills and produce something that will benefit you or the organ- • You mention that you love izations with which you are concerned. Don’t give in to ultimatums. watching “Dexter” and he CANCER June 21-July 22 Take note of what friends, neighbors, or relatives screams, “That show is are doing, but don’t join in if you aren’t interested. You have plenty to wrong! ALL WRONG!” accomplish on your own. An interest in a different lifestyle or culture will help you better understand yourself. • His Christmas cards LEO July 23-Aug. 22 Someone from your past may remind you of something are written with you wanted to be or do professionally. Getting together with an old individual letters cut friend will bring you back to a place of comfort. Romance is in the stars. out of magazines. VIRGO Aug. 23-Sept. 22 If you follow your heart and push for what you • He calls Se7en his favorite want, you will be successful. Changes at home are long overdue, but it’s never too late to instigate what you want. Rely on your strength and “comedy with a heart.” courage to help you stick to your game plan. • “I’ve never killed a bunch LIBRA Sept. 23-Oct. 22 Before you jump into something, do your research. A of people” always change at work or with regard to someone dependent on you will leave eliminates him from you in an awkward position. You may have to make a decision that will influence someone else’s life. a round of I’ve Never. SCORPIO Oct. 23-Nov. 21 Be upfront and forceful in your approach to get- • His bumper sticker ting things done your way. The help you offer others will bring pay- reads “Mass Murderers backs that are well worth your while. Changes at home will add to your are Sissies.” creativity and your ability to get ahead. • He is currently SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22-Dec. 21 There are lots of opportunities, but they won’t drop in your lap. A lack of honest communication or avoiding stabbing you repeatedly. emotional issues will come back to haunt you. Make the changes • He writes a Ledge titled required at home. “Signs your neighbor CAPRICORN Dec. 22-Jan. 19 It’s up to you to make proposals and set up might be a serial killer.” meetings that highlight your talent and position. Love may take an interesting turn that will open your eyes to greater possibilities. A com- — Brian Tanner cannot prove that mitment made can be revoked if you no longer feel the same way. Andrew R. Juhl is not a serial killer—or that Follow your heart. he is. Follow Brian on Twitter @MojoWild. AQUARIUS Jan. 20-Feb. 18 You’ll be criticized for your lack of accomplish- ments if you don’t take what you have experienced and put it to good use. You have to recognize the mistakes you’ve made in the past if you Think you’re pretty funny? Prove it. plan to do something about them in the future. The Daily Iowan is looking for Ledge writers. 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sons. Ferentz said little that he’s “progressing 2 that pays him $3.675 HAMPTON has changed with faster than I would million per year through CONTINUED FROM 12 Wegher’s standing with have thought.” the 2020 football season. It the team: “I think it’s Cornerback Shaun makes him the highest- just an open book.” against Eastern Illinois. Prater (hamstring), paid coach in the Big Ten, guard Adam Gettis At his Tuesday press and his salary is one of the Injury updates (ankle), and kicker conference, Ferentz largest in college football. emphasized how the A little more than a Daniel Murray (hip) are “I have nothing to do coaching staff is expect- week after getting hit by all progressing, Ferentz ing Robinson and Hamp- a truck while riding his said, and he should know with how the market plays ton — both of whom are moped, senior offensive more about their status out and all those types of going into their second lineman Josh Koeppel is for Saturday’s game things,” Ferentz said. “All I full year of playing time expected to be “at full toward the end of am is a football coach try- — to take a step forward speed all week,” Ferentz the week. ing to do a decent job. in 2010. said. Koeppel was That’s really how I came But the 12-year head cleared to play for Ferentz on his contract here, and hopefully, when I coach iterated the coach- FILE PHOTO/THE DAILY IOWAN the season-opener but leave, I can say the ing staff hasn’t “come up Iowa running back Jewel Hampton sprints untouched into the end was held out by the Ferentz signed a 10-year with any menu or formu- zone for Iowa’s first score against Purdue on Nov. 15, 2008, in Kinnick coaching staff. contract extension on Sept. same thing.” la at this point” on how to Stadium. Hampton is expected to play his first game on Saturday Linebacker Jeff split carries between since suffering a knee injury last year. Tarpinian also missed Robinson Iowa’s season-opener going to be split up, but Hampton returns to a and Hampton. with a fractured hand. After the Sept. 4 game, I’m definitely excited to backfield that’s still On Tuesday, Ferentz said Robinson said, “I don’t get him back. He’s going without Brandon Wegher Tarpinian’s bulb-like cast know how the carries are to make our team better.” because of personal rea- has been taken off and

easy access among the open, and about 15 min- “My main goal was just SOCCER three rooms they had utes later the same guy to give him whatever he CONTINUED FROM 12 reserved and to let in a came in. He had his hood wants and hope that he breeze from a cool night. up and a bandana over gets out of there and that “When we first saw the his face … He already French said the motel everyone’s safe in the end,” guy, he walked by with a had his gun drawn.” Ossyra said. “The money where he and other mem- winter coat,” French, 20, French said there was doesn’t really matter.” bers of the soccer club said. “He looked in our another group of young were threatened is locat- room and we all kind of adults nearby who also Ray Beemer, a UI Recre- ed near a residential looked at each other … had their door opened. The ational Services associate area. We just laughed it off and other motel guests were director of sports clubs, Members of the soccer didn’t really think any- outside their rooms before did not immediately club said they had left thing of it. and after the robbery, return a voice mail or the hotel door open for “We kept our door French said. e-mail Tuesday.

want to do and he really Days before the squad’s “One of the most inspir- BIG TEN understands the defensive game against Middle Ten- ing moments I’ve ever had CONTINUED FROM 12 coverages and concepts nessee State, Hoese’s in sports is giving Jon he’s going against,” father, Terry Hoese, suf- Hoese the game ball after Rodriguez said. “I think fered a stroke. that game knowing that The Wolverines will that’s probably his biggest The senior fullback chose ball was going to his father, turn to Robinson for development … That mat- to play in the first game, and Terry,” Brewster said. another strong perform- uration is coming with had one of the best games of Tragedy struck again on ance when the squad experience, and I was his college career, scoring Sept. 7, when Hoese’s heads to South Bend, Ind., pleased to be able to see for a Saturday contest three touchdowns and recov- father passed away. Brew- that [on Sept. 4 against ering a fumble in a 24-17 win ster said he is unsure against Notre Dame. Connecticut].” Michigan head coach over the Blue Raiders. whether the senior full- Rich Rodriguez praised Gophers look to move Minnesota head coach back will play in this Sat- the sophomore quarter- Tim Brewster said Hoese urday’s game against back’s improved decision- past tragic family death is loved by all of his South Dakota. making and his develop- Minnesota fullback teammates. He joined the “That whole family has ment as a signal caller. Jon Hoese played the team as a walk-on and has meant so much to “The difference now is season-opening contest worked his way up to be the Gophers, and it’s just that he understands the with more on his mind an elected captain on a tough time,” concepts offensively we than football. the team. Brewster said.

POINT/COUNTERPOINT Most impressive new Big Ten QB? Denard Robinson, news for Michigan fans. Last year Yes, it’s highly unlikely the State. His throws were on a line as a part-time quarterback, he Michigan quarterback will repeat and accurate for the majority of Michigan had shown he could do damage this type of performance as the the game. And he definitely has a The annual early season with his feet. games get tougher and defenses strong arm. Michigan hype machine got rolling The more exciting part of force him to make more difficult The 18-year-old did toss one again Sept. 4, as the Wolverines Robinson’s performance came when throws, but it’s tough to make a interception. But remember, he rolled up 473 yards of offense in a he didn’t take off and case that Bolden, or maybe any is just a freshman. Turnover 30-10 win over Connecticut. run. He didn’t do player in the nation, was as aside, Bolden went 20-of-29 with One man accounted for over a lot to inspire impressive on Sept. 4 as Robinson. 239 yards through the air and 80 percent of that total. confidence in — by Sam Louwagie two touchdowns. Quarterback Denard his arm last In addition, he kept his com- Robinson set a school record season — posure for his first game in for total offense (383 yards) remember Rob Bolden, Beaver Stadium and showed as he performed a spot-on the brutal Penn State fans why he’s going to keep his Pat White impression in Lions in contention for Joe While many in Nittany Lion head coach Rich Paterno & Company. nation thought replacing Darryl Rodriguez’s spread- Given the buzz surrounding option system. The Clark was going to be the biggest the Lions’ running game, which sophomore was question mark heading into the boasts All-American candidate named Big Ten game-end- 2010 season, it turns out his Evan Royster, Bolden far exceed- Offensive Player ing pick against Iowa? replacement may turn out to be ed expectations. of the Week for But if Week One is any indi- far better than Clark. Who knew he was going to his torching of cation, Robinson has made Rob Bolden, a heralded recruit fire 29 passes across the field UConn. significant strides as a passer. from Orchard Lake, Mich., was in his first college action? If He was He was efficient and incredi- very impressive in his first colle- that was the game plan, then so simply every- bly effective, carving up the giate start. be it. But if it wasn’t, that’s thing for the Huskies’ defense with 19-of-22 pass- For the Penn State football even more impressive for a Wolverine ing for 186 yards and a touchdown. program, and the historic tradi- first-year player. offense. He Penn State freshman quarter- tion it has, Bolden — a true fresh- By the way, Bolden was the carried back Rob Bolden was also impres- man — was a breath of fresh air. first true freshman to start the the ball 29 sive in his début, but Bolden com- He flourished in the pro-style opener at quarterback for Penn times for pleted a lower percentage of his offense that once demoralized the State in 100 years, signifying 197 yards and a touchdown, includ- passes and threw for fewer yards likes of Anthony Morelli, et al., who that he isn’t just any other ing an absurd 105 yards in the first per attempt (8.24 to Robinson’s continually threw behind receivers. freshman under center. The Big quarter alone. 8.45) against worse competition Bolden, in contrast, possessed Ten better get ready for this kid But his rushing, while obvious- — and without any of Robinson’s an almost effortless skill set on — and soon. ly impressive, wasn’t the best rushing threat. Sept. 4 against Youngstown — by Matt Cozzi

HAWKEYE SPORTS Hardesty honored Layne Anderson said. “This was a State. Big Ten squads visiting Carver-Hawkeye on Nov. 19 to great way for her to start her Carver-Hawkeye Arena include kick off the season. The Iowa senior Lauren Hardesty senior year. And, hopefully, it will Michigan State, Ohio State, Hawkeyes will also travel to was named Big Ten Women’s give her some more confidence Indiana, and Michigan. Mount Vernon for duals against Cross-Country Co-Runner of the in herself. It was a little bit of a The Hawkeyes will travel to Cornell College and Week with Penn State’s Caitlin surprise, because she thought Northern Iowa — the new home of Tennessee-Chattanooga. Lane after leading her team to a she wasn’t as in shape as some former Iowa assistant Doug The Big Ten championships will first-place finish at the Hawkeye of the other girls coming out of Schwab — as well as Oklahoma be held at Northwestern March 5- Invitational on Sept. 3. State, Northwestern, Penn State, 6, and Philadelphia’s Wachovia The Valparaiso, Ind., native summer training.” Purdue, and Minnesota. Center will host the NCAA cham- posted the race’s fastest 3,000- — by Maggie Cunningham The third-annual Iowa City pionships March 17-19. meter time at 10:21, knocking 28 Duals will be held in — by J.T. Bugos seconds off her previous person- al best of 10:49. Wrestling schedule This is Hardesty’s first career Big Ten Runner of the Week honor, and released she is tied with twin sister Amanda The Iowa wrestling team’s 2010- Hardesty for Iowa’s fourth-best 3K 11 schedule has been released. time in school history. The defending Big Ten and “I’m excited for Lauren,” head NCAA champions will host seven women’s cross-country coach meets, including a dual with Iowa

10 - The Daily Iowan - Iowa City, Iowa - Wednesday, September 8, 2010 INTRAMURALS Flag football opens season The Dirty Oars defeated the Black Plague on the first day of intramural flag football play. By RYAN MURPHY [email protected]

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[email protected] Interviews for full/ part-time Sand volleyball begins positions may be offered upon completion of this class. EDUCATION Small fee applies for books. CHILDCARE AIDE Intramural sand volleyball started Tuesday night with Call Liberty Tax Shimek BASP seeks after (319)248-1964 school childcare worker. Experi- ence and creativity encouraged. two teams in a growing rivalry. 2:45-5:30pm M, T, W and Fri- HELP WANTED day. 1:45-5:30pm Th. Call (319)530-1413 and ask for By SHANE CARNEY Matt or email me at [email protected] [email protected] The setting sun and the cool wind set up for a per- fect night of sand volley- ball. The University of Iowa’s six-on-six intramu- ral sand volleyball league started off Tuesday night with thirteen teams in action out at the Hawkeye Recreation Field sand vol- leyball courts. Two of the teams — the Cohorts and Bump, Set, Drill — battled it out in the LAURA WILLIS/THE DAILY IOWAN The Cohorts’ Ryan Chizek serves the volleyball during the intramu- sand. These two teams had some history coming into ral sand volleyball tournament on Tuesday. The Cohorts beat Bump, the game. Set, Spike in two games, 25-13 and 25-15. Team Cohort is made up become somewhat of a rival- pull out a win in its second of all second-year physical- ry,” Mark Scallon said. game, losing to the Kum & therapy graduate students. The Cohorts started off Go Home team. Even with This is not the first time the first set strong and took the loss, the Cohorts’ these team members have a commanding lead at 15-5. chances to make the play- competed with each other, Bump, Set, Drill attempted offs still look good. playing in intramural com- to make a comeback, but the For the Bump, Set, Drill petitions last year, includ- Cohorts were able to finish members, it was disappoint- ing softball, co-ed basket- the set, winning 25-13. ing to lose to their rivals. ball, and co-ed flag football. Down one set, Bump, “They got us good that Bump, Set, Drill is much Set, Drill knew it had to time,” Mark Scallon said. of the same story, consist- make a better showing in “We will get them in ing of all second-year den- the second set. Back and [another sport] though.” tal students. forth the two teams fought A lot of free points were “It’s fun to play outside for the lead and halfway given up to the Cohorts, while it is still nice out, through the second set they but Mark and the rest of and it is a good workout were tied at 12 points each. the Bump, Set, Drill, team in the sand,” Erin Gut- Bump, Set, Drill continued hoped they could fix their tormson said. to put up a fight, but the inconsistencies before their A few of Bump, Set, Cohorts were able to take next game, which came Drill’s team members set two and the victory. late Tuesday. competed on an intramu- With the win, the If unable to pull out a ral softball team last year Cohorts set itself up in a win in their second game, as well. good position to gain a Bump, Set, Drill will pave But the history is beyond good seed for the playoffs. the road to the playoffs for these two teams knowing “We played strong and their rivals, the Cohorts. ARE you looking for a stimulat- just their own teammates. got out to an early lead,” The rest of the 40 teams ing customer service job with Members of both teams the Cohorts’ Shane Nissen in the league are scheduled flexible hours? Part or full-time available. battled against each other said. “We talked about to play tonight through Money & More last year in the intramural playing solid and not doing Sept. 15. Playoff schedules 1025 S.Riverside Dr. (next to softball playoffs. anything too fancy.” will then be released Sept. Panchero’s). (319)358-1163. “We played them last year Unfortunately for the 16, and the playoffs will BARTENDER needed, Iowa City American Legion. Apply in in softball and lost, so it has Cohorts, it wasn’t able to begin on Sept. 20. person at 3016 Muscatine Ave.

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SCOREBOARD FOOTBALL MLB N.Y. Mets 4, Washington 1 Houston 7, Chicago Cubs 3 Philadelphia 8, Florida 7 Which Big Ten quarterback was more Detroit 9, Chi. White Sox 1 Toronto 8, Texas 5 Minnesota 10, Kansas City 3 Pittsburgh 5, Atlanta 0 impressive in his first career start — Milwaukee 4, St. Louis 2 Colorado 4, Cincinnati 3 Denard Robinson or Rob Bolden? 9 Baltimore 6, N.Y. Yankees 2 San Francisco 6, Arizona 3 Sports San Diego 2, L.A. Dodgers 1 Tampa Bay 14, Boston 5

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FILE PHOTO/THE DAILY IOWAN Iowa running back Jewel Hampton heads for the end zone during the fourth quarter against Indiana on Oct. 11, 2008, in Bloomington, Ind.. The Indianapolis native destroyed the Hoosier defense with three touch- downs and 116 yards rushing on 22 attempts. Hampton more than ready to go Jewel Hampton is eager to return to the field after missing the entire 2009 season with a knee injury.

By SCOTT MILLER hardest part was wanting sidelined for a year to “not I’ve been missing.” Greene in 2008, Hampton now, so I’m just looking [email protected] nothing more than to play being able to eat food or He is slated to play ran for 463 yards and forward to putting all my football but having no breathe.” against Iowa State on Sat- seven touchdowns as a efforts into the game.” For Jewel Hampton, rehab choice but to sit out. “I don’t think [people] urday. He was suspended true freshman. Hampton will return to wasn’t the hardest part. Nearly one year to the can actually understand for the season-opener When asked how he’s a the lineup after fellow soph- No, the hardest part omore Adam Robinson was not being able to play day after head coach Kirk unless it happens to after pleading guilty to different running back Ferentz officially them, especially a guy public intoxication this from the 2008 season, shouldered the bulk of the the game he called a Hawkeyes’ carries in the “necessity.” The hardest announced Hampton like me,” he said. “I’ve summer. Saturday will Hampton said, “I’m just would miss the entire been playing football mark his first action on smarter. I analyze film season-opener. Robinson part was watching his recorded 152 total yards and 2009 season with a torn pretty much my whole the field since the Out- more. I’m more patient. teammates start 9-0 and scored three touchdowns not getting to play a role ACL, the sophomore run- life. It’s really hard for back Bowl on Jan. 1, 2009. I’m ready. I’ve been in the success. The ning back compared being them to understand what Backing up Shonn watching the game a lot SEE HAMPTON, 9 New QBs highlight Bluder Soccer players nabs opening weekend describe motel No. 10 armed robbery Penn State is one of two Big Ten squads that will face prospect a top-25 team Saturday. Six Iowa students on the men’s club The Iowa women’s basket- By MITCH SMITH ball team received a commit- soccer team were victims of an [email protected] ment from a top 10 prospect armed robbery in Carbondale, Ill. for the class of 2011 this Rob Bolden shone in his past weekend. first start at quarterback By JON FRANK 3 while staying in an Samantha Logic of Racine, for the Nittany Lions. [email protected] America’s Best Value Wis., committed to the The first true fresh- Inn in Carbondale, Ill. Hawkeyes on man to start a Penn State At first, Alex French The man left the season-opener since Sunday — two thought the situation premises without firing, 1910, Bolden completed days after was a joke. and nobody in the room 20-of-29 passes for 239 making an The vice president of was injured. yards in an impressive unofficial the Iowa men’s club soc- Immediately following début Sept. 4 against visit to Iowa cer team, along with his the incident, the victims Youngstown State. City, accord- teammates, was on a locked the room, closed But a much more chal- ing to an road trip for the opening Logic the blinds, and informed lenging opponent awaits ROB JOHNSON/THE DAILY IOWAN ESPN.com match of the season last the police. future Hawk Bolden and the Nittany Penn State head football coach Joe Paterno speaks to the media report. weekend against South- Carbondale police Lt. ern Illinois when a man Lions on Saturday, when during the first day of the Big Ten Football media days in Chicago Logic, a 5-11 Randy Mathis said no wearing a fur-lined coat, the squad travels to on Aug. 2. Last week marked the first time Paterno slotted a true guard, chose Iowa over the likes suspects have been iden- a red Houston Astros Tuscaloosa, Ala., to face freshman quarterback to start the season in his 45-year tenure. of 2010 NCAA runner-up tified. The case is still baseball cap, and a defending BCS national Stanford and second-round qual- under investigation and champion Alabama. white bandana over his the No. 1 ranked team in play so many games of ifier Vanderbilt. a police report is expect- “We realize we’re in a nose and mouth entered the country, and if the this nature in a college ESPNU’s HoopGurlz women’s ed to be released today, tough situation,” coach Nittany Lions beat career; you might as well the motel room of club basketball recruiting ranks he said. Joe Paterno said. “Alaba- Alabama, it will be the enjoy them.” Logic as the 10th-best player President Ben Ossyra. Brandishing a black “[The gunman] walked ma is a very, very good first time since 1990 that Bolden wasn’t the only her class. revolver, the man in and told us all not to football team. Paterno’s team beat a Big Ten quarterback who “She has superior strength demanded money from the move, or he’d ‘pop’ “We’re going to play top-ranked school. made a splash in his first than most guards and uses it to before 100,000 fans with the club members. us,” junior Nate While playing against career start. hold off any defenders,” an a freshman who has last year’s national cham- Terrified and shocked, Hentschel said. “It hap- Michigan’s Denard ESPN.com scouting report said. never really been in that pions is a daunting task, silence consumed the pened pretty fast. It was Robinson led the Wolver- “Her IQ is evident in her ability kind of situation. It’s Paterno said he wants his ines to an opening win stuffy hotel room. only like a minute to a to see one play ahead and con- going to be an interesting players to embrace the against Connecticut, set- “Nobody moved,” said minute and a half … It sistently make the pass that afternoon, but hey, that’s magnitude of the game ting school records in UI junior French. “I had was really sudden, and leads to the assist.” what it’s all about.” and have fun. total offense (383 yards) to get up off the bed and nobody was expecting it.” The Hawkeyes already The Crimson Tide “We’ve got to practice and rushing yards by a go to the dresser to get Hentschel said the handily defeated San hard, get ourselves ready quarterback (197) en received a commitment from [my wallet] … I only had man entered the room at Jose State, 48-3, in its to go down and play the route to earning Big Ten small forward Virginia Johnson, about 10 bucks on me, approximately 12:30 opener on Sept. 4. best we know how to Offensive Player of the an Iowa City native. ESPN ranks thank God.” a.m. and left with more Saturday’s contest is play, and have a little Week honors. Johnson as the 62nd-best French was one of six than $300. the first time since 2007 fun,” he said. “I try to tell prospect in the 2011 class. members of the squad that Penn State will play our guys you only get to SEE BIG TEN, 9 — by Jordan Garretson who was robbed on Sept. SEE SOCCER, 9