lAnd of sweets locAl dAnce compAny collABorAtes with the englert theAter for the AnnuAl production of the Nutcracker. 80 hours THE INDEPENDENT DAILY NEWSPAPER FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY SINCE 1868 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2012 NEWSPAPER •DAILYIOWAN.COM • TELEVISION 50¢ Woman BeArds for a cause testifies about alleged rape Alleged Pentacrest rape victim said she ‘just shut down.’ By Brent griffiths [email protected] Former University of Iowa student Evan Pfeifer allegedly held his hand over a woman’s mouth and told her, “It’s fine. You like it. You’re so pret- ty,” as he sexually assaulted her on the Pentacrest in October 2010, the alleged victim testified. Pfeifer’s trial continued Wednesday in the Johnson County Courthouse, a day in which the state presented 10 witnesses. Pfeifer is accused of sex- UI students Storm Vaske, Corey Collins, and Mike Greeby, the organizers of the Beards for Boobies campaign, display their bracelets and beards in the IMU on ually assaulting a woman near the Wednesday. (The Daily Iowan/Juan Carlos Herrera) intersection of Washington and Mad- ison Streets in the early morning The ‘Beards for Boobies’ campaign is in its second year, and organizers are ramping up their efforts. hours of Oct. 3, 2010. He is charged with third-degree sexual abuse. By BriAnnA Jett “Unfortunately, Corey’s mom passed away mid-month, and it During her testimony Wednesday, [email protected] became really sentimental for us,” Greeby said. “I think that’s the reported victim cried at times as when the movement really got momentum. It was more than she recounted the incident. The Daily ovember brings the growth of many things at the a cause.” Iowan does not name alleged victims University of Iowa — beards and passion alike. In November 2011, “November to Remember” was coined in of sexual abuse. A year after its founding, the “Beards for Boobies” memorial to Collins’ mother. This month is expanded to let any- The woman said she went to her campaign, started by University of Iowa students, is one who has lost someone honor their loved one. sister’s apartment after the Home- welcoming enormous change and growth. “Yes, that did happen to my mom,” Collins said. “But at the coming football game on the night of N“This year, it has really changed,” said Mike Greeby, a co- same time, other people have gone through the same type of ex- Oct. 2. She drank vodka, had five or founder of the “Beards for Boobies” initiative. “A lot of people perience I did. This year we are really focused on remembering six shots, and left the apartment at are supporting us in a bigger way.” all of those people who have been lost.” around 2 a.m. on Oct. 3. Their fundraising and efforts will culminate in a celebration The “Beards for Boobies” campaign raises money for cancer She said she started on Madison at 5 p.m. on Dec. 6. research by selling T-shirts and wristbands. Those interested Street toward her dorm room at “Beards for Boobies” began in November 2011with a simple can buy items and donate at beardsforboobies.com. Last year, Stanley Residence Hall with a group challenge — seeing who can grow the best beard during the the group donated roughly $2,000 to breast-cancer research. of friends before falling behind as month of November. The challenge morphed into a bidding This year, they hope to achieve the same. she attempted to reach her sister on pool, with all the money to be donated to a foundation. Cofound- The money is donated to the UI’s Holden Comprehensive er Corey Collins’ mother, who suffered from breast cancer, in- Cancer Center. spired the group to start the campaign. sEE pfeifer, 3A The death of Collins’ mother in the middle of last year’s cam- paign did not derail the group. sEE BeArds, 3A Ames poll Downtown flexes marketing muscle under fire An aggressive downtown Gov. Terry Branstad and marketing campaign is in the other state officials take aim works. at the GOP’s straw poll. By Quentin misiAg By Cassidy riley [email protected] [email protected] With an onslaught of downtown high-rise The Ames Straw Poll may be killed buildings planned or under construction, the by friendly fire. continued redevelopment of many historic Republican Gov. Terry Branstad structures, and a slew of new beautification recently voiced his concerns with the initiatives, the Iowa City Downtown District GOP’s straw poll, claiming it does not is hoping its new marketing campaigns can accurately reflect the results of the capitalize on the transformation. caucuses or the election. One of the most prominent aspects is the “The governor believes we should “You are Here” campaign that dominates look at having a differently focused the district’s website, print advertising, and event to raise money and/or aware- public spaces, such as near Moen Group’s ness of the candidates where a straw Park @ 201 14-story building site and city poll isn’t the primary focus,” said Tim parking garages. Albrecht, a spokesman for Gov. Terry Downtown District Executive Director Branstad. “The straw poll is a disser- Nancy Bird believes rebranding efforts Some businesses on the Pedestrian Mall as seen on Wednesday. Both local businesses and the vice to Iowa Republicans in that it such as the “You are Here” campaign will city have increased marketing efforts this fall to draw attention to downtown. (The Daily Iowan/ discourages top-tier candidates from Ian Servin) sEE downtown, 3A sEE poll, 3A WEATHER dAily iowan Tv insidE To watch daily iowan Tv: Classifieds HIGH LOW 7B • scan this code Crossword 8B 48 32 • Go to dailyiowan.com Opinions • Watch UiTv sunday-Thursday 4A Mostly sunny, fogy at night. night at 9:30 Sports 6A 2A | The Daily Iowan • Iowa City, Iowa • Thursday, November 29, 2012 News dailyiowan.com for more news The Daily Iowan A friend to cancer patients Volume 144 Issue 107 native Joe Turner. Turn- BreAkiNg NewS STAFF Local cancer er received his diagnosis phone: (319) 335-6063 publisher survivor Greg in October 2011 and had email: [email protected] William Casey 335-5788 the tumor removed. 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