Iowa State Daily, Iowa State University, IA
9 hours ago by James Pusey
Some might think Frank Sanchez has trouble with Roman numerals after he tells them that Ragbrai XXXVI is his 37th Ragbrai, but give him a chance to explain. "Thirty-seven years ago, it was just me," Sanchez said. "I was a little kid back then riding a little Schwinn.
Iowa State Daily, Iowa State University, IA
17 hours ago by Rashah McChesney
Ragbrai riders cycled into town Tuesday and had a number of entertainment options to introduce them to Ames - a Cy look-alike contest and an international food fair on campus, a climbing wall and beer garden on Main Street and numerous other activities.
The headlining act of the night was the band Styx, which played at 8 p.
Iowa State Daily, Iowa State University, IA
4 hours ago by Bailey Lewis
A quick fix is never perfect. But some quick fixes are less perfect than others.
Example: In order to decrease oil prices, Sen. John Warner has proposed a national speed limit of 55 or 60 miles per hour, similar to the one imposed in 1974.
According to Warner, the last national limit saved 167,000 barrels of gas per day.
Daily Iowan, University of Iowa, IA
1 day ago by Alyssa Cashman - The Daily Iowan
Controversy surrounding an alleged sexual assault in a UI residence hall has once again created tension between the state Board of Regents and university officials.
The mother of a woman who reported she had been raped in a Hillcrest room in October 2007 sent letters in November and May to school officials complaining about the school's handling of the case.
Western Courier, Western Illinois University, IL
1 day ago by John Renner
The maniacal laugh, the freakish ruby lipped smile, the brilliant green hair - all accented with a purple suit. Only one villain is known to have such a vibrant and exaggerated appearance: the Joker, Batman's arch-nemesis and quite possibly the most deserving of Batman's crime-fighting attention with his violent sociopathic and sometimes, if not always, murderous tendencies.
Western Courier, Western Illinois University, IL
1 day ago
Lake Ruth has once again been restored to its picturesque state - complete with a fountain - thanks to the dredging efforts undertaken by Western Illinois University Physical Plant staff earlier this summer.
But the question that might be in the minds of many - "Why is the water green?" - has an easy answer.
Western Courier, Western Illinois University, IL
1 day ago by Ed Komenda
Na na na na na na na na BATMAN! Although not as upbeat as that famous song, the newest installment of Batman does more to the common perception about super heroes than any previous attempt. "The Dark Knight" transcends the typical "good versus evil" motif and takes viewers for a dark ride through the innermost caverns of human nature, where that line between right and wrong has never been so thin.
Daily Iowan, University of Iowa, IA
1 day ago by Mike Brownlee - The Daily Iowan
The exit ramp off the interstate that is Tim Dwight's football career is near. After playing 10 seasons in the NFL, the former Iowa sparkplug is looking to have one last hurrah, then call it a career.
"I want to play this season. I'm feeling pretty good," he said. "Give it one more year, then I think I'm definitely done."
Gateway, University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE
2 days ago
Review By
Charley Reed
Contributor
Unless you've been living under a rock, I'm probably not telling you anything you don't know when I say that the hype around "The Dark Knight" is no fluke. It really is as good as everyone says; perhaps even better.
Even if I said it was the best film of 2008, which it is, that would still be selling the film short.
Daily Iowan, University of Iowa, IA
2 days ago by Olivia Moran and Dean Treftz - The Daily Iowan
The state Board of Regents will meet on campus today to discuss a letter written to UI officials by the mother of a reported victim in the sex-abuse case involving two former Hawkeye football players.
The regents announced Monday that they will meet today at 3 p.m. in W401 Pappajohn Business Building.
Gateway, University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE
2 days ago by Christina Clark
I recently wrote a column concerning rising gas prices in America ("Polar bears, oil: American greed needs to be restrained by people," June 17). Due to the amount of feedback, both good and bad, I am writing a follow up to provide factual content to back up my piece.
Gateway, University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE
2 days ago by Scott Stewart
If you turned on TV news early last week, it would have been difficult for you not to hear about the now-infamous cover of July 21 issue of The New Yorker magazine.
Odds are good, too, that you heard pundits denounce the cover as tasteless, offensive and possibly racist.
Daily Nebraskan, University of Nebraska, NE
3 days ago by Alissa Skelton
Colin Fury first held a gun when he was seven.
It was with his father at the George Bush shooting range in Bear Creek, Texas. Fury was so excited to shoot the paper target with a handgun.
As Fury grew older, he continued to be exposed to guns. He often went rabbit and pheasant hunting with his best friend.
Daily Nebraskan, University of Nebraska, NE
3 days ago by Brady Eve Pothoff
Another summer session has ended, and I've been worried all week about final grades and tests. I always question how I did on the test and what kind of participation points I'll receive. When I find myself worrying and upset, I remember a little concept my uncle introduced me to: peak oil spells the end of civilization.
Daily Nebraskan, University of Nebraska, NE
3 days ago by Evan Cotten
There was a time not too long ago when the 'Batman' movies were expected to be somewhat light-hearted and always family friendly.
The films, well, most of them, were entertaining enough to see, but were never really recognized in ways other than ticket sales and salon chatter about the hot actor portraying the Caped Crusader.
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