prime time league
championship game page 8
THE INDEPENDENT DAILY NEWSPAPER FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY SINCE 1868
wednesday, july 25, 2012
N E W S PA P E R •
5 0¢
DA I LY I O WA N .C O M • T E L E V I S I O N
Iowa’s bats threatened more than
5.5 million north american bats
killed since 2006.
source: U.S. Fish and wildlife service
Bat expert Sharon Peterson holds an Egyptian fruit bat at a presentation in the Iowa City Public Library on Tuesday. Peterson covered myths about bats and the recent spread of a deadly disease affecting bats called white-nose syndrome. The disease recently reached Iowa from the East Coast. (The Daily Iowan/Ian Servin)
The Maquoketa Caves were closed to visitors from 2010 to 2012 as a preventative measure against the spread of white-nose bat syndrome. By Joe Hitchon joehitchon@gmail.com
Despite their reputation as blood-sucking, disease-carrying, “flying rodents” — myths perpetuated by popular culture — one Midwestern bat expert says “bats are our friends” and play a vital role in the health of our ecosystems. But they’re in trouble.
Busch to aid alcohol alternatives By Nicholas Miller nicholas-j-miller@uiowa.edu
University of Iowa President Sally Mason said the money provided to the UI from Anheuser-Busch could be used to fund Alcohol Alternative Nights and other sober events on campus. The contract, which was renewed in June, allows the Tigerhawk logo to share space on products with Anheuser-Busch logos with the phrase “Responsibility Matters.” University students and employees — particularly members of the Partnership for Alcohol Safety — believe the deal is counterproductive to the UI’s responsible drinking efforts and will only reinforce a party-school image. “I think [Tom Rocklin] is going to
That was the message from Sharon Peterson, a bat expert from the bat education group Incredible Bats who spoke at the Iowa City Public Library on Tuesday evening to a standing-room-only crowd. The purpose of her presentation was to dispel the myths about bats and teach Iowans why bats are necessary for the healthy balance of our ecosystems. “Bats are finally getting the recogni-
HIGH
104
LOW
75
Mostly sunny, windy, and very hot; 60% chance of T-storms later.
see bats, 3
The Daily Iowan sat down with UI President Sally Mason on Tuesday. DI: In June, the Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement filed an ethics complaint against Regent Bruce Rastetter, and it calls for his resignation or dismissal from the board. Do you believe the actions of state regents directly reflect the regent universities? President Sally Mason: The only thing I am going to comment on here is that I have tremendous respect for all of our regents. They do a tough job; it’s not like they get paid to do it. They do it, really, as citizen volunteers. For me it’s always a pleasure to work with the regents. They care about these institutions; that’s what I care about. I really can’t comment on anything else because I just don’t have any information that is relevant. DI: The Iowa Supreme Court recently ruled the UI does not have to release student records to the Press-Citizen concerning an assault case from 2007. What is your stance on open records and transparency between the school and news organizations? Mason: From the very beginning, I’ve always said I am fine with it. We turn over tons and tons of documents, but I will not compromise students’ right to privacy. FERPA is a federal statute that says a student and a student’s records, they have a right to privacy. We cannot even share those with your parents, so why would we share them with the Iowa City Press-Citizen? We’ve tried to be very, very careful and follow that very closely. In this particular case, I am a big believer in protecting our students, and their right to privacy. So it’s good that the Supreme Court affirmed that. read the full q&a online at dailyiowan.com.
Cupcakes headed downtown Local business owners say Molly’s Cupcakes will bring a new flavor to downtown Iowa City starting July 29. By Anna Egeland egeland.anna@gmail.com
Jamie Smith, the owner of Molly’s Cupcakes, 14 S. Clinton St., cannot wait to share her cupcakes with downtown Iowa City. The new sit-down bakery, located between McDonald Optical and the Summit, will hold its grand opening from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. July 29. Local business owners say the new eatery may benefit their stores as well. “I just want to share the amazing products with everybody,” Smith said. She said she has worked on getting funding and finding a location for her branch of Molly’s Cupcakes for two years. “It takes a while to get everything together,” she said. Smith was awarded a $35,000 Commu-
see contract, 3
WEATHER
tion they deserve as being pollinators and seed dispersers,” Peterson said. But one thing people may not know is that bat populations throughout the state of Iowa are under severe threat. White-nose syndrome has been steadily spreading west since its discovery in 2006, devastating entire cave populations
Mason on regents, privacy
Iowa alum Elise Knaub (front right) decorates cupcakes while Brittany Miller and executive pastry chef Abbie Misfeldt mix ingredients in the background on Tuesday. The third installation of Molly’s Cupcakes will open for customers on July 29. (The Daily Iowan/Chastity Dillard)
see molly’s, 3
daily iowan tv
index
To watch Daily Iowan TV: • Scan this code • Go to dailyiowan.com • Watch UITV Sunday-Thursday night at 9:30
Classifieds Crossword Opinions Sports
7 6 4 8
2 - The Daily Iowan - Iowa City, Iowa - Wednesday, July 25, 2012
News
Officials: Asia trip a success
President Sally Mason and a number of UI officials visited China and Taiwan from July 1-9.
Corrections
Call: 335-6030 Policy: The Daily Iowan strives for accuracy and fairness in the reporting of news. If a report is wrong or misleading, a request for a correction or a clarification may be made.
Publishing info
The Daily Iowan (USPS 143.360) is published by Student Publications Inc., E131 Adler Journalism Building, Iowa City, Iowa 52242-2004, daily except Saturdays, Sundays, legal and university holidays, and university vacations. Periodicals postage paid at the Iowa City Post Office under the Act of Congress of March 2, 1879.
daily-iowan@uiowa.edu
Subscriptions
University of Iowa President Sally Mason meets with National Taiwan University President Si-Chen-Lee and Minister Hon-Yuan-Lee on July 4 in Taipei, Taiwan. Mason’s visit to Asia was intended to continue building connections between the university and the world. (Contributed Photo) Ken Mason, one member of the UI President’s Office staff, Marshall, and two other members of the Foundation staff. UI spokesman Tom Moore said Tuesday there are no available costs for the trip because expenses are still being finalized. University officials visited several Chinese and Taiwanese universities during their time in Asia, and College of Education Dean Margaret Crocco said international students are particularly interested in the UI’s graduate education programs. “… In areas such as measurement and statistics, we have a long tradition as an innovator in the area of educational testing,” she said. “Individuals have been coming for decades to gain expertise in educational measurement and testing and taking that back to their ministries of education.” Mason said time spent conversing with the Shanghai Writers’ Group allowed officials to discuss the global influence of the UI International Writing Program. “A number of these writers have been in our International Writing Program. These are some of the most prominent and famous writers in China today,” she said. “… So many of them spoke so wonderfully about their time in Iowa
City and how they hope to come back.” Crocco said she was interested in seeking opportunities in Asia for UI students to have a studyabroad experience there or for UI faculty to conduct collaborative research with some of Asian universities. “My purpose in going was first and foremost to connect with our alumni …” she said. “We’ve been producing Ph.D.s for [students from] China and Hong Kong and Taiwan for decades now,” she said. “Primarily, I was interested in reconnecting as a new dean with those alumni and learning about how they put their educations to work.” Mason said her time in Taiwan was brief yet beneficial in that she spent much of her time speaking with officials on their flood-control methods. “So we are sharing expertise; we are sharing ideas there with some very, very great collaboration with the kinds of things they are doing to recover or mitigate against natural disasters,” she said. “Simultaneously, they are seeing how our flood center can help them.” Thomas said Mason’s trip exemplifies the importance of relations between the UI and Asia. “Just in general, connecting with Asia is very important for the future of
Mason’s Trip to Asia:
President Sally Mason and a number of other UI faculty took a trip to Asia from July 1-9, during which they met and connected with a number of alumni and prospective students. • Ken Mason, biology lecturer • Margaret Crocco, dean of the College of Education • Downing Thomas, dean of International Programs • Sarah Gardial, dean of the Tippie College of Business • Lynette Marshall, UI Foundation president and CEO
Source: UI spokesman Tom Moore
the university and really the state of Iowa,“ he said. Thomas said the connection the state has with Asia sets an example for what the UI should continue to strive for. “There are very strong connections [with Asia] to the state, and the university needs to be a part of that,“ he said, referring to the trip Gov. Terry Branstad made to Asia in June. Mason said the trip was an overall success. “So we had an amazing time, we connected with a lot of friends of the university, a lot of alumni, we did a lot of events, I think we spread a lot of good will and a lot of positive University of Iowa,” she said. “And we did get to see the Great Wall.”
street music UI students Chris Reichmeier (left) and Tyler Swick perform on the Washington Street on Tuesday. Swick and Reichmeier will perform with pianist Robert Monroe as the band Boompa preceding another band, Dan Padley Trio, at 9 p.m. on Thursday at the Yacht Club. (The Daily Iowan/Sumei Chen)
Metro Man charged with burglary
A local man has been accused of burglarizing a garage. Pierre Keller, 19, 3010 Cornell, was charged Monday with second-degree burglary.
According to an Iowa City police complaint, Keller was observed by a witness getting out of a 1997 black Saturn with an Iowa license plate. Keller allegedly ran up to a garage on Cumberland Lane and entered it. The residence was occupied by a family
with young children. The witness told police officials Keller looked around the garage, allegedly took a red gas can, and ran from the garage. According to the complaint, a short time later, another burglary of a garage was reported involv-
ing Keller. Keller reportedly admitted to the burglary. Second-degree burglary is a Class-C felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a maximum $10,000 fine. — by Jordyn Reiland
Corey Fisher, 39, 913 Harlocke St., was charged Tuesday with public intoxication. Jasmine Grindeland, 19, 123 Iowa Ave. No. 6, was charged July 21 with providing false ID information, second-offense public intoxication, and third-offense presence in a bar after hours. Mariah Hankemeier, 19, Cedar Rapids, was charged July 21 with presence in a bar after hours. Aubrey Hoerr, 18, Peoria, Ill., was charged July 21 with presence in a bar after hours. Shawnta Jackson, 25, 2401 High-
way 6 E. No. 4006, was charged June 4 with assault causing injury. Billy Johnson, 30, 906 Harlocke St. Apt. 6, was charged Tuesday with public intoxication. Christian Jorgensen, 22, Cedar Falls, was charged July 21 with driving while license revoked. Emily Judd, 20, 225 S. Gilbert No. 2711, was charged Sunday with presence in a bar after hours. Erin O’Connell, 19, 811 Church St., was charged July 21 with
presence in a bar after hours and public intoxication. Claire Peterson, 20, 500 S. Gilbert St. No. 7, was charged July 21 with presence in a bar after hours. Cassandra Rolon, 22, 4494 Taft Ave. S.E. No. 38C, was charged Sunday with driving while license suspended or canceled. Timothy Velky, 31, Cedar Rapids, was charged July 21 with OWI. Dwyane White, 25, Coralville, was charged July 21 with disorderly conduct and public intoxication.
Blotter Jonelle Addabbo, 20, 505 E. Burlington St. No. 7B, was charged July 21 with presence in a bar after hours. Joshua Barnett, 23, 509 S. Linn St. No. 5, was charged Sunday with public urination. Mack Bluminburg, 20, 2422 Mormon Trek Blvd., was charged July 21 with disorderly conduct. Skyler Cowden, 28, 2427 Petsel Place No. 3, was charged July 21 with public intoxication. Zachary Dodson, 20, 307 E. College St. Apt. 18, was charged Sunday with possessing or supplying alcohol under 21 and public intoxication.
Volume 144 Breaking News Phone: (319) 335-6063 E-mail: daily-iowan@uiowa.edu Fax: 335-6297
By Jordyn Reiland and Kristen East President Sally Mason says that while University of Iowa officials are not planning to increase student enrollment, the university will continue to pursue international relations and make connections with alumni and prospective students overseas. “I think if we wanted more international students, we probably could,” she told The Daily Iowan. “See, right now, we are trying to hold enrollment stable. So we aren’t really growing those numbers. Clearly, there is great demand for American higher education. While the young people I saw clearly were interested in the University of Iowa, an opportunity to study anywhere in the United States is highly valued by the Chinese students, by the young people here. They very much want to take advantage of higher education whether they can go to a university in China or over here — they are equally excited about the opportunities.” Mason traveled to Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, and Taipei, Taiwan, from July 1-9. A handful of UI officials accompanied Mason on the trip, including Dean of International Programs Downing Thomas and UI Foundation President Lynette Marshall. A total of 1,737 Chinese students studied at the UI in the fall of 2011, and another 98 came from Taiwan. China is home to the largest international population at the UI. Forrest Meyer, the executive director of strategic communications for the UI Foundation, had previously told the DI that the Foundation would pay trip expenses for Sally and
dailyiowan.com for more news
Call: Juli Krause at 335-5783 E-mail: daily-iowan@uiowa.edu Subscription rates: Iowa City and Coralville: $20 for
one semester, $40 for two semesters, $10 for summer session, $50 for full year. Out of town: $40 for one sememster, $80 for two semesters, $20 for summer session, $100 all year.
Send address changes to: The Daily Iowan, 100 Adler Journalism Building, Iowa City, Iowa 52242-2004
Issue 37 sTaff
Publisher: William Casey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335-5788 Editor-in-Chief: Emily Busse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335-6030 Managing Editor: Adam Wesley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335-5855 Metro Editors: Kristen East. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335-6063 Jordyn Reiland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335-6063 Opinions Editor: Benjamin Evans. . . . . . . . . . . . . .335-5863 Sports Editor: Molly Irene Olmstead. . . . . . . . 335-5848 Arts Editor: Anna Theodosis. . . . . . . . . . . . . 335-5851 Copy Chief Beau Elliot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335-6063 Photo Editor: Ian Servin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335-5852 Design Editor: Nicole Fitzgerald. . . . . . . . . . . . 335-6063 TV News Director: Nick Fetty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335-6063 Web Editor: Tony Phan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335-5829 Business Manager: Debra Plath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335-5786 Classifed Ads/Circulation Manager: Juli Krause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335-5784 Advertising Manager: Renee Manders . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335-5193 Advertising Sales Staff: Bev Mrstik . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335-5792 Cathy Witt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335-5794 Production Manager: Heidi Owen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335-5789
Top Stories Most read stories on dailyiowan.com from Tuesday.
1. Mason says Penn State sanctions are harsh but necessary 2. Elliot: What exactly is Romney (not) taking credit for? 3. Friedman: Enrollment stabilization would be a godsend 4. Dance Marathon offers new incentive for dancers 5. Game Time: Nesbitt and Brown tame Taylor, Johnson
dailyiowan.com for more news
bats
continued from 1 of bats since then. Despite the precautionary measure of closing Iowa’s Maquoketa Caves to visitors from 2010 to 2012, random testing of hibernating bats positively identified white nose fungal spores on one of the bats this past winter— indicating an infestation of the Maquoketa Caves. “Bats are migratory and move to different caves,
contract continued from 1
use those dollars for Alcohol Alternative Nights that we have,” Mason said. “…The contract has been in place for a long, long time. I’m not sure if it’s had much of an effect; I’m not sure if it will have much of an effect going forward.” Tom Rocklin, the vice president for Student Life, was not available for comment Tuesday night. The contract between Anheuser-Busch and Learfield Communications Inc. — the sports-marketing company hired to represent the Hawkeye Athletics Department — was renewed last month. The contract allows the Tigerhawk logo to share space on products with Anheuser-Busch logos so long as the “Responsibility Matters” phrase is present. Kelly Bender, the UI campus-community harm-reduction initiatives coordinator, said officials have put together a variety of strategies to reduce high risk drinking among UI students with the 20102013 Alcohol-Harm-Reduction Plan. One of the many strategies includes sober events such as Alcohol Alternative Nights, in which the UI provides entertainment for students. “Unfortunately, we have found that the high-risk drinking students are the most expensive [to get to events],” Bender said. Bender also said the Anheuser-Busch funding would help put on the events at the level officials would like.
molly’s
continued from 1 nity Development Block Grant from the Iowa City City Council on May 1. The Iowa City location will be the third branch of Molly’s Cupcakes, which also has stores in New York and Chicago. Iowa City Mayor Matt Hayek, who was on the economic-development committee that recommended Molly’s Cupcakes for the grant, said he thinks the store will lead to an increase in diverse businesses. “[The economic-development committee] was impressed with the business plan, the foresight, and the owner,” Hayek said. Leah Cohen, the owner of Bo-James, 118 E. Washington St., said she was able to try a sample from Molly’s Cupcakes. “I was able to taste [a sample], and it was delicious,” she said. Cohen said she thinks Molly’s will add to the variety downtown. “I certainly think it will add a different flavor,” she said. Cohen is not the only local business owner who thinks Molly’s will bring positive change. Peter Vanderhoef, the owner of Iowa Book, 8 S. Clinton St., said Molly’s will be a welcome change from the usual bar scene downtown. “It can’t hurt,” he said. “It’s a small franchise, and it’s not a bar: that’s a good thing these days.” Vanderhoef said Molly’s could possibly increase the number of customers for his store because the customers will come to Molly’s
The Daily Iowan - Iowa City, Iowa - Wednesday, July 25, 2012 - 3
News
and if they have it, they could spread it from one cave to another, but mostly, we think its brought by humans who carry the spores on their equipment from cave to cave,” said Adrian Henke, a maintenance and naturalist employee for the Maquoketa Caves State Park. Disease is not the only threat to Iowa’s bats. Bats that migrate from Indiana to southern Iowa each summer are finding that an ever-increasing number of trees that traditionally served as their summer roost areas have
been cut down to make way for development projects. However, even with recent measures taken to protect these trees, the populations are still dropping. “As you can imagine, these Indiana bats have just burned a bunch of energy after hibernating all winter, she’s pregnant, and just flew a long distance back up to southern Iowa, only to find that her trees are all gone and her habitat has been lost to a housing development,” said Tim Thompson, a wildlife biologist for the
Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Officials at the Maquoketa caves say the most important thing is to educate the public. “Education is the key to combating this disease,” Thompson said. “Educating people about the importance of bats to our ecosystems and how people can prevent themselves from contributing to the spread of the disease is the best tool we’re exploiting. Expelling the myths is another way to get people to care more.”
Big events have proven to be successful in the past. They are not the only option, Bender said. “If that was the only thing, we wouldn’t have a shot,” she said. Michael Currie, the president of the University of Iowa Student Government from 2009-2010, does not think people should be concerned where the funding for sober events comes from. “If they do have utility, who cares where the money comes from,” he said. “And if they don’t, then why does anybody care where the money came from?” Some have questioned why the UI would approve using the Tigerhawk logo on different forms of advertising, when in 2009 the university came out against fan cans — Bud Light cans emblazoned with the university’s black and gold colors, as well as other universities’ colors. Mason said the company was never given permission from the university to advertise in that way. “Nobody ever asked our permission; it was not a part of the arrangement, it was just done, and that’s what we objected to,” she said. “Had they asked our permission, would we have agreed to a new contract or something new like that? Probably not. It’s one thing to have an existing contract, something that has been in place for a long time that we know is working and that conforms to our safe, responsible, legal concern for things; and it’s another thing to go off on your own and do this without warning or permission.” When the fan cans were introduced, Currie said,
he did not see the cans influence students to drink more irresponsibly. “They did them for [other universities],” he said.
“I don’t think anyone who hadn’t already planned to drink bought them instead.”
during the day rather than just at night. “It very possibly could increase people for Iowa Book,” he said. Hayek said Molly’s Cupcakes’ evening presence will give customers another option for going out at night. Hayek said he thinks the location will add to the success of Smith’s store, beacuse there is a large amount of foot traffic and it’s across from the UI campus. Smith said her business is unique because it’s a sit-down bakery with ample dining space, it’s a nightlife destination, and customers have the opportunity to build their own cupcakes. Build-your-own cupcakes have four flavors of cake, such as red-velvet and vanilla, for customers to choose from and cost $2 a piece. Center-filled cupcakes cost $3 and come in 12 flavors including peanut butter and Nutella, mixed berry, and Hawkeye. Smith said customers can also find baked goods such as mini-cheesecakes and brownies on the menu. “I hope to just be really a staple to the community,” she said. Smith said the shop has a fun atmosphere, complete with swings at the coffee bar and antique lunch boxes decorating the interior. “I want [customers] to feel like kids again,” she said. After opening Molly’s Cupcakes to the public, Smith said her next goals are to focus on catering and weddings as well as expanding her space to include a room for private parties. “We hope to do a lot more with catering and weddings,” she said.
Opinions
4 - The Daily Iowan - Iowa City, Iowa - Wednesday, July 25, 2012
EMILY BUSSE Editor-in-Chief • ADAM WESLEY Managing Editor • BENJAMIN EVANS Opinions Editor KATHERINE KUNTZ, JACOB LANCASTER, JESSE MARKS, and MATTHEW WILLIAMS 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.
GUEST OPINIONS, COMMENTARIES, and COLUMNS reflect the opinions of the authors and are not necessarily those of the Editorial Board.
Editorial
Responses to sanctions ridiculous In the wake of the Penn State sanctions, which were deemed “unprecedented” by NCAA officials, there were varied reactions. The sanctions, handed down at a press conference held by the NCAA on Monday, include a fine, a four-year postseason ban, and wiping out all wins from 1998-2011. Among the variety of reactions to the necessary, and relatively mild restrictions to an institution that safe-guarded rape and molestation, were disbelief and disgust. Let us clarify: disbelief and disgust at the NCAA. Photos of fans brought to their knees in frustration and anger, seemingly crippled by the news, appear on websites and in newspapers across the country. Facebook posts and tweets are exchanged bemoaning the NCAA for overreaching in its punishment. To these fans we must issue a statement: Come back to reality. This case and these sanctions are not about football. The punishment affects football, yes, but the sanctions are not about a sport at all. They are about institutional change. This punishment is the solution to a terrible problem. A man was convicted of sexually abusing several young boys, and many others helped him — actively and passively — cover it up. Stop caring whether the punishment will forever cripple a program that has now not officially won any games between the years of 1998 and 2011; stop caring that Joe Paterno coached any team; and stop caring about football at all.
The only aspects of this case people should be concerned with are the victims and their families — not the players and their coaches. Tweets like “ah crap … so i lost every college football game i ever played in?” from Evan Royster, a former running back and the school’s all-time leading rusher, and “So I went 0-53 in college? My big ten championship rings say different,” from Tom Golarz, former Penn State defensive lineman, are completely misguided and borderline inappropriate. These types of reactions are the exact reason these specific sanctions are necessary. Penn State has fostered a culture in which winning football games is more important than a criminal institution being duly punished for its crimes. The NCAA may have pulled the trigger, but it was Jerry Sandusky and many others who loaded the gun. But it’s not about football. These sanctions are not centered on the Penn State players (believe it or not) but about preventing future crimes. Former and current fans and players need to see beyond their winning record to the actual people affected by this scandal: the victims. To mention Big Ten championship rings and this scandal in the same statement surpasses insensitivity and materialism and goes straight to shallow vanity. In the end it comes down to the simple question of what is more important: winning seasons or the safety of children? Your turn. Were the NCAA sanctions too harsh? Weigh in at dailyiowan.com.
Maddy Pryor, a senior from Neptune, N.J., reacts in the HUB on the Penn State main campus in State College, Pa., as the NCAA sanctions against the Penn State football program are announced on television Monday. (Associated Press/Centre Daily Times, Nabil K. Mark)
Letters LETTERS TO THE EDITOR may be sent via e-mail to daily.iowan.letters@gmail.com (as text, not as attachment). Each letter must be signed and include an address and phone number for verification. Letters should not exceed 300 words. The DI will publish only one letter per author per month. Letters will be chosen for publication by the editors according to space considerations. No advertisements or mass mailings, please. GUEST OPINIONS that exceed 300 words in length must be arranged with the Opinions Editor at least three days prior to the desired date of publication. Guest opinions are selected in accordance with word length, subject relevance, and space considerations. READER COMMENTS that may appear below were originally posted on dailyiowan.com in response to published material. They may be chosen for print publication when they are deemed to be well-written and to forward public discussion. They may be edited for length and style.
Re: UI President Sally Mason’s Penn State comments:
When Penn State was admitted to the Big Ten, it seemed an inappropriate choice to me. Its near religious devotion to football seemed out of step with other conference schools, with the possible exception of Ohio State. Nebraska’s more recent admission to the conference seems to be more of the same. If the University of Nebraska is noted for anything other than football, I’m not aware of it. Perhaps I’m slow to understand that major sports at major universities are money-generating enterprises only and that the “student-athlete” term should not be used in connection with those activities. I’m sure that Coach Kirk Ferentz is a good guy and a terrific coach, but a football coach at an academic institution earning a multimillion dollar salary does not seem to fit any academic model that makes sense. Of course Paterno & Co. covered up child molestation; they were protecting Penn State’s brand. The same can be said for Jim Tressel’s actions in not reporting Ohio State players’
actions that were in violation of NCAA rules and common-sense standards of behavior. Any NCAA sanction short of the death penalty for Penn State indicates official tolerance of the behavior of the school’s senior officials, albeit with temporary sanctions for the football program. It’d be honest and refreshing to hear a university official say that brand protection, including the covering up of certain unpleasantries, is part of the price that the university has chosen to tolerate within the Big Ten for the dubious benefit of participating in major college athletics. Mike Norton, UI alumnus Berkeley, Calif.
Personal integrity matters
I have been following with interest the unfolding of the Bruce Rastetter situation. As someone who serves on a board in Iowa City and has signed an ethics/ conflict of interest statement, Rastetter’s flagrant disregard of being honest with the Board of Regents is insulting. It is demeaning to everyone who serves on the many boards throughout Iowa with integrity and not for personal gain. What
makes his indiscretion especially egregious is that he sits on a board that deals with education. Not only is he not an educator in any sense of the word, but his business practices in Iowa and in Tanzania make him the worst sort of businessman. He appears to have no respect for people, either in Iowa or Tanzania, or the land, but only for his own profitability. I believe it’s time we take a strong stand in stating that personal integrity matters. I call upon Bruce Rastetter to resign from the Board of Regents and the Iowa Board of Ethics to do a thorough investigation. Bryson Dean Iowa City resident
Beware the ISO
If Iowa residents outside of Iowa City were to one day look to the heavens and see a small unscheduled speck of illumination low on the horizon, be advised that this is probably not a UFO. More likely, it is an ISO — an Identifiable Sitting Object in Iowa City emitting light from its upper reaches. They got trouble right there in that river city, and it starts with an “M” and ends with an “N” and that half spells Moen, the name of a tower to be gracing or disfiguring the downtown skyline
of Iowa’s one and only Iowa City. Controversy has come over an erection in a city dedicated to love and not war and so proclaimed it a nuclear-free zone as it sings at the city limits — or it did until some stole them, likely from Ames. Anyway, those opposed to this high rise contend that it is an obtrusive skyscraper that Manhatten-izes their town — never mind that it could stand center court in Carver-Hawkeye Arena — a suggestion that objectors will view as a lack of understanding of how big this monstrosity is. “Izing” coming from anywhere into Iowa City ought to be of concern; even if it were to come out of West Branch just to the east. How would it look if the Herbert-Hoover prairie went creeping westward and into downtown Iowa City and left the Moen Tower out of place sitting there in clumps of bluestem grass and big wild turkeys instead of cute little chipmunks? Anyway, folks from near and far will want to be there when this structure of biblical proportion is ready for business. Be sure to be there to see Iowa City Mayor Matt Hayek address the City Council at its dedication. Sam Osborne West Branch
What do you think about the Penn State sanctions?
Read today’s editorial, and email us at: daily.iowan.letters@gmail.com
Time for a third party Katherine Kuntz katherine-kuntz@uiowa.edu
Earlier this month, Jill Stein was formally nominated as the Green Party of the United States’ presidential candidate, and she chose Cheri Honkala as her running mate. Though it’s unlikely that a third-party candidate can actually win the presidential election, the true significance of having a third-party candidate on the ballot at all is the opportunity to allow for community-based democracy, and the chance for Stein to influence the national debate. However, the Green Party is not automatically granted political standing in Iowa, so the Johnson County Green Party is working hard to get the signatures required to get Stein on the ballot this year. The Green Party, although relatively small, is important to our democratic society because of its integrity in campaigning, its commitment to strong communities, and its focus on issues and policies rather than solely getting elected. Since the Supreme Court landmark decision commonly referred to as Citizen’s United, candidates have been able to accept unlimited campaign contributions through political-action committees, and Americans have seen a progression toward elections that are effectively bought. However, the Green Party isn’t interested in campaign contributions from large corporations; rather, it is wholly influenced by the demands of the respective communities in which it serves and is focused primarily on getting its ideology out, even if that doesn’t give its candidates a seat in the White House. “One of the current big problems with the political parties is that they are bought and paid for by corporate interests, and we figure we can deny those interests. It’s an issue of integrity,” said Holly Hart, the secretary of the Iowa Green Party and facilitator of the Johnson County Green Party. Hart also said the Iowa Green Party is not as large as in other states, but the reason it is trying to get a presidential nominee on the Iowa ballot is to
promote issue-based policies and a stronger Green Party in Iowa. “Right now, we’re trying to get as many people to just go out and get the signatures,” Hart said. “We still need several hundred to get Jill Stein on the ballot in Iowa.” Despite the factors that often prevent any third-party candidate from receiving many of the electoral votes, such as the option to vote a straight-party ticket, the significance of a strong third-party presidential candidate means that local parties are strengthened, if only through recognition, and that the focus shifts from Republican versus Democrat to finding solutions for the issues facing the nation. I’m continuously irritated that commercials geared toward “swing voters” such as me are not addressing the things that really matter. Despite ongoing U.S. involvement in foreign conflicts, massive economic debt, the state of our education system, and the questionable future of health care and jobs for young people such as me, political ads attack the personal character of candidates and fail to address solutions to problems facing every American. Presidential nominee Stein and running mate Honkala don’t occupy very many time slots on national news networks, and there’s no guarantee their names will even be on the ballot, unless their grass-roots supporters can get enough signatures to allow them to participate. However, they deserve our attention, if only because the other candidates have misused and worn out their time in the spotlight. Their platform, their grass-roots efforts, and their positions on policies could get America en route toward stability. Rather than advertisements that build the entire election around which candidates do the people loathe less, these women will discuss policies for election reform, strengthening democracy, and achieving an economy that promotes peace and prosperity. The Johnson County Green Party needs signatures to get Stein on the Iowa presidential ballot. The U.S. needs a strong third party to shift the nation from a two-party, better-oftwo-evils debate and to start looking at the issues and solutions.
dailyiowan.com for more sports
POINT/COUNTERPOINT CONTINUED FROM 8
led the team and the league in rebounds, accumulating 58. The team led the league in points scored and rebounds. With a team this talented and with so many scoring threats, it’s easy to see why Vinton Merchants enters tonight’s matchup as the favorite. Talent can take a team a long way, but it takes chemistry to win a championship. And Vinton Merchants has chemistry. The points are divided well across the team, with five players averaging more than 10 points per contest. If anything, this team seems to have learned from its only loss, and the players don’t seem as if they want it to happen again, especially after such a strong start. Coralville Hy-Vee still might be riding the waves of an upset win against Cullen Painting, but it doesn’t seem as though Vinton Merchants will have difficulty with the match, especially if the squad’s 18-point win over Hy-Vee during the season is any indication. And if all else fails, and the players find themselves with a deficit? Just give the ball to Logic — she’s proven time and again that she knows what to do with it. — by Matt Cabel
Coralville Hy-Vee
Coralville Hy-Vee’s record is misleading — it finished the regular season 2-4, but grabbed a 7772 win in the semifinals to advance to the Game Time Championship match tonight. It doesn’t seem too impressive, but the strategy employed by head coach Mike Stoermer’s squad to beat Cullen Painting and coach Randy Larson shows that Coralville HyVee is ready to take home the trophy. Hy-Vee did beat Cullen Painting in the league’s opener on June 20, but Larson was missing both his Iowa players, Morgan Johnson and Theairra Taylor, to injury. Cullen Painting came back to win the next two match ups, 83-67 on July 11 and 92-58 on July 18. The difference in scoring isn’t significant; in both wins and losses, Trisha Nesbitt was a constant scorer, with incoming Hawkeye Kali Peschel, Northern Iowa’s Amber Sorenson and Brooke Brown, and Wayne State’s Shantel Lehman putting up big numbers in at least one game. But defense made all the difference. Stoemer’s strategy switched from trying to
Workout uses martial arts By Victoria Kipp victoria-kipp@uiowa.edu
Cardio Combat, a new workout at the Campus Recreation & Wellness Center, drew a nice group on Tuesday evening as 11 women gathered to try the intense and different activity. The legs, arms, and core are the main body parts that instructor Samantha Myers focused on. She began the evening by telling her class that it takes a while to get the hang of the moves. But she told the students to “just enjoy it and sweat.” And sweat is definitely what the participants and Myers did. Cardio Combat isn’t a typical cardio workout that people might do on their own in the gym. “The class incorporates numerous forms of martial arts to work on strengthening, toning, and conditioning,” Myers said. “It is a series of punching and kicking so you are working breath as well. High cardio, high intensity, core conditioning at the end.” Participants practiced uppercuts and jabs along with roundhouse and side kicks. Myers continually told the class to aim as if they were taking down an opponent. The class is on the more advanced side, but participants don’t need to have any prior experience with any kind of martial arts. Myers recognized a few faces around the room, but for the most part the participants on Tuesday were new. Some who had never done it before said they would definitely do it again instead of their usual stepper class. Yanique Conie is used to boxing, so the class came a little more naturally to her. Even though it might have been easier for her than others in the class who had had no experience, the class was far from easy for Conie. “Typically, boxing is more arms and everything is more extensive, but today was good,” Conie said. “It was definitely up there with boxing.” Myers made sure to accommodate the students with no martial-arts experience. She introduced each maneuver by slowing down the movement and describing how it should be done. “Because it is pretty
quick-paced, it takes a little time to learn the moves effectively,” she said. “I really focus on technique so that you can utilize your body the best way to get the best workout — injury-free, of course.” Once the moves were introduced, however, the workout kicked into high gear. The moves that are taught go in sync with music. As the tempo in the songs picked up, so did the speed of the moves. At some points, arms and legs were swinging with barely a chance for participants to get a breath in. The room was in continuous movement — one song led right into another, keeping the participants on their feet for the hourlong class. “It was high-energy and kept me going,” Conie said. “My cardio was still going, and I got a really good workout in my arms.” The participants left the class drenched with sweat, but many said they were satisfied. “Combat is one of those classes that kind of gets into your system,” Myers said. “Either you really love it, or you just come to work out, but people who really do love it come back.”
Sports outscore Cullen Painting — and its fantastic shooters in Johnson, Taylor, and Panther Jessica McDowell — to stopping them at the basket. Hy-Vee’s defense tightened and let the team hold its opponent to 73 points, when it had recently scored in the 80s and 90s. And this will work well against Hy-Vee’s championship opponent Vinton Merchants. Coach Brendan Unkrich’s squad is led by Iowa sophomore-to-be Sam Logic, who has scored 123 points over seven games, averaging an equal 42 percent from the floor and long range. Vinton/McCurry’s also relies on Northern Iowa’s Amber Kirschbaum (the league’s rebound leader) and Bradley’s Mackenzie Westcott (the league’s scoring leader). But it relies on these two to score a lot. Vinton has won by more than 10 points a game every game in its 6-1 record, but its scoring strategy is to score a lot. If Hy-Vee can continue to press a strong defense and can point it in the right direction, keeping the ball out of Logic, Kirschbaum, and Westcott’s hands when they’re in shooting range, it can limit the high scoring Vinton to a low score and then win on defense. Sometimes the best offense is a good defense, right? — by Molly Irene Olmstead
BOBCAT
CONTINUED FROM 8 programs in his childhood. This wildlife experience drew positive comments from him, because of how it combined the physical activities that he enjoys with intriguing exhibits such as a bald eagle. “I’ve done tennis, baseball, basketball, and soccer,” he said. “This is the same kind of good
The Daily Iowan - Iowa City, Iowa - Wednesday, July 25, 2012 - 5
time and workout, though. The Raptor Center was my favorite so far.” The week will culminate with Caskey and her staff putting on a Bobcat Olympic Games. Her plans for the event are interesting in that they mostly incorporate staying cool during their activities. Relays through waterfalls, wearing frozen T-shirts, making ice cream, and melting ice, all the name of friendly competition,
should help Caskey make the last day of camp the most exhausting of them all. For her, exercise is part of the summer experience and the experience of the natural world. “Overall, our goal is to have fun in the summertime but also to learn about the environment,” she said. “You just have to be outside taking part in the hands-on activities in order to get that authentic summer experience.”
Maholm wins 5th-straight start PITTSBURGH, AP — Paul Maholm pitched eight strong innings Tuesday night to win his fifthstraight start and lead the Chicago Cubs over the Pittsburgh Pirates, 5-1. Moments after the final out, the contending Pirates announced they had acquired pitcher Wandy Rodriguez in a trade with Houston. Maholm gave up 1 run and 4 hits in handing the Pittsburgh its first backto-back home losses since May 22-23. He struck out seven and walked one. Maholm has allowed just 4 earned runs in 38 1/3 innings during his winning streak for an 0.94 ERA in that span. The left-hander spent his first seven seasons with the Pirates before signing with the Cubs as a free agent last winter. Starlin Castro and Alfonso Soriano each homered off James McDonald (10-4), who had his career-high five-game winning streak snapped. David DeJesus hit a
tie-breaking two-run double for Chicago, which had totaled just 3 runs in its previous four games. DeJesus doubled to left in the fifth inning to put the Cubs ahead 3-1, the hit coming after Maholm drew a two-out walk to load the bases. Geovany Soto and Luis Valbuena, who had both also walked, scored on the double. Castro hit his ninth homer with one out in the first inning to open the scoring. Pittsburgh’s Garrett Jones answered with a solo shot in the fourth,
his 14th of the season and first off a lefty since Aug. 16, 2011, when he hit a game-ending homer off St. Louis’ Arthur Rhodes. Soriano’s 2-run homer in the fifth, his 19th, pushed the Cubs’ lead to 5-1. Chicago closer Carlos Marmol pitched a scoreless ninth in a non-save situation, working around a leadoff double by Neil Walker and a walk to Andrew McCutchen. The Pirates had provided McDonald with 44 runs of support in six starts during his winning streak. — Associated Press
6 - The Daily Iowan - Iowa City, Iowa - Wednesday, July 25, 2012
the ledge This column reflects the opinion of the author and not the DI Editorial Board, the Publisher, Student Publications Inc., or the University of Iowa.
Daily Break The Daily Iowan www.dailyiowan.com
“
The way I understand it, the Russians are sort of a combination of evil and incompetence … sort of like the Post Office with tanks. – Emo Philips
hungry?
Check out the Daily Iowan Dining Guide only at dailyiowan.com
today’s events Ask your local Ledge writer: Q: Do you think you’d be good at running your country? A: It’d be tough, but I could do it. I’d need a good stretch first, though. Q: Do you paint your nails? A: Just the heads; the rest of the nail is hidden beneath the wood, so I don’t bother. Q: What is the one thing you cannot stand? A: A one-legged stool. Q: Do you like Phil Collins? A: Like him? Or like like him? Either way, yes. Q: What is your favorite pair of shoes? A: My right running shoe and my left cowboy boot. Q: Do you know all the words to the last song you listened to? A: Yes, I have a pretty decent vocabulary, and luckily the song was in English. Q: What’s the best thing about Sundays for you? A: The police are generally lazier. Q: Would you rather vacation at the beach or in the mountains? A: I’d just go to a mountain beach. The best of both worlds. Q: If you could only see black and white except for one color, what color would you choose to see? A: Grey. Q: If your favorite food were to become extinct, which food would you then make your favorite? A: That’s paradoxical, because my favorite food is human flesh. – Andrew R. Juhl welcomes your questoins.
CHECK OUT dailyiowan.com FOR MORE PUZZLES
”
UITV schedule
horoscopes
Want to see your special event appear here? Simply submit the details at: dailyiowan.com/pages/calendarsubmit.html
Home Ec Workshop • UI DeGowin Blood Drive, 2-7 p.m., Johnson County Fairgrounds, 4265 Oakcrest Hill Road S.E. • Wii Gaming, 2-4 p.m., Iowa City Public Library • East Side Hy-Vee Walking Club, 4 p.m., Hy-Vee, 8112 S. First Ave. • Backyard Abundance Educational Sessions, 5-7 p.m., Chauncey Swan Park • Fairies and Flowers Garden Party, 5-7 p.m., Earth Source Gardens, Scott and Rochester • Farmers’ Market, 5-7 p.m., Chauncey Swan parking ramp • Gray Knights Chess Club, 6:30 p.m., Senior Center, 28 S. Linn • “Live from Prairie Lights,” Carl Klaus and Ned Stuckey-French, nonfiction, 7 p.m., Prairie Lights, 15 S. Dubuque • Spoken Word, 7 p.m., Uptown Bill’s • iBooks Author: Lecture/ Demonstration, 7:30 p.m., University Capitol Center • Boy, 8 p.m., Bijou • Jam Session, 9 p.m., Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn • Chris Forsyth, 10 p.m., Mill, 120 E. Burlington
• Colleen Myhrel, 7 a.m., Uptown Bill’s, 730 S. Dubuque • Device Workshop, 9 a.m., U.S. Cellular, 905 25th Ave. • TETRIX Robotics, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Seamans Center • Craft Camp: Put a Bird on It, 10 a.m., Home Ec Workshop, 207 N. Linn • Kids Dream Summer Film Series, Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked, 10 a.m., Sycamore Mall and Coral Ridge Mall • Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m., Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn • Stories in the Park, 10:30 a.m., Willow Creek Park • Iowa Summer Writing Festival Eleventh Hour, “The Tough Stuff: Write Well, Feel Better,” Kathryn Rhett & Jessica Handler, 11 a.m., 101 Biology Building East • Final Thesis Defense, “Quantitative Infrared Spectroscopy in Challenging Environments: Application of Passive Remote Sensing and Process Monitoring,” Giaohan Guo, Chemistry, 1 p.m., Iowa Advanced Technology Labs Gehry Room • Summer Reading grades 1-4, 1 p.m., Coralville Public Library, 1401 Fifth St. • Kids Printing Camp, 2 p.m.,
Noon Book Fest 2012, Author Amy Stewart presentation at the 2012 Book Fest, July 14 1 p.m. Book Fest 2012, Author Donald Ray Pollock presentation at the 2012 Book Fest, July 14 2 Book Fest 2012, Author Carl Zimmer presentation at the 2012 Book Fest, July 14 3 Book Fest 2012, Author Laura Moriarity presentation at the 2012 Book Fest, July 14 4 Book Fest 2012, Author Ridley Pearson presentation at the 2012 Book Fest, July 14 5 Book Fest 2012, Author Sam Kean presentation at the 2012 Book Fest, July 14 6 Book Fest 2012, Author Evelyn Birkby presentation at the 2012 Book Fest, July 14
submit an event
Campus channel 4, cable channel 17
7 Book Fest 2102, Author Amy Stewart presentation at the 2012 Book Fest, July 14 8 Book Fest 2012, Author Donald Ray Pollock presentation at the 2012 Book Fest, July 14 9 Book Fest 2012, Author Carl Zimmer presentation at the 2012 Book Fest, July 14 10 Daily Iowan TV News 10:05 Conversations from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, Author Stephen Lovely 10:30 Daily Iowan TV News 10:35 Iowa Insights, Tom Brokow, host Ron Steele interviews the news anchor and author 11 Book Fest 2012, Author Laura Moriarity presentation at the 2012 Book Fest, July 14 Wednesday, July 25 – by Eugenia Last
ARIES March 21–April 19 Don’t give in to your insecurities. Trust your judgment, and don’t shy away from speaking your mind or asking questions you need answered in order to keep moving forward. A past relationship can help you advance now. TAURUS April 20–May 20 Size up your situation before you take a leap in a direction that may not be good for you. Broaden your outlook through experience or research so you know exactly what you are up against before you proceed. Don’t rely on others. GEMINI May 21–June 20 Your charm and fun-loving approach to life will entice the people you come into contact with. A last-minute change of plans will be to your benefit. Greater commitment to someone you admire will lead to personal success. CANCER June 21–July 22 One step forward, three steps back. Try not to ruffle feathers or cause trouble. Keeping things running along smoothly should be your goal. Now is not the time to disagree or to let your emotions lead to a stubborn standoff. LEO July 23–Aug. 22 You’ve got all the right moves. Take a chance, and you will find a pathway to success. Romance, adventure, and a change of status, coupled with running into someone from your past or a love-at-first-sight encounter, is apparent. VIRGO Aug. 23–Sept. 22 You must find a solution to a problem that is holding you back. Exploring and discussing your options with someone you trust can help you find a way to reduce stress or financial pressure. Don’t let a relationship cost you. LIBRA Sept. 23–Oct. 22 Make a move that has the potential to change your professional direction. What you learn or discover now will help you choose between something you’ve always wanted to do and your current position. Love and romance will flourish. SCORPIO Oct. 23–Nov. 21 Find out the facts firsthand. Someone may keep a secret from you concerning money or health issues. Don’t be too quick to offer help, support, or cash when you should be more concerned with saving for unexpected expenses. SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22–Dec. 21 It all boils down to give-and-take. You can achieve your goals if you are willing to give something up in return. Follow your heart, and strive to be fair, and in the end you will get everything you deserve and more. CAPRICORN Dec. 22–Jan. 19 Expect to face a difficult situation. Be careful what you divulge. Don’t trust anyone to do a job that requires your personal attention. Overspending or making unrealistic promises will be your demise. AQUARIUS Jan. 20–Feb. 18 Choose your direction, and head that way without any reservations. Feeling confident that you have made the right choice will lead to a successful venture. Love is on the rise. Do your best to put aside time for someone special. PISCES Feb. 19–March 20 You will be held responsible for your actions. Be sure to make wise choices. Avoid a manipulative individual looking for advancement at your expense. Pending legal matters will not pan out as expected. Focus on alternative action.
STAYING COOL
Azari Bland runs through the spray of the fountain at Johnnie W. Walker Park in Jackson, Fla., on Monday. Residents from around the Grand Park neighborhood surrounding Johnnie W. Walker Park beat the heat Monday afternoon in the fountain at the edge of the park. (Associated Press/Florida Times-Union, Bob Self)
HELP WANTED
TOW TRUCK OPERATORS Several part-time positions available. Flexible but does include rotating nights and weekends. Perfect for students. Willing to train. Apply in person 7am-7pm: Big 10 University Towing 3309 Highway 1 SW, I.C. TRAINING COORDINATOR: to provide training to new employees from a syllabus/ curriculum (which is provided for you); processing applications; scheduling and conducting employee interviews. Successful applicant will be highly organized with strong verbal and written communication skills; positive/ outgoing personality; proficient in basic Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel. Educational and work related experience preferred. Must possess strong desire to improve the lives of children and adults with disabilities and their families. Basic hours are 11:30am4:30pm Monday-Friday. Must be available for two evenings monthly; potential to lead to full-time position. AA/EOE employer. Send cover letter, resume, and three references to: The Arc of Southeast Iowa Attn: Liz Byram 2620 Muscatine Ave. Iowa City, IA 52240 or email to: lizbyram@arcsei.org
GARAGE / YARD HELP WANTED SALE HUGE FURNITURE SALE!!! Friday, July 27: 5-9 Saturday, July 28: 9-5 1506 Old Hickory Ln., Coralville
MESSAGE BOARD
CRAFTERS and ARTISTS: Contact us today to get information for the 1st Annual Extravaganza at the Old Capitol Mall in Iowa City November 16-17, 2012. We are expecting over 100 crafters/ artists/ vendors! Email: tinydlites@gmail.com for more information. Get your specialty registered before someone else.
ADOPTION
KAREN promises your child love, financial security and education. Call 1(800)863-5875 or email jour22@aol.com www.jkpadopt.yolasite.com Allowable expenses paid. Thanks.
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
AUTO SERVICE
EXPERT low cost solutions to your car problems. Visa and Mastercard accepted. McNiel Auto Repair. (319)351-7130.
$610, two bedroom, one bath apartment, 4-plex, 64 Oberlin, Iowa City. Call (319)400-2619.
BEST location, 412 N.Clinton. Beautiful, historic, large rooms. Fee includes free parking, laundry. Available now. (319)354-4100.
3455 E.COURT/ 411 PETERSONTwo bedroom, one bath, on-site laundry. No pets. $630, H/W paid. RCPM (319)887-2187.
ROOM FOR RENT
2868 CORAL COURT Great Coralville locations. Near Coral Ridge Mall and Oakdale campus. Two bedroom, 121 N. VAN BUREN one bath, and two bedroom, two Rooms for rent in large house. bath unit with deck, W/D, dishShare kitchen/ bath/ laundry. All washer, microwave, fireplace, utilities paid including cable and central air, garage. $850. internet, $405-$480/ month. SouthGate (319)339-9320 RCPM (319)887-2187. SouthGateCo.com
ROOMMATE WANTED
412 HIGHLAND AVE.Large two bedroom, one bath, central heat/air, laundry, parkOWN room in three bedroom ing. $725, water paid. near West High, bus route to UI, RCPM (319)887-2187. W/D, dishwasher, C/A, walk-out 918 23RD AVE., deck, $400/ month, August 1. CORALVILLE(319)621-6057. Close to Coral Ridge, two
APARTMENT FOR RENT
HELP WANTED
SPACIOUS two bedroom, two bath, downtown, secured building, C/A, dishwasher, patio, $1300/ month. No pets. Available 8/1/12. jandjapts.com (319)338-7058.
RESTAURANT
STORAGE MOVING
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
CALL THE DAILY IOWAN CLASSIFIEDS TO PLACE AN AD (319)335-5784, (319)335-5785 e-mail: daily-iowanclassified@uiowa.edu
THE HEARTLAND INN Guest Services Representative Looking for good communicator, team player with high energy and very motivated. We have a full-time position, M-F, 7am3pm. Apply in person between 7am- 6pm Monday-Friday: 87 2nd St., Coralville, ask for Debbie.
PLACE AN AD Phone: 319-335-5784 OR Email: daily-iowan-classified@uiowa.edu 5 days. . . . . . . . . . . . $1.51/word 10 days. . . . . . . . . . . . $1.96/word 15 days. . . . . . . . . . . . $2.77/word 20 days. . . . . . . . . . . . $3.51/word 30 days. . . . . . . . . . . . $4.08/word
A m v
The ad will appear in our newspaper and on our website.
LOVELY two bedroom house with sunroom, nice yard, and one car garage with opener. W/D included. On busline to campus. (319)471-5395.
ALWAYS ONLINE www.dailyiowan.com
Check out current job opportunities in THE DAILY IOWAN CLASSIFIEDS
THREE / FOUR BEDROOM
1, 2, 3, 4 bedrooms, efficiencies and houses, nice places with THE ONLY SWIMMING POOL APTS in campus/ downtown location, garage parking, utilities. www.asirentals.com Call (319)621-6750.
EFFICIENCY / ONE BEDROOM ALWAYS ONLINE www.dailyiowan.com
315 Ellis Ave. #5 Large one bedroom near Hancher and downtown. H/W, cable, internet paid. No pets. Good landlord. (515)240-0092. EFFICIENCY near UIHC/ Law. H/W paid, no pets, off-street parking. Available 6/1 and 8/1. www.northbayproperties.com (319)338-5900. ALWAYS ONLINE www.dailyiowan.com LOVELY studio and one bedroom apartment near downtown, close to campus, in historic building, H/W included, $650. Please call (319)339-1820, (319)331-9932. QUIET, clean efficiency and one bedroom, H/W paid, laundry, busline, Coralville. No smoking/ no pets. (319)337-9376.
HOUSE FOR RENT
SYCAMORE APARTMENTS Two bedroom units $800-$825. Secured entrance, W/D hookups. Dogs welcome with fee. 1/2 off deposit. Contact AM Management (319)354-1961. www.ammanagement.net
WOODLANDS APARTMENTS Two bedroom, one bath, W/D in unit, central air, some with decks, on city busline. $660. SouthGate (319)339-9320 SouthGateCo.com
PETS
PARTICIPATE in psychology experiments at U Iowa. Ages 18 to 50 are eligible. After joining a CAROUSEL MINI-STORAGE registry of volunteers, you may Located 809 Hwy 1 Iowa City Sizes available: be contacted by Psychology 5x10, 10x20 Dept researchers and paid for (319)354-2550, (319)354-1639 individual experiments. Go to https://www.surveymonkey.com /s/H7ZPGWW FREE TRUCK FOR MOVING or call (319)335-0304. $75/ hour (all inclusive, 16’ box truck and labor of two people). REWARDING, fun, part-time Call anytime (319)400-2619. positions in Iowa City/ Coralville/ North Liberty/ Solon/ GOT FURNITURE TO MOVE? Kalona and surrounding areas Small Hauls providing care, supervision and $35/ load. Iowa City. engaging in fun activities with Call (319)351-6514. children and adults with disabilities in their homes and in the MOVING?? SELL UNWANTED community. FURNITURE IN THE DAILY Flexible days and hours IOWAN CLASSIFIEDS. available, good hourly rate. No experience necessary; thorough training is provided. Must be able to pass thorough background checks. Drivers license, safe driving record and reliable transportation WANT A SOFA? Desk? Table? Rocker? Visit HOUSEWORKS. are required. We've got a store full of clean Weekend and evening used furniture plus dishes, availability strongly desired. drapes, lamps and other housePlease send cover letter and hold items. All at reasonable resume to: prices. Now accepting new conThe Arc of Southeast Iowa signments. Attn: Liz Byram HOUSEWORKS 2620 Muscatine Ave. 111 Stevens Dr. Iowa City, IA 52240 or email to: lizbyram@arcsei.org (319)338-4357
REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS
KEOKUK STREET APARTMENTS Large two bedroom, two bath units with dishwasher, microwave, central air, on-site laundry, on city busline. $710. SouthGate (319)339-9320 SouthGateCo.com
Apply on-line at www.rescare.com ResCare HomeCare Iowa 1(800)926-5513.
GODFATHER’S PIZZA Now hiring delivery drivers. Evenings, no late nights. $7.75/ hour plus $1.75/ delivery plus tips. Must be at least 18, have own car, liability insurance and a good driving record. LUCKY PAWZ Apply in person, 531 Highway 1 DOG DAYCARE & BOARDING West. Get paid to play with dogs. Part-time dog handler. Apply online at www.luckypawz.com JULIA’S FARM KENNELS Schnauzer puppies. Boarding, NOW auditioning piano players grooming. (319)351-3562. for Iowa City dueling piano show. Energetic and enthusias- SIBERIAN HUSKY pups. APR tic piano performers wanted for registered. Had first shots. Red/ sing-a-long/ clap-a-long high white, black/ white, white. Blue energy piano show. eyes. $350. (319)572-2542. Andy (515)231-8388.
BENTON MANOR CONDOSTwo bedroom, one bath, busline, dishwasher, laundry, W/D or hookup, small pet negotiable. $645- $725, water paid. RCPM (319)887-2187.
CROSS PARK APARTMENTS Two bedroom, two bath, dishwasher, microwave, on-site laundry, central air, entry door system, some with deck or patio, on city busline. $630-$660. SouthGate (319)339-9320 SouthGateCo.com
MEDICAL
Hands Jewelers is hiring a sales associate for fine giftware department. Retail and customer service experience required. Benefits include health insurance and simple IRA retirement plan. Send resume to: 19-1/2 S. Dubuque St. Iowa City, IA 52240
bedroom, one bath, busline, laundry, parking, NO pets. $625, H/W paid. RCPM (319)887-2187.
CALL THE DAILY IOWAN CLASSIFIEDS TO PLACE AN AD (319)335-5784, (319)335-5785 e-mail: daily-iowanclassified@uiowa.edu
WANT A JOB WITH FLEXIBILITY? We are looking for dependable, caring individuals to provide rewarding, in-home care for the BARTENDING! $300/ day elderly. Get paid to prepare potential. No experience meals, go shopping, do light necessary. Training available. housekeeping, and provide 800-965-6520 ext. 111. personal cares. Flexible hours DO you enjoy helping custom- available- MUST be available to ers and working in a fast paced work one weekend/month. environment? Staff are required to be 18 or Apply to be a Financial Officer older; have a clean background or Pawn Broker at Money & check; valid driver’s license and More. Duties include sales, a registered/insured vehicle. payday loans, and much more. For immediate consideration, Hiring full-time positions. contact via phone or email: Stop in at 1025 S. Riverside Dr. Comfort Keepers in Iowa City or call (319)354-0285 (319)358-1163. coralville@comfortkeepers.com Each office independently FEMALES WANTED owned and operated. for Research Photo Set at University of Iowa. Earn $30 in an hour! Women aged 18-22 will be photo- CAREGIVERS Needed: graphed wearing casual and Growing home health care bar/party outfits for research agency is hiring immediately for purposes. Photo ID will be part-time days, nights, and checked. Photos will be taken in weekend shifts in Iowa City, Psychology Department. Riverside and surrounding Leave number at areas. Flexible schedules with (319)335-6095 for information. competitive wages and benefits. GIFTWARE SALES ASSOCIATE
TWO BEDROOM REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS
The Daily Iowan - Iowa City, Iowa - Wednesday, July 25, 2012 - 7
CONDO FOR SALE
BRAND NEW luxury living downtown. 429 E.Burlington, three bedrooms, two baths. $1900 plus a signing bonus. Secure building, washer and dryer, fireplace, underground parking. Call Heritage at (319)351-8404 for more information. CALL THE DAILY IOWAN CLASSIFIEDS TO PLACE AN AD (319)335-5784, (319)335-5785 e-mail: daily-iowanclassified@uiowa.edu THREE bedroom, 1-1/2 bath, three blocks from downtown, behind Lou Henri Restaurant, C/A, $1025 plus utilities. (319)330-2503. UPSCALE and spacious three bedroom/ two bath University Lake Suites on west campus. Walk to UIHC/ medical school, Kinnick/ Carver, dental/ nursing colleges, or Cambus service to downtown/ Pentacrest. Suites are fully renovated with new kitchens and W/D in every unit. Free parking! $1395/ month. 101 Woodside Dr. Call (319)621-7851 or email universitylake@southslope.net
HOUSE FOR SALE
TOWNHOUSE FOR RENT
GRADUATE STUDENTS, PROFESSIONALS AND TWO- 1 bedroom apartments, SMALL FAMILIES H/W paid. One in Coralville, one Townhouse. Two bedroom, in Iowa City. (319)338-4774. 1-1/2 bath, finished basement, W/D hookups. Westside near MOVING?? UIHC/ Dental/ Law. SELL UNWANTED Professional/ family atmosphere FURNITURE IN with courtyards. No pets. No THE DAILY IOWAN SCIENTIFIC WRITING, EDITING, smoking. Available 6/1, 7/1, 8/1. CLASSIFIEDS AND PROOFREADING www.northbayproperties.com (319)335-5784 Services offered: (319)338-5900. Checking manuscripts for correct word usage, grammar, punctuation, and clarity. Editing and rewriting manuscripts for researchers whose native language is not NEWLY remodeled two bedEnglish. room, 1-3/4 bath, two level, www.JohnNicholsEditing.com W/D, off-street parking, busline. Nonsmoking. No pets. $700. (319)330-4341.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
TWO BEDROOM DUPLEX FOR RENT
HEALTH & FITNESS
AUTO DOMESTIC
Moy Yat Ving Tsun Kung Fu. (319)339-1251
BUYING USED CARS We will tow. (319)688-2747
CALL US FIRST for top prices paid and prompt removal of your older car or truck. (319)338-7828. CASH for Cars, Trucks Berg Auto 4165 Alyssa Ct. 319-338-6688
AUTO DOMESTIC
CONDO FOR RENT
LARGE, beautiful, yard, double garage, westside, perfect. (319)354-4100. MEADOWLARK CONDOSEastside- two bedroom, one bath, secure building, carport, storage, W/D hookup plus on-site laundry. Small pet nego1305 SUNSETtiable. $625/ $650 plus utilities. Westside Iowa City. Two bed- RCPM (319)887-2187. room, one bath, on-site laundry. Convenient to grocery and shopping. No pets. $635, H/W paid. RCPM (319)887-2187.
HOUSE FOR RENT
COTTAGE Furnished two bedroom, 1-1/2 bath, fireplace, laundry, off-street parking, buslines. No pets. Muscatine Ave. $1000/ month plus utilities. (319)338-3071. CUTE three bedroom, 1-1/2 bath. Laundry, dishwasher, C/A and off-street parking. Close to campus and Mercy. Available 8/12. $1400 plus utilities. (319)354-5678.
HOUSE FOR SALE
HOUSE FOR RENT
TWO blocks from downtown, 56 bedrooms, W/D, stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, garbage disposal, three bathrooms, off-street parking, August 1. (319)338-4774. ALWAYS ONLINE www.dailyiowan.com
the daily iowan WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2012
PRIME TIME LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP
May, White save best for last
Iowa’s Eric May drives to the hoop while being covered by former Hawkeye Jarryd Cole in the Prime Time championship game on Tuesday in North Liberty. May tallied 22 points to contribute to Culver’s win over Jill Armstrong, 113-102. (The Daily Iowan/Juan Carlos Herrera)
By Molly Irene Olmstead molly-olmstead@uiowa.edu
The Prime Time League champions are the same players who never won a regular season game. Culver’s/Ready Mix entered the postseason 0-5, but Iowa’s duo of Eric May and Aaron White and William Penn’s Keith Steffeck led head coach Ron Nove’s team to a semifinal win. And then to another win in the finals. Culver’s beat Jill Armstrong of Skogman Realty, 115-102, in the team’s highest-scoring game of the season to claim the Prime Time title. It took the squad an entire season to get the chemistry together, but once the players did, Culver’s became unstoppable. White scored nearly 40 percent of his team’s points during the regular season, including a 40-point game in the season-opener on June 19 and a 39-point
game on July 18. But once Culver’s entered the playoffs, White scored only around 20 percent of his team’s points: May and Steffeck both racked up season-high scores, tallying 24 and 20 points each in the semifinal. And that trend continued — the pressure to score was taken off White, and everyone else stepped up to score the squad’s first 100-plus game of the season. Incoming Hawkeye Anthony Clemmons led Culver’s with 30 points on Tuesday, followed by May with 22. White also recorded 22 points coupled with 16 rebounds for a double-double. Ex-Hawkeye Jarryd Cole led the losing effort with a game-high 35 points and 12 rebounds. Another incoming freshman marked down big numbers under Cole; Mike Gesell put down 24 points and 9 assists for Jill Armstrong. Hawkeye junior-tobe Melsahn Basabe paired that with 24 points and 15 rebounds.
MORE ONline — Dailyiowan.com Go online to read a full recap of Tuesday night’s Prime Time League championship action and check out an exclusive photo slideshow.
Camp connects fitness, nature Numerous wilderness programs are put on in an effort to connect physical fitness with an understanding of nature during the summer.
Who will win Game Time?
Two Daily Iowan sports staffers debate who will win tonight’s Game Time League Championship: Sam Logic’s squad (6-1) or Trisha Nesbitt’s team (3-4)?
By Tom Goldhammer
VintonMcCurry’s
thomas-goldhammer@uiowa.edu
Roughly 40 kids entering either the first or second grade are being given the opportunity to appreciate the very essence of summer thanks to the University of Iowa Recreational Services’ Bobcat Camp. It is one of the many camps offered by the service, with each of them spending a four days in the Macbride Nature Recreation Area. It’s a nature camp, but the staff makes sure the kids stay fit and active. The camps offer a multitude of summer activities to students up to the 11th grade. The students can experience canoeing, archery, swimming, disc golf, rock climbing, ultimate Frisbee — all outdoor activities that get the kids moving. The process begins at the Hatchling and Bobcat levels. Meredith Caskey, the supervising coordinator of the program constantly makes changes on the fly in an effort to expose the campers to as much as they want to experience. Her staff is
POINT/COUNTERPOINT
Campers view a bald eagle at the Raptor Project in the Macbride Nature Recreation Area on Tuesday. Attendees participate in a variety of activities to both learn about nature and stay physically fit through outdoor activity. (The Daily Iowan/Ian Servin) committed to the same common tor Project for around six years. humans are connected to them goal: to keep the kids moving, Although the goal of the camps make it a really good link for thinking, and learning as much is for the young ones to enjoy the them to wildlife.” It didn’t take long for that link as possible and to balance mental outdoors and get a quality handson experience, Hart is also there to be evident — the camper’s and physical activity. Recreational Services has as an educator for the curious awareness of their environment run camps such as these since minds. That means when they during their hike helped them the summer of 1985. Its partner don’t have their hands busy, their identify an osprey flying overhead. It thrilled them to be able for a portion of this week is the other senses are put to work. “Absolutely, the birds of prey to apply the knowledge learned nonprofit organization Macbride Raptor Project, a jointly spon- draw their interest the most. from the week thus far, and the sored organization between Kirk- They’re absolutely fascinated by counselors couldn’t be any more wood Community College and how big the raptors are,” Hart ecstatic that their words weren’t the UI dedicated maintaining the said. “The stories that each of falling on deaf ears. One of the campers, Owyn Nopopulation of Iowa’s birds of prey. these birds has to share about Luke Hart, a camp assistant, the effects of not only things that ble, has attended a load of sports See Bobcat, 5 has been a member of the Rap- can happen in the wild but how
Vinton/McCurry’s has had a bit of an easy time with this year’s Game Time League. Its lone loss occurred in the match against Cullen Painting, which Vinton lost by 7. The teams won’t get a chance for a rematch, however, due to Cullen Painting’s elimination in Monday’s semifinals. With the lone loss eliminated, it’s safe to say that Brendan Unkrich and his team will be crowned champions of the Game Time League Monday night in the match against Coralville Hy-Vee. Led by Iowa sophomore Sam Logic and Bradley’s Mackenzie Westcott, the team took Game Time by storm, winning by more than 30 points in the first two games of the season. Even the team’s closest wins were won by more than 10 each time. Frankly, this is a loaded team. Logic alone averaged 16.3 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 6.8 assists per game during the regular season. Her triple-threat nature makes her difficult to contain, and even when teams can, the ball is already into one of her teammate’s hands, giving her another notch in the assist column. Westcott led the team and the league in scoring, and Northern Iowa’s Amber Kirschbaum See point/counterpoint, 5