The Daily Iowan - 2014 University Edition

University Edition JUNE 17, 2014

YOUR IOWA EXPERIENCE STARTS NOW. Inside: Everything you need to know about surviving your first days as a Hawkeye.

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Table of Contents Publisher: 335-5788 William Casey Editor: 335-6030 Jordyn Reiland Metro Editor: 335-6063 Rebecca Morin Opinions Editor: 335-5863 Adam Gromotka Sports Editor: 335-5848 Danny Payne Arts Editor: 335-5851 Justus Flair Copy Chief: 335-5855 Beau Elliot Design Editor: 335-5855 Mercedes Potter Photo Editor: 335-5852 Joshua Housing Web Editor: 335-5829 Tony Phan Business Manager: 335-5786 Debra Plath Classified Ads Manager: 335-5784 Juli Krause Circulation Manager: 335-5794 Juli Krause Advertising Manager: 335-5193 Renee Manders Advertising Sales Staff: Bev Mrstik: 335-5792 Cathy Witt: 335-5794 Production Manager: 335-5789 Heidi Owen BREAKING NEWS Phone: (319) 335-6063 E-mail: daily-iowan@uiowa.edu Fax: 335-6297 CORRECTIONS Call: 335-6030 Policy: The Daily Iowan strives for accuracy and fairness in all reporting of news. If a report is wrong or misleading, a request for a correction or a clarification may be made.

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Arts & Culture

Essential Fun facts Dorm life Editor’s note On Iowa UI Administrators Board of Regents Johnson County Board of Supervisors Iowa City City Council Local politics University of Iowa Student Government Graduate and Professional Student Government UISG initiatives Campus transportation Cultural centers Campus recreation

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Campus & City Health services Study abroad Reserve officers Religion on campus Student Legal Services Volunteer opportunities Textbook options Off-campus housing Flood recovery Political groups Year-in-review Dance Marathon 21-Ordinance

FilmScene Theater Department Hancher Writers’ Workshop KRUI Prairie Lights Dance Department SCOPE CAB Englert Local music Coffee shops

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Wrestling Cy-Hawk Series Football Tailgating Basketball Baseball Softball Soccer Field hockey Tennis Track Gymnastics Golf Cross-Country

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ESSENTIALS

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Fun Facts: The University of Iowa and Iowa City The University of Iowa was founded in 1847 as the state’s first public university. Here are just a few facts to prove this university and city are one of a kind.

• The UI ranks 29th among U.S. public universities in undergraduate education, according to the U.S. News & World Report, 2014 edition.

• The UI was the first public university in the nation to admit men and women on an equal basis.

• The UI established the first law school west of the Mississippi River.

• In the summer of 2008, flooding damaged more than 20 campus buildings.

• Iowa City was the territory’s first “permanent” capital when the Old Capitol was built in 1840. The state government moved to Des Moines in 1857, leaving the Old Capitol to the university. It was the first building owned by the UI. • The UI Libraries was named a “Library of the Year” by the U.S. Government Printing Office. The UI Main Library contains more than 5 million volumes, making it Iowa’s largest library.

• The UI Hospitals and Clinics was ranked as one of “America’s Best Hospitals” for the 23rd year in a row, according to the U.S. News & World Report, 2012-13.

• The Daily Iowan was the first daily campus newspaper west of the Mississippi.

• The UI was the first state university to officially recognize the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Allied Union, in 1970.

• The Iowa Writers’ Workshop is world-renowned, with its alumni winning a collective 17 Pulitzer Prizes as well as numerous National Book Awards and other major literary honors.

• The Lindquist Center, home to the UI College of Education, was named after UI Professor E.F. Lindquist, who created the ACT standardized test.

• The UI had 31,065 students enrolled last fall.

• The UI was the first public university in the nation to grant a law degree to a woman and an African American and to put an African American on a varsity athletics squad.

• Carver-Hawkeye Arena seats 15,500, making it one of the 15 largest university-owned arenas in the nation.

• The UI educates: 79 percent of Iowa’s dentists, 50 percent of Iowa’s physicians, and 48 percent of Iowa’s pharmacists.

• The Iowa wrestling team has won more than 20 national titles and more than 30 Big Ten championships.

• Iowa City has been ranked one of the nation’s most livable cities according to USA Today, one of the best small metropolitan areas for careers according to Forbes, and Outside and National Geographic magazines have called Iowa City one of the best places to live.

• The UI offers more than 100 areas of study and seven professional degrees with a 15:1 student/ faculty ratio.

• There are more than 1,000 free computer stations across campus with 26 accessible Instructional Technology Centers.

• A fire engulfed the Old Capitol’s dome in 2001.

The damage took five years to repair.

Participants celebrate at the beginning of this year’s Color Your Campus 5K Black & Gold Fun Run near Hubbard Park on April 12. A portion of the proceeds from the run goes to benefit the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital. (The Daily Iowan/Tyler Finchum)

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Residence Hall life at the University of Iowa As the hustle and bustle of the beginning of the school year starts to hit the campus, most of the freshman class will be unloading boxes and moving into dorms.

“Nobody is required to live [in the residence halls] but they house about 94-95 percent of the freshman class because they like living with other students and gaining that experience,” said Von Stange, the assistant vice president for Student Life and senior director of the University of Iowa Housing and Dining.

On campus, there are 10 options for students to choose from. The east dorms are Burge, Daum, Currier, Stanley, and Mayflower. West of the river, students live in Reinow, Quad, Slater, Hillcrest, and some live in Parklawn.

While Burge and Hillcrest have dining halls, Mayflower is set up suit-like. Mayflower holds the most residents, reaching a little more than 1,000 every year.

In each dorm, alcohol, halogen lamps, and anything with an open heating coil are prohibited. In rooms without air conditioning, students are not allowed to bring their own air conditioners.

A’shontitieshan Mckinney, a UI junior, said she has never had a problem living in the dorms. Mckinney lived in Burge last year.

“If I was to complain about something, it would just be when they’re cleaning the bathroom and then you

have to wait for like two hours or something because the keys don’t work on any other bathrooms,” she said.

Overall, living in the dorms was a good experience, she said.

UI senior Laura Ketchum is in her second year as a residence assistant and will live in Burge again this year.

Ketchum said she suggests living in a residence hall for all incoming students.

“I think it’s a good transition to live in the dorms your first year because there is an RA on every floor, so if you have any questions, there’s someone right there,” she said. “It’s good for somebody who is a little nervous about coming to college.”

Mckinney said while RAs can be helpful, they shouldn’t be the only resource.

“Try to get to know somebody on your floor because you more than likely won’t need the RA that much,” she said. “I mean, it’s good to know the RA, but I feel like it’s worth knowing somebody on your floor.”

Ketchum said leaving doors open during the first couple of weeks is really important for encouraging friendships on the floor.

“When you’re moving in, try to meet as many people as you possibly can, right as you move in, that’s when friendships are

A UI student gets ready to go out in her Rienow dorm room on March 6. (The Daily Iowan/Callie Mitchell) really made,” she said. “After a while, the doors go closed, and if you really set an open door community at the beginning, then it really transfers over to the entire year.”

Stange said Living Learning Communities are also in place to encourage easier connections between residents.

Living Learning Communities are

set by floor and enable people with the same interests to live near each other.

“Students who have common interests and are placed together tend to do better academically, and they tend to have a better appreciation for their college experience,” he said. “If you are an engineering major and you have other engineers, there is a support network.”

Turn to The Daily Iowan for your local, campus news This past school year, the University of Iowa campus and Iowa City community were as busy as ever. With election season gearing up in Iowa, and the continuing construction on and off campus, the upcoming year is expected to be just as exciting.

When the Iowa men’s basketball team earned an NCAA Tournament berth for the first time since the 2005-06 season in March, The Daily Iowan sent reporters Indianapolis to cover the play-in game against Tennessee. When Iowa hosted its annual GOP Lincoln Dinner and former vice-presidential candidate Paul Ryan was the keynote speaker, the newly launched Dai- Reiland ly Iowan Ethics & Poli- Editor-in-Chief

tics Initiative was there with print and TV reporters on the scene covering the event. And when the Iowa football team earned a trip to Tampa Bay for the 2014 Outback Bowl against LSU, the DI was there with minute-by-minute coverage and stunning photography.

The DI will strive to provide the most accurate and relevant coverage of events and issues pertaining to the UI and the Iowa City area, as well as the state of Iowa.

We employ a staff of approximately 100 people at any given time and put in a countless number of hours to ensure our content is of the highest quality. We write stories, take photos, shoot video, and keep our readers up-to-date through social media.

We just recently launched the Daily Iowan Ethics and Politics Initiative af-

ter receiving a private donation from a friend of the university and the DI. This gives us a chance to provide our readership with in-depth state and national coverage of politics. Give us a follow on Twitter (@DIpolitics) or check out our website at www.dailyiowanepi.com We are independent from the UI, and student staffers have the final say in all editorial decisions — but we do have help from our professional coaches and business staff as well as the governing board.

The Daily Iowan is available on five platforms. In addition to the newspaper that’s published Monday through Friday during the school year, we have a nightly newscast and an online presence at dailyiowan.com and through social media. The DI launched its iPad and iPhone apps last year, available for free download.

If you have any questions, comments,

concerns, or ideas, don’t hesitate to contact me or anyone else on staff. Get ahold of us by telephone in the newsroom, send us an email, or stop by the Adler Journalism Building — located near the Main Library.

You can also reach out to us by following us on Twitter (@TheDailyIowan), liking us on Facebook, and viewing our photos on Instagram.

So when you want to know the latest on the new Hancher Auditorium or music building, or you’d like to catch up on how the basketball team is doing, pick up a copy of the DI or find us on any of our five platforms.

We’re here.

— Jordyn Reiland is the editor-in-chief of The Daily Iowan. She is a Mundelein, Ill., native and a journalism student in the class of 2015.

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OnIowa OnIowa is a program created by University of Iowa officials as a retention program in which the Provost’s Office works to allow students to meet each other in addition to showing them the resources available while they are UI students.

The program will be in its fourth year this fall, after a nearly 2,000-student participation jump in the fall of 2013.

Starting last year, the program was provided for not only incoming first-year students, but transfer students as well.

The three-day program features ice-breakers, speakers, tours, and a kickoff in Kinnick Stadium, where students are taught UI essentials — such as the school fight song and popular sporting event cheers after standing on the field.

The UI incoming freshman class gathers on the field of Kinnick Stadium during the Kick off at Kinnick of OnIowa! on Aug. 23, 2013. (The Daily Iowan/Callie Mitchell)

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Meet some of the UI administrators UI President Sally Mason

Tom Rocklin, VP for Student Life

Past work: Served as the provost for Purdue University from 2001-2007; worked for the University of Kansas for 21 years.

Past work: Joined UI faculty in 1986. Served as the associate provost of undergraduate education, as well as a professor of psychological and quantitative foundations.

Provost P. Barry Butler

Chaden Djalali, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Started work: August 2007

Started work: September 2008

Started work: May 2011

Past work: Started at the UI in 1984 as an associate professor. He entered administration in 1998. His work included serving as the dean of the College of Engineering for 10 years.

Started work: August 2012

Past work: Head of the Physics Department at the University of South Carolina.

Meet the state Board of Regents Bruce Rastetter President Term: 2011-2017 Residence: Alden

Katie Mulholland President Pro Tem Term: 2011-2017 Residence: Marion

Nicole Carroll Term: 2011-2017 Residence: Carroll

Milt Dakovich Term: 2013-2019 Residence: Waterloo

Robert Downer Term: 2009-2015 Residence: Iowa City

What is the Board of Regents?

Ruth Harkin Term: 2009-2015 Residence: Cumming

Larry McKibben Term: 2013-2019 Residence: Marshalltown

Subhash C. Sahai Term: 2013-2019 Residence: Webster City

Hannah Walsh Term: 2012-2015 Residence: Iowa City

The Board of Regents is a group of citizens who govern five public educational institutions in the state through policymaking, coordination, and oversight, as provided by law. The board enhances the quality of life for Iowans by maintainingthe educational quality, accessibility, and public service activities of Iowa’s three public universities as well as the Iowa School for the Deaf and the Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School.

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Meet the Johnson County supervisors Janelle Rettig

Pat Harney

Rod Sullivan

Term: 2010-2014 Fun fact: Rettig taught K-12, and coached softball and highschool volleyball after college.

Term: 2012-2016 Fun fact: He retired from the Iowa City Police Department in 2000 after 33 years and graduated from the National FBI Academy.

Term: 2012-2016 Fun fact: Sullivan and his wife are foster parents, and they have served more than 40 children in that capacity over the years.

Terrence Neuzil

John Etheredge

Term: 2012-2016 Fun fact: He is the co-inventor of the deep-fried Oreo, which is now featured in various fairs around the U.S.

Term: 2012-2014 Fun fact: Etheredge worked to pay his own way through college and graduated debt-free.

Iowa City City Council sets the law

Mayor Matt Hayek Mayor At-Large Second term: 2012-2016

Susan Mims Mayor Pro-Tem At-Large Second term: 2014-2018

Terry Dickens District B Second term: 2014-2018

Jim Throgmorton District C Term: 2012-2016

Michelle Payne At-Large Term: 2012-2016

Kingsley Botchway II At-Large Term: 2014-2018

Rick Dobyns District A Term: 2012-2016

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Local Politicians These local and state politicians frequently visit the University of Iowa and meet with students.

Terry Branstad

Position: 42nd and current governor of Iowa Fun fact: Branstad was among the first U.S. elected officials to meet China President Xi Jinping.

Joe Bolkcom

D-Iowa City Position: State senator, fourth-term Fun fact: Bolkcom’s hobbies include running, bicycling, cooking, and gardening.

Bob Dvorsky

Dave Jacoby

D-Coralville Position: State senator, sixth-term Fun fact: Dvorsky earned a Bachelor of Science and Master of Public Administration degrees from the University of Iowa.

D-Coralville Position: State representative, sixth-term Fun fact: Jacoby has two rescue golden retrievers, Sophia and Shea.

Vicki Lensing

D-Iowa City Position: State representative, sixth-term Fun fact: Lensing is co-owner of Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service.

Kim Reynolds

Position: 47th and current lieutenant governor of Iowa Fun fact: Reynolds has traveled to China, Germany, South Korea, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Thailand.

Mary Mascher

D-Iowa City Position: State representative, 10th-term Fun fact: Mascher was a teacher for 33 years in the Iowa City schools before retiring in 2009.

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UISG, GPSG aid UI student body 2014-15 University Of Iowa Student Leaders’ Goals

By PATRICK BARTOSKi UISG president

Welcome to the University of Iowa.

Being a UI student is an incredible experience. From the very second students arrive on campus, they are provided abundant opportunities to get involved, expand their horizons, network with students and faculty, and develop leadership skills.

My experience at the UI has been amazing. Originally from Trout Valley, Illinois (a northwest suburb of Chicago), I’m a fourth-year student double-majoring in finance and accounting. I have been involved with University of Iowa Student Government as well as Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. UISG has been a unique and amazing organization. I wasn’t very involved in high school, so during my freshmen year, I decided I would try to become more engaged in activities around campus.

Joining student government was easily the best decision I made during college. I have made many lifelong friends in UISG and am exceptionally proud of the work UISG does to positively affect our campus. Witnessing student government’s positive impact is what ultimately inspired me run for UISG president. I wanted to implement new ideas as well as form a group of student leaders who can enrich this campus with their leadership skills, passion, and hard work.

With this attitude in mind, my vice president, Jeffrey Ding, and I created the OPEN party ticket.

OPEN stands for Organize, Plan, Establish, and Nurture. Working with Ding to create our platform over the past year was an incredible experience. It allowed me to see the campus from a different perspective. By meeting with students, student leaders, and administrators, we were able to get a comprehensive view of issues facing undergraduate students. We emphasized five broad issues: safety, sustainability, diversity, advocacy, and affordability. Within these five broad areas, we established a list of specific goals we plan to work towards in the coming year.

I highly encourage all undergraduate students to read our platform and all the details surrounding it on our website (there is a link to our website

on the UISG Facebook page). This year, UISG will work diligently to implement our initiatives and ideas, but we will also sustain initiatives established by previous administrations. We hope to continue planning and implementation of the Bike Share Program, Master Calendar Application, and the “Get to Know Us” Campaign. Our executives and senators are excited and ready to work to better campus safety, sustainability, diversity, advocacy, and affordability.

In my three years as a member of UISG, I have seen increased engagement from the undergraduate student body. Though some commentators see our generation as more apathetic and disengaged than previous generations of students, I don’t see that when I talk to UI students. I see people willing to get involved and get things done to make their education and our community better. Jeffrey and I want to continue combating apathy during our term in office. We want students to be informed and know what UISG is doing to improve student life.

UISG will continue to advocate for UI students to university administrators, the regents, state legislators, and the governor. The UI and the state of Iowa are partners enhancing economic development of the state.

As a student who has worked in the state of Iowa and is establishing residency, I know how much students and alumni are proud of the university and want the partnership between the university and the state to flourish. There is so much pride surrounding the UI. Becoming involved on this campus is one of the best things I have ever done. I hope you all seize the opportunity to get involved. Once a Hawkeye, always a Hawkeye. Go Hawks.

University of Iowa student leaders UISG President: Patrick Bartoski Vice President: Jeffery Ding GPSP President: Alyssa Billmeyer Vice President: Jon Scholte

2014-15 Graduate and Professional Student Government Goals

By Alyssa Billmeyer GPSG president

There’s no place quite like the University of Iowa. Home to more than 30,000 students, the university is built on a foundation of quality. Each day it strives for excellence in academics, research, service, teaching, and athletics, among many other areas.

Among our 30,000 students are future doctors, dentists, lawyers, pharmacists, researchers, teachers, and executives who play a central role in making the University of Iowa what it is. These are the 10,000 students enrolled in graduate and professional programs. Each day, students in these programs work toward enhancing the well-being of individuals across the state of Iowa and around the world.

Graduate and professional programs are part of the university’s DNA. Twenty-five of Iowa’s graduate and professional programs are ranked among the the top 25 in the country. The effect of these programs here in Iowa City and around the state is unmistakable. It’s my honor to lead the graduate and professional students this year, and it’s my goal as to ensure this effect is acknowledged and enhanced.

Growing up 45 minutes from Iowa City, the university had a big impact on many of my life decisions. Attending the University of Iowa as an undergraduate, I found a passion for the profession of pharmacy and the well-being of others. Upon graduation, the choice to attend the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy was simple: It was not only close to home and in a city I love, but the students and faculty members were making a difference in the world of pharmacy — I wanted to be a part of that.

The College of Pharmacy has provided me the means to become an advocate for my future profession through involvement in various organizations, one of them being the Graduate and Professional Student Government. I chose to run for president of the organization to encourage students to speak up and advocate for their education.

We have a lot we want to accomplish this year. My vice president, Jon Scholte, and I want to focus on

that effect both graduate and undergraduate students, including student safety, diversity, and sustainability. To reach out to graduate and professional students, we hope to launch the “Join Campaign,” which will invite students to take action on issues that matter to them. We will send out monthly newsletters to graduate and professional students showcasing student accomplishments and updating our constituents on ongoing projects.

But our voice can only be as strong as those who step up and speak up.

Our mission is to find those individuals who believe they can make a difference and empower them to take a stand. We in student government will continue to work with the regents to ensure our graduate and professional programs remain high-quality. We will enhance communication between our constituents and state legislators to develop greater incentives for our students to establish their careers in the great state of Iowa.

Affordability will continue to be a central priority. It’s not cheap to educate medical, dental, and pharmacy students; it takes more technology, time, and resources to deliver these intensive training programs. Financial support from the state plays a crucial role in the success of our programs. We will keep up the fight for the critical funding that is needed to keep our programs affordable. We will also continue to fund graduate and professional students’ travel, research, and service projects. In the past year, the Graduate and Professional Student Government provided more than $90,000 to help advance the professional development of hundreds of students — we look forward to continuing this support next year.

UI graduate and professional students play an important role in economic development of the university and the state of Iowa. Showcasing our students and coming together to make our voice heard will ensure that we have a stake in decisions that impact our futures. My goal as the Graduate and Professional Student Body president is to unite students, and to be an effective advocate for my constituents and the entire university.

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UISG initiatives

The University of Iowa Student Government is a body elected by students to make decisions on behalf of the undergraduate population at the UI. Led by President Patrick Bartoski and Vice President Jeffrey Ding, the students have five basic topics they intend to focus on in the upcoming academic year. These topics are safety, affordability, sustainability, diversity, and advocacy.

Within these topics, the two student leaders have hopes to implement bystander-awareness training and maintain funding for SafeRide, a UISG program that offers men and women a free taxi ride home or to a medical facility once a semester.

Other initiatives offered by the UISG include the collegiate readership program, which allows students access to national publications such as the New York Times, and 24-hour staffing at the Iowa Memorial Union.

University of Iowa students stand with Herky on the steps of the Statehouse during Hawkeye Caucus on April 2. UI students, including UISG members, ventured to Des Moines to thank state representatives for the tuition freeze and improvements made to the UI campus. (The Daily Iowan/Callie Mitchell)

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We get around, get around, get around Students have many options when it comes to traveling back and forth from the dorms to downtown to the Hawk Lot. The University of Iowa provides services that can get people almost anywhere.

Whether living on campus or off, there are bus routes and options available.

Cambus Cambus, the UI’s bus system, runs numerous routes among all the residence halls and elsewhere.

The Red and Blue Routes are the most convenient, circling the main campus every 10 minutes, depending on time of day. The Red Route (red is warm) runs south from the Pentacrest, and the Blue runs north (blue is cool, in the sense of temperature, not in the sense of jazz, or hip-hop, or, well, the blues).

The Interdorm runs among all the residence halls with the exception of Parklawn.

The Mayflower shuttle runs straight to Mayflower (surpriseningly), while the Hawkeye Interdorm tracks routes among the dorms and includes trips out to the recreation fields and the Hawk Lot.

Getting your ride BONGO is a free app downloadable in the app store that allows people to search for certain routes (including city and Coralville routes) or various bus stops to see when the next buses will arrive.

Safe Ride and Nite Ride Safe Ride is an extended service of the Red and Blue Routes on Friday and Saturday nights. During the 50 nights a year it is in service, it provides rides up until 1 or 2 a.m.

Nite Ride is a service run by the UI Department of Public Safety. It provides rides to women from Friday through Saturday beginning at 10 p.m. until 3 a.m. The service also runs during the rest of the week.

The vans are driven by full-time UI security officers and are a safe option for women needing to get home late at night.

Additional options If a student brings a car to campus, there are many storage and parking options available.

The Hawk Lot is available yearround for storage. The lot is approximately a 30-minute bus ride from

Buses sit in the Cambus Maintenance Facility on March 13, 2013. Cambus purchased approximately 228,000 gallons of diesel worth $781,000 in 2012. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing) campus and costs $39 a month.

If living off campus, there are opportunities to purchase permits to park in hourly facilities.

Motorcycle permits are available for $12 a month.

Approximately 1,600 students a

year take part in the bus-pass program, allowing them to ride the Iowa City or Coralville Transit Systems for $14 a month.

Additionally, racks around campus harbor bicycles.

Cultural Centers on the University of Iowa campus The University of Iowa enrolls more than 30,000 students from all over the world, and so it would make sense that just across the river on the west side of campus houses four highly active cultural centers for students to find a home in. More than 12 percent of the UI student body is made up of minority groups.

Afro-American Cultural Center This center, 303 Melrose Ave., was established in 1968 to create a space for black students to adjust to life on campus. Roughly 3 percent of the population enrolled in fall 2012 was African American.

This space provides a supportive and inclusive environment with programs that are aimed

to empower students, faculty, and staff.

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Resource Center The UI Gay, Lesbian, Transgender & Allied Union met with UI officials in 2005 to discuss the possibility of securing a center. They opened their doors at 125 Grand Ave. Court in the fall of 2006 as a space to interact with other students and enhance education at the university. This center offers a supportive environment in which students interact with others and experience diversity.

Asian-Pacific American Cultural Center

The Asian-Pacific American Cultural Center serves as a place for students to interact with other minority students and to enhance their on-campus experience. The university enrolled more than 1,000 students of Asian descent last fall.

Center. The center provides a supportive, inclusive envi-

ronment where students can socialize, relax, and study.

Latino Native American Cultural Center The center was originally called the Chicano and Indian American Student Union, and was founded in 1971. The original center was located on North Clinton Street but moved to 308 Melrose Ave., where it is currently located. In 1994, it was renamed the Latino Native American Cultural

UI students study at the Asian and Pacific American Cultural Center on Sunday, April 7, 2013.

(The Daily Iowan/File Photo)

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Recreation Center remains popular

After being open for four years, the Campus Recreation & Wellness Center continues to see steady attendance.

The $71 million building had a ceremonial groundbreaking in October 2007 and opened officially on Aug. 2, 2010.

The building has 20,000 square feet of fitness space equipped with a variety of cardio machines and weights.

Usually during the summer, the Rec Center sees anywhere from 2,000 to 3,000 people each day. In May 2012, it recorded roughly 79,000.

The facility also features an Olympic-size 50-meter swimming pool with a 17-foot diving well separate from the pool.

The Rec Center also has a leisure pool with features a 21-person hot tub, a lazy river, and

an 11-foot video board.

Groups such as the Campus Activities Board occasionally host events in the leisure-pool area.

There are three gymnasiums, including a multi-activity court equipped with full-court basketball — a steam room and sauna and a Tropical Smoothie bar.

Students can also get massages at a Massage Oasis, located in the Wellness Center on the first floor.

To get into the Rec Center, students must bring their IDs. The membership fee — $235 for the academic year — is included in enrollment. This fee also includes access to the Field House, the Hawkeyes Tennis & Recreation Center, Fitness East, and the Recreation Building.

UI junior Katie Baldwin (left) runs on a treadmill at the Campus Recreation & Wellness Center on Jan. 31, 2013. Iowa City was named a Blue Zone, a community that promotes healthy lifestyles. (The Daily Iowan/File Photo)

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The Rosster: A Swan Song for The Daily Iowan Ben Ross ben.ross343@gmail.com

Well. This is it. For the past four years I’ve brought you the what’s what on Hawkeye sports for The Daily Iowan and that time has come to a close. All good things must come to an end, and really, you deserve someone better.

I’ve brought you ghost stories and tales of courage. From tennis matches to football games, from semitrucks to treadmills, I’ve written about it all. The words and the stories I have brought to you, the reader, over the past eight semesters have given me nothing but pleasure, and that’s something I hope you can appreciate and respect.

The past four years have been a life lesson, with sports just being the backdrop for the teaching. I’ve

learned to deal with and cater to certain personalities. Kirk Ferentz once facetiously asked me if I was eligible to play football for Iowa. Bob Rydze, a former diving coach, once crumpled a copy of the newspaper up into a ball and threw it at me because he had a problem with what I was writing.

The former baseball coach threatened to cut off our coverage because I spoke to some players in a manner he deemed inappropriate. I’ve had a former swimming coach cry to me and worry about her wrongful termination. Devyn Marble once complimented me on my tie. I’ve seen grown men cry and moan for direction in the wake of defeat.

These interactions aren’t something you can teach, and how one handles himself in front of a stranger is the ultimate test of becoming a functioning member of society. While Iowa City offers a wide range of these unique experiences on its own, it’s up to you, dear reader, to leave the comforts of the bars on the Ped Mall, and find these experiences on your own time.

I was fortunate enough to fail my math for business class as a freshman, and get welcomed into the news-

paper with 100 pairs of open arms.

Not many are that lucky to find a niche carved out just for them so early in life.

I decided to make the most of opportunities offered to me as a sportswriter. I implore you to make the most of your opportunities offered to you, whether you’re an RA, bartender, or engineering major, it doesn’t matter.

As long as it makes you happy, do it.

You have four years here to make an impression, so why not fit your own mold? This town doesn’t hold grudges or judge. It appears Vodka Samm has landed on two feet, so you can too.

I remember in 2012, I was in Evanston covering the Iowa-Northwestern football game. Ferentz was particularly salty in the postgame of that loss to the Wildcats and had an unbecoming aura to his demeanor. He apparently got in a nasty exchange with a wellknown Iowa football reporter behind the scenes later on. That same reporter came up to a colleague and me in the press box afterwards and rhetorically asked; “You guys are going to law school, right?” (I’m not trying to make Ferentz look like a bad person here, that’s just how it went down).

While it would be cool, and make my parents incredibly happy if I went to law school, the two of us knew that we weren’t cut out for it. We have spent countless hours for little to no pay honing our craft, traveling to faraway places, and spending time with people who didn’t seem to appreciate our work. To change one’s career just because a man of great recognition in a position of power treats you poorly is no reason to give up what it is that makes you happy.

I can only hope you all have loved or will enjoy your time on campus as much as I did. If you’re not loving every second of college and learning from the experiences you’re harboring here, then it’s likely you’re doing something wrong.

The Daily Iowan, you’ve given me a platform to be heard, and even though most don’t care to listen to what I have to say, that’s OK. Thank you.

Iowa City, you’ve made a man out of me. I wish there was more I could do to thank you other than sing your praises from these hallowed pages.

This isn’t goodbye, Iowa City, and those who made my time here special.

It’s see you later.

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Student Health, there for you The Daily Iowan sat down with UI Student Health officials for a Q&A about the service. Student Health is located in the Westlawn Building.

Can you summarize all the services UI Student Health has to offer?

Student Health & Wellness offer a variety of services just for students. Students can be seen in our clinic for care of acute and chronic illnesses, injuries, mental-health issues, and wellness and health-promotion services.

Most of our services are offered in the main clinic located at Westlawn, but we also have a Student Wellness Office in the Campus Recreation & Wellness Center.

The medical staff consists of board-certified physicians, physician assistants, psychiatrists, a gynecologist, nursing staff, administration, and other support personnel.

We have a contingent of health educators to address the wide variety of college health issues, such as nutrition, fitness, sexual health, stress, tobacco, alcohol, and drugs.

We have a Travel Clinic in which students who choose to study abroad can get vaccinations and health information about their destination.

We also have a “Nurse Care Room” in which students can get needed vaccinations without seeing a doctor, as well as the Nurseline, a phone line staffed by our RNs

during business hours to answer students’ health related questions. We have an on-site laboratory and a pharmacy that can fill prescriptions and provide over-the-counter medications and supplies. Our pharmacy is a great convenience to students.

We are a clinic staffed by college health professionals. We are part of the Division of Student Life and are committed to helping students stay as healthy as possible, so that they can be successful here at the UI.

Can you explain various procedures Student Health offers?

We can do gynecological procedures at Student Health such as Pap smears, colposcopy, IUDs, Nexplanon, and LEEPs, and general procedures such as mole removal, toenail removal, and laceration repair.

Should students make appointments? Does Student Health accept walk-ins?

Student Health is an appointment-based clinic — we find that it best serves the students’ tight schedules to set aside a specific time in a healthcare providers’ schedule, just for that student. We do our best to accommodate ill or injured students who arrive without an appointment.

Making an appointment is definitely the best way to minimize waiting time. Calling our

UI senior Briana Versteeg points students toward the Health Expo 2013 in Hillcrest on Sept. 11, 2013. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock) Nurseline in advance is very helpful — the nurse can give some guidance on the best course of action, whether it is some self-care advice to try or to come in to the clinic.

When Student Health is closed, students can call and talk to RNs at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. When necessary, we can follow up with students who call in to the hospital, which helps to provide continuity of care for students.

How does the payment process work? What is the cost of a basic appointment? What are the various methods students can use for payment?

Students who take five or more credit hours pay a consolidated health fee as part of their tuition.

This fee covers unlimited office visits to our clinic, as well as supporting the multitude of health activities, programs, assessments, and outreach ef-

forts we do across the UI campus. Students taking fewer hours are charged an office visit when they come to our clinic. There are charges for lab tests, certain types of appointments, procedures, prescriptions, and medical supplies, but we can submit these charges to the student’s insurance company.

Costs for various types of appointments will vary based on the student’s needs. We are involved in some federal and state programs that provide discounted and free services for students.

Students may pay by cash, U-bill, or check.

Prescriptions and any other items from the Student Health pharmacy can be placed on the U-bill. Being able to pay

by U-bill is one advantage for students who come to Student Health instead of other area clinics and pharmacies.

How can a student tell

whether to go to the emergency room or Student Health?

Anytime there is significant bleeding from an injury, severe pain, severe breathing problems, loss of consciousness, or if students feel suicidal, they should seek help at an Emergency Care Center. We will want students to go where they can receive a wide variety of medical support and have access to specialized staff — in a life-threatening emergency, we will advise students to be transported to the nearest hospital. Students can always call our Nurseline for help and advice. If students come to our clinic and need to be taken to the UIHC, we have a van to transport them to the hospital.

We are equipped to provide basic life-support if needed in an emergency. We would call an ambulance if there was a life-threatening emer-

gency that occurred in the clinic.

In the evenings and on the weekends, care can be given at numerous urgent-care clinics in the community. There are several Quick Care Clinics fairly close to campus that are associated with UI Health Care. These clinics are not part of Student Health, so students would have to pay out of pocket or use insurance, but these can be a reasonable care option when our clinic is not open.

What are the hours of Student Health?

Student Health is open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays during the school year and 8 a.m.4:30 p.m. during breaks and summer. On Fridays throughout the year, our first available appointments are at 9 a.m. Student Health is always open during the noon hour, when many students may have time between classes.

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University of Iowa students travel abroad Several opportunities are available to University of Iowa students to study abroad. In the 2011-12 school year, 1,351 University of Iowa students in 65 different majors studied abroad in 75 countries.

Twenty-five percent more students studied in another country that school year than in 2007-08 following a strong push by university officials for students to enroll in study-abroad programs.

“Being exposed to other beliefs and ways of living and working is an intense experience unlike most others that forces students to reflect, to adapt, and to learn new skill sets,” said Downing Thomas, the dean of International Programs. “Even a simple request in a foreign language can be tough, so consider the learning that occurs when students are challenged with expressing themselves, negotiating, or handling an abstract conversation.”

English-language programs are available in countries around the world alongside programs targeting learning languages. The five most

popular destinations in 2011-12 were the Shaolin Temple.

Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, In“Previously, my major was interdia, and France. national business, and it’s still ChiThe university sponsors programs nese and international studies, so I in approximately 50 different na- figured studying abroad would be a tions from China to Costa Rica. good route to gain experience overThomas noted seas,” she said. that employers “With the are attracted to ‘It’s always worth the shot … Life is too i n t e r n a t i o n students who mashort not to travel and see the world.’ al-studies have studied jor, I have an abroad and that emphasis in — UI student Patrick Taffe programs do not East Asian need to delay studies, so a lot graduation. The Study Abroad Office the cultural aspects of China, espeis located in 111 University Capitol cially with the language, I got a of Center and is open from 8 a.m. to the background on that and the his5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays to tory, and I learned a lot. help guide students.

“I’m Chinese, and I’ve always grown up with it, and my parents UI student Nicole Mooc studied in China like to celebrate the culture. They felt it was important to be diverse “Studying abroad is fun, and everyMooc took part in Tianjin, a twomonth summer program in which one should do it for the experience.” students receive intensive Chinese language and cultural instruction. UI student Patrick Taffe studied in Russia Students also travel to famous locations such as the Forbidden City and Taffe received a State Department

Critical Language Scholarship, which allows him to travel to Ufa, Russia, to take language courses for two months this summer, all expenses paid.

“Last year, I became fluent in German through immersion, so I hope to achieve that to some degree in Russia, despite the time constraints,” he said. “I also hope make a good impression and get along with the Russians, despite all that’s been going on in Ukraine lately. I try to be very neutral and hands-off when it comes to talking about politics with foreigners, so hopefully, I’ll be able to connect with my host family and make a few friends.

“I’ll also use this opportunity to learn more about Soviet history, and I’ll try to make trips to Moscow and Volgograd to go to museums and historical buildings involved with the Second World War and the Soviet Union.

“Scholarships aren’t as hard to get as people think. Just applying for one gives you a chance. It’s always worth the shot … Life is too short not to travel and see the world.”

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ROTC

The University of Iowa hosts a number of Reserve Officer Training Corps — or ROTC — programs at its campus for students wishing to gain leadership experiences and learn about potentially enlisting in the U.S. Army.

Students can take nonelective classes that allow them to advance into the military as an officer. The freshman ROTC class typically has 35 to 45 students.

UI Assistant Professor Tony Wold, who wasthe Army ROTC scholarship and enrollment officer, previously told The Daily Iowan that the classes can be a way to experiment and explore the Army as a possiblity.

“There’s a lot more leadership and personal development than there is Army-green mentality,” Wold said in a June 2013 article.

In March, Cadet Ryan Wilson was ranked as the No. 16 cadet among roughly 5,600 in the country. The UI senior is the battalion commander of the UI Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, the highest position in the progeam.

Wilson planned last spring to go on active duty and will be be an evaluator at Fort Lewis in Washington. He is also interested in attending Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Goverment.

The ROTC program at the UI dates back to 1861.

The Hawkeye Army ROTC sign is shown in South Quadrangle Hall on June 4. ROTC is the Reserve Officer Training Corps. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

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Religion on campus Students won’t need to walk too far to find a sanctuary on campus.

With 28 spiritual and religious organizations available, the university helps students stay in tune with their faith.

The following three groups are just a sample of what the area has to offer.

Chabad Jewish Association The Chabad Jewish Association is just one organization students could get involved in.

The group meets to socialize and have dinner every Friday night at 7 p.m. Its biggest events take place on Jewish holidays — such as having a local Passover every year.

Several programs are also offered the organization, such as Torah study classes as well as Jewish women’s programs and forum.

In the past, the group has traveled to New York to attend a college-student international event with roughly 1,000 people in attendance.

Cru Cru is a Christian organization with about 300 members. The group can be found at the IMU every Thursday at 8 p.m. for worship, which includes music and discussion.

Small-group meetings are also held in every dorm on campus at various times of the week.

The group is not limited to Christians, it is meant for people of all different backgrounds.

In addition to meeting times, Cru holds a number of social activities, such as movie nights, masquerade balls, and illusionists. In the past, Cru members traveled to Panama City Beach, Fla., during spring break for a Christian conference.

Cru staff and members have also tried to develop a Christian community on other campuses, such as Cornell College in Mount Vernon.

Muslim Student Association The university’s Muslim Students

Scott Gaskill speaks during the 24:7 College Ministry Event in the IMU second floor ballroom on Aug. 28, 2013.

(The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock) Association aims to create an environment on campus that will foster development and growth to the Muslim community.

The group offers discussions on how to support students to practice their religion on campus while still being

involved as students, and meets for prayers on Fridays at the IMU. Along with meetings, the group offers viewings of films relating to the Islamic culture and special educational events during holidays, such as Ramadan.

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Student Legal Services here to help The University of Iowa offers free legal services to its students through a professional staff at Student Legal Service. As long as a person is a student at the UI, he or she is provided with these services, funded through the UI Student Government and student activity fees.

While students may not typically consider seeking legal advice, the services are specified to meet the typical needs of students. If students chose to be represented in court, they must pay a fee based on the situation.

The UI services include specialized

areas including consumer issues, contracts, such as leases, tenant/ landlord disputes, name changes, mediation, and criminal chargessuch as PAULA, public intoxication, possession, and OWI. The services staff is composed of two full-time, practicing lawyers, in

addition to up to five interns, a fulltime legal secretary, and two undergraduate student directors.

In order to receive legal advice, students must make appointments with the program, which is located in the IMU. The office typically advises 30-50 students per week.

Volunteering is the new cool on campus If you want to take a break from the textbooks, dorm rooms, and apartments for a while, consider devoting some of your time to volunteering.

The service opportunities on and off campus are endless. The first step to getting involved is to attend the Volunteer Fair, which will be held the first week of fall classes in the IMU. Community-Based Learning Program adviser Mary Wilson is available by appointment to talk about volunteering opportunities that best fit each student’s schedule and interests.

“It’s OK if you don’t have a lot of time to give; we can find things for you to do,” she said.

Wilson recommended that incoming students join service-based student organizations to find out what kind of volunteer work they like best. Here are a few from the Center for Student Involvement & Leadership: • 10,000 Hours Show: record 10 hours of volunteer work and get a free concert ticket.

• Colleges Against Cancer — American Cancer Society Relay for Life: raises awareness of cancer issues and knowledge of prevention and early detection of cancer.

• Campus Adventure Youth Services: provides training to participate in field experience with youth services during summer, spring, and fall semesters.

• Coffee Club: meets once a week through various group activities to discuss its monthly charity event.

The goal of coffee club is to bring people together for friendship and a good cause.

Students can also get involved

Volunteer Jeanne Morris unloads some donations to put on the shelves at the Johnson County Crisis Center on Sept. 19, 2012. For more information about the Crisis Center, visit its website at http://jccrisiscenter.org or call (319) 351-0140. (The Daily Iowan/File Photo) with UI community partners and nonprofit organizations such as: • Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Johnson County: mentoring program matches volunteers with children, using similar interests and personalities to ensure a good match. The two meet regularly to do fun activities together. The mission is to en-

courage children to reach their full potential. To find out more visit: http://www.bbbsjc.org/.

• Friends of the Animal Care Foundation. Its goal is to raise funds to support and expand care services at the Iowa City Animal Care & Adoption Center. To find out more visit: http://facf.org/.

• Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity: This organization’s mission statement is “to bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope.” For more information visit: http://ivhfh.volunteerhub.com/Events/Index.

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Places to buy textbooks on campus

For new college students, buying textbooks is a daunting task. University of Iowa professors most often assign textbooks from the following stores:

University Book Store The University Book Store is located in the Old Capitol mall, 201 S. Clinton St., and is the official University of Iowa bookstore. Here, students can charge textbooks to their university bill.

Students can sell or rent new and used books. Additionally, the store buys books back from students at the end of the semester. Students can also buy Hawkeye-related items from the store.

Beat the Book Store Beat the Book Store is also located in the Old Capitol mall and deals solely with books for

UI courses. It sells and rents used and new books and buys books from students throughout the year.

Prairie Lights Prairie Lights, 15 S. Dubuque St., is a highly esteemed bookstore in Iowa City.

The store is most often recommended for textbooks with an emphasis on writing, including English and journalism.

The store is often recognized by magazines such as Forbes for being a top independent bookstore.

Iowa Book Iowa Book, 8 S. Clinton St., offers textbooks and recreational reading. Here, students can set up charge accounts to bill their textbooks to their university billing accounts.

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Off-campus housing options for students Although living in the dorms is a large part of the college experience, most of University of Iowa students choose to live off campus.

Both Iowa City and the university offer several resources for student renters, whether it is for an apartment building, house, or a condo.

The UI’s Off-campus Housing Services site has a searchable database of available rental properties broken down by price, location, and size for both students and staff. Online forums are also hosted to talk with potential roommates and other renters.

The site also offers information on health and safety, as well as transportation options.

Off-Campus Housing fairs are also hosted by the UI throughout the year for students who are looking for places to live.

However, students will choose from one less university housing option.

In October 2013, the UI announced to students it will end its lease with Hawks Ridge at the end of this academic year, and therefore, it would not be available for university off-campus

housing after May. The UI leased one building in the complex. The complex is managed by Campus Advantage, a company based in Austin, Texas. Campus Advantage was formed in 2003 and came to Iowa City in 2011.

UI students and officials are also working to protect students from landlord abuse and allow renters to address concerns about housing.

In December 2010, an ex-tenant sued Apartments Downtown, a rental company owned by Clark Family Rental, alleging that numerous facets of the company’s current and previous leases contain illegal clauses.

The case became a class-action lawsuit, and attorney Chris Warnock represents the clients involved.

Warnock developed a website called the Iowa Tenants Project to provide aid to students battling Iowa City rental agencies. He added a small-claims section to the site last month with step-bystep instructions to help his clients file individual small-claims suits.

Warnock also brought a suit against a local landlord.

Iowa junior Tom Van de Loo moves out from his apartment on July 24, 2013. (The Daily Iowan/Wanyi Tao) On March 18, 6th District Court Judge Douglas Russell ruled against landlord Tracy Barkalow and his property-management companies, saying

several aspects of his leases are illegal.

Barkalow has around 80 tenants.

The ruling applies only to Barkalow leases currently.

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Flood recovery continues at UI Six years ago this summer, the Iowa River flooded more than 20 buildings on the University of Iowa campus.

With years of planning, the university is underway in rebuilding many buildings that were lost in June 2008.

The water damaged roughly one-sixth of campus, and cost for flood recovery is more than $266 million.

Many projects that have previously been in planning stations are now becoming a reality.

With completion dates for many of the buildings coming up in 2015 and 2016, University of Iowa President Sally Mason said she sees growth in the university’s future.

“So, we’ll be a larger university in the future, and I’d like to do this in a very planned and controlled way so it’s not thousands of students all at once coming to campus, she said. “That we can do this in a way that it’s man-

ageable, and that’s going to take some careful planning.”

Hancher Auditorium/Voxman Music Building

IMU

After the old facility was demolished this past fall, the new Hancher Auditorium is vertical and on schedule.

The more than $175 million project is expected to be completed in spring of 2016. Construction crews were originally supposed to break ground two years ago.

Despite a harsh winter, construction crews worked 24 hours per day to keep the project on track.

The university will be able to accommodate full orchestras and Broadway shows once the new facility is completed.

Across the river, construction on the Voxman Music Building is also underway.

The school, which will be located at the intersection of Burlington and Clinton Streets, is expected to be completed by August 2016.

Students can expect one building to be completed by the end of the 2014-15 academic year.

Flood mitigation and recovery construction began this past fall on the IMU, which includes implanting exterior flood protection, such as a floodwall, as well as renovations to the building’s ground floor.

Despite several archaeological finds in Hubbard Park, the project is on track.

The nearly $22 million project is expected to have the ground floor completed by April 2015 and the exterior completed by May 2015.

When the ground floor is finished, the University Bookstore will return to the IMU, as will a Hills Bank branch, more study space, and a food court.

The IMU Flood Mitigation and Recovery Project continues on May 10 on the west side of the IMU. The project will protect the area from future flooding; completion is set for May 2015. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Theater Building Renovations to the UI’s Theater Building will be completed this summer.

Flooding in 2008, as well as flooding from last summer, hit the building hard.

The roughly $6.5 million project will consist of creating better flood protection, moving electrical equipment,

installing a new patio leading from the front doors to the Riverwalk.

According to a 2009 UI flood report, the total damage cost to the Theater Building was $3.5 million, with an additional $1 million damage to the contents.

The building is expected to reopen when classes start up again in August.

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Political groups on campus The College Republicans The College Republicans promotes an understanding of the political parties in the American political system, the members say. The group supported the local efforts of the 2012 Romney-Ryan campaign, and it focused its yearly week of advocacy on First Amendment issues.

The University Democrats The University Democrats, the members say, strive for victories for Democratic candidates running for office. The UI Democrats helped with the ground efforts of President Obama’s campaign in Iowa and participated with other advocacy on campus.

Young Americans for Liberty Once Students for Ron Paul, the Young Americans for Liberty focuses on educating, training, and mobilizing students on the ideas of liberty and the Constitution, the members say. The group worked with local activists to promote a ban on red-light traffic cameras and drone use in the Iowa City area.

Members of the Johnson County Democratic Party eat dinner at Johnson County Fairgrounds on Oct. 13, 2013, during the Johnson County Democratic barbecue fundraiser. (The Daily Iowan/File Photo)

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Year in Review Before students set foot on the University of Iowa campus for their first classes, here is a recap on the year that was.

Dance Marathon Dance Marathon celebrated its 20th “Big Event” in February. The dancers in lime green danced for 24-hours straight, with no sitting, no caffeine, and no sleeping. The organization said it raised a record $1.8 million, $271,000 more than the previous year.

This year’s fundraising brought the 20-year total to more than $13 million.

Flood recovery Flood recovery continued on several UI construction projects, but the colder-than-usual winter and archaeological discoveries in Hubbard Park held up some projects.

IMU construction is set to finish by Spring 2015.

Crews working on the new Hancher worked around-the-clock to ensure its construction stayed on time. The arts-building project went vertical in March, and officials said the project remains “consistent” with the original plan.

Athletics After an 8-4 regular season, the Iowa football team traveled to Tampa, Fla., to play in the Outback Bowl against LSU. Iowa lost on Jan. 1, 21-14.

The Hawkeye men’s basketball team broke the collective hearts of Iowa City, finishing 20-13 and going from a top-10 team to one that lost in a play-in game in the NCAA Tournament. The Hawks finished 9-9 in the Big Ten and suffered an embarrassing 67-62 loss to Northwestern.

The Iowa wrestling team finished fourth at the NCAA Tournament with 78.5 points; it had a 15-2 regular-season record. The Hawkeyes split a share of the Big Ten dual-meet championship with a 7-1 conference record.

Tony Ramos won the national championship at 133 pounds.

Party School The University of Iowa took the top spot.

In August 2013, the UI moved from second place to first on the Princeton Review’s list of party schools. The

ranking is determined by surveys done by 126,000 students from across the nation. An average of 333 students are surveyed per campus.

According to the report, the UI is No. 1 in “Lots of Hard Liquor” and No. 4 for the “Lots of Beer” and the “Students Study the Least” lists.

UI officials have maintained that there is no scientific or valid method behind the survey.

UI spokesman Tom Moore told The Daily Iowan the UI has engaged in work to decrease the amount of highrisk drinking. Since 2009, the number of students engaging in high-risk drinking has dropped 17 percent, according to the National College Health Assessment survey.

Sexual assault During the 2013-2014 academic year, 12 sexual assaults on campus were reported to UI officials. During a monthly Q&A session with The Daily Iowan, University of Iowa President Sally Mason said the goal would be to end sexual assault but said, “That’s probably not a realistic goal, just given human nature …”

The quote sparked outrage from the university community, and some interrupted Mason during the 31st-annual Presidential Lecture to protest her comments. At that point, eight sexual assaults had been reported to UI officials.

Following the backlash from the community, Mason held a listening post and shared her story of having her breast grabbed by a strange man while she was an undergraduate student at the University of Kentucky.

At the listening post, UI students, faculty, and staff called for a zero-tolerance policy that would ensure students accused of sexual assault are expelled. At the time, UI Dean of Students David Grady said no students had been expelled in recent years for this type of misconduct.

Mason then outlined a six-point plan to combat the issue on the UI campus: cracking down on offenders, increasing support for survivors, improving prevention and education, improving communication, additional funding, and listening more and reporting back.

Since the plan was announced, funding for Nite Ride has increased, the wording in warnings sent to the

Protesters stand on the Pentacrest on Feb. 24. The rally demanded a better response to the increased number of sexual assaults on campus this past academic year. (The Daily Iowan/File Photo) university community following a reported assault has been changed, an advisory committee of students has been formed, and one student has been expelled for sexual misconduct.

The issue also took its place in the national spotlight. President Barack Obama released recommendations to colleges across the nation in April after forming a task force in January. The call for federal intervention followed outrage in several schools across the country, including UMass-Amherst and Vanderbilt University in Tennessee.

cent of voters backing the ordinance.

The 2010 ordinance has been voted on three times in six years; this was the second time the ordinance was upheld.

Tuition Freeze

In October 2013, a UI teaching assistant in the Mathematics Department accidently sent inappropriate photos to roughly 80 students in her class instead of solutions to math problems.

The TA was removed from teaching that class. She remained a TA but performed non-teaching duties.

Students turned to social media to share their findings, eventually being picked up by popular websites such as Gawker.com and TotalFratMove.com.

The state Legislature approved funding allowing the state Board of Regents to freeze undergraduate resident students tuition for the 2014-15 academic year. In total, the bill allocated $538 million for the three universities.

This is the second-straight year tuition has been frozen for that group of students at the University of Iowa, the University of Northern Iowa, and Iowa State University.

The freeze following a slight bump in the road after House Republicans and Senate Democrats disagreed on how much funding should be directed to the UI. House Republicans claim the UI had extra money in the bank, which contrasts how much ISU and the UNI have saved.

But the bill managed to pass in the Senate on a 28-21 vote and in the House, 89-8.

21-ordinance

Efficiency Study

Iowa City voters turned to the ballot box yet again in November 2013 to determine the fate of the contested 21-ordinance.

And once again, the move to overturn the ordinance failed..

Voters upheld the ordinance that prevents underage patrons from being in bars past 10 p.m., with 66 per-

The regents hired the Deloitte consulting firm to review the spending at the regent universities in an efficiency study. Funds found from inefficiencies will be reinvested into the areas in which they were found.

The study is the first of its kind since the 1980s and will cost the regents $2.45 million.

TA scandal

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Lindsay Schlabaugh keeps her energy going through the morning of the 24-hour Dance Marathon in the IMU Main Ballroom on Feb. 8. The first Dance Marathon was held in 1994. (The Daily Iowan/Mariah Green)

Dance Marathon steps along another year

Seeing the campus speckled with lime green is not an uncommon sight for the University of Iowa.

Every year, more than 1,800 Hawkeyes gather together to raise money for childhood cancer, their yearlong efforts culminating in the Big Event held every spring semester.

“It’s an entirely run student organization,” said Erin Larsen, executive director of Dance Marathon.

“We look really hard to raise money for kids who are fighting cancer and their families.”

During the Big Event, students stay standing and dancing for 24

hours, never allowed to sit down or sleep.

Throughout the day, families share their stories, music blasts, and games and food are provided.

Each dancer must raise at least $400 to participate in the big event but has plenty of time to do so as Larsen, a fall this semester, said while the Big Event is the highlight, dancers take part in fundraising and smaller events for 365 days a year.

In Dance Marathon history, over $14.5 million have been raised “For the Kids.”

Last year, dancers and contributors set a new record by raising more

than $1.8 million.

Larsen said it is easy to become part of the largest student organization on campus.

The best way to get involved, she said, is to register to be a dancer.

Once students sign up to be dancers, they are assigned a morale group, the group of students they will work with for the entire year.

“It makes it unique because we are a student organization so all the money is given to the kids,” she said.

“Everything that we do is entirely for the kids, and that’s kind of just the core of our mission.”

UI junior Brock Cavett, who will be

a morale captain assistant this year, said he has been participating in the organization since freshman year.

“I love being able to help all the kiddos,” he said. “I love getting to go the event and know that what we do all year isn’t for nothing.”

Cavett said he thinks Dance Marathon is something all students need to participate in at some level during their time at the UI. “There are times where you may think it’s not worth it, but in the end with the Big Event, it’s worth it,” he said. “Seeing the faces of the kiddos is one of the best experiences I’ve had at Iowa.”

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21-ordinance upheld for second time The contested 21-ordinance will continue to stay in place after being voted on in November 2013.

Voters upheld the ordinance, which increased the entry age for bars from 19 to 21 after 10 p.m., with about two-thirds of voters backing the ordinance.

The ordinance, which went into effect June 2010 and initially approved in April 2010, has been voted on three times in six years; this was the second time the ordinance was upheld.

Since November, several Iowa City establishments have applied for exemptions, including the Union Bar and Summit.

In March, the Union was granted an entertainment-venue exemption, which will allow patrons who are 19 and 20 to stay past 10 p.m. on evenings the bar has live shows.

There are currently five businesses downtown that hold entertainment-venue exemptions: Blue Moose, 211 Iowa Ave.; Gabe’s, 330 E. Washington;

Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St.; Studio 13, 13 S. Linn St.; and Mill, 120 E. Burlington St. Bars holding the exemption must host at least 150 live performances each year to maintain the exemption.

However, Union had its exemption revoked about a month later after its ratio of minors cited for alcohol possession to police visits rose past the acceptable threshold.

“I think the guidelines are somewhat clear as far as how to treat this exemption status as far as the music, so if they fail to meet those requirements, then the city [can revoke it],” City Councilor Kingsley Botchway said. “I’m assuming our city staff did a good job.”

Union owner George Wittgraf has appealed numerous times, with an appeal being rejected in May. He said he believes one of the main factors for the revocation was due to the bar being frequently and unfairly checked.

Union was checked 180 times over a 12-month period that ended April 1.

The other establishments possessing the same exemption were also checked. Yacht Club was checked 40 times, Blue Moose was checked 112 times, the Mill was checked four times, Gabe’s was checked 37 times, and Studio 13 was checked 85 times during that same 12-month period.

The Summit was denied an exemption after it had one cited sale to a patron under the legal age and a lack of a plan to host 150 live shows — a requirement for the exemption.

Brad Temple, Summit managing partner, said he did not want to challenge the city’s choice.

“I can’t fight an ordinance,” Temple said. “It is what it is … there’s no point in trying to fight it because you, A, can’t win and, B, there’s nothing in it for you.”

The exemption was initially passed by the City Council in February 2013. At the time,

A member of the Yes to 19 campaign wears a shirt supporting the group at the UISG/Daily Iowan 21-Ordinance Forum in the University Capitol Center on Oct. 30, 2013. (The Daily Iowan/File Photo) councilors still confirmed their original position on the 21-ordinance. However, they also expressed a desire to support the local music scene.

City Councilor Rick Dobyns previously said the ordinance was a reward for venues that fol-

lowed the rules.

“Providing nonalcoholic opportunities for students isn’t just rewarding the good guys,” he said.

“We’re still trying to punish the bad guys who don’t quite keep up with alcohol enforcement. Nobody likes police in their bars.”

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Near-campus neighborhoods see continued investment As towering metal cranes and construction crews work around the clock to restore flood-damaged buildings and help serve a growing University of Iowa student body, much of the campus’s back door is also seeing historic investment.

At the center of much of the development attention beyond the university community stands the downtown core and the Northside Marketplace, two of Iowa City’s oldest and most popular neighborhoods.

City officials and recent market studies have outlined the need to meet demand in restaurants, retail, class-A office space, and permanent housing — often in the form of market-rate or affordable housing projects.

In the past two years or less, more than a dozen new restaurants — from frozen yogurt shops, to bubble tea karaoke bars and coffee shops — have opened in the downtown, south of Burl-

ington, and North Side Marketplace areas, accounting for nearly one-quarter of all the two neighborhood’s 280 businesses.

A key component to keeping the two neighborhoods fresh, officials have said, lies in the implementation of a comprehensive streetscape overhaul.

“The goal of this plan is not to focus on big, new projects but to make sure we’re still in the 21st century,” said Jeff Davidson, the city’s director of planning and community development, in a February interview.

Major updates to the downtown Pedestrian Mall, could come in the form of proposed permanent stage, lighting for the Weather Dance Fountain, expanded public art, additional community seating, and improved landscaping throughout the area.

The physical footprint of the Ped Mall could also grow to better connect to the city’s North Side.

While a price tag has not been

officially set for the years-long project to be implemented in phases, advances have come by both public and private sector sectors over the past three years.

In April 2013, the Economic Development Committee approved nearly $200,000 for the city’s new Building Change program that has since revamped Bo-James, Atlas, Quinton’s Bar & Deli, Panchero’s Mexican Grill, Chait Galleries Downtown, and Active Endeavors.

One of the most noticeable changes surrounding the UI campus is the height of the city’s skyline, which has pushed upward since the early 2000s.

Build-out is nearly finished for downtown’s newest highrise, the 14-story Park@201 glass-clad tower at 114 S. Dubuque St. on the Ped Mall, spearheaded by local real-estate development firm Moen Group.

Home to a new Buzz Salon, a growing software-development

Summer is the season of mass construction. New condos are being built in downtown Iowa City near Hamburg Inn No. 2 on Linn St. on May 15. (The Daily Iowan/Allison Orvis) company, and 26 residential units, the building is a part of a way of more than $35 million in downtown construction since 2002, according to city records.

Moen and city officials continue to negotiate details for a new 20-story high-rise proposed for

a city-owned lot at the corner of College and Gilbert streets.

If built, the roughly $50 million project, dubbed The Chauncey, will include residential units, a bowling alley, dual-screen movie theaters, restaurant, art gallery, and boutique hotel.

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Downtown provides dining with local flair The Airliner

Restaurant in 2013 for Best of The Area.

It wasn’t just a coincidence that Ashton Kutcher was discovered at The Airliner.

The establishment’s famous pizza is just one reason why Airliner has been an Iowa City hotspot for since 1944.

With an array of sandwiches, burgers, and even pasta, the 70-year-old restaurant has a little bit of everything.

Airliner currently holds an exemption to the 21-ordinance, which allows 19- and 20-year-olds to stay in the bar past 10 p.m.

Whether you are just having lunch with some friends or having a drink to watch the game, Airliner provides can provide a place for most.

Short’s Burger & Shine

Basta Pizzeria Ristorante

Brown Bottle

This local Italian restaurant hopes to be just enough.

Basta, which is literally translated to “enough” in Italian, serves modern Italian cuisine.

Using local Iowa ingredients, patrons can choose to have anything from a classic chicken alfredo to Napoli style pizza.

The restaurant was voted Best Italian

One of Iowa City’s oldest restaurants can be found as close as the Pedestrian Mall.

The Brown Bottle — which was established in 1974 in Iowa City — specializes in Italian fare, such as baked scallops, penne with vodka sauce, or a classic fettuccine alfredo.

The restaurant is not only an intimate place for a date night, but also

One restaurant in Iowa City is keeping it local.

Short’s is Iowa City’s go-to burger place. Using black Angus beef from Columbus Junction farmer Ed Smith, the restaurant has many specialty of burgers that will tickle a variety of taste buds.

The bar serves many Iowa craft beers and ciders, such as Millstream, Peace Tree, and Sutliff Cider.

If you are looking for a taste of Iowa, then look no further than downtown.

a warm place to gather for family and business functions in the establishment’s private party room.

Iowa-sources, organic and seasonal ingredients, which include prime cuts to craft beers and wines.

Panchero’s Mexican Grill

Quinton’s Bar & Deli

The battle between Panchero’s and Chipotle is an easy feat.

The one that was started in Iowa City is obviously the best.

Panchero’s was first established in Iowa City in 1992, and since then has grown to include 55 restaurants throughout the country. The establishment is open until 2 a.m. from Sunday to Wednesday and 3 a.m. from Thursday to Saturday.

With tortillas fresh on site, patrons can choose from burritos, to tacos, to quesadillas, and even salads.

Whether it was a late night and a burrito is the only cure, or just a quick lunch, Panchero’s is just a quick walk from the university.

Iowa Chop House Opening this July, Iowa Chop House brings “farm to table food.”

The restaurant will offer the finest in

Who knew a potato could be so filling?

Well, the owner’s of Quinton’s sure did.

Located on Washington Street, the local deli serves a variety of sandwiches, salads, spuds, appetizers, and breadbowl soups.

The restaurant also offers daily sandwich specials, as well as daily drink specials.

Pagliai’s Pizza It’s like having a part of Italy in Iowa City.

Located in Northside District, Pagliai’s is worth the walk.

The award-winning pizza has been in Iowa since 1957, where the first restaurant opened in Ames. Since then, it has graced Iowa City.

The restaurant provides a number of toppings, which include pepperoni, sausage, shrimp, and much more, for pizzas that cooked in a stone hearth oven.

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State legislation could make impact While forced to conduct a shorter legislative session due to state elections, Iowa lawmakers were still able to come to agreements on a number of hot-button issues this year.

Here are four divisive issues that are set to bring widespread changes across the state and locally.

Gov. signs cannabis-oil bill into law Despite steadfast opposition from his party’s leaders, Gov. Terry Branstad signed a bill into law that decriminalizes the use of cannabis oil for epileptic patients on May 30.

Branstad, who himself has historically been against several medical-marijuana proposals, signed Senate File 2360 in the statehouse rotunda in Des Moines.

Effective July 1, the bill will protect Iowa families from facing prosecution after purchases the marijuana extracted oil, upon receiving recommendations from a state licensed neurologist.

Come July, patients suffering from intractable epilepsy who have applied

for a registration card allowing them to possess and use the oil without fear of criminalization.

Cannabidiol, a low-THC oil derived from the marijuana plant, has been linked to a helping to reduce the number of seizures in a number of studies for epileptic patients.

Prior to the bill’s passing, the use of the oil for that specified medical treatment had been touted by state and national officials.

Iowa Senate bans sales of e-cigarettes to minors On the heels of growing national popularity over the use of electronic cigarettes, the Iowa Senate passed a bill in late April banning the sales of electronic cigarettes to minors.

House File 2109 bans the sale of all electronic cigarettes or vapor products — including those with nicotine or candy flavors — to individuals under the age of 18.

While many college campuses across the country, including the University

of Iowa have gone “smoke-free” in the past several years, state and local officials have gone back and forth on how to regulate the growing use of e-cigarette or similar devices.

The Food and Drug Administration classified e-cigarettes under existing federal law on April 24, which allowed it to propose a host of changes to how the nicotine-carrying cylinders are regulated.

Those changes include banning sales to minors and requiring customers to show IDs, requiring health warnings on packages, and requiring manufacturers to register with the FDA and report product and ingredient lists.

Legislature rewrites HIV bill Iowa lawmakers opted to adjust the states in May that officials said now more closely match modern lifestyles.

Senate File 2297, which saw unanimous passage, grew state laws against transmitting HIV to now include other contagious and infectious diseases such as hepatitis, tuberculosis and me-

ningococcal disease. The transmission is mandated to be known in order for criminal charges to be filed.

HIV-positive people convicted under the old law could face 20 years in prison if they knowingly infected someone with HIV.

Iowa Senate OKs tuition freeze The Iowa Senate approved a nearly $990 million education budget in early April, allowing the state Board of Regents’ universities to freeze some students’ tuition for the 201415 academic year.

If passed by the House of Representatives and signed by Branstad, the budget will freeze tuition for in-state undergraduate students at the University of Iowa for the second-straight year.

Recently, students from the UI traveled to Des Moines to advocate for the freeze during the fourth-annual Hawkeye Caucus Day, and the issue has been a constant discussion for local legislators.

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Arts & culture

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FilmScene’s Scene 1 Cinema isn’t so different from your living room: you can meet up with friends, grab some popcorn, open a beer, flop on the couch, and watch a good movie.

The biggest difference is the films themselves, many of which can’t be found in your average theater or Redbox.

FilmScene, a nonprofit film organization founded in 2011, is dedicated to showing the best in independent and foreign films, as well as documentaries, classic movies, and local film and art projects. Its “intimate” 67-seat theater opened in October 2013 on the Pedestrian Mall.

FilmScene

“We’d had conversations over many years about the fact we wanted to see a dedicated space for film in Iowa City,” said FilmScene’s associate director and co-founder Andrew Sherburne. “Opening the doors here was absolutely essential to creating a community home for film.”

Billed as an “arthouse cinema,” Sherburne said FilmScene’s mission is to celebrate film as an art form, whether it be an Oscar nominee, a campy cult classic, or a project by a University of Iowa film student.

“It’s made people excited about film in a way they might not have been six or 12 months ago,” Sherburne said.

The theater holds at least one film screening almost every day of the week, hosts several film series, and teams up with other local organizations such as Mission Creek Festival and the Iowa City Downtown District.

Along with choosing a variety of quality films, Sherburne said creating a comfortable atmosphere inside the theater is an important part of developing a community around film. The small cinema is equipped with traditional theater seating as well as several leather armchairs and couches.

“Having that intimate atmosphere gets you closer to the screen and sound wraps the experience around

Customers enjoy samples and socialize before a showcase begins at FilmScene on April 29. FilmScene works to build and connect the community through film. (The Daily Iowan/Allison Orvis)

you,” Sherburne said. “It’s an immersed experience you share with others and it’s really nice to host that here.”

In the lobby, you can purchase a number of local foods and craft beer and wine and, of course, popcorn. In fact, FilmScene gave away 10,000 kernels of popcorn to its 10,000th customer in May 2014, less than eight months after their opening.

Sherburne said he is excited to celebrate more milestones in FilmScene’s future, including its one year anniversary this coming October.

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Come one, come all The University of Iowa’s Theater Department is putting out the open call for all thespians.

Unlike a lot of universities, the UI Theater Department allows non-majors and even non-students to audition for productions. The department holds the first round of auditions the week classes begin.

Another oddity — nearly all shows will be original works written by UI playwrights, both undergrads and graduate students.

“At the undergraduate level, there’s really no place like this,” said Alan MacVey, head of the Theater Department.

“There’s no department in the country where there’s such an emphasis on playwriting. We think that we’re offering a real contribution to the theater profession. And in fact, over the years we’ve had many fine playwrights come

out of here and make contributions to the culture — Tennessee Williams just being the most famous.”

With many looking to be the next Tennessee Williams, the department receives a variety of submissions from playwrights each season and, from those, selects all of the shows to be produced that year, excluding the five Mainstage productions.

The mainstages for 20142015 are The Mask and Jazz Project, Striking 12, Good Kids, Luck of the Irish, and The Liar. Every other show, gallery, workshop, and reading, has been written by a UI student.

Working on those new plays, besides the playwrights, are directors, stage managers, designers, dramaturgs, and actors.

New play development, MacVey said, benefits them just as much as it does the

Cast and crew talk about the run-through during a rehearsal for Swordplay in the Theater Building’s Theater B on April 25. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock) playwrights.

“The theater depends on new plays, so we try to train people to be able to work on

them,” he said.

With such a variety of options and opportunities, everyone can find something

to love about the theater in Iowa City, even if it is simply the chance to watch a work come to life.

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Rising above the flood Along the Iowa River, concrete, metal, and glass start to take the form of Hancher Auditorium, which will soon house some of the University of Iowa’s premier entertainment.

The revamped performing arts venue — projected for completion in fall of 2016 — will replace the old Hancher, damaged in the 2008 floods.

“We’re very excited about the progress that the new building has made,” said Jacob Yarrow, Hancher’s programming director. “The people working on it are among the best in the world … It will be one of the great performing arts centers in the country.”

But Hancher is not just a location; it’s an organization that has brought an array of professional artists to Iowa City for more than 42 years. While flooding has put Hancher’s own auditorium out of commission, it has hosted dancers, theater groups, and musicians from around the world at more than 15 venues, including the Englert, Space/Place, and Riverside theaters, the IMU, and the Mill.

“We’re able to match artists and art with a good place to experience them,” Yarrow said.

Hancher takes its performers into UI classrooms as well. One of the country’s leading creative-campus organizations, Yarrow said the group works to put performing arts at the center of academic life, for arts students as well as those in public health, nursing, humanities, or entrepreneurship.

“We try to encourage exploration,” Yarrow said. “We take great care in choosing performances that are amazing and have a lot of craft and comment on the human condition.”

In this coming season, Hancher will once again team up with the Iowa Soul Festival on Sept. 19, bringing in African musicians Kinobe and the Wamu Spirit, Conjunto Angola 70, and Al Jarreau, a UI alumnus.

Hancher also received a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to host legendary choreographer Liz Lerman this fall as an

Officials say both the new Hancher and the new music facility say are beginning to go vertical, and the UI is one-fourth of the way through the estimated total hours needed for completion for the projects. (The Daily Iowan/File Photo) artist in residence. Lerman’s new theater show Healing Wars will be performed in November, featuring actor Bill Pullman.

No matter the artist or venue, Yarrow said he encourages all students to purchase a Hancher ticket

— most of which are $10 or less.

“That’s the best deal you’re going to get,” Yarrow said. “Take a chance and see what a band from Angola sounds like, because as you go on with life, it becomes harder and harder to take those chances.”

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Flagship of the writing programs The Iowa Writers’ Workshop, the first creative-writing degree program in the United States and now 78 years old, is world-renowned for training excellent writers. The Workshop draws emerging writers from all over the country and the world.

Workshop alumni have won 17 Pulitzer Prizes (Paul Harding being the most recent, in 2010; Workshop alum Bob Shacochis was a finalist in fiction this year). Four alumni or faculty members have become U.S.

poet laureates. The Workshop received a National Humanities Medal from the National Endowment for the Humanities in 2003, the first ever awarded to a university.

For the upcoming academic year, Director Lan Samantha Chang said, the program will offer a wider selection of courses in addition to those focused on fiction and poetry writing. The Workshop also offers many courses for undergraduates, including the Creative Writing Studio.

Notable for the upcoming year, Chang said, is the representation of the Workshop on the HBO series “Girls”; the lead character, Hannah Horvath, was accepted into the Workshop in last season’s finale.

The University of Iowa denied requests to film part of the season on campus, so the show will use another location to serve as the Workshop’s base, which is located in the Dey House. Chang said members of the program are interested to see

how the Workshop will be portrayed.

“Hannah will enroll in ‘Workshop classes,’ meet her ‘fellow students,’ and socialize in Iowa City,” Chang said. “The university did not allow the HBO crew to film on campus, but they are ostensibly coming to Iowa City to film local Workshop haunts, including restaurants and other establishments. Tune in — or, better still, take a creative-writing class and find out what all the fuss is about.”

KRUI sweeps beyond genres One of the largest student organizations at the University of Iowa, KRUI radio station provides students and community members with a variety of radio programing all year long.

The station is completely student-managed and has roughly 270 staff members.

It operates out of its studio in the IMU. KRUI general manager Tony Andrys, said the station reaches not only UI students but even North Liberty residents.

With a reach that large, he said, it needs employees who can do a variety of jobs ranging from hosting a radio show to developing the website.

“Because we have so much responsibility and we are completely self-managed, there is not a single major that wouldn’t fit in at KRUI,” he said.

Andrys also said the station prides itself on hiring students regardless of their level of experience. The station is an “educational laboratory” in which students can develop knowledge about the workings of the broadcast industry. They can also grow skills in several other areas such as communication and management.

“Managing a staff of 272 people is something I never would have thought I would have done in my wildest dreams,” he said.

The shows and genres of music broadUI students Ben Moore and Jayson Gegner talk about the latest video games in the KRUI studio in on Sept. 14, 2012. Their talk show, “Hey! Listen!,” airs Friday from 4-6 p.m. online on the KRUI.FM streaming link. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh) cast by the station “vary wildly,” he said.

Some programing includes jazz, indie rock, newscasts, and sports shows. But the station does emphasize its role as an alternative station — a source for local

and independent music.

“Almost every single type of music that is not in the top 40 is represented at KRUI,” Andrys said.

Listeners can also tune into KRUI’s

online station, the Lab, where they can find broadcasts on which the DJs seek to push boundaries and try new things. On the website, they call themselves “the alternative to the Alternative.”

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Lighting the prairie In a time when even the most traditional of paper-based activity — reading — can be done online, one gem in the Iowa City area reminds students and community members of the enchanting experience of catching a whiff of printed pages.

Prairie Lights, 15 S. Dubuque, is a bookstore that has been a staple of the Iowa City community since opening in 1978. The store is known for its wide range of books, readings, and upstairs café.

Jan Weissmiller, co-owner of the store, said the most popular genres the store offers is fiction but it also offers several specific genres such as cooking and children’s books.

Three to four times a week, Prairie Lights hosts readings of authors of ranging popularity. The readings are very well attended, with anywhere from 40 to 90 students and com-

munity members at each one.

Weissmiller said she thinks the readings are a unique opportunity for University of Iowa students.

The store also carries textbooks for 140 different UI classes including English, history, and anthropology.

Iowa City has been dubbed a City of Literature by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, and Weissmiller said her store is very central to the literary community that exists in the city. “[Visiting Prairie Lights] is just a way that anyone in Iowa City, or even visits Iowa City, can feel connected to history of writing in Iowa,” she said.

Weissman said there are several events coming up in the fall for students to be excited about. Specifically she noted Lena Dunham, star of the HBO series

The crowd listens to author Leslie Jamison read from her work at Prairie Lights during the Mission Creek Festival on April 1.

(The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock) “Girls,” will visit the store in October.

The Times Club, the upstairs café, also draws a lot of

customers to the store. A variety of coffee beverages, teas, pastries, and other food items are available. Prices range

from cookies for less than $1 to the most expensive item — three cheese with focaccia & quince paste — for $13.

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Dance your heart out at the University of Iowa The University of Iowa’s Department of Dance attracts students from all over the world, giving them the chance to hone their skills and master their craft.

“The mission of the University of Iowa Youth Ballet is to serve the people of Iowa by providing high-quality outreach ballet classes,” said Kathryn Smith, the Youth Ballet administrative director. “[It] strives to enrich lives by encouraging and nurturing artistic expression and fostering the love and teaching of movement. We are committed to providing excellent, technique-appropriate, and challenging classes for all ability levels across dance disciplines.”

To ensure that students develop to their fullest, a swath of events are hosted by the Dance Department

throughout the year. In these events, students get the opportunity to perform in front of audiences.

“Not only do students experience fantastic physical training, they also exercise their imagination through improvisation and choreography, which is supported by theoretical perspective,” said George de la Peña, the head of the department.

Peña pointed out that the department encourages students to have interests beyond dance. Many students double-major in fields such as physical therapy, theater arts, and communications.

“This program has an amazing number of performance opportunities with a wide range of styles from contemporary concert dance to hip-hop,” de la Peña said.

Iowa undergrad Nicole Zozulia performs her dance“Psychogenic Effect”during the Undergraduate Concert in Space/Place on May 7. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

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A$AP Ferg takes the stage during his concert hosted by SCOPE in the IMU second-floor ballroom on April 29. Ferg, member of the A$AP mob, recently released the album Trap Lord. A$AP stands for Always Strive and Prosper. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

SCOPE keeps the music coming

The University of Iowa SCOPE had a busy year entertaining Iowa City. The group arranges a balanced variety of concerts and performances for the community and UI students.

During the 2013-2014 academic year, some of the highlight performances included Third Eye Blind — kicking off the Homecoming weekend — up and coming rap artist Juicy J, Mission Creek Festival performers the Head and the Heart, and most recently a performance by pop star Sky Ferreira.

SCOPE assistant general manag-

er Kaitlyn Drake, who has been with the organization for four years, said Ferreira’s performance was a great last-time experience with the group.

Drake said her role in SCOPE piqued her interest in a career in the music industry, and she is now pursuing a position in Austin, Texas.

“It’s been such a strong family my past four years,” Drake said. “It’s been important for me to have that environment outside of school.”

The members of SCOPE have worked with Mission Creek Festival to gain additional experience and opportunities. SCOPE also has a

close relationship with such groups as Campus Activities Board, KRUI, and the 10,000 Hour Show, collaborating to maximize the entertainment in Iowa City.

SCOPE member Joseph Upchurch, who has been with the organization for three years, said A$AP Ferg’s performance was among his favorite of the semester because of the strong audience engagement.

“We’ve had a really great lineup of performers throughout my three years in SCOPE,” he said. “Nothing’s set for fall semester, but it’s in the works.”

SCOPE PRODUCTIONS The University of Iowa SCOPE had a busy 2013-2014 year with several different performances on campus.

• Third Eye Blind • Juicy J • Head and the Heart • Sky Ferreira • A$AP Ferg Source: SCOPE website

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Reaching out to students, especially newbies The Campus Activities Board is one of the many student-run organizations at the University of Iowa. Its goals are to provide alternative activities to the nightlife in downtown as well as to give students a chance to make new friends. Its best-known events are movie nights, in addition to hosting a Nick Swardson show and Family Weekend.

“This [academic] year, Family Weekend begins on Friday with Mission Improvable at the Englert Theater,” said Family Weekend Director Jake Murphy. “We are splitting the Saturday night into two parts, adding a murder mystery dinner in the later half for the students and their parents.”

While Family Weekend is an annual occurrence, there are more engaging activities that target students on regular weekend nights. Another board activity is Nighthawks, which hosts interactive Friday events from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. to provide alcohol-alternative late-night events. Annual events include a haunted house in the

IMU and a laser-tag competition.

“Don’t let the time scare you,” said Nighthawks Director Jenny Hollowed. “You always meet a ton of people at unique and free events.”

Nighthawks is just one of the 10 committees that make up the organization. “[Campus Activities Board] highlights the variety of events and different experiences to be gained by members,” said Vice President for Member Relations Haley Hollern.

“Nighthawks is a proud initiative, but we receive a lot of attention for the film showings.”

The films include a variety of preDVD showings, with 16 different times every weekend between two theaters. Thursday through Saturday host evening viewings, as well as an afternoon showing on Sunday. Both can be found in the IMU Iowa Theater and 348 IMU. Incoming freshmen are a main target for Campus Activities Board events, with a certain stress on involvement and leadership opportunities. Aside from seeing its advertise-

University of Iowa students play laser tag in the IMU Main Lounge on Nov. 15, 2013. The Campus Activities Board put on the event. (The Daily Iowan/Tyler Finchum) ments in the T. Anne Cleary Walkway, many incoming students will have an

opportunity to sign up as a member or find events at the Pick-One Expo.

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The inside of the Englert theater is seen on July 24, 2013. (The Daily Iowan/File Photo)

A continual feast The Englert Theater is firmly planted in the consciousness of many of Iowa City people when they think about the town, even the oldest residents. Red and yellow lights have been burning on the old-school marquee outside the theater for more than 100 years (with of couple of pauses), and the venue doesn’t seem to be going anywhere.

The Englert, 221 E. Washington St., will continue to shine in 2014; it has events planned for every week. This summer, music fans

can enjoy the Iowa City Community String Orchestra along with numerous local bands.

“We program year-round, and we have a bunch of shows during the summer,” said Executive Director Andre Perry. “We don’t really see the summer being any different from spring or fall.”

With a capacity of 750, the Englert has used its stage as a movie theater, vaudeville stage, and home to countless cultural happenings.

A typical week at the Englert can have three to five forms of enter-

tainment, including music, theater, comedy, art, and film. Perry said he keeps the local taste in mind.

“It’s an old, historic room that’s very beautiful with great acoustics,” he said. “We look for events that will be really enjoyable for the different parts of the culture in Iowa City, which range from families to students to people middle-age and older.”

Even though downtown Iowa City sees a lot of change, such as the new high-rise building on the Pedestrian Mall or the omnipres-

ent crane used to build the new music facility, the future seems bright for the classic Englert. Perry said he will continue to cater to the core fans and provide a variety in the performances and entertainment.

“I think the Englert has made quite a bit of progress since it reopened its doors 10 years ago,” he said. “The art culture here, it’s like a big puzzle, and we just fit into it, like with other places such as Riverside and Hancher, we keep the art culture going.”

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In the summer, arts bloom in Iowa City As finals week piddled to a close, parents’ minivans and Megabuses made their way in and out of town, filled with the luggage of University of Iowa students. Residence halls emptied out.

Tumbleweeds blew down Clinton Street.

And the 10 or 20 Iowa City residents left in town wandered through the Pedestrian Mall like a small herd of zombies.

Despite what some, or many, undergraduate students might believe, Iowa City does not become a ghost town when the academic year ends. In many ways, the onset of summer brings a greater vitality to downtown as concerts, festivals, and tens of thousands of patrons fill the streets at events hosted by the Summer of the Arts.

“Residents really like our events because they celebrate Iowa City,” said Lisa Barnes, the executive director of the Summer of the Arts. “There are fewer people over the summer, so it’s an opportunity to take a break and be reminded of all the things downtown has to offer, maybe reconnect with people you haven’t seen. It’s a social atmosphere for people who might not come together in other settings.”

Summer of the Arts hosts seven festivals — some as old as 30 years and others as new as 2 — throughout the summer, focusing on an array of artistic interests. All events are free and open to all.

“We really believe the arts aren’t something you have to pay for and should be accessible to everyone despite your socioeconomic status,” said Emily McMahon, the organization’s new development director. “There are lots of festivals you’d have to pay a ticket price to; we get a lot of phone calls asking where to get tickets, and we say, ‘It’s free.’ We’re lucky to have a city that supports our initiatives so much and a community that comes out to it.”

Because of city grants, donations, and local sponsors, Summer of the Arts is able to book both Iowa City artists and international stars. This year, the Indigo Girls, Anat Cohen, and Al Jarreau (a UI alum) are among the dozens of musical acts.

The scope of these free events present their own challenges for organizers. Around 400 volunteers are needed to set up stages, microphones, spaces for food carts, recycling stations, family booths, and numerous other tasks, while Summer of the Arts staff put in countless hours.

“There are a lot of challenges involved with what we do,” Barnes said.

“The nice thing is if people come to a festival, and it seems seamless, we’ve done our job.”

This job — to provide a range of outdoor entertainment for people in and outside of Iowa City — is not done out of charity but a sense of obligation to the community and the arts.

“I was trying to think, what if there weren’t Summer of the Arts?” said Diana Lundell, the president of the Summer of the Arts Board of Directors.

“What would Iowa City be? It’s just so expected now I can’t imagine its not happening.

“I think it provides a really central gathering place for the bigger metropolitan area to get out of your house, hopefully in good weather (that’s the No. 1 prayer always), and spend time with neighbors, friends, people in nearby communities.”

Barnes shared a similar belief — and concern for the weather.

“I honestly feel like what we offer the community is so critically important,” she said. “It is a time when the community can come out after a terrible winter and enjoy the arts.”

Friday & Saturday Night Concert Series, May 16-Sept. 12 A sure-fire sign that summer has arrived in Iowa City — and, indeed, Summer of the Arts — is the sound of live music drifting through downtown on a Friday or Saturday evening.

The Pedestrian Mall Fountain Stage will host 20 different musical acts for the Friday Night Concert Series, including local favorites David Zollo and the Body Electric, the Beggarmen, FunkDaddies, and Kevin BF Burt. This year, the Saturday Night Concert Series will host acts on one Saturday per month.

The first of this season’s Friday Night Concerts — featuring local Steely Dan tribute band the Fez — will not only kick off the 23-year-old series but the Summer of the Arts at large.

“It’s one of the greatest things about living and playing in Iowa City, these outdoor concerts,” saxophonist Saul Lubaroff said, one of the group’s 15 members. “You get to reach your entire audience: grandparents, children, people just walking by, or people visiting town who might not want to go to a bar.”

Saturday will mark the first Saturday Night Concert and will feature the City High and West High Jazz Ensembles.

Summer of the Arts will team with the Iowa Pride Festival for its June 21

concert and the Iowa City Latino Festival on Aug. 16.

Free Movie Series, June 14-Aug. 21 This year marks the 10th anniversary of Summer of the Arts’ Free Movie Series, and organizers plan to pay homage to each successful year — with 10 more free, public movies.

“It’s hard to believe it’s been 10 years,” Barnes said. “To celebrate, we have 10 weeks of movies that tie into the number of the week … it’s just kind of fun and different.”

These numbered films start with Captain America: The First Avenger on June 14, then Despicable Me 2 the following Saturday, The Three Musketeers on the third, Fantastic Four the next, then Fast and Furious 6, Seven Years in Tibet, Super 8, 9, and finally, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days on Aug. 21.

The film screenings are held on the Pentacrest and start as soon as the Sun goes down. Audience members are welcome to bring lawn chairs, blankets, food, and families.

Arts Festival, June 6-8 One of Iowa City’s oldest and most beloved community events, the Iowa Arts Festival is in its 31st year, and it continues to expand.

“Longevity is really helpful,” McMahon said. “I think the festival just gets better and better because of the ability of the Summer of the Arts staff to keep it relevant to the audience.”

Some long-running traditions of Arts Fest have been maintained, including displayed works and demonstrations of more than 100 artists selected from across the country. There are also 12 musical performances, including the headlining Indigo Girls and folk band Barefoot Movement.

Over the years, festival staff have added a culinary row, beverage garden, Carnaval parade, and new artists’ pavilion, which caters to emerging highschool and college-age artists. These events will span three days and several downtown blocks.

Music IC, June 18-21 Summer of the Arts’ only indoor festival is also one of its most eclectic, highlighting chamber music and literature from around the world.

MusicIC will feature four free concerts over four days, taking place at

Trinity Episcopal Church, the Englert Theater, and the Iowa City Public Library. Performers include pianists, cellists, violinists, and vocalists from as far away as New York and Poland.

There will also be artists’ discussions and readings held throughout the festival.

Jazz Festival, July 3-5 Iowa City will celebrate the Fourth of July weekend in a distinctively American manner: with jazz. The Iowa City Jazz Festival will feature globetrotting jazz professionals on its main stage and up-and-coming performers on the college, youth, and local stages.

“The Jazz Fest committee did a good job not just of getting a mix of styles but jazz musicians from around the world,” Barnes said. “We have more female lead players than ever before.”

This year’s headlining acts include the Jared Gold Trio, Nordic Connect, the Anat Cohen Quartet, and Tom Harrell.

As with Arts Fest, there will also be a culinary row and beverage garden with local food and drink, as well as a FUN Zone with crafts, games, and snacks for kids. The final concert of Jazz Fest will lead into Iowa City’s July 4 fireworks show.

Soul Festival, Sept. 19-21 After a successful first year, Summer of the Arts’ Soul Fest will migrate to the Pentacrest this year with its lineup of funk, blues, soul, and African musicians.

Three of the Soul Fest’s premier acts — including Jarreau — are sponsored

by Hancher.

“I think I’m most looking forward to Al Jarreau. He’s a national star,” Lundell said. “It’s very helpful for us when we can partner with the university or other folks in bringing big acts in.”

Hancher Programming Director Jacob Yarrow said the Buddy Guy concert at last year’s Soul Fest attracted thousands of people, encouraging the organizers to participate again — this year with the Ugandan artist Kinobe and pan-African/Latin group Conjunto Anglo 70.

“The African dance music adds a whole different thing to the festival,” Yarrow said.

Along with a children’s FUN Zone, culinary row, and beverage garden, a Marketplace has also been added to the event, featuring a variety of vendors.

And on Sept. 21, an additional ticketed gospel brunch will also be held at the Sheraton Hotel, 210 S. Dubuque St.

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Live music lives in more than a shack One of the forefronts of Iowa City’s cultural scene is live music. On any given night in Iowa City, at one of the numerous bars and venues, various music genres are featured. This summer, be sure to check out some of the bands that will play there and other spots.

ACIDIC This band prides itself on being able to bring insanity into its music through a high-intensity and radio-ready rock ’n’ roll. It has a new album, just released, and it will tour nationally to support it. All of the group’s music videos are innovative and comedic, and overall, it would like to entertain audience members in ways they have never seen before.

Blitzen Trapper Blitzen Trapper comes

from Portland, Oregon, and it has been together for more than a decade.

It has also just recently released its seventh album, VII. Before coming together and taking off as a band, the group often played to small crowds and gave away its music.

However, once it started touring, the band soared high into the music scene.

King Khan and the Shrines King Khan, who leads the group through psychedelic performances, has done it with more than 10 years of international touring. He also composes soulful music. He is regarded as a spiritual guru; he put the band together in Berlin while at the same time raising a family. The group contains many different nationalities, including French, German, and American.

Local musical guest Masons on the Moon perform for the Dance Marathon dancers in the IMU Main Ballroom on Feb. 8. Jocelyn and South Six 5 were two other bands that performed during the event. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

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Employee Adam Hethcot makes coffee at High Ground on Feb. 24. High Ground is one of the local coffee shops, others include Java House, Starbucks, and T.Spoons. (The Daily Iowan/Mariah Green)

Coffee shops available all over town

What’s an addiction for many, a pickme-up for most, and easily accessible all over campus and even downtown? Coffee.

Iowa City offers several coffeehouse options for students, which serve for more than just a place for caffeine lovers to get their hit. They also serve as a place to gather with friends, to study, or to even see live music.

Starbucks, 228 S. Clinton St. Starbucks is a national coffee chain with locations in almost every city across the United States, among them Iowa City.

Located at the intersection of Clinton and Burlington Streets, it’s a quick walk from campus and the perfect place to stop before heading to class in the morning.

Be sure to grab the Venti Carmel Macchiato in the spring or a Venti Pumpkin Spice Latte when fall rolls around at this chain favorite to start your day.

T-Spoons, Old Capitol Town Center This easily accessible coffee shop is convenient for students to stop at if they are on the north side of campus or browsing through the Old Capitol mall.

The menu serves free-trade and fairtrade coffee along with smoothies and specialty lattes. However, it is also a place where you can grab a quick snack whether that is a freshly made pastry or sandwich.

Prairie Lights Times Club, 15 S. Dubuque

Hidden on the second floor of the renowned Prairie Lights is a perfect hiding place to grab a cup of joe and sit with your favorite novel or even a book for class.

But this intimate space is more than just a study place for students — it also serves as a part-time exhibition venue in which performances, screenings, artist talks, and panel discussion are hosted.

The café serves Stumptown Coffee and small hors d’oeuvres courtesy of the Motley Cow and Deluxe Pastries.

Wine and beer are also available.

Fair Grounds Coffeehouse, 345 S. Dubuque While this coffee house isn’t located in the heart of downtown, its quiet atmosphere provides a great place for students

to study during a busy week or a quick stop before hopping a bus to a nearby city.

Fair Grounds serves only organic coffee, as well as organic sandwiches and desserts that are made from scratch on a daily basis.

Java House, 211½ E. Washington St. Located in the heart of downtown, Java House is committed to providing good quality coffee to its customers.

The business serves a great place to study with friends no matter what night of the week.

A bite to eat is also just a few steps away. The coffee shop partners with Heirloom Salad Co. to provide Iowa City with made-to-order and healthy food in the next room over.

The popular coffee shop also has a location in the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

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Libraries in Iowa City While the greater University of Iowa and Iowa City communities are dotted with espresso-flowing local and national coffee shops, many serious studiers also find solace in some of the more than dozen area libraries.

UI Main Library Serving as the UI’s flagship library branch, the UI Main Library near the corner of Burlington and Madison streets, features five floors of historic collections, Shambaugh Auditorium, computer work stations, and private study rooms.

The centerpiece of the circa 1950 building is the UI’s new study space prototype: The Main Library Learning Commons located on the building’s first floor.

In all, the $14.5 million, 37,000-square-foot area includes study spaces for 700 students, an expanded Food for Thought Café serving Starbucks coffee, and a new 45-seat TILE classroom.

The space is lined with 100 com-

puters and 18 group-study rooms where students can draw on wallto-wall dry-erase boards, and mounted screens into which students can plug their laptops for demonstrations.

UI officials hope that The Learning Commons — open 24-hours a day during the regular academic periods — will be replicated across campus in the coming years.

A second Learning Commons will open in the lower level of the Iowa Memorial Union in spring 2015.

Engineering Library Just across the street from the Main Library lies another study spot for students.

The Lichtenberger Engineering Library, which is located in the Seamans Center, provides an open space for students and instructors alike.

Boyd Law Library Located on the West Side of cam-

pus, the Law Library is a quiet sanctuary to step away from the crowds at the main library.

The library isn’t just for students within the College of Law. It is open to the general public for legal, whether they are seeking legal information or a place to study.

The library participates in the intercampus book delivery, which students, faculty, and staff may request materials owned by any University of Iowa Library be delivered to another campus library for pickup or office delivery.

Art Library A hidden gem on the West Side is the Art Library.

The library, which is located in Art Building West, provides a quiet space over looking natural foliage, and imposes a two-story reading room.

Open to art students, as well as other students and instructors, the library is just another study and workspace.

Iowa City Public Library Situated in the heart of Downtown Iowa City, the Iowa City Public Library stands in close proximity to the UI residence halls, a number of popular area attractions, and adjacent city neighborhoods, making it a go-to study destination.

Today, the two-story facility at 123 S Linn St., is the state’s busiest library by circulation check-out, according to library officials. A large expansion in 2004 that modernized the building nearly doubled the square footage. The brick and glass-clad building features a new young adult area, expanded meeting rooms, children’s room, computer training lab, wireless and plug-in internet connections, and self-service checkout.

In 2013, the library embarked on a comprehensive building refresh that ushered in new tablet and mobile technology.

The Iowa City Public Library is open Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday noon-5 p.m.

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(Left) Dancers from University of Illinois-Chicago Bhangra perform during Nachte Raho in the IMU Main Lounge on Mar. 1, 2014. Nachte Raho is an Indian dance competition where teams from around the country compete for prize money. This is the twelfth year that Iowa has hosted the event. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard) (Right) Iowa undergrad dancers perform to Gli Oroscopi choreographed by Dakota Gonzalez for the Undergraduate Concert in the Space Place Theater in the North Hall on May 7. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

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Iowa defensive linemen Carl Davis and Darian Cooper lift the Cy-Hawk Trophy in Jack Trice Stadium on Sept. 14, 2013. Cooper recorded his first career sack in the first quarter. Iowa has defeated Iowa State in four of the last six meetings and leads the all time series 40-21.

(The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh)

Iowa State reclaims CyHawk series crown There are few other rivalries in the country more bitter than the Iowa-Iowa State rivalry. The two teams hail from different conferences, but no matter the sport, the two schools combine to create a wild, electric atmosphere.

The Cy-Hawk Series The rivalry rewards points to the victor in head-to-head contests in athletics and aca-

demics. The program with the most points at the end of each academic year takes home bragging rights and the series trophy — not to be confused with the Cy-Hawk Trophy, which is given to the winning football team each fall.

Each win is worth 2 points — except in football, which is worth 3, and academics, with is worth 1. Since the inception of the competition in 2004-05, each school has taken home bragging rights five times.

The 2013-14 Series Iowa jumped out to a 5-0 lead after winning the football and soccer games, but Iowa State roared back with victories in volleyball and both men’s and women’s cross-country.

The two schools traded the lead in the winter sports competitions — the Black and Gold wrestlers put Iowa on top, 7-6, before the women’s Cyclone basketball team

took the lead back. Women’s swimming put the Hawkeyes back out front before “Hilton Magic” gave the Iowa State men’s basketball team a victory, making the series score 10-9 in favor of the Cyclones.

After splitting the academics points, the Iowa State women’s gymnastics team clinched the 2013-14 rendition of the series by downing its Hawkeye counterparts. A tie in the softball game made the final score 14-11, Cyclones.

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Iowa quarterback Jake Rudock passes in Kinnick Stadium against Wisconsin on Nov. 2, 2013. Rudock threw for 109 yards on the game, and the Badgers won, 28-9. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh)

Iowa football ready to take the next step The Iowa football team posted an 8-4 record during the 2013 season — a turnaround from the abysmal 4-8 season it had in 2012. That success was rewarded with an Outback Bowl appearance on New Year’s Day in Tampa, Fla. The defense was, by and large, the reason for the team’s success during 2013 — it ranked among the top 10 nationally at season’s end — and the unit featured six senior starters.

Now, with the 2014 season closing in, head coach Kirk Ferentz and Company are primed to guide the Iowa football team further in the right direction and perhaps contend for bigger accomplishments.

What To Know Iowa’s schedule looks extremely favorable, at first glance. The Hawkeyes’ 2014 slate went a combined 75-75 in 2013, and it includes four Big Ten teams that finished below .500 a year ago. Iowa will also play five teams it beat in 2013 and avoid traditional conference powerhouses in Ohio State, Michigan State, and Michigan.

The Hawkeyes return eight starters on offense, losing offensive linemen Brett Van Sloten and Connor Boffeli along with tight end C.J. Fiedorowicz.

The defense returns six, but lost three senior linebackers in James Morris, Anthony Hitchens, and Christian Kirksey — the three leaders of last year’s top-10 defense.

Whom to Know There are a handful of playmakers to know on offense. Junior quarterback Jake Rudock is in his second season as the starting signal-caller, but don’t be surprised to hear sophomore backup C.J. Beathard’s name every now and then.

At running back, Mark Weisman

and Jordan Canzeri will likely be the main ball carriers in 2014, while Kevonte Martin-Manley and Tevaun Smith will be the primary targets at receiver.

On defense, the linebackers are all brand-new, in terms of starting. Listed in the middle is senior Quinton Alston, Travis Perry is at the outside, and sophomore Reggie Spearman is at the weakside.

Carl Davis and Louis Trinca-Pasat will man defensive line’s interior while Desmond King, Jordan Lomax, and John Lowdermilk, among others, patrol the secondary.

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Tailgating — get your game on Cody Goodwin Pregame editor

I remember the rain, first and foremost. It was pouring that day, that crummy September day in the fall of 2011. It was the kind of rain that makes you stay in bed and watch Netflix all day.

I remember waking up early. My roommate at the time was in the band, and his alarm went off at some ungodly hour so he could get to wherever he needed to be. Shortly after he left, I heard a small commotion in the hallway.

I rolled out of bed, put on an Iowa wrestling shirt, and stumbled out to see what was going on.

“You coming with?” they asked me.

Why the hell not? I thought.

We walked across campus, toward the West Side. As we walked, more people joined in, our group becoming larger and larger. It was cool to meet so many people, so awake and perky. I was initially taken by surprise — it was somewhere between 6 and 7 a.m., after all — but I went with it.

This is what we must do on Saturdays, I thought.

We eventually made our way to Melrose, where globs of Black and Gold covered the streets, handing out free sandwiches, selling tickets, T-shirts, hats, and other things. We gave high-fives to strangers. People kept yelling, “Go Hawks.” I smiled. I felt at home.

I’ve talked with a number of people before I sat down to write this because I wanted to see if my friends and classmates remember that Saturday the same way I do.

We remember Iowa crushing Tennessee Tech, but the details from the game are kind of fuzzy.

We remember the crowded backyards, with crazy college kids doing crazy college-kid things. (Use your imagination, please; my Mom might read this.)

All in all, we remember how much fun we had, regardless of the rain. We remember feeling as if we belonged, as though that Saturday validated our college choice. We remember nearly everybody being there, because that’s what we do on Saturdays during football season.

You wake up at ungodly hours because you’re there to make new memories

Iowa fans walk down Melrose Avenue before the football game against Michigan State on Oct. 4, 2013. (The Daily Iowan/Callie Mitchell) with new friends — both of which will last a lifetime. You do crazy college-kid things, not because it’s expected but be-

cause it’s part of the college experience, part of the Iowa experience.

You do it, because — well, why the hell not?

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Iowa guard Samantha Logic drives past Syracuse center Shakeya Leary in Carver-Hawkeye on Dec. 5, 2013. Iowa defeated Syracuse, 97-91. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Women’s hoops continues to rise What to know The 2013-2014 Iowa women’s basketball team posted 27 wins, the second-highest number in program history, and Iowa went to its seventh-straight NCAA Tournament appearance. With a win in in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, the Hawkeyes became one of 21 teams in the nation to win at least one NCAA Tournament game in the past two seasons.

Iowa’s success was largely based on the offense, which

made it one of the most exciting teams to watch in the Big Ten. The Hawkeyes ranked first in the Big Ten, 22nd nationally, in scoring at 78.2 points per game.

In typical head coach Lisa Bluder fashion, Iowa also ranked first in the Big Ten with 17.9 assists per game.

Whom to know The leader of Iowa last season was clearly Sam Logic.

The Racine, Wis., native, and

co-captain of the Hawkeyes, posted her best season yet as a Hawkeye. With averages of 13.3 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 7.47 assists per game, Logic was named an honorable mention All-American by the Associated Press. Her 269 assists are the most in a single season for an Iowa point guard. That number was also the fourth in Big Ten history.

Iowa also brought in some young talent last season, the most significant being freshman Ally Disterhoft. She was

named to the 2014 Big Ten All-Freshmen Team last year and was named an honorable mention All-Big Ten by league coaches and media. Her 459 points is second for a Hawkeye in her freshman season.

Looking ahead While Iowa failed once again to reach the Sweet 16, the future is bright for the Hawkeyes. The only Hawkeye not returning this season is Theairra Taylor. And while

her presence will be missed, what Hawkeyes return outweighs that.

Iowa will return four starters — all of whom averaged more than 10 points per game — as well as every player who came off the bench in 2013-14.

The Hawkeyes will also bring in a solid recruiting class, which will add four players. If the newbies can find ways to contribute in any fashion, Iowa could set its sights on its first Sweet 16 appearance under Bluder.

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Heller turns baseball program around What to know First-year head coach Rick Heller took the reins of the 2014 Iowa baseball team, and the Hawkeyes responded, surpassing their victory total of the previous season (22) by wining 30.

Iowa kicked the season off with a bang, coming out of the gates winning nine of its first 10 games, its best start since 1940.

In the 2013 season, Iowa’s offense struggled mightily at the plate, but this past season, most of Iowa’s success was built on the offense, which ranked toward the top 10 in the Big Ten in nearly every offensive category.

Whom to know There were a lot of new faces for the Hawkeyes last season. Not only did they get a new coaching staff, led by Heller, they also received two key transfers from Iowa Central Community College — Tyler Peyton and Dan Potempa.

Potempa provided Iowa with a consistent bat in the middle of the lineup.

And Peyton helped Iowa on both the mound and at the plate.

Speaking of the plate, the biggest thing Iowa had going for it last season was balance at the plate. Just about everyone in the lineup was a threat to not only get on base but also to find a gap and grab extra bases.

However, Iowa was not solely run by the offense; the Hawks also received quality pitching. Led by Calvin Mathews, and rounded out by Peyton and Sasha Kuebel, the Hawkeye pitchers’ numbers didn’t blow anyone away, but time and time again, they came

Iowa’s Calvin Mathews pitches against South Dakota State on April 25 at Banks Field. The Hawkeyes won the first game of the series against the Jacks, 2-1. (The Daily Iowan/ Tyler Finchum) through and helped Iowa to another victory.

Looking ahead Iowa’s future will be highly depen-

dent on Heller’s ability to recruit.

The Hawkeyes lost three seniors from last season. The biggest departure was Taylor Zeutenhorst, who led the team in home runs and had the ability to change a game with the swing of the bat.

Last season, under the tutelage of Heller, the Hawkeye squad was a bit surprising and more than impressive.

It’s certainly a good sign of things to come and should provide some optimism for fans of the Black and Gold.

Hope for Hawkeye softball The Iowa softball team is coming off its worst season in head coach Marla Looper’s four-year career with the Hawks. It’s the only time since she’s been at Iowa that the Hawkeyes have finished under .500.

Hawkeyes need to turn that around to have any shot at becoming competitive in the Big Ten, as they were two years ago, just missing out on the NCAA Tournament.

What to know

Whom to know

The Hawkeyes finished near the bottom of the Big Ten in three major categories — team batting average, team strikeouts, and fielding percentage. The

Megan Blank is a force for the Hawkeyes. She finished with 48 hits and a .361 batting average in her junior season. Redshirt freshman hurler Shayla

Starkenburg finished the season with an 4-10 record and an 5.90 ERA. If Iowa turns things around this coming season, it will largely be because of these two.

Looking forward The loss of seniors Brianna Luna, Michelle Zoeller, and especially go-to pitcher Kayla Massey will hurt Iowa. Starkenburg should help fill in the Massey’s role in her second year of eligibility. Look for the

Teammates celebrate after Iowa outfielder Erin Erickson hits the winning home run at Pearl Field on May 4. The Hawkeyes reached their 100th win in a close game of 3-2. (The Daily Iowan/Allison Orvis) Hawkeyes to better that 16-30-1 record in Blank’s final season in the Black and Gold.

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Iowa soccer building consistency for next season What to know For the third-straight season, the Iowa soccer team posted double digit victory totals. This past season, the Hawkeyes set the program record for wins in a season, compiling a 15-7-1 record.

And for the first time in program history, the Hawkeyes won a postseason contest. Iowa advanced to the championship game of the Big Ten Tournament, losing to Nebraska, 1-0.

The Hawkeyes continued this postseason stretch with an appearance in the NCAA Tournament, another first in program history.

Whom to know Iowa main offensive force is senior Cloe Lacasse. She will try to continue her streak of three-

straight seasons in leading Iowa in points scored. Last season, Lacasse was named a second-team All-Big Ten selection.

Another returning senior is Melanie Pickert, who despite being listed as a defender, scored 7 goals and posted 4 assists in 2013. Pickert, like Lacasse, was also named a member of the second-team All-Big Ten team.

Looking forward Iowa’s head coach of the last eight seasons, Ron Rainey will not return for Iowa this season, having left for Dartmouth. However, Iowa will lose just two players — Alex Melin and Ashley Catrell.

With almost all players returning to the squad that set so many firsts for the program, the future looks bright for Hawkeyes on the pitch.

Iowa defender Caitlin Brown and Michigan State forward Allyson Krause fight for the ball at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Oct. 6, 2013. Iowa defeated Michigan State, 1-0. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock)

Field hockey could be good, because Cafone returns The Iowa field-hockey team failed to qualify for the NCAA Tournament last season after two-straight trips.

Iowa was up 2-0 at halftime of the Big Ten Tournament championship, but Michigan State scored 3 unanswered goals to end Iowa’s season.

It’ll be tough for Iowa on the defensive end of things after losing a couple key players, but the offense should be good as ever this coming season.

What to know Iowa’s 13-8 2013 campaign wasn’t what the Hawkeyes had hoped for.

Head coach Tracey Griesbaum’s squad limped its way to a 2-4 Big Ten mark but still managed to stay ranked throughout the season — hitting as high as the top 10.

The Hawkeyes flipped a switch in the Big Ten tourney, however. A 1-0 nail-biter against Michigan in the first round and a thrilling 4-3 overtime win over Penn State in the semis propelled Iowa to the title game.

Whom to know Iowa lost seven seniors to grad-

uation. Anchors Marike Stribos, Karli Johansen — who is now playing for the Canadian National Team — and Niki Schultheis were tough on the ball and will be missed. Goalkeeper Kelsey Boyce did a solid job in her lone season in net, but sophomore Alex Pecora should be able to fill in nicely. Sophomore Jessy Silfer should help out in terms of defense, too.

On the offensive side of things, that shouldn’t be a problem. Everything runs through senior midfielder Dani Hemeon, who netted 13 goals and 4 assists last season.

Junior Natalie Cafone and sophomore Steph Norlander will be Iowa’s top-two forwards. Cafone finished last season with 52 points — 22 goals and 8 helpers — and averaged a Division I-best 2.48 points per game.

larly the latter.

Maryland spent part of the year ranked No. 1 in the nation and averaged 4.18 goals per game. Iowa was atop the Big Ten with 3.26,

but that ranked five spots behind Maryland. That should be a battle of two high-powered offenses when the Hawkeyes and Terps meet this season.

Looking ahead While replacing those seniors will be somewhat of a challenge, another one facing the Hawkeyes will be the addition of Rutgers and Maryland to the Big Ten. Particu-

Iowa field-hockey players watch the game against Missouri State at Grant Field on Oct. 7, 2013. The Hawkeyes’ defeated Bears, 7-1. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

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Men’s tennis will be younger next year WHAT TO KNOW The Iowa men’s tennis team is coming off of a rough 9-15 season.

The Hawkeyes started the season out strong, posting eight wins in their first 10 matches of the 2014 season. However, the Iowa struggled to keep the momentum going against one of the most competitive tennis conferences in the country during Big Ten play. The Hawkeyes made a new addition to the coaching staff this year in assistant coach Ross Wilson.

The highlight of the season for the Black and Gold was a 4-3 upset of then-No. 39 Minnesota on Feb. 16. The Hawkeyes graduated more than half the roster, including top singles player, Jonas Dierckx. Dierckx, a native of Belgium, finished his career at Iowa with a national ranking of 124. He

was also named to second team All-Big Ten.

WHOM TO KNOW It’ll be a turn of events for the Iowa men’s tennis team, as the Hawkeyes will go from being the most experienced team in the Big Ten to having a handful of youths. Junior-to-be Dominic Patrick has the potential to be a standout player for the Hawkeyes next season. He finished the season with the best singles record on the team, primarily playing at the No. 5 spot.

Senior-to-be Matt Hagan will also return. He is coming off a promising 2014 season despite suffering an ankle injury at the beginning of the year.

Nils Hallestrand will also return next year as a sophomore, as will seniorto-be Andres Estenssoro.

Iowa’s Dominic Patrick lunges for the ball against Northwestern in the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Complex on April 13. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 5-2. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Women’s tennis moves on The Iowa women’s tennis team finished its 2014 campaign with a quarterfinal exit in the Big Ten Tournament after defeating Michigan State in the first round of the competition. Head coach Katie Dougherty’s team finished with an 11-13 record, 3-8 in the Big Ten.

What to know The Hawkeyes play their home matches at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Complex. Last season, Iowa lost its lone senior — Ruth Seaborne — to graduation, and it will field three seniors this season. Shelby Talcott, Morven McCulloch, and Ellen Silver return to lead the Hawkeyes, particularly the first two.

Talcott garnered a 12-11 singles record during the regular season, and McCulloch went 17-5 in doubles, primarily playing with Seaborne, so she will have to adjust to a new partner.

Whom to know Dougherty is entering her sixth year at the helm of the Hawkeyes and is assisted by Courtney Nagle.

Junior Annette Dohanics went 14-7 in singles matches and don’t be surprised if the Pittsburgh native has a coming-out party of sorts in her third year in the Black and Gold.

Aimee Tarun and Katie Zordani are the other returners for the Hawkeyes.

Iowa junior Ruth Seaborne returns a serve at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Facility on March 5, 2013. (The Daily Iowan/File Photo)

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Some possibilities in men’s track and field What to know Last season, the Hawkeyes were by far a better outdoor team than an indoor one. This was because of a heavily reliance on the field events to get the Hawks points and a late-blooming sprinter corps. This season, the Hawkeyes will be back in force.

Whom to know Senior Gabe Hull, junior James Harrington, and sophomore O’Shea Wilson are just a few of the names. Hull, winner of the 2014 Drake Relays in the discus, scored points for the team in every meet and event he was entered in.

Harrington and Wilson, both sprinters,

have developed into a strong tandem capable of running with some of the best in the country. Wilson, also a long jumper, has plenty of potential in that event as well.

Adding to all of the potential, triple jumpers Babatunde Amosu and Klyvens Delaunay will both return. Amosu won the Big Ten indoor title last season, and Delaunay jumped well enough early in the season to qualify for the NCAAs, where he finished 13th.

Iowa lost captain Tevin-Cee Mincy, but outside of that, it did not lose much after last season. The Black and Gold are set up to make a very real, though outside, chance to vie for a Big Ten title.

Iowa O’Shea Wilson runs during the men’s 4x400 meter relay at Drake Stadium on April 26. Iowa placed seventh in the race. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Women’s track will try to improve What to know For much of the time last season, it was hard to get a read on the women’s track team. The women, as did the men, struggled in the indoor season as well as early in the outdoor season.

Howe v e r, everything cha ng e d at th e Dr a k e R elay s, sp e c i f i c al l y in one eve n t o n a c oo l S a t urday n i g h t. T h e y o u n g 4 x 100- me te r r e l ay, fr e s h m en E l e x i s G u s te r, A l e x is He r n an d e z , Bri t t a n y B rown, an d so p h o m o r e Lak e K waz a be a t o u t Ohio State by o n e -h u n dred th o f a se c o nd a n d t ook t h e ti tl e.

Arguably the best part was that Hernandez was not

normally in that race and took over at the last minute for usual starter MonTayla Holder.

It provided a boost to the team, and the relay won again at the Big Ten meet, helping the women’s team on to an impressive fourthplace finish — its best in 20 years.

Field events should also serve the Hawkeyes well again this coming season. High-jumpe r K h a n i s h a h Wi l l i a m s should be another name o n t h e r a d a r. S h e w o n a B i g Te n t i t l e, a n d t h e s e nior should come into the season as one of the top jumpers in the nation.

Whom to know

What to expect

Remember the name Brown. Not only part of the 4x100 relay, she is arguably the best sprinter on the team. Need proof? She broke the school record in the 200-meter dash twice at the NCAA West Regional and advanced to the NCAA Finals.

Head coach Layne Anderson’s squad has the potential to be major players in the conference meet this season. While the Hawkeyes did lose some talent — long- and triple-jumper Zinnia Miller — they also return a lot of talent.

Iowa runner Mahnee Watts runs in the women’s 4x400-meter relay at Drake Stadium on April 26.

Iowa placed seventh in the race. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing) It is not unreasonable to assume Iowa will finish in the top-five once again,

and winning the conference meet is not at all out of the question.

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Men’s gymnastics looks ahead Expectations were high for head coach JD Reive and his team as he began his fourth season at Iowa. After finishing fifth at NCAA championships in 2013, Reive began assembling his squad for 2014 by bringing in six freshmen to be the next generation of Iowa gymnasts.

The Hawkeyes began their 2014 campaign slowly but picked it up by the end of the regular season and set numerous records, including marks on vault and floor. The Hawks also garnered some national recognition for redshirt senior Matt McGrath, who was named Big Ten Gymnast of the Week and the College Gymnast Association’s Gymnast of the week during the week of March 17.

However, Iowa faltered late in the season, finishing seventh at Big Ten championships and failing

to make team finals in Ann Arbor for NCAA national championships.

What to know The Hawkeyes’ roster has 18 gymnast, and with only two graduating, the team expects a lot of continuity heading into next season. With an experienced roster, the team is hoping to become one of the premier teams in the country in 2015.

Whom you should know Junior to be Matt Loochtan burst onto the scene this past season with his consistent performances, including setting an Iowa record on the floor routine. The Hawthorne Woods, Ill., native also qualified for individual finals at the national championships on rings, where he finished in seventh place.

Iowa men’s gymnast Brandon Field performs on the parallel bars at the Black and Gold Intersquad meet in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Dec. 8, 2013 in Iowa City, Iowa. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

GymHawks aim to bounce back The Iowa women’s gymnastics team had an unflattering season, posting a 1-9 record in the 2014 campaign. The young GymHawks were plagued with injuries throughout the year, which partly contributed to the team’s struggles. Despite that, the Hawkeyes advanced six gymnasts — four of whom were freshmen — to the NCAA regional competition in Minneapolis.

What to know The team nearly started from scratch this season, adding seven newcomers to its 2014 roster that had no seniors. The Hawkeyes posted their sole win on the season in their home finale on Feb. 23, scoring a season best team mark of 195.125. The GymHawks concluded their regular season with a seventh place out of eight teams at the Big Ten championships on March 15. Freshman An-

gel Metcalf, sophomore Alie Glover, and junior Sydney Hoerr received bids to compete at the NCAA regional, while freshmen Jordyn Doherty and Mollie Drenth qualified on vault and floor, respectively.

Whom to know Returning next season to help lead the Hawkeyes will be junior-to-be Glover and senior-to-be Hoerr. Both gymnasts appeared on the Big Ten watchlist in December.

Glover paced the team in the all-around competition at the regional meet, falling shy of the qualifying mark for the NCAA championships, posting a 39.075.

Hoerr led the team on the uneven bars, registering Iowa’s individual season-high scores of 9.900. She also received second team All-Big Ten recognition.

The team has a prodigy in Metcalf, who led the Gym-

Iowa’s Kyra Trowbridge performs on the beam during the gymnastics meet against Iowa State on March 8, 2013, in Carver-Hawkeye. (Daily Iowan/Callie Mitchell) Hawks in the all-around competition (39.325), the floor ex-

ercise (9.925), and the beam (9.875). Iowa will return a

similar squad for the 2015 season.

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Hawkeye men’s golf looks ahead Iowa lost its best golfer in Steven Ihm to the PGA Tour after graduation last spring. Ihm finished 1 over par in the NCAA regional to cap off his career in the Black and Gold. Even though he’s gone, Iowa has the pieces to come back strong this season.

taste of the postseason with Iowa last spring, and he should be poised to build on that success.

In addition to Ihm and Knoll, seniors Brian Bullington and Ian Vandersee received NCAA All-Region honors in addition to being All-Big Ten.

What to know

Whom to know

For starters, the Hawkeye golf team plays at Finkbine Golf Course, just up the road from Kinnick Stadium. Mark Hankins will enter his ninth year at the helm of the Hawkeyes, and he led them to a ninth-place finish in the regional. Iowa finished third behind Illinois and Minnesota, which won the tournament.

Sophomore Raymond Knoll shot an even par in his first

Knoll, Bullington, Vandersee, and sophomore Carson Schaake are the returners from last season’s regionals, but Hankins still has a few pieces in his back pocket when he needs them.

Voramate Aussarassakorn is a junior from Bangkok, Thailand, and Nate Yankovich, another junior, will return, and they should be ready to contribute after a few years in Hankin’s system.

Women’s golf tries to bounce back The Iowa women’s golf squad finished ninth in the Big Ten last season. It was a season filled with ups and downs for the Hawkeyes that ended at the conference tournament in French Lick, Ind.

What to know Iowa’s biggest loss comes in the form of Karly Grouwinkel. She was Iowa’s only top-20 finisher in the conference tournament. However, sophomore Jessie Sindlinger missed out on that honor by just a few spots.

Just like the men’s golf squad, the Hawkeye women compete at Finkbine Golf Course. The only tournament the Hawkeyes host is during the fall season in October. Anna DePalma — who transferred to Iowa from the University of Hawaii —

was the only other golfer head coach Megan Menzel lost to graduation.

Whom to know Along with Sindlinger, fellow sophomore Allison Lindley played well throughout the year and recorded three top-20 finishes. Senior Shelby Phillips is a mainstay in the Hawkeye lineup, and she will try to end her time in the Black and Gold with a bang.

Junior Amy Ihm could also do some damage for the Hawkeyes.

Iowa is also brining in some international flavor in highly touted recruit Jessica Ip from Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada. She finished in the top-10 three out of her four years in her province tournament in Canada and took 11th the other year.

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XC headliney two decks What to know This year should be a rebound year for the Hawkeyes. After some early success last season, it took a bit of a dive that the squad never recovered from. However, a young team last year has matured and should be a major player in the Big Ten this season.

Whom to know The Black and Gold have any number of athletes could take a step forward this season, but the most logical choice seems to be the senior tandem of Ben Witt and Kevin Lewis. Both

took huge strides forward this season, and the assumption is that they will do the same next season.

Throughout last season, head coach Larry Wieczorek insisted that now-sophomore Kevin Docherty was going to do some great things for a Hawkeye team that finished a disappointing 10th at the Big Ten cross-country meet.

Both Docherty and Witt are also on Iowa’s track team as well and performed very well both indoor and outdoor this past season.

So the Black and Gold cross-country runners are poised to take a huge step forward this season.

Iowa junior Ben Witt and freshman Kevin Docherty lead the race during the Iowa Black & Gold Invitational at the Ashton Cross-Country Course on Sept. 13, 2013. The men’s cross-country team won the met. (The Daily Iowan/Callie Mitchell)

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Iowa 165-pounder Nick Moore scrambles to take down Iowa State’s Mike Moreno in Hilton Coliseum on Dec. 1, 2013, in Ames. Moore won, 3-1, and Iowa defeated Iowa State, 23-9. The match marked the 11th-straight victory for the Hawkeyes against the Cyclones.

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Hawkeye wrestling tries to reset

The Iowa wrestling team finished fourth at the NCAAs for the second-consecutive year — nice, maybe, but not great, for the Black and Gold grapplers.

A notable silver lining, though, was senior Tony Ramos capping his Hawkeye wrestling career with a national championship at 133 pounds. Though he will be surely missed by everyone who follows Iowa wrestling, the team is ready to replace Ramos, along with Derek St. John and Ethen Lofthouse, and compete for a national title in 2014-15.

What To Know The wrestling team finished in a three-way tie with Penn State and Minnesota, for the Big Ten regular-season dual-championship. Each team finished 7-1 in conference duals (though it’s important to note that Iowa lost to both Penn State and Minnesota, 24-12 and 19-15, during the regular season.)

In the postseason, the Hawkeyes took second place at the Big Ten championships, just 6.5 points behind Penn State (the Nittany Lions

went on to win their fourth-straight NCAA championship). Ramos was the sole Hawkeye to claim an individual conference championship.

Along with Ramos winning the 133-pound NCAA title, Iowa wrestlers brought home All-American honors at five other weights: Cory Clark and Derek St. John each took fifth place at 125 pounds and 157 pounds, and Mike Evans finished in sixth place at 174. Nathan Burak finished eighth at 197 pounds, and Bobby Telford took fourth place at heavyweight.

Whom To Know Iowa will return seven starters from the 2013-14 season. In addition to Clark, Evans, Burak, and Telford, Tom Brands will likely list Josh Dziewa, Brody Grothus, and Nick Moore into the starting lineup at 141, 149, and 165 pounds.

In addition to the seven returning starters, Black and Gold grappling fans will also likely see Thomas Gilman, Brandon Sorenson, and Sammy Brooks crack the lineup in spurts, and in some cases, permanently, throughout the season.

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Iowa forward Melshan Basabe dunks in the game against UNC-Wilmington at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on November 8. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Iowa men’s basketball looking to dance Although Fran McCaffery’s Hawkeyes reached the Big Dance for the first time since 2006, it’s difficult to say if 201314 was a success, given the team’s expectations and nearlyunmatched depth of talent.

Iowa finished 20-13 (9-9 in conference) and was a first round knockout in both the Big

Ten and NCAA Tournaments.

Now gone from the team are leading scorer Devyn Marble (17.0 points per game), and four-year contributors Melsahn Basabe and Zach McCabe due to graduation. And reserve forward Darius Stokes decided to forego his final year of eligibility.

This year the Hawkeyes

will lean heavily on Aaron White, who was the team’s top rebounder (6.7 per game) and second leading scorer a year ago.

It’s also not known who will man the power forward position, as Basabe and McCabe logged majority of the minutes there.

The 2014-15 roster won’t have nearly as much top-

end talent last year’s squad did. But assuming marked improvements from Adam Woodbury, Mike Gesell, Peter Jok, and given the arrival of junior college standout Trey Dickerson, it isn’t unrealistic to think the Hawkeyes will have more tangible success this season.

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