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Opinion: The University of Iowa must do more to protect its marching band and performers

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When a student dies under the university’s watch, it should become the concern of the entire student body. That is why, despite not being a member of the Hawkeye Marching Band or a student-athlete, I write today to call for more robust protocols and protections in the future to safeguard the health of some of the most dedicated and hardworking student-athletes on campus: the Hawkeye Marching Band.  It’s worth comparing what happened on September 5th to a similar tragedy that happened recently at Arizona State. This involved a draft pick, Matthew Mayich, who collapsed from heat exhaustion during an intense … Continued

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September 14, No New Jail Show

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As far back as my first punk show as an Iowa City resident, I would continue to hear calls to action to vote against a bill being proposed to spend $125 million on building a new jail within Johnson County. It seemed like a persistent issue with little in the way of progress, as those with any power to stop it were refusing to listen to the pleas of concerned citizens. So when I saw the announcement of a show to protest this very bill, I knew it was something I couldn’t miss out on.  In collaboration with Johnson County … Continued

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Riot Fest Gallery

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Riot Fest just wrapped a successful, yet muddy weekend in Chicago. From September 18-20, over a hundred thousand people graced the grounds, later mud pit, of Douglass Park. Here are some of my favorite selects from the weekend.

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A Michigan Odyssey

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Initially, I wanted to write a story about what it was like to step into the Big House for the very first time. Then our travel plans went south, and then the game itself happened. So instead of just one story, this is a collection of tales from one of the craziest weekends of all time.

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Cecile Richards talks Planned Parenthood interest in the 2012 presidential election

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By KRUI contributing reporter Mike Mendenhall and KRUI News Director Betsy Penisten Betsy and Mike spoke with the president of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Planned Parenthood Action Fund Cecile Richards in a 2-part on-air phone interview about the interest of Planned Parenthood in the November presidential election. Cecile weighs in on the issues greatly affecting women and discusses science, fact and belief on the basis of conception. Planned Parenthood part 1 Planned Parenthood part 2

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James Taylor talks early voting September 27

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By KRUI News Director Betsy Penisten News Director Betsy Penisten spoke with legendary American singer, songwriter and guitarist James Taylor in a two-part on-air phone interview about the importance of early voting. _James Taylor Interview 1   James Taylor Interview 2

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LinkedIn: How Recent Grads Are Using It To Get Ahead

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By Stephanie Nelson, Reporter They have their degrees, resumes, and internships, but how do recent college graduates get the job? Online social media is a growing trend in the professional networking world. Top Fortune 500 CEOs to entry-level employees are using PrincePerelson local placement agency and LinkedIn.com to make connections and job search. Although the hiring process has changed a lot since the last generation graduated college, it’s still about who people know and what people know. The difference is, it’s online and knowing how to use it may determine who gets hired. You can visit https://www.makipeople.com/resources/graduate-recruitment-strategy to learn more … Continued

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President Obama: An affordable education is ‘at the heart of the American Dream’

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The President: An affordable education is ‘at the heart of the American Dream’ By KRUI News Reporter Betsy Penisten bpenisten@krui.fm Blue skies cleared the way for President Obama’s arrival in Iowa Wednesday morning, April 25th. President Obama aboard Air Force One touched down at the Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids just minutes before noon. While the President spent a brief moment with supporters before heading into Iowa City to discuss college affordability, a sea of black and gold flooded into the University of Iowa Field House anxiously awaiting the President’s arrival. The President’s remarks were scheduled at 1:20 p.m, … Continued

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Interview with Actor & Civil Servant, Kal Penn

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By KRUI News Reporter Betsy Penisten bpenisten@krui.fm Actor and Obama enthusiast, Kal Penn, dropped by Iowa City to help round up youth and local support for President Barack Obama’s campaign at the Greater Together Youth Summit held at the Sheraton Hotel in Iowa City. Penn has been the associate director for the White House Office of Public Engagement since 2009. He has served as a liaison with the Asian-American and Pacific Islander communities as part of his position. KRUI News Reporter Betsy Penisten was able to ask Penn a few questions during his quick stop in Iowa City. Listen to … Continued

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International Student Experiences at the University of Iowa

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By KRUI News Reporter Annalisa Donahey  The University of Iowa has about 3,200 international students enrolled this academic year enrolled in either the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences or School of Business. Students come from as far away as China to the Democratic Republic of Congo. KRUI News Reporter, Annalisa Donahey, spoke with a few international students about their experiences in the classroom, adjusting to the different weather conditions, and learning about life in Iowa as well as other foreign cultures. Listen to the feature below: [audio: http://www.krui.fm/assets/news/DonaheyINStudents.mp3]

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The Tech Fire Blogging Website

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By KRUI News Reporter Serena Collins serena-collins@uiowa.edu In this fast-changing world of business and technology, it can be difficult for students to stay up-to-date with the latest news. On Thursday, March 1st, the KRUI 89.7 News Team featured The Tech Fire, a brand new blog site that is all about giving students the knowledge they need to stay relevant and informed. The Tech Fire’s founder, Chad Lieberman, shared his thoughts on how The Tech Fire equips students with the knowledge they need to stay relevant and informed and Alexa Bennett shared how her journalism skills and hiring a company providing … Continued

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