Payton Gloria takes stock of the NFL after Week 8 and how some notable Iowa Hawkeye alums have been playing this season.
Luke Jorden breaks down how the Iowa Men’s Basketball team fared in their first game of the season against Lipscomb.
Alex Izienicki recaps the Chicago Bears’ statement-making 34-17 victory in Seattle on Monday night.
Payton Gloria covers some of the notable storylines from around the NFL as the league approaches the midseason mark.
Owen Raefield recaps how the Iowa Hawkeyes pitched their second straight shutout victory over Wisconsin in the battle for the Heartland Trophy.
Article by Myles Ackman and Kade Grierson | Cover Photo by Cat Dooley For the first time in fifteen years, Fruit Bats returned to Iowa City on October 21 for a performance at The Englert Theatre, with support from Matthew Logan Vasquez. “Iowa City was the first place I ever traveled far to, and I thought, ‘this place resembles freedom,’” – Fruit Bats and permanent member Eric D. Johnson. The three of us—Elle, Myles, and Kade—were the youngest people in the audience by far, and sat near the front on the edge of a sea of double denim, floral shirts, … Continued
Kenney discusses her forthcoming book, “Gender and Justice: Why Women Judges Really Matter”, and where she thinks Iowa stands in the national representation of women in the judiciary.
This Week in Global Unrest is a weekly radio segment and podcast covering strikes, protests, marches, and people’s movements from across the world. I look for the stories that you don’t hear on corporate media broadcasts inside the US and always strive for a protester perspective. I also try to provide an in-depth look into the context of complicated international stories that larger news outlets may only consider in their headlines. Whether you are interested in austerity, the environmental movement, the IMF and World Bank, corporate greed, police brutality, or just a good street fight, This Week in Global Unrest … Continued
By KRUI News Reporter Emily Woodbury [audio: http://www.krui.fm/assets/news/Vox%20Pop%20Religion.mp3] “Five of the eight major GOP candidates reject or doubt the theory of evolution as an explanation for life’s origin on Earth. Although it is not as pertinent of an issue as unemployment or taxes, where candidates stand on such a prominent scientific theory could have an effect on the way people vote. KRUI News Reporter, Emily Woodbury, hit the streets of Iowa City to find out how much the religious or scientific beliefs of a candidate influences voters.”
By KRUI News Reporter Marissa Mehalek *Note: This blog post is a commentary reflecting on the recent news of red light camera ban in the state of Iowa and the February 4th RoundTable discussion about red light cameras and youth driving safety. There has been a lot of controversy deriving over the use of red light cameras at intersection lights in Iowa. The Iowa City Council approved the second reading on the ordinance amendment allowing red light cameras at certain Iowa City intersections last week. Opponents of the state ban believe that the roads have been safer since the implementation … Continued
By KRUI News Reporter Kuper Bergman Museum of Broken Relationships in Croatia What becomes of a garden gnome hurled in fury at a car during a stormy breakup? Or a teddy bear that was once a Valentine’s Day present? A wedding dress from a marriage gone awry? An axe that smashed through household furniture? All are on display at the Museum of Broken Relationships in the Croatian capital, each with written testimonies telling tales of passion, romance and heartbreak. On Valentine’s Day, the museum sees its visits almost double. “The objects that are here represent all the stages of a … Continued
Page creator, Matt Starns, and page Admin, Andrew Deloucas, join KRUI News to discuss the popularity and fate of the UI Memes Facebook page
KRUI News talks about youth voting habits with the “Campus Vote Project”
By KRUI Reporter Caitlin Fry Recently, the Iowa City City Council approved the second reading on the ordinance amendment that would allow red light cameras on certain Iowa City intersections with a 4-3 vote. Those in favor of the red light cameras believe it will cut down on traffic accidents and increase safety for drivers and pedestrians. Personal injury attorney near downtown Nashville believes that everything that can prevent an accident is a change for the better. Those who oppose the red light cameras argue that they are unnecessary and that any tickets issued from a citation will be received … Continued
Researchers at the University of Iowa have discovered higher levels of a methicillin resistant bacteria called MRSA in retail pork products in the US
Check out the caucus results from all the Iowa City precincts!
