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Feelings mixed as smoking ban takes hold 16

Daily Iowan, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

15 hours ago by Jennifer Putnam - The Daily Iowan

Some Iowa City residents have already noticed a difference in the dining atmosphere as restaurants are now smoke-free under the statewide smoking ban in most public places. Some are happy about the change, some are quitting the habit, and some are crying out at the political injustice of it all.

Was no death penalty for child rape the right decision? 13

Daily Iowan, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

23 hours ago by

More important than the restitution of any particular crime is the trying, yet essential obligation to forgo punishments that obscure the state's dedication to moral conduct. Hence, the death penalty cannot truly serve the interests of any authority intent on leading by example. Rather, capital punishment works only to eliminate the ethical disparity that distinguishes the state from its most deplorable criminals.

Local police take light-handed approach to smoking ban 13

Daily Iowan, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

1 day ago by Christopher Patton - The Daily Iowan

Those caught smoking in prohibited areas are more likely to receive a warning than a ticket.

Iowa City police Sgt. Troy Kelsay said officers can issue citations to anyone violating the new policy, but he thinks most of the time the issue can be addressed through education rather than a fine.

"If people think we're suddenly going to become the smoking police, I just don't think that's realistic," he said. He doesn't foresee officers going out of their way to look for offending smokers.

Ruthless neglect of wildlife on campus (6/4/08) 7

Western Courier, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL

1 day ago by Zach Wingerter

The cleanup of Western Illinois University's Lake Ruth may seem calm on the surface, but it has created waves of problems for the lake's innocent wildlife.

Recent Western graduate and Eagle Scout Erik Byers went to Lake Ruth when the process began May 19 out of curiosity and ended up helping relocate a 55-pound snapping turtle to a baby pool in his garage after wading through waist-deep mud to capture it.

CD reviews: G-Unit and Los Lonely Boys 2

Daily Iowan, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

1 day ago by

My ears, not to mention my self-esteem, were tired and battered after listening to the newest album from G-Unit, Terminate on Sight (T.O.S.), set to be released today. It is an album riddled with all the bad stereotypes of rap - loud and obnoxious beats, references to violence and drugs, and of course the unrelenting objectification of women.

Cornerstones won't bite (7/2/08) 1

Western Courier, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL

1 day ago by Tyler Vogler

That time of the year is upon us again. It's that dreaded week where young adults from all over the country trek to a small plot outside Bushnell to camp out and listen to the live bands at the Cornerstone Festival.

I was minding my own business in the toothpaste aisle of everyone's favorite one-stop-shopping outlet when I suddenly found myself in a conversation with a polite elderly woman.

One local group rejoices in ban's implementation 1

Daily Iowan, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

1 day ago by Melissa Brownrigg - The Daily Iowan

Nonsmokers lit up the evening Tuesday on the first day of the statewide smoking ban.

Clean Air for Everyone in Johnson County, a group focused on preventing tobacco use, invited community members and legislators to a night out on the town at the Motley Cow Café.