“I’ve noticed this about a lot of artists: that, really, they have a very peculiar relationship to their body, as you know, as if it’s just some old suitcase you have to lug around with you—some old, battered up suitcase.” Frank Conroy, former Iowa Writers’ Workshop director, in a 1993 interview, explaining how writers often “live in their heads so much” (National Public Radio, reprised broadcast, April 7).
“In our professional judgment, this location so near Iowa City will be detrimental to University of Iowa students since students are at a heightened risk for developing pathological or problem gambling behavior.” Faculty of the College of Public Health, in a statement against a proposed Riverside, Iowa, casino (Las Vegas Sun, April 11).
“Let’s face it: Pesach is the festival of cholesterol. Matzah brei for breakfast and sometimes lunch. Scrambled eggs, too.” Doug Jones, associate professor of computer science, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, sharing his Passover food favorites (Bankrate.com, April 22).
“I think he probably thought he would have support here and he would have to convince people elsewhere. So coming here is a sign that he really has to work pretty hard even to get Republicans to give his [Social Security] plan full consideration.” Peverill Squire, professor of political science, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, discussing President Bush’s trip to Cedar Rapids (All Things Considered, National Public Radio, March 30). |
