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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder looks into the rafters before a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Bowling Green at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. Saturday marks Bluder’s 501st career win. The Hawkeyes defeated the Falcons, 99-65.

Opinion | Lisa Bluder deserves a better salary for her accomplishments this year

Natalie Nye, Opinions Columnist December 5, 2023

The Iowa women’s basketball head coach Lisa Bluder deserves pay equal to the college’s men’s team coach. Bluder is the NCAA Division I women’s basketball’s 14th winningest coach of all...

The Old Capitol Building is seen in Iowa City on  Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

Guest Opinion | UI shared governance, and policies and procedures that protect it, are essential to academic freedom

December 3, 2023

Academic freedom is the pillar of a free society. When it is compromised, public trust in scientific knowledge is eroded; biased teaching invades classrooms; and knowledge is politicized. The first line...

A Chevy Volt is shown being charged at a HyVee parking lot in Iowa City on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021

Opinion | Make the Switch: Plug instead of pump

Kennedy Lein, Opinions Contributor November 28, 2023

Let the electric vehicle revolution begin. Despite their mixed public reception, electric vehicles are cleaner for the Earth and cheaper in the long run. Electric vehicles, or EVs, should be mandated...

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Opinion | College attendance policies need to be more attainable for students

Natalie Nye, Opinions Columnist November 28, 2023

Strict college attendance policies are unfair and unrealistic for many students. Several colleges in the nation employ unnecessarily strict attendance policies that only contribute to the stress...

Members of Iowa Veterans ride a Jeep during the 2019 Homecoming Parade on Oct. 18 in Downtown Iowa City.

Opinion | The overlooked challenges of student veterans

Jordan Coates, Opinions Columnist November 16, 2023

Student veterans are not your typical college students. For many, their military experience leaves them with a need for personalized and unique support and counseling. It's important to recognize and...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark goes up for a layup during an exhibition women’s basketball game between Iowa and Clarke University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. The matchup marks Iowa’s first game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena for the 23-24 season. Clark shot 9-of-13 in the paint. The Hawkeyes defeated the Pride, 122-49.

Opinion | How Caitlin Clark’s success reveals the depth of sexism in sports

Kennedy Lein, Opinions Contributor November 15, 2023

Caitlin Clark is changing the narrative of women’s athletics, but there is still a lot of work to do in tackling rampant sexism in sports. After finishing as the national championship runner-ups...

Attendees observe fireworks shoot off after the 2022 Iowa City Jazz Festival on Saturday, July 2, 2022. Thousands of people piled onto the Pentacrest lawn to observe the show.

Opinion | Iowa should once again ban the sale of fireworks to individuals

Caden Bell, Opinions Columnist November 14, 2023

Every year, eruptions of freedom are shot into the sky at the private homes of many Iowans. While fireworks are an exciting tradition for holidays such as the Fourth of July and New Year’s, they...

Hazel puts on lipstick before the monthly Big Grove Drag Brunch in Iowa City on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. The Big Grove Drag Brunch started in April 2021 after Sanchez-Belle emailed the restaurant a business pitch. “Were our own bosses,” Hazel said. “You cant sit around and expect the bookings to come your way if youre not opening up.”

Opinion | The dangers of backlash against drag performers

Natalie Nye, Opinions Columnist November 9, 2023

For the past couple of years, conservatives have made baseless accusations of grooming against the LGBTQ+ community and drag performers in response to events catered to children such as Drag Story Hour...

The Iowa City Council holds a meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023.

Opinion | Iowa City has a lot to gain from affordable housing

Evan Weidl, Opinions Editor November 7, 2023

Affordable housing is the answer to assist those in need while producing serious economic benefits. The City of Iowa City is applying for a $5.6 million federal grant to remove barriers to building...

Opinion | Republicans are using real issues to try to defund universities

Opinion | Republicans are using real issues to try to defund universities

Evan Weidl, Opinions Editor November 1, 2023

Once again, education is on the federal funding chopping block — and not for a good reason. In recent weeks, some Republican politicians have called to defund some U.S. colleges over the presence...

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Opinion | Period and feminine hygiene products should be tax free

Kennedy Lein, Opinions Contributor October 31, 2023

A menstrual cycle is not a luxury whatsoever. According to The National Organization of Women, “the average woman spends about $20 on feminine hygiene products per cycle, adding up to about $18,000...

The Iowa City Council holds a meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023.

Opinion | Local politics are wrongly overlooked

Caden Bell, Opinions Columnist October 26, 2023

Democracy thrives at the local level, but only 15 percent of voters participate in local elections. Local politicians, such as school boards, mayors, and state representatives and senators, play an...

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