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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

Opinion: Reality shows allow life to feel normal during the pandemic

Opinion: Reality shows allow life to feel normal during the pandemic

Angela Stansbery, Opinions Columnist May 7, 2020

Even reality tv stars and talk show hosts are confined to Zoom. Contestants sing into a camera set in their room, judges critique from their million-dollar houses. Even Jimmy Fallon has a live audience...

Gov. Kim Reynolds gives the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. Gov. Kim Reynolds discussed initiatives such as tax cuts, mental health funding, and workforce training.

Opinion: As some Iowa businesses open, you should stay inside

Brie Baugher, Opinions Columnist May 6, 2020

Ladies and gentlemen, the great state of Iowa has begun to open up the doors to various businesses again. Here and there, I am beginning to see “open” signs lighting up again, lines outside...

The University of Iowa School of Music is being moved to the newly built Voxman Building. The building is located at 95 East Burlington Street.

Opinion: Online instruction amid COVID-19 proves a challenge for music majors

Hannah Pinkski, Opinions Columnist May 6, 2020

When I chose to double major in violin performance and journalism, I knew it was a challenge I was ready to face. Little did I know second semester would throw a curveball that I never thought I would...

A new mural is seen on the side of Hothouse Yoga on June 22, 2019.

Opinion: Berating postal workers during the coronavirus pandemic accomplishes nothing

Charles Peckman, Senior Reporter May 5, 2020

Of the few businesses that remain open during the coronavirus pandemic, the United States Postal Service has certainly been living up to its unofficial motto, “neither snow nor rain nor heat nor...

Daily Iowan Managing Editor Sarah Watson poses for a portrait inside Adler Journalism Building on March 3, 2020. Watson will serve as editor in chief in fall of 2020.

Opinion: The DI opened the door for me and hundreds of other journalists — it’s worth supporting

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor May 4, 2020

Arriving at the University of Iowa campus was initially daunting for me: I left a town of about 5,000 where everyone knew everyone, to attend college with 30,000 classmates. I knew I liked writing,...

Photo illustration by Jenna Galligan

Opinion: Social media is saving local retail during COVID-19

Becca Bright, Opinions Columnist May 3, 2020

I miss my job. There, I said it. Having worked for a local retail shop for nearly a year now, I’ve experienced how much local businesses are an enormous part of Iowa City’s identity. It’s...

Iowa players stand for the national anthem during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019.

Opinion: Iowa football presents a lot to look forward to

Robert Read, Sports Editor May 3, 2020

The upcoming college football season is surrounded by uncertainty as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to make an impact around the world. This pertains to Iowa City and the Hawkeye football program,...

The Roy J. & Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine is seen on Monday, November 18, 2019. (Ryan Adams/The Daily Iowan)

Opinion: Deregulation will cure any pandemic

Jason O'Day, Opinions Columnist April 30, 2020

One silver lining of our current societal setback is that even Democrats are beginning to acknowledge the futility of incessant government designs on American health care. Recently, President Trump...

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Opinion: Netflix show Outer Banks teaches relevant lessons during coronavirus pandemic

Angela Stansbery, Opinions Columnist April 30, 2020

A modern-day Goonies: that’s how the new Netflix show Outer Banks is described. The show follows a group of high schoolers who live on the Cut, an area of working class that always has tension with...

Opinion: Make a change this Mental Health Awareness Month

Opinion: Make a change this Mental Health Awareness Month

Ally Pronina, Opinions Columnist April 30, 2020

My behavioral neuroscience teaching assistant ended this week’s Zoom discussion section on psychopathology by listing the University of Iowa Counseling Service website. She said if we or anyone else...

Pokemon Go is displayed on a cell phone in Los Angeles on Friday, July 8, 2016. Just days after being made available in the U.S., the mobile game Pokemon Go has jumped to become the top-grossing app in the App Store. And players have reported wiping out in a variety of ways as they wander the real world, eyes glued to their smartphone screens, in search of digital monsters. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)

Opinion: Pokémon Go is more than a fun way to spend time

Signe Nettum, Opinions Columnist April 29, 2020

July 2016: The month my active life changed forever. No, I did not get into a harmful accident ending with the broken bone. It was when the Pokémon Go app launched across the world. Yes, in case...

Organizers and protestors chant in support of laborers during a Labour Walkout event in Des Moines on Monday, Sept. 4, 2017. Organizations in support of laborers across Iowa such as Service Employees International Union, Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement, and Democratic Socialists of America participated in the rally. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Opinion: Don’t you dare cross that strike line

Peyton Downing, Opinions Columnist April 29, 2020

This pandemic has hurt everyone — but some are more hurt than others. Service workers who are interacting with people every day while going about their jobs are in some of the most precarious situations...

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