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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

U.S. President Donald Trump gives pauses to answer a reporterss question about a whistleblower as he leaves the Oval Office after hosting the ceremonial swearing in of Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia at the White House September 30, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images/TNS)

Opinion: Trump impeachment doesn’t require removal to be relevant

Kalen McCain, Columnist November 19, 2019

It’s exceedingly improbable that current impeachment hearings will result in President Trump’s removal from office. Conventional wisdom among political observers holds that he’ll be impeached by...

Adobe Creative Cloud; Photo illustration by Shivansh Ahuja

Opinion: Adobe Creative Cloud should be made available for UI students

Mariana Garces, Columnist November 19, 2019

As a communications major planning to work in the media industry, I have found that most of the internships and future jobs that interest me require some knowledge of digital design. Some of the best software...

Opinion: Instagram’s removal of likes could benefit artists

Opinion: Instagram’s removal of likes could benefit artists

Becca Bright, Columnist November 18, 2019

Social media has become a social market “liked” around the globe. Instagram is a nearly decade-old platform that has 1 billion monthly users, including actress Jennifer Aniston, President Obama,...

Opinion: Looking back on the problematic nostalgia of John Hughes

Opinion: Looking back on the problematic nostalgia of John Hughes

Emily Creery, Columnist November 18, 2019

As Duckie from Pretty in Pink said, “Whether or not you face the future, it happens.” John Hughes is an iconic name in the world of 1980s cinema — irrevocably synonymous with the decade of rock...

A group of protestors hold signs in downtown Iowa City while waiting for Greta Thunberg to speak on Friday, October 4th, 2019. Greta Thunberg is speaking in Iowa City as part of a local strike against climate change.

Opinion: Facing extreme weather, the Midwest needs heightened climate awareness

Taylor Newby, Columnist November 18, 2019

There are rallies on the Pentacrest, mobs of people traipsing through downtown Iowa City, and conversations unfolding within classroom walls — all in response to the decline of our planet’s health. There...

The Iowa State Capitol building is seen in Des Moines on April 9, 2019.

Opinion: Iowa should reconsider the death penalty in case of homicide

Jason O'Day, Columnist November 17, 2019

Issues of life and death are the most serious matters, especially when politics is involved. However, it’s unjust to avoid topics simply because they make us uncomfortable. Earlier this year, Republican...

Dylan Montigney talks about Japans esports scene at an interview in the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday, December 10, 2018.

Opinion: Esports are sports, and the UI should support them

Peyton Downing, Columnist November 17, 2019

The term “esports” is a misnomer for many. How could hours sitting at a computer be athletic? But esports are just as deserving of the title of “sport” as any other activity widely recognized as...

The Iowa City Community School District sign is seen on Apr. 29, 2019.

Opinion: Schools across the country should have a threat-assessment team

Taylor Newby, Columnist November 14, 2019

Last week, the Iowa City Community School District was granted $187,000 in federal funding in support of the district’s threat-assessment team and the implementation of social-media monitoring within...

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick speaks at Springfield Technical Community College in 2014.

Opinion: 20 Out of 20: Deval Patrick probably doesn’t have much to add to 2020 Democratic primary

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor November 14, 2019

Democrats are apparently determined to keep their number of presidential candidates as high as possible for as long as possible, because former Mavssachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick announced his bid Thursday. (Side...

Opinion: Therapeutic hypnosis is more than smoke and mirrors

Opinion: Therapeutic hypnosis is more than smoke and mirrors

Mariana Garces, Columnist November 13, 2019

Most people see hypnosis as a stage act where the performer brings audience members to the stage, puts them in a hypnotic trance, and manipulates them to execute silly acts in order to entertain the crowd. Yet,...

Rally attendees hold signs and listen to speakers on the Pentacrest on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. UI Students for Disability Advocacy & Awareness organized this rally to speak about the injustice that students with disabilities face on campus. (Hannah Kinson/The Daily Iowan)

Opinion: Students with disabilities find success and difficulties with on-campus employment

Ally Pronina, Columnist November 13, 2019

On-campus employment is a part of the lives of many college students. The University of Iowa is no different and provides plenty of opportunities for its students to work various jobs. Many of these students...

Hamburg Inn waitress and UI freshman Isabelle Teduits refills a customers coffee at the Hamburg on Sunday, April 23, 2017. Teduits is per suing a business degree at the University of Iowa. (The Daily Iowan/James Year)

Opinion: Tipping and restaurant etiquette from the perspective of a server

Jason O'Day, Columnist November 12, 2019

During the last seven years, I have worked as a server at four different restaurants in two cities. During that time, I have encountered so many angry customers that I could write a book about it, but...

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