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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

Newby: Solo female travelers can’t be stopped, but they can be safe

Newby: Solo female travelers can’t be stopped, but they can be safe

Taylor Newby, Opinions Columnist April 15, 2019

Headlines of stories pertaining to female travelers scattering the globe hone heart-wrenching stories of assault, trauma, and even death. And while the stories of those whose travels have been interrupted...

Comic: Millennials

Comic: Millennials

Braedyn Dochterman, Cartoonist April 15, 2019

President Donald Trump makes a statement announcing that a deal has been reached to reopen the government through Feb. 15 during an event in the Rose Garden of the White House Jan. 25, 2019 in Washington, D.C.

Helton: Trump attacks Iowa with his lies about renewable energy

Elijah Helton, Opinions Columnist April 14, 2019

During the 2016 presidential campaign, Donald Trump’s quotes gave his opponents lots of material to work with. “How stupid are the people of Iowa?” was one of the favorite recitations. This was...

Students are seen studying on the first floor of the UI Main Library on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017.

In Their Own Words: Spring study spots

Suchaeta Hegde, Opinions Columnist April 14, 2019

Icicles form on the Old Capitol on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.

Guest Opinion: Iowa faculty deserve a sick leave bank

April 14, 2019

We are faculty in the Department of Rhetoric writing to draw attention to serious flaws in the university’s current catastrophic medical-leave policy. The problems are highlighted by the situation currently...

A University of Iowa Police Department vehicle is pictured.

Newby: Missing persons reports persist and cannot go unnoticed

Taylor Newby, Opinions Columnist April 11, 2019

The end of 2017 brought nearly 90,000 active missing-person reports, according to the FBI. And in a 10-day time frame in July 2018, 48 Iowa juveniles had reportedly gone missing. Near the end of the...

Hegde: Safety on transportation services requires more than wearing a seatbelt

Hegde: Safety on transportation services requires more than wearing a seatbelt

Suchaeta Hedge, Opinions Columnist April 11, 2019

A little under two weeks ago, Samantha Josephson, a senior at the University of South Carolina, lost her life after getting into a car that she believed was her Uber ride. Josephson’s death is absolutely...

The Capitol building in Des Moines is pictured on April 29, 2018.

Tietz: Reynolds’ birth-control bill is a step in the right direction for both parties

Caely Tietz, Opinions Columnist April 11, 2019

Gov. Kim Reynolds’ proposal for over-the-counter birth control passed well beyond the partisan margin in the state Senate on March 27 and will soon head to the state House for a vote. This bill would...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during her first Condition of the State address in the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018.

Banerjee: Bipartisanship is important for enfranchising voters

Anna Banerjee, Opinions Columnist April 10, 2019

Senate Republicans on April 4 struck down a proposed constitutional amendment that would have restored voting rights to former felons. The effort to redefine the rights that former felons have has been...

Icicles form on the Old Capitol on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.

Guest Opinion: UI leaders share message about public-private partnership

April 10, 2019

We would like to thank the University of Iowa community for its active and engaged participation surrounding the exploration of a potential public/private partnership (P3) for our utility system. Robust...

Beto ORourke smiles at supporters during his event in the Second Floor Ballroom of the IMU on April 7, 2019. ORourke will be running for the Democratic nomination for president.

McComas: Beto O’Rourke emerges as a viable candidate after Iowa City stop

Danielle McComas, Opinions Columnist April 10, 2019

When former Rep. Beto O’Rourke began his speech with a “Go Hawks” on Sunday, it was obvious that the presidential candidate was lively and personable. Of course, it was nice to see a politician express...

From left, Billy Ray Cyrus, Tish Cyrus, and Miley Cyrus arrive at the 61st Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019. (Marcus Yam/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Neal: ‘Old Town Road’ displays assimilation versus appreciation

Noah Neal, Opinions Columnist April 9, 2019

An emerging artist by the moniker of Lil Nas X dropped a track titled “Old Town Road” in 2018 that quickly gained virality. Produced by YoungKio, the beat features a sped-up sample of Nine Inch Nails’...

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