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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

Jennifer OToole speaks during a National Eating Disorders Awareness event in City Park on Saturday, April 29, 2018. OToole overcame anorexia and is now a renowned author and public speaker. (Matthew Finley/The Daily Iowan)

Newby: Eating disorders prevail on college-campuses

Taylor Newby, Opinions Columnist April 4, 2019

It was two months into freshman year when my eating disorder beckoned as a place of familiarity amid the anxiety that overwhelmed me, and I relapsed. And it was my community members who fought alongside...

Triem: Earls Tea on: smart phones

Triem: Earl’s Tea on: smart phones

Haley Triem, Cartoonist April 4, 2019

                   

One of the Phil Was Here signs is pictured inside Adler Journalism Building on April 1, 2019.

Guest Opinion: Celebrate the power of giving

April 3, 2019

Each year, thousands of University of Iowa alums and friends give back to Iowa, and their donations help make our university a remarkable home for creativity, discovery, and innovation. As president...

President Donald Trump talks to reporters on the South Lawn before boarding Marine One at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018. (Oliver Contreras/Sipa USA/TNS)

Neal: Transparency in tweeting? No thanks.

Noah Neal, Opinions Columnist April 3, 2019

On March 28, a tweet by President Trump resurfaced that backed the anti-vaxx movement by stating, “Healthy young child goes to doctor, gets pumped with massive shot of many vaccines, doesn’t feel good...

Attendees sit in front of an illuminated Marvel sign during the second day of Comic-Con 2016 on July 21, 2016 in San Diego. (Harrison Hill/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Brings Plenty: Why Marvel continues to make good movies

Maleaha Brings Plenty, Opinions Columnist April 3, 2019

Poor acting, boring and repetitive storylines, bland or nonexistent character development: These are all symptoms of a franchise overextending itself. This is a common occurrence: A franchise starts out...

Presidential candidates (from left) Alexia Sánchez, Noel Mills, Dady Mansaray during the UISG presidential debate in Shambaugh auditorium in the Main Library on Monday, April 1, 2019. Presidential candidates answered a variety of questions involving alcohol harm reduction, sexual assault, and freedom of speech. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Kumar: Represent me, UISG!

Michelle Kumar, Opinions Columnist April 2, 2019

We’ve all heard it; “a seat at the table”, at this point when discussing diversity and representation it would be a sin not to say it. We need to offer minorities and people of color a “seat at...

Phil Was Here tags identify buildings and programs on campus in honor of Phils Day on May 1, 2014. Phil’s Day is brought to you by the University of Iowa Foundation and the foundation’s Student Philanthropy Group. (Daily Iowan/Allison Orvis)

Guest Opinion: A community effort for a community space

April 2, 2019

I have loved the University of Iowa since 2004, when I visited campus to attend a professional conference. As I walked across the Pentacrest and around downtown Iowa City on a beautiful autumn day, I saw...

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.

Tietz: Trump declares national emergency: the boy who cried wolf?

Caely Tietz, Opinions Columnist April 2, 2019

We in Iowa know that the emergency declarations are nothing less than severe. After excessive snowfall and freezing temperatures this winter, the recent warmer weather has caused severe flooding in more...

Managing Editor for The Daily Iowan, Marissa Payne, poses for a portrait in the Adler Journalism Building on Monday, March 4, 2019. Payne will be the new editor-in-chief next year.

Payne: The DI is worth supporting for opportunities it gives young journalists

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor April 2, 2019

As I anxiously waited to graduate from high school three years ago to don the Black and Gold as a Hawkeye, I had no clear vision of what my time at the University of Iowa would look like. My dream of pursuing...

Madhuri Belkale (left) and Alexia Sanchez announce their vice presidential and presidential candidacy for UISG at Melk on Sunday, March 24, 2019. The pair are running on the Inspire UI ticket.

Guest Opinion: Vote for Inspire UI this week

April 1, 2019

To the University of Iowa student body: The University of Iowa Student Government (UISG) exists to represent and serve the undergraduate student body at the University of Iowa and advocate on behalf of...

Dancers celebrate reaching $2,960,403.25 during Dance Marathon 25 at the Iowa Memorial Union on Saturday, February 2, 2019.

Guest Opinion: Giving back changes lives

April 1, 2019

A desire to change lives. This is an internal motivation that has driven me for several years but flourished through my involvement with the University of Iowa Dance Marathon. The student-led organization...

One of the Phil Was Here signs is pictured inside Adler Journalism Building on April 1, 2019.

Guest Opinion: Paving a road for experiential learning

April 1, 2019

As I write this, I am on a bus with 53 Iowa students heading toward Memphis to begin a three-day field trip involving career exploration, networking, facility tours, and meetings with sports-industry executives....

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