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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

Easter eggs are seen on display at the Banks Student Living in Coralville, IA on Thursday, April 2, 2026. The University of Iowa does not provide students with an extended break for the holiday, resulting in students conducting thier own celebrations with close friends.  (Reece Schrader/Daily Iowan)

Column | How to have a whimsical Easter

Lily Kopp, Arts Reporter April 2, 2026

It’s nearly time for the most difficult holiday to celebrate with family as a college student; Easter. I haven’t celebrated Easter at home with my family since I was in high school, and my roommates...

Laurel Preston puts together an egg basket of sustainable materials for Easter in Iowa City on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.

The only correct Easter candy ranking

Hailey Shaffer, Arts Reporter April 1, 2026

#5 - Jelly beans Coming in at fifth, and unfortunately last place, are jelly beans. If these are your favorites, you are not only inherently wrong, but you also probably haven’t tried any of the...

Ethan Button looks at his phone while sitting on the stairs of the Old Capitol in Iowa City, Iowa, on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.  (Sal Yang/The Daily Iowan)

How to make the most of your spring semester

Hailey Shaffer, Arts Reporter March 31, 2026

After terribly unforgiving winter conditions, the first ray of sunshine peaking through the obnoxiously strong winds and biting cold air seems like the most generous gift Mother Nature can offer. Spring...