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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

Opinions Editor Carson Hartzog poses for a portrait in the Adler Journalism Building on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024.

Senior Column | Graduating isn’t just my accomplishment, it’s theirs

Carson Hartzog, Opinions Editor December 17, 2024

Please bear with me as I write this — I’m a bit embarrassed. When I first learned that senior columns are a tradition at The Daily Iowan and that they’re printed for everyone to see, a wave...

Houses are seen on Walnut St. in Iowa City on Monday, March 28, 2022.

Opinion | A look at housing in the US

Caden Bell, Opinions Columnist December 17, 2024

Housing is a growing issue, and for many Americans, they can neither find nor afford a place to rent or buy. This has caused major cities and college towns to scramble as they find different ways...

Steve Swenka hooks up a Gehl grinder-mixer to his tractor at Double G Angus Farms in Tiffin on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. Double G Farms has been open for 111 years and is currently owned by Steve Swenka and his wife, Amy.

Opinion | Why Iowa farms should be passed down instead of sold

Reese Thompson, Opinions Columnist December 17, 2024

Iowa farmland is in high demand, which isn’t surprising considering we’re ranked first in the country for the production of corn, eggs, and pigs. In 2022, the Census of Agriculture reported more...

University of Iowa student Thumini Dias watches snowfall for the first time on the UI campus in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. A snowstorm swept across Iowa on Jan. 9, and Iowa City reported 15 inches of snow as of 8 p.m. that day.

Opinion | Why do college students enjoy going out in the winter?

Reese Thompson, Opinions Columnist December 12, 2024

Winter is a known time for isolation — classes get canceled because of weather, businesses close when there’s too much snow, and the roads get icy and undrivable. With all the lack of social interaction...

Former President Donald Trump speaks during Trump’s Commit to Caucus Rally at Des Moines Area Community College in Newton, Iowa on Jan. 6, 2024. Donald Trump received the nomination at the Republican National Convention on Monday, July 15.

Opinion | An honest opinion on how people of color feel about the election results

James McCurtis, Opinions Columnist December 12, 2024

Isabella Burgos was appalled when she woke up on Tuesday, Nov. 6, to see Donald Trump had won the election. What surprised her even more, however, was who had voted for him. Burgos is a second-year...

The U.S. Capitol is seen in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.

Opinion | There needs to be a stricter vetting process for high-level positions within the government

Abigail Jones, Opinions Columnist December 12, 2024

Now Hiring! Top government leadership positions. No experience required. Since the 2024 presidential election results announced Donald Trump as the decisive winner, he has gone forth to construct...

Fans react as Iowa defense prepares to defend during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Iowa defeated Nebraska, 13-10.

Opinion | Football games drag on. It’s time to cut the downtime.

Jackson Mendoza, Opinions Contributor December 11, 2024

While everyone at home watching the game is watching commercials, the people at the stadium are just staring at an empty field. Why are fans who commit to going to the game, paying for parking and overpriced...

Players celebrate during a volleyball match between No. 25 Washington and Iowa at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. The Huskies defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-0.

Opinion | Iowa volleyball needs to move back to campus

Cole Walker, Opinions Columnist December 11, 2024

Say what you will, but the Big Ten is a volleyball conference. Thanks to last year's realignment, this year's 64-team field featured nine squads from the Midwest’s premier athletic conference, with...

Opinion | Gaza is still important after the election

Opinion | Gaza is still important after the election

Caden Bell, Opinions Columnist December 10, 2024

It has been a month since Donald Trump was re-elected as president. Much has happened since, but discussion around one major issue has been less prevalent: Gaza.  Since Oct. 7, 2023, the Israel-Gaza...

A projector is seen in Iowa City on May 4, 2023.

Opinion | ‘Wicked’ is defying gravity as a must-see

Kennedy Lein, Opinions Contributor December 10, 2024

I have been changed for good.  This past weekend I saw the movie “Wicked,” and let me tell you, it is a must-see.  I have never seen the Broadway musical but was overly excited when I first...

Opinion | Why more people should be concerned about 23andMe’s current state

Opinion | Why more people should be concerned about 23andMe’s current state

Cole Walker, Opinions Columnist December 10, 2024

It was a simple process. You’d collect a saliva sample, ship it off, and within six weeks, you’d receive a complete ancestral and health history based solely off your spit.  Millions of...

Opinion | Evil AI: how AI chatbots are reinforcing teens’ negative self-image

Opinion | Evil AI: how AI chatbots are reinforcing teens’ negative self-image

Reese Thompson, Opinions Columnist December 10, 2024

Artificial intelligence is an ever-changing industry with a grasp on social media platforms, news outlets, and almost all aspects of internet culture.  It’s a common misconception that chatbots...