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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

Opinion | Colleges should replace traditional letter grading

Opinion | Colleges should replace traditional letter grading

Jordan Coates, Opinions Columnist September 21, 2023

Students should not be reduced to a mere letter or number because it confines intelligence to the constraints of traditional grading practices. In most U.S.-based education systems, grades have...

A Wig & Pen Pizza Pub cook prepares food at Wig & Pen Pizza Pub in Coralville on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023.

PCP | What is the best late night food spot in Iowa City?

Tanner Duncan and Shubhresh Jha September 20, 2023

D.P. Dough It’s 1 a.m., and you’ve spent all day watching football and studying. What’s on your mind? Food. With so many options in Iowa City, you’re probably thinking “Where should I go?”...

Candidate for Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird delivers a speech after being elected during a watch party for Iowa Republicans on Election Day at the Hilton Downtown in Des Moines on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has been supportive of bird. In May, Reynolds drew criticism for her support of Bird because she said: “I want my own [attorney general], please.”

Opinion | Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird’s withholding of funds from sexual assault survivors is inhumane

Gabriel Arboleda, Opinions Columnist September 19, 2023

Thanks to a deplorable political decision, sexual assault survivors in Iowa are being forced to pay for emergency medical treatment out of their own pockets. In April, Iowa Attorney General Brenna...

Opinion | Artificial intelligence is a great tool, but not a journalist

Opinion | Artificial intelligence is a great tool, but not a journalist

Natalie Nye, Opinions Columnist September 19, 2023

Journalists and writers fear artificial intelligence will take their jobs in the news industry, but AI isn’t going to be competition. According to NBC News, Google asserts that its AI tools are...

Prateek Raikwar carries food pantry donations in to the University of Iowa Food Pantry while restocking food Monday, Sept. 13, 2021.

Letter to the Editor | Rival Against Hunger

September 13, 2023

“Beat State Week” brought a victory on the football field, as well as triumph in support of food security. The University of Iowa bested Iowa State in the annual Rival Against Hunger Food Drive,...

Shoppers exit the Shein pop-up store in Kenwood Mall, Friday, August 11, 2023. The online company, founded in China, is known for low prices. The pop-up runs through Sunday or until they run out of merchandise. The wait time is two to four hours.

Opinion | Gen Z must turn away from fast fashion

Natalie Nye, Opinions Columnist September 7, 2023

It is time for Generation Z to disrupt the reign of fast fashion.         Born among modern consumerism, fast fashion has experienced a meteoric rise over the last few years. According to market data...

Guest Opinion | The Doctor is in: Preventing ACL injuries

Guest Opinion | The Doctor is in: Preventing ACL injuries

Jace R Lapierre and Kelsey L Blocklinger September 6, 2023

As our society continues to become busier, we must take the time to prioritize our physical and mental health. Exercise can be an amazing outlet to address all aspects of wellness. Unfortunately, one...

Opinion | Children should not be prevented from learning about sex

Opinion | Children should not be prevented from learning about sex

Gabriel Arboleda, Opinions Columnist September 5, 2023

There comes a time in everyone’s lives when we first learn about sex. That time comes earlier for some than it does for others. Deciding when children should learn about sex can be a difficult...

Organizers of the Iowa Memorial Union food pantry cut the ribbon in Iowa City on Thursday Aug. 24, 2023.

Opinion | Food insecurity for college students is a overlooked crisis

Kennedy Lein, Opinions Contributor September 5, 2023

Rent, utilities, books, and tuition are all significant expenses of college students, but one is often overlooked: food. Food is a necessity, but for many college students, it is unaffordable. This...

Photo Illustration by Raquele Decker.

Opinion | Don’t blame student loan debt on students

Natalie Nye, Opinions Columnist August 29, 2023

The long-winded fight for student loan forgiveness is a necessary one for low-income borrowers. The heavy cost of student loans has led to 20 percent of student loan borrowers having to choose between...

OPN Architects project architect Josh Moe speaks at an Iowa City City Council meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 19, 2022.

Letter to the Editor | Josh Moe is the right pick for Iowa City Council

August 29, 2023

To the Editor: I am writing in support of Josh Moe for the Iowa City Council. I have had the privilege of working with Josh on the board of a local non-profit agency and have come to know and have...

State Board of Regents members lead a meeting in Iowa City on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

Opinion | Why Iowa’s tuition raises mean less diversity for students

Jordan Coates, Opinions Columnist August 29, 2023

Diversity is a key element of any academic setting, and raising tuition threatens that. The state Board of Regents approved a tuition increase on June 14 of 3.5 percent for all Iowa universities....

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