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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 | Is that “nutritional” Herbalife tea actually healthy?

Opinion | Is that “nutritional” Herbalife tea actually healthy?

Kennedy Lein, Opinions Contributor October 14, 2024

Every morning when I wake up, I check Instagram and see a girl I went to high school with post a picture on her story: “$1 off! Come get yours!” next to a loaded tea, tagging the company. I’m...

Vintage comic book collection stacked in a pile creates a background pattern of colorful lines and shapes on old paper

Opinion | The world of comics is calling you

James McCurtis, Opinions Columnist October 14, 2024

The world of comics is full of amazing stories waiting to be explored, and now is the best time to dive in. Laurence Maslon, co-author of “Superheroes! Capes, Cowls, and the Creation of Comic...

Opinion | Why pumpkin spice has Americans in a chokehold

Opinion | Why pumpkin spice has Americans in a chokehold

Cole Walker, Opinions Columnist October 14, 2024

Autumn has officially arrived in Iowa City, which for many means football season, sweater weather, and falling leaves. However, for some, it also means the return of their favorite seasonal flavor:...

(left) Former President Donald Trump speaks during his caucus night watch party at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. (right) Senator Kamala Harris, D-CA, addresses supporters at Backpocket Brewery on Thursday, September 19, 2019.

Opinion | Don’t let political pessimism discourage you

Abigail Jones, Opinions Columnist October 13, 2024

When it comes to voting, for some, it merely feels like choosing between the lesser of two evils. Among Republicans and Democrats alike, there’s a lack of enthusiasm and support for the presidential...

Iowa Hawkeyes offensive linesman Reid Sealby (77) Monday, Aug. 4, 2014 at the Hayden Fry Football Complex in Iowa City.

Letter to the Editor | Vote Jay Gorsh for Iowa House District 91

October 13, 2024

I am lucky to know Jay Gorsh. I met Jay at a difficult time in my life, back in 2014 at the University of Iowa. I was a student-athlete on the football team, and Jay was teaching a class that I was...

Photo Illustration by Cody Blissett

Opinion | “Will and Harper” shows us we’re more alike than different.

Caden Bell, Opinions Columnist October 10, 2024

As the debate over transgender issues continues, a new movie aims to educate both those familiar and unfamiliar with the topic. In “Will and Harper,” Hollywood icon Will Ferrell, known for his roles...

Doc Is In | The good kind of shady

Doc Is In | The good kind of shady

October 9, 2024

Black plastic rims. Neon sides. Lenses that pop in and out and somehow remain intact. These apparently indestructible sunglasses seem to be handed out at every state fair, summer camp, or college activities...

Opinion | How weekend commuting hinders student independence at the UI

Opinion | How weekend commuting hinders student independence at the UI

Muskan Mehta, Opinions Columnist October 8, 2024

It’s Friday, and students are flooding the streets and bars, ready to destress after a long week. Yet, countless others are packing their bags and loading them into cars, preparing to head home. The...

Fans high-five players after a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Sept. 21. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers 31-14, taking back the Floyd of Rosedale Trophy.

Opinion | Iowa fans should attend more away games

Caden Bell, Opinions Columnist October 8, 2024

College is about two things: exploration and camaraderie. One of the best ways to gain this experience is by attending away games to cheer on the Hawkeyes. Every year, Hawkeye athletic teams...

Opinion | Third spaces are on life support, and Gen Z needs them now more than ever

Opinion | Third spaces are on life support, and Gen Z needs them now more than ever

James McCurtis, Opinions Columnist October 8, 2024

“Water, water everywhere, and not a drop to drink.” In “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,” Samuel Taylor Coleridge writes of a mariner who shoots an albatross, setting off a chain of disasters...

Letter to the Editor | Vote yes for the Johnson County Conservation Bond

Letter to the Editor | Vote yes for the Johnson County Conservation Bond

October 8, 2024

Voters in Johnson County need to be aware that one of the most important votes they cast this fall will be on the back of the ballot for the Johnson County $30 million Conservation Bond.  The money...

Opinion | Confronting imposter syndrome among college students

Opinion | Confronting imposter syndrome among college students

Darrell Washington, Opinions Columnist October 8, 2024

I felt like a total fraud today. You know the feeling — like you’re just pretending to be good at what you do, and it’s only a matter of time before people realize you’ve been faking it the...