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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

The U.S. Capitol Building is seen in Washington D.C. on April 7, 2025.

Opinion | College isn’t the only path to success

Morgan Brunner, Opinions Columnist April 15, 2025

College is a less practical decision than it used to be, and those who choose to abstain from higher education may be making the right choice. One reason is because of the rising price of higher...

The U.S. Capitol is seen in Washington D.C. on April 7, 2025.

Opinion | Will the new ‘White House Faith Office’ close an age-old argument?

Julia Anderson, Opinions Contributor April 15, 2025

There has been a centuries-long debate in the U.S. about the position of faith in government and the line between church and state. Democratic values argue for representation for all, but reality has...

Opinion | Threats to mood stabilizers jeopardize mental health efforts

Opinion | Threats to mood stabilizers jeopardize mental health efforts

Abigail Jones, Opinions Contributor April 14, 2025

As of 2023, nearly 59.3 million adults in the U.S. received treatment or counseling for their mental health. one in five U.S. adults experiences mental illness each year, and one in 20 experiences...

Members of the Senate meet during the first day of the 2025 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025.

Opinion | Mascots are fun to laugh at. Keep it that way.

Aaron El-Kerdani, Opinions Columnist April 10, 2025

Sometimes, the best mascot is one people laugh at. The Iowa Senate has introduced a bill that would prohibit public schools from using mascots representing disabilities. Senate File 382 seeks to...

Opinion | The significance of the newest addition to ‘The Hunger Games’ series

Opinion | The significance of the newest addition to ‘The Hunger Games’ series

Abigail Jones, Opinions Contributor April 8, 2025

My reading of the newest addition to the Hunger Games series, “Sunrise on the Reaping,” was accompanied by dread and an undeniable knowledge that it would not end well — a feeling that has mirrored...

Photo Illustration by Matt Sindt.

Opinion | Tomorrow’s Golf League is changing the game of golf

Jackson Mendoza, Opinions Contributor April 7, 2025

Tomorrow’s Golf League, or TGL, is a brand-new golf league that combines indoor simulated golf with traditional golf elements. Founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, TLG debuted in January and...

Opinion | The issue with the U.S. housing market

Opinion | The issue with the U.S. housing market

Reese Thompson, Opinions Columnist April 6, 2025

In the years since COVID-19 put a halt on our everyday lives, housing prices in the U.S. have steadily increased and pushed our country into a housing crisis. The rising costs of homes is not simple....

A gun owner loads a gun at the Hawkeye Wildlife Shooting Range in Amana, Iowa on March 20, 2023.

Opinion | You must be 21 to buy a gun, not 18

Aaron El-Kerdani, Opinions Columnist April 2, 2025

Young adults are still teenagers. Guns are a controversial topic within the U.S. — that is no secret. However, it is unanimously agreed upon that minors should not have access to guns due to their...

Pedestrians pass by the intersection of Linn Street and Washington Street Saturday evening in downtown Iowa City on March 29, 2025. The City of Iowa City owns the vacant lot on the Northwest corner of the intersection.

Opinion | The new 21 S Linn Street development should promote arts and culture in IC

Cole Walker, Opinions Columnist April 1, 2025

Real estate in Iowa City is a hot commodity, and with new properties popping up left and right, construction and ongoing developments are always underway. However, in the past two years there seems...

President Donald Trump watches during finals of the NCAA Men's Wrestling Championship at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA on Saturday, March. 22, 2025.

Opinion | Trump’s Tariffs are causing issues for small businesses

Reese Thompson, Opinions Columnist April 1, 2025

Between rising inflation rates, economic uncertainty, and labor shortages, the implementation of President Donald Trump’s tariff plan, scheduled for today, could be a fatal blow to the lives of many...

Iowa guard Lucy Olsen exits the court following a basketball game between No. 11 Iowa and No. 14 Wisconsin at the TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 81-54. Olsen broke 2000 career points and finished the night with 19 points, going 3-4 on 3-point attempts.

Opinion | Give Lucy Olsen the credit she deserves

Jackson Mendoza, Opinions Contributor March 31, 2025

Lucy Olsen was born in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, just a 45-minute drive from Villanova University where Olsen attended for three years. As a freshman, Olsen got her footing in NCAA DI women’s basketball...

A caucusgoer walks past a sign during the Iowa caucuses at Marriott in West Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. The Marriott hosted precincts 226 and 227.

Opinion | Iowa’s electoral future is a question of relevance

Hannah Gerson, Opinions Columnist March 27, 2025

A simple handshake in a small town diner in the nation's political proving ground is a crucible where candidates are forged or broken. Since implementing its now renowned pre-election caucuses in...