In my freshman year of high school, I came across an eccentric-looking comic book titled Persepolis. What a strange and exciting title. At the time, I had no idea what it meant—to me or to so many...

Every year in early April, people across the country gather to recognize and participate in the Day of (No) Silence. On this day, student-led participants take a vow of silence to protest bullying...

Senioritis. The notorious upperclassman bug that brings about poor grades, bad decisions, and a lack of overall motivation has finally arrived in Iowa City. And despite my best intentions, the “sickness”...

The world will never be completely equal. And maybe it shouldn’t be — let me explain. Egalitarianism, the idea of equality for all, certainly seems morally right. Or at least “inequality”...

Since the Black Lives Matter, or BLM, movement gained ground in 2020, the discussion of reforms to police practices nationally has gained prominent public attention. There have been many proposals...

Wake up. Go to class. Study. Go to bed. Repeat. We’re at the point in the semester where nearly everyone has reached burnout with the monotonous schedule of daily life and classes, especially...

Despite being the liberal hub of the state, Iowa City talked me off of that theoretical ledge. Coming from an incredibly rural town deep in the conservative South, most of my knowledge of what liberalism...

Former relationships were built on meeting through families, friends, sending each other letters, showing up to each other’s front door with flowers, and letting your parents know you’ll have your...

Since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have increased by nearly 50 percent. Ocean acidity levels have increased by 30 percent. The combined ice mass of...

I unequivocally condemn the use of insensitive or innately offensive imagery and language to promote academic institutions and athletic teams.  The use of inconsiderate images, costumes, and language...

The recent election of Iowa City City Council member Oliver Weilein is a massive win for progressives and represents a blueprint for a new approach to government — a progressive approach we should...

If we want to see positive change, the world needs more positive narratives surrounding prevalent issues. Accusations and complaints will never change the status quo. Take climate change, for example....