Bear grease, applied only under the light of a full moon, was what my grandfather — a pharmacist for 20 years — was told by a patient when he asked what she’d been using to treat the monstrous...
Last month, U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, backed a bill that will give Iowa $64 million to replace and repair bridges. For obvious reasons, this is a good idea. Bridges, along with roads, sewage,...
Iowa City is a trivia hub. From Monday to Sunday, trivia nights stretch across bars, breweries, and restaurants, each offering a slightly different version of the same promise: competition, a few drinks,...
Consumerism permeates nearly every aspect of society, and social media is no exception. Open any app, and paid and unpaid promotions are everywhere. It’s becoming problematic and contributes to an...
It is still rewarding to hunt and gather in the modern age.
Like the hunter in a dime novel hauling a buck back to his cabin, I haul — through distress and some innovation — an 80-pound La-Z-Boy...
The comedy movie has been an absolute mainstay in cinematic production since the dawn of the medium. The genre reached its heyday in the 2000s with classics like “The 40-Year-Old Virgin,” “White...
Supporting performances at Hancher Auditorium, the University of Iowa Theatre building, The James Theater, Englert Theatre, Riverside Theatre, and other local bars or restaurants that host live music...
Investment in the medical use of psilocybin, a psychoactive chemical compound primarily present in over 180 species of mushrooms, is becoming increasingly popular due to its strong, growing evidence...
April was officially established as Sexual Assault Awareness Month by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center in 2001. The month wasn’t random; it was already filled with campaigns like Child...
I was a freshman once, away from home for the first time. Neither my roommate nor I had any idea how to create a livable, personable space. We were in Rienow Hall at the University of Iowa, where the...
The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or the SAVE Act, would require voters to prove their citizenship through necessary documents like a passport, certified birth certificate, or military...
The shape of politics today would be unrecognizable 10 years ago. This might seem obvious, but being able to adapt to the changing tastes and desires of the public is an essential part of successful...
