Muskan Mehta, Opinions Columnist
• August 27, 2024
As the American political atmosphere buzzes with anticipation over the newest vice-presidential picks, it’s apparent the candidates are emblematic of their respective parties’ strategies and beliefs....
Before Tim Walz, there was Walter Mondale, the 42nd vice president of the U.S. under President Jimmy Carter.
A born-and-raised Minnesotan, Mondale was first appointed and then elected as the state...
Electric bikes and scooters might be all the rage for commuters, but their dramatic rise to popularity on college campuses is accompanied by significant safety concerns.
E-travel has burst onto...
Iowa schools should not show their young students’ anti-abortion rights propaganda.
Lawmakers in the Iowa Senate moved a bill forward on March 18, House File 2617, that would require K-12...
Women’s basketball has recently gained a massive amount of attention and recognition. Despite this, a double standard still exists when evaluating and comparing the performance of female athletes.
This...
Reynolds is bold.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill on April 3 that would repeal the requirements stipulating that Iowa’s Boards and Commissions hire an equal number of men and women.
The state’s...
Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in the medical field are under attack, including in Iowa.
Last month, Rep. Greg Murphy, R-North Carolina, introduced the Embracing Anti-Discrimination, Unbiased...
Knowledge of history is invaluable, and Iowa Republicans are trying to rip it away from students.
The Iowa House and Senate approved a bill, House File 2545, on April 17 that would require new topics...
There has been significant recent controversy and criticism in response to actions taken by the state of Iowa regarding immigration to the U.S.
Iowa is now the second state to push against...
Universities need to do a better job advocating for students to adopt healthy, affordable eating lifestyles.
I always had a healthy relationship with food growing up. I ate when I wanted to and when...
Iowa must mandate paid maternity leave.
Having a child is one of the hardest things a person can do. The first few months of a child’s life require constant attention and care from at least one...
Raising Cane’s
You’ve just gotten off work late, and there’s nothing you wouldn’t do for a chicken sandwich and fries. You can’t go to Chick-fil-A — they closed hours ago. A...
