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Helton: America’s lawns aren’t worth their watery price tag

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor July 16, 2019

My least favorite chore in high school was mowing the lawn. In the dead heat of July, I’d cut the grass at least twice, if not thrice, a week. All that time pushing and sweating and meticulously painting...

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Lotenschtein: Dispatches from Tel Aviv: No vaccination against ignorance of anti-vaxxers

Madison Lotenschtein, Opinions Columnist July 16, 2019

After recent outbreaks of the measles virus, anti-vaxxers and their mindless regime have made headlines in the United States. They have caused those in power to construct laws that rescind the religious...

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Banerjee: Neon Genesis Evangelion is ushering a new TV binge era

Anna Banerjee, Columnist July 14, 2019

“Neon Genesis Evangelion” first aired more than 20 years ago and had a short run in its initial release. The show — while becoming culturally iconic and influential in the following decades — has...

NextGen Founder Tom Steyer discusses voting with students at the Pentacrest on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018. The organization works to engage students and to help them register to vote in November.

Helton: 20 Out of 20: Tom Steyer’s campaign has the money but lacks clear path to presidency

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor July 14, 2019

Just when we thought we were starting to cut down our number of Democratic candidates for president, we’ve got another contender. Billionaire businessman and political donor Tom Steyer is the newest...

Banerjee: Nostalgia doesn’t make a movie good

Banerjee: Nostalgia doesn’t make a movie good

Anna Banerjee, Columnist July 10, 2019

Like many of us, I grew up watching Disney movies. The first movie I remember seeing was The Lion King, and the first CD I remember owning was the soundtrack to Mulan. From this, I should allegedly be...

Attendees march on the pedestrian mall for the annual Women's March in Iowa City on Saturday, January 19, 2019. The Women's March is an annual event that started in 2017 following the inauguration of President Donald Trump. The march advocates for a range of issues including women's rights,  healthcare reform, LGBTQ+ rights, and environmental issues.

Baller: What feminism means to me on a college campus

Kasey Baller, Columnist July 9, 2019

“What is feminism?” This question seems to run through my head frequently. Since I have started college, my views on identifying as a female and what comes with that have changed in many more ways...

U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., speaks at a house party in North Liberty on Sunday, April 28, 2019. The stop was Swalwell's first visit to Iowa since announcing his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for President.

Helton: 20 Out of 20: Swalwell is out — what about the other stragglers?

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor July 8, 2019

Eric Swalwell isn't running for president anymore. The representative from California announced the end to his extra-longshot bid for the Democratic nomination on July 8, citing low funding and polling...

Lotenschtein: Dispatches from Tel Aviv: Dancing with Batsheva, not on a battlefield

Lotenschtein: Dispatches from Tel Aviv: Dancing with Batsheva, not on a battlefield

Madison Lotenschtein, Columnist July 7, 2019

With a loud clap from backstage, the audience fell silent as I braced myself in my seat, anticipating another excessive blow to my sensitive ears. A warm light glowed from the barren stage against the...

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Elliot: Dodo birds flight of fancy

Beau Elliot, Columnist July 7, 2019

Yo, Doc Grammar: What about that wapo, wapo Fourth, huh? We really showed them what’s what. Dear What’s What: Wherever What’s What might be in the universe. WaPo, actually, is insider journalist...

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Banerjee: What does my freedom cost?

Anna Banerjee, Columnist July 3, 2019

There has always been a special part in my heart for the Fourth of July. I love spending time with my family and friends, setting off fireworks, and making food together. It’s an intimate and communal...

Helton: Pride is over, but gay rights aren’t

Helton: Pride is over, but gay rights aren’t

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor July 2, 2019

With the Pride-parade-rainbows-on-everything month of June completed, I know there’s still work is left to be done. Being out and celebratory of one’s queerness is great, but what are we supposed to...

Lotenschtein: Dispatches from Tel Aviv: Balancing business and Shabbat on the international market

Lotenschtein: Dispatches from Tel Aviv: Balancing business and Shabbat on the international market

Madison Lotenschtein, Columnist July 1, 2019

Two cars honked at one another while my alarm rang its melodic tune. “Ding, ding, ding,” rudely interrupting my dream in which I was flying a star destroyer. It’s Sunday morning, and Israel’s work...