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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Attendees sit in front of an illuminated Marvel sign during the second day of Comic-Con 2016 on July 21, 2016 in San Diego. (Harrison Hill/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Banerjee: Marvel movies are state propaganda

Anna Banerjee, Opinions Columnist April 29, 2019

Steve Rogers, or Captain America, is the perfect boy next door. He is good American stock: blond, strong, and caring. He looks like the type of guy you’d be happy to have ask your daughter to prom. He...

Rep. Bobby Kaufmann, R-Wilton, speaks during the Eastern Iowa Legislator Forum at the Iowa City Public Library on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. The event, hosted by The Daily Iowan Ethics and Politics Initiative and Iowa Watch, featured a panel of five eastern Iowa state legislators.

Jaimes: IPERS: Iowa Democrats’ favorite scare tactic

Marina Jaimes, Opinions Columnist April 28, 2019

Founded in 1953, the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System has allowed public-sector workers to retire with a sense of safety, giving benefits amounting to more than $2 billion to its members. The system...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.

Helton: What white students should know about faculty of color

Elijah Helton, Opinions Columnist April 28, 2019

We hear a lot about “diversity” at the University of Iowa. It’s one of those buzzwords ubiquitous on nice, liberal-ish college campuses such as ours. But what does diversity really mean? More pointedly,...

A HappyLight is seen on Monday, Nov. 5, 2018. The light helps with seasonal depression.

Tietz: There are resources for UI students who may suffer from seasonal depression

Caely Tietz, Opinions Columnist April 25, 2019

The Iowa City population seemed to have increased threefold as the temperatures rise and the sun emerges. More people are around, picnicking on the Pentacrest and eating on the terraces of the restaurants....

Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks during the Cedar Rapids Early Vote Rally at the Veterans Memorial Building in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, October 30, 2018. The event featured remarks from Iowa Democratic Candidate for Governor Fred Hubbell, Iowa First Congressional District candidate Abby Finkenauer, and former Vice President Joe Biden.

Helton: 20 Out of 20: Is Iowa and the country sidin’ with Biden?

Elijah Helton, Opinions Columnist April 25, 2019

Thursday’s campaign announcement was the big one Democrats have been waiting for with either excitement or dispassion: Former Vice President Joe Biden is officially running for president of the United...

Christine Blasey Ford takes a breath at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. (Melina Mara/Pool/Abaca Press/TNS)

McComas: As Time’s Most Influential, Christine Blasey Ford’s powerful message prevails

Danielle McComas, Opinions Columnist April 24, 2019

Time magazine announced its 100 Most Influential People on April 17 and political figures ranging from New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to Special Counsel Robert Mueller were included in the famous...

Smoke and flames rise from Notre-Dame Cathedral on April 15, 2019 in Paris, France. A fire broke out on Monday afternoon and quickly spread across the building, collapsing the spire. The cause is yet unknown but officials said it was possibly linked to ongoing renovation work.

Brings Plenty: We can mourn Notre Dame and other religious tragedy’s together

Maleaha Brings Plenty, Opinions Columnist April 24, 2019

The world watched as the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris caught fire on April 15. The roof was destroyed as well as the iconic spire. Most of this was caught on film and was widely spread across social media....

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during her first Condition of the State address in the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018.

Newby: Children’s mental-health bill exactly what future generations need

Taylor Newby, Opinions Columnist April 23, 2019

There has been a great deal of conversation around the subject of mental health since Gov. Kim Reynolds was sworn into office. And more recently, the focus on children’s mental health paves a way for...

Smoke and flames rise from Notre-Dame Cathedral on April 15, 2019 in Paris, France. A fire broke out on Monday afternoon and quickly spread across the building, collapsing the spire. The cause is yet unknown but officials said it was possibly linked to ongoing renovation work.

Neal: How Notre Dame Cathedral’s fire sparks questions of priority

Madeleine Neal, Opinions Columnist April 23, 2019

When Paris’ world-famous Notre Dame Cathedral caught fire on April 15, the world mourned. Vigils were held, sad songs were sung by the thousands, and in just a matter of two days, roughly $1 billion...

(Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

Cappel: Key takeaways from the Mueller Report

Alex Cappel, Opinions Columnist April 23, 2019

A redacted version of the Mueller Report was released to the public last week, and the media have been trying to break down each page. The report looks specifically at whether the Trump campaign conspired...

The Delta Zeta Sorority house is seen on South Dodge Street on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018.

Baller: The UI pushes sorority recruitment back to October, creating potential negative outcomes

Kasey Baller, Opinions Columnist April 22, 2019

As this school year comes to an end, and the 2019-20 school year remains a distant thought, fall recruitment for greek life eagerly awaits a large number of students at the University of Iowa. The upcoming...

Helton: Why the Senate should be abolished

Helton: Why the Senate should be abolished

Elijah Helton, Opinions Columnist April 22, 2019

I’m not the first to point out that there’s too much political news — Trump tweeted this, a 2020 Democrat proposed that, a state Legislature is reviewing a ridiculous bill. For me, almost none of...