Recently, Gov. Kim Reynolds sent the Iowa National Guard to the U.S.-Mexico border in response to the national media attention the border has received.
This choice follows in the wake of other...
Kennedy Lein, Opinions Contributor
• March 26, 2024
Although early signs of spring bring joy to many, they might now be the Earth’s urgent cry for help. If these inconsistent and quickly changing temperatures continue, it means extreme weather conditions...
When students think of university faculty or staff responsibilities, they probably think of lectures, office hours, and conferences. Similarly, the life of many academics is often thought to consist...
A vehicle that moves faster than highway speeds, more safely than a car, carries hundreds of people without creating traffic, and emits less carbon per person per mile than pedaling a bicycle already...
The practice of binge drinking in college is all too common, and even celebrated at times.
Despite its social acceptance, the health consequences of excessive alcohol consumption must not be overlooked.
The...
Midterm exam season is arguably the most stressful time of the semester for many students.
While college students should be patting themselves on the backs for making it halfway through the semester,...
Fair and free elections are essential for a functioning democracy.
House Study Bill 697, a bill regarding Iowa voting law, survived the legislature’s Feb. 15 funnel deadline with partisan Republican...
In the state of Iowa, youth of color consistently continue to be disproportionately suspended in juvenile detention centers compared to their white peers.
The disproportionate suspension and detention...
When we mindlessly scroll through a social media app, such as Instagram or TikTok, we come across posts that say “Be positive” or “Good vibes only” which appear optimistic.
It is hard to pinpoint...
Alex Belzer, Opinions Columnist
• February 28, 2024
Religious freedom has a curious position as both a tenet of democracy and a frequent motivator to violate human rights.
The Iowa Legislature is deliberating the Religious Freedom Restoration Act...
Kennedy Lein, Opinions Contributor
• February 28, 2024
One of the most unnecessarily difficult parts of college is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, process.
Not only is the FAFSA application overly confusing to fill out, but it...
Last year, just a few weeks after the Hamas attack on Israel that triggered Israel’s genocide against the Palestinian people, I published a column arguing that the U.S. should stop giving money to...
