One of the most important responsibilities I have as executive editor is choosing stories that go in our print paper. Because The Daily Iowan only prints twice a week, I always want to make sure...

Gun violence needs attention before more lives are lost or indirectly impacted by lethal firearm use. Gun Violence Archive counted 9,075 gun-related deaths in 2023, as of March 20. While this...

The U.S. Constitution is a social contract between the government and the people to guarantee every American the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. But the...

Gun rights have been a heated debate among both sides of the aisle for years. No matter what side of the issue we stand on, one thing needs to be clear: It is the people who commit acts of violence...

I hate politics more than ever before. Ironically, I’m a political science major. I chose to study political science so I could make informed decisions about my life and my community....

Dive bars with rickety stages are an essential part of downtown Iowa City’s charm. Supporting local bands by going out to shows is not only a fun way to spend your evening, but it’s also...

College life is romanticized in the U.S. because of the sense of community students experience. When my father recalls the best days of his life — the ones where the memories were the sweetest...

We must say no for the better. There have been several environmental issues on the rise, including the use of pesticides, deforestation, the loss of biodiversity, and fossil fuels. One of...

Iowa needs to loosen up and legalize marijuana. Iowa House Democrats introduced legislation to legalize recreational marijuana last month. While the bill was terminated in Iowa Legislature...

People should have access to legitimate reproductive health care. We all know that accessible reproductive health care is significant for good public health. But what we do not often think...

General education courses may seem like a box to fill to graduate. But taking these courses, known as gen eds, early on in your academic career at the University of Iowa can give students a feel for...

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