The conversations surrounding mental health have come a long way in these past few years, but there are still blind spots when it comes to communities of color. Often culturally, mental health is taboo...

A recent article in the DI, “Mayflower operates at 60 percent capacity to give returners on-campus living space,” grabbed my attention as soon as the headline appeared on my laptop. As a freshman,...

You know rape survivors. You’ve read the news. You’ve seen the reports. You’ve watched those videos during Orientation. Sexual misconduct, harassment, and assault are prevalent, pervasive, and that’s...

Overflowing with heavy class loads and major-related activities, I — among many other students — have pondered whether the required classes I take have any purpose at all. College can seem like a race...

The two main political parties have a long history of disputes and disagreements over a plethora of complex issues. When it comes to engaging in political discussions, it is often hard for members of the...

Sexual-assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh bring about concerns regarding blaming the victim and further coercion into not reporting sex crimes. It is important to note...

An interesting criticism I’ve received when talking about immigration or racial justice is that I’m a coastal elite or out of touch with “real Americans.” As a college student, I’m admittedly...

In light of the MeToo Movement, it has become increasingly harder to reach common ground on how long those who commit heinous acts must be punished before they can begin their path to redemption. Comedian...

Excelling in various subjects and grasping concepts beyond the walls of a classroom is eagerly encouraged for students navigating the average school system. But advancing in education with confidence and...

When I moved to Iowa five years ago, one thing I didn’t expect to change was grocery shopping. In our state, we don’t pay a sales tax on most food items. That box of Oreo O’s is listed at $3.98?...

For the first time in a decade, the University of Iowa is not a top party school. That’s right. According to the Princeton Review’s annual rankings of 394 colleges and universities, the UI has fallen...

With the release of Brockhampton’s fourth studio album, iridescence, the self-proclaimed “world’s best boy band” has succeeded once again in capturing the attention of worldwide audiences. Its...