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...
Taylor Newby, Opinion Columnist
• September 27, 2018
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...
Elijah Helton, Opinion Columnist
• September 26, 2018
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...
Anna Banerjee, Opinion Columnist
• September 26, 2018
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...
As the movements for clean eating, veganism, and sustainable farming grow across the nation, the demand for organic foods and fresh produce in general grows as well. Growing up, it was reinforced to us...
So, this is the Year of the Woman. At least according to some, if not many, political watchers, this is the much-ballyhooed Year of the Woman because so many are running for political office.
I have to...
A federal judge in North Dakota has said Iowa may join states in temporarily halting the implementation of the Obama-era Waters of the United States rule.
Per the request of Gov. Kim Reynolds, Iowa has...
Marina Jaimes, Opinion Columnist
• September 24, 2018
A recent op-ed in the Des Moines Register, “Media should strive for impartiality, but the facts are the facts,” highlights justifiable reasons for denying an outlet to Holocaust deniers but also comes...
“FAKE NEWS. FAKE NEWS. FAKE NEWS.”
You can hear the chants coming from all different directions. Finger-pointing, shouting, cursing, it’s all there. With the mass hysteria going on about media bias,...
