I’ve seen so many shootings on the news, but this is the first time it’s been somewhere I grew up. When it came to Okemos High School alums, we went to two places: University of Michigan, and...

After successfully gutting the public education system, it seems Iowa Republicans have set their eyes on ruining higher education. In previous legislative sessions, Iowa Republicans entertained...

I have been both grateful and fortunate to be a part of a military family. My time and experience throughout the years have shaped me into the person I am today. Before I started moving from...

As the world braces itself for an incoming economic recession, many people are wondering how they should manage their finances. If one is hoping the housing market will return to somewhat normal levels...

Peter Anders, Opinions Contributor Spike Lee A person I look up to is the legendary filmmaker Spike Lee. Born in Atlanta, Georgia on March 20, 1957, he grew up to be one of the premiere Black...

On U.S. campuses, most assigned coursework utilizing media sources and casual conversations center on news outlets like Fox News, MSNBC, CNN, and The New York Times. At the University of Iowa,...

You think you’ve heard it all, and then you find out someone your best friend went to high school with raised almost $40,000 on GoFundMe to treat her fake cancer. Madison Russo, a 19-year-old Iowa...

Columns reflect the opinions of the authors and are not necessarily those of the Editorial Board, The Daily Iowan, or other organizations in which the author may be involved. Each spring semester,...

Columns reflect the opinions of the authors and are not necessarily those of the Editorial Board, The Daily Iowan, or other organizations in which the author may be involved. Since 1972, Iowa...

I have changed my mind about Iowa City and Amtrak — at least in the short term. Previously, I argued that Amtrak coming to Iowa City would generate economic growth for the city, as it would connect...

TikTok has maintained a grip on users since 2016, and it is time for the app to be decommissioned from University of Iowa networks. Several colleges have recently banned TikTok from their networks,...

Many college students know the struggle of juggling work and school responsibilities during the semester.  In Iowa City, I consider myself lucky to have access to many employment opportunities between...