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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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From left: Daily Iowan photo editor Lily Smith and Ashol Aguek photograph Iowa catcher Tyler Cropley at Baseball Media Day on February 8, 2018. (Ashley Morris/The Daily Iowan)

Smith: Black, female, with a lens on life

Lily Smith, [email protected] April 30, 2018
DI Photo Editor Lily Smith reflects on a year of personal growth as both a black woman and a photojournalist and how the two identities intersect.
ournalist Tom Brokaw offers reflections during funeral services Friday, March 11, 2016 for former First Lady Nancy Reagan at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, Calif. Mrs Reagan will be buried next to her husband on the property.  (Irfan Khan/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Rosario: NBC reporter, UI alum Tom Brokaw accused of sexual misconduct

April 30, 2018
In the era of #MeToo, speaking truth to power must include holding those we admire accountable.
Trump attorney Michael Cohen exits the Federal Court House at 500 Pearl Street in Manhattan on Thursday April 26, 2018 after a hearing before Judge Kimba Wood. (Susan Watts/New York Daily News/TNS)

Elliot: White House dinner delves into theater of the absurd

April 30, 2018
In a world of bike-riding turtles and a president who’s never been introduced to telling the truth, a sharp-tongued comedian seems perfectly at home.
Kim Reynolds talks at Hy-Vee in Coralville during her 99 Counties tour on Thursday, April 5, 2018. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Jaimes: Reynolds faces criticism for response to sexual-harassment scandal

Marina Jaimes, [email protected] April 29, 2018
Gov. Kim Reynolds explains her decision on firing David Jamison, an act that has angered many Iowa Democrats.
U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley attends Mike Pompeo's confirmation hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on April 12, 2018 in Washington, D.C. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

Helton: 20 Out Of 20: Nikki Haley could be the first female president

Elijah Helton, Columnist April 29, 2018
The governor-turned-ambassador is carving out a foothold in the GOP and Oval Office, but can she beat out Trump?
U.S President Donald Trump speaks as Sen. Joni Ernst from Iowa looks on during a meeting with Republican senators on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017 in the Roosevelt Room of the White House   in Washington, D.C. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

Prall: Iowa Legislature needs new management

April 26, 2018
The Iowa Legislature has swung the state toward far-right politics. November has to change that to return Iowa to its moderate tradition.
A student plays with a therapy dog on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016. The finals week event was sponsored by UI Paws, a student organization which promotes animal welfare. (The Daily Iowan/Olivia Sun)

Laursen: Mindfulness initiatives can decrease college stress

April 26, 2018
College life continues to grow more stressful for students. The UI needs to do more to ensure its students have effective resources to reduce stress.
Shaw: Racial microaggressions are still apparent, discrimination persists in the classroom

Shaw: Racial microaggressions are still apparent, discrimination persists in the classroom

Nichole Shaw, [email protected] April 25, 2018
Racism is still prevalent across the nation and here at the UI in everyday life. People need to be educated and aware of what this systemic racial microaggression looks like to prevent it in the future and truly achieve diversity and inclusion in the classroom.
Jaimes: Fine line between ‘tokenism’ and racism

Jaimes: Fine line between ‘tokenism’ and racism

Marina Jaimes, [email protected] April 25, 2018
After reading the backlash on Texas State University’s invitation to a black conservative speaker, it is clear that many are unaware of the difference between ‘tokenism’ and full-out racism.
Solar panels are seen outside of the Johnson County Administration Building on April 23, 2018. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Lee: Solar power creates sunny outlook for everyone

Ella Lee, [email protected] April 24, 2018
Switching from fossil fuels to solar energy would benefit the environment and those making the switch.
May is Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month, which resonates deeply with Daily Iowan reporter Jordan Prochnow.

May is Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month, which resonates deeply with Daily Iowan reporter Jordan Prochnow.

Jordan Prochnow, [email protected] April 23, 2018
As Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month approaches, it’s important to recognize the complexities of the rare disease so those who suffer can feel less isolated.
Former FBI Director James Comey testifies during a U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence hearing on June 8, 2017, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

Elliot: Process the trust & other tales from Diet Coke

April 23, 2018
It’s nice to know that in times of great crisis, you can always Comey home.