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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Marla Eveillard, 14, grieves with friends before the start of the community prayer vigil on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018, one day after the deadly shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. that left 17 dead and 14 injured. (Carolyn Cole/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Lee: America’s school-shooting epidemic will not solve itself

February 15, 2018
The Second Amendment was written to protect America’s freedom, which is not in imminent danger
Newby: People have the power to prevent homelessness

Newby: People have the power to prevent homelessness

Taylor Newby, [email protected] February 15, 2018
Prevention of homelessness is accomplished by communities partnering with their homeless population and offering lasting empowerment and opportunity.
Miles Brown as Jack Johnson, Tracee Ellis Ross as Rainbow Johnson, Yara Shahidi as Zoey Johnson, Anthony Anderson as Andre "Dre" Johnson, Marcus Scribner as Andre Johnson, Jr., Austin and Berlin Gross as Devonte Johnson, Marsai Martin as Diane Johnson, Laurence Fishburne as Pops Johnson and Jenifer Lewis as Ruby Johnson star in ABC's "black-ish." (ABC/Bob D'Amico)

Kumar: Representation in the media lacks true diversity

Michelle Kumar, [email protected] February 14, 2018
The United States has made great strides when it comes to inclusiveness but lacks diversity in representation of minorities in the media.
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.

Shaw: HireaHawk is not user-friendly for underclassmen

February 14, 2018

Undergraduates are dissatisfied with HireaHawk because of overwhelming job requirements that are incompatible with their skills, experience, availability, wants, and needs. Nichole Shaw [email protected] While...

Congressman John Delaney campaigns at the Shady Grove Metro station in a file image from 2014. Delaney is running for president, but polling at zero. (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun/TNS)

Helton: 20 Out Of 20: Who on earth is John Delaney?

Elijah helton, [email protected] February 12, 2018
It’s more than a long shot, but a Maryland congressman is hard-selling bipartisanship early - with big hopes.
Donald trump speaks to a room of supporters in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Thursday, July 28, 2016. Trump was joined by Iowa GOP members Joni Ernst, and Terry Branstad. (File Photo/The Daily Iowan)

Elliot: Chaos Inc. rules, such as it can

Beau Elliot, [email protected] February 12, 2018
Some are born to chaos. Others have chaos thrust upon them. The rest of us can’t wait for the next commercial.
From left: UI students Lina Khodor, Felicia Ogunsanya, and Fatima Tall mingle during the Womxn of Colour Welcome Mixer at the Women's Resource and Action Center on Wednesday, Sep. 6, 2017. It was the inaugural event for the Womxn of Colour Network Series, and will feature a monthly program on a topic affecting womxn of color. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Smith: Why the University of Iowa needs Black only Events

Wylliam Smith, [email protected] February 12, 2018
Black students need black-only or all-black events in which there are other black men and women as a means to help them feel comfortable. A place to be black without judgment, consequences, or ridicule.
Catlett Dining Hall as seen on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017. This is the first year Catlett has been open. (Ashley Morris/The Daily Iowan)

Jaimes: UISG implements “Meatless Mondays”, many respond

February 12, 2018
Many respond to a new monthly event hitting UI dining halls and question its link to sustainability.
(File Photo) The Iowa City School District sign is seen off of North Dodge Street on Tuesday, September 6, 2016. School start times have been adjusted over the past two years in the district. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Prall: Legislators’ shooting range features education targets

February 8, 2018
Iowa’s Legislature isn’t doing public schools justice in new spending bill, and Iowa’s youth will pay.
U.S. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi speaks during a rally against child poverty on April 9, 2017, in Los Angeles, Calif.

Lee: Passive activism cannot thrive alone

February 8, 2018
Successful activism is going to take more than a few shares on Facebook, retweets on Twitter, or likes on Instagram.
Courtney Kashima and her husband, Hide, are raising two multicultural kids in Chicago, Ill. She identifies as a "European mutt" and was born and raised in Illinois, while her husband is a first-generation Japanese-American who grew up in Guam. (Annie Grossinger/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Judd: Will multicultural children in America end racism?

February 8, 2018
Racism exists in so many forms. It’s only a dream to think someday it will be gone.
Shaw: Weak advertising hinders program support for underrepresented students

Shaw: Weak advertising hinders program support for underrepresented students

February 8, 2018
Programs of support for underrepresented students are ineffectively advertised and lead to an ignorance on campus toward available resources that have the potential to cultivate immense success.