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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James shares a laugh in warm-ups before taking on the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The Thunder won, 148-124. (Leah Klafczynski/Akron Beacon Journal/TNS)

Hensley: Don’t silence the King

Adam Hensley, [email protected] February 19, 2018
Laura Ingraham can disagree with LeBron James all she wants, but to say he has no right to express his opinion, well, that’s another story.
The prominant Hunting section of Scheels in Iowa City displays their firearms on Feb. 7, 2016. Hundreds of guns sit on the second floor of the All Sports store in the Coral Ridge Mall located in Corallville, Iowa. (The Daily Iowan/Mary Mathis)

Helton: Two bad arguments against gun reform, a better one, and why they’re all wrong

February 19, 2018
Getting into specifics on firearms is impossible if we’re unwilling to believe the problem can be solved through federal policy.
Chadwick Boseman in the film, "Black Panther." (Matt Kennedy/Marvel Studios)

Smith: The Black Super Hero

February 15, 2018
Black superheroes provide role models for young Black kids, but how should they be represented in comics?
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during her first Condition of the State address in the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018. Reynolds took over the governor office in May of 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Jaimes: Iowa Association of School Boards fires attorney for denying group think

February 15, 2018
The Iowa Association of School Boards seemingly terminated an attorney for supporting Gov. Kim Reynolds
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.