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The Daily Iowan

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

U.S. President Barack Obama smiles at a supporter inside Cedar Falls Utility on Wednesday, Janurary 14, 2015. President Obama gave a speech emphasizing the importance of access to broadband internet in its growing role in the future of the economy. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Rejecting compromise in the face of oppression

May 10, 2016

Marcus Vincent Brown [email protected] With graduation right around the corner and the prospect of becoming an active participant in society at large, I’m sure the question of what comes next...

Year of the Selfie


Year of the Selfie


May 10, 2016

Beau Elliot [email protected] In the Year of the Selfie, Donald Trump reigns and rains, vanquishing all who look askance at him. “That guy there, with the notebook and glasses, he looked askance...

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Cervantes: No big hoo-rah for celebrities coming out

May 9, 2016

Christopher Cervantes [email protected] There has been one story that has practically dominated newsfeeds for the past week. It has been seen all over every inch of social networks and has spread...

Studer: Listen to Sanders’ voice

Studer: Listen to Sanders’ voice

May 9, 2016

Samuel Studer [email protected] Sen. Bernie Sanders, in his race for Democratic presidential nomination, has fought for each vote and delegate remaining. He wants to ensure that even though...

Presidential nominee Donald Trump gives a speech inside Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds in Davenport on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015. Trump has been the leader in the polls for the GOP since he announced his candidacy.

Why Republicans should fight against Trump 

May 4, 2016

Joe Lane [email protected] Donald Trump is on the brink of receiving the Republican presidential nomination. It’s an almost unavoidable fact after Texas Sen. Ted Cruz dropped out of the race...

The sun rises behind the Old Capitol in Iowa City on Friday, April 10, 2015. Rand Paul was in town to drum up support after announcing his intention to run for president earlier this week.. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Social-justice warriors make mistakes, too

May 4, 2016

Keith Reed [email protected] The term social-justice warrior has risen in prominence in the past year or so; it was even added to the Oxford Dictionary recently. It refers to someone who promotes...

Elliot: Crazy season cranks (hee-hee) up

Elliot: Crazy season cranks (hee-hee) up

May 3, 2016

Beau Elliot [email protected]     So, it’s been a crazy season, right? And it’s only just begun. (There’s a song in there somewhere.)     No, not the baseball season. Baseball is always...

President Barack Obama signs legislation in the Oval Office, Dec. 22, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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Pity the next president 

May 2, 2016

Jace Brady [email protected] Despite endless speculation on who will be the next president, the truth is analysts and strategist can do little more than make educated guesses. Former Secretary of...

Fine line of comedy in tragedy

Fine line of comedy in tragedy

May 2, 2016

Christopher Cervantes [email protected] Whenever things seem to be going bad in the world, people flock to the movie theaters to forget about the troubles of their real lives. During this time, the...

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Brown: Accountability in police shootings

April 29, 2016

Marcus Brown [email protected] Accountability is a concept introduced to us at a young age. As one grows older and looks to the world, it becomes easier to come away with a contradictory notion...

Protect the right to vote 

Protect the right to vote 

April 27, 2016

Samuel Studer  [email protected] All across the United States, voting is under scrutiny. According to CNN, in 2000, only 14 states had voter-ID requirements. Today, 33 states have such laws,...

Elliot: Eternity springs hopeful (ha-ha)

Elliot: Eternity springs hopeful (ha-ha)

April 26, 2016

Beau Elliot [email protected] Best sign seen at this year’s Boston Marathon: "Run Like Ted Cruz is Behind You.” I can’t imagine better advice during these times, if that’s what they...