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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

Muslimin: Lesser-known terror victims suffer in silence

Muslimin: Lesser-known terror victims suffer in silence

March 25, 2016

Anis Shakirah Mohd Muslimin [email protected] “You were Charlie, you were Paris. Will you be Ankara?” said Facebook user James Taylor on the social-media website in response to...

Soyer: Gap in Polk County health funding

Soyer: Gap in Polk County health funding

March 24, 2016

Hannah Soyer [email protected] For the upcoming fiscal year, Polk County’s Health Services faces a $7 million gap in its funding, which, if not addressed, will affect the services for up to 1,300...

Studer: Apple should do more for security

Studer: Apple should do more for security

March 24, 2016

Samuel Studer [email protected] This week was the start of the Apple iPhone encryption hearing, brought on by the FBI in response to the San Bernardino shooting in December 2015. Apple did not...

Hold military sexual-assault perpetrators accountable

Hold military sexual-assault perpetrators accountable

March 23, 2016

Marcus Vincent Brown [email protected] Sexual misconduct carried out by high-ranking military officers has been an underrepresented issue, because the U.S military has long had a policy of self-regulation...

Disney's 'Zootopia' is a call to arms for white people

Disney’s ‘Zootopia’ is a call to arms for white people

March 23, 2016

Keith Reed [email protected] For many of our generation, Disney movies have been the classics that have contributed to our childhood nostalgia. The newer films released by Disney do not seem to...

Brady: Cruz’s path to victory

Brady: Cruz’s path to victory

March 22, 2016

Jace Brady [email protected] As the number of days until the Republican Convention dwindle, it becomes more apparent that Donald Trump is the likely Republican nominee. While it is possible to...

FILE - In this file photo, Donald Trump speaks to a crowd at the University of Iowa Field house on Tuesday Jan 26, 2016. (The Daily Iowan/Jordan Gale, file)

Elliot: The Wizard of Trumpster

March 21, 2016

Beau Elliot [email protected] So Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley, under fire for demonstrating in real-life inaction in action on the Supreme Court nomination of Merrick Garland, has responded via Twitter...

People support Trump (and I don’t get it)

People support Trump (and I don’t get it)

March 21, 2016

Christopher Cervantes [email protected] I remember when Trump first declared (this time around) that he wanted to be America’s next president. From that first loud, almost demanding announcement,...

Best intentions, Supreme Court

Best intentions, Supreme Court

March 21, 2016

Jack Dugan [email protected] The Supreme Court and its almighty justices are seemingly all powerful, cosmic denizens, philosopher kings, appointed for life to a position of absolute power and absolute...

Hawkeyes stagger into second round

Hawkeyes stagger into second round

March 18, 2016

Iowa won an NCAA Tournament game for the second year in a row, but all is not well. By Kyle Mann [email protected] Let’s just get this out of the way. Iowa won its matchup with Temple in...

Moving beyond Women's Day

Moving beyond Women’s Day

March 11, 2016

Sydney Newton [email protected] International Women’s Day is a global day that celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. This day also marks a call to action...

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Lane: Olympics represent more than sports

March 10, 2016

Joe Lane [email protected] The 2016 Summer Olympics are set to begin in fewer than five months. Yet as the games approach, problems surrounding the impending event seem to be mounting. The Summer...