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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

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 21, 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 20, 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...

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)

Studer: Anyone but Trump

March 10, 2016

Samuel Studer [email protected] There is nothing more terrifying than the idea that Donald Trump will become our president. Trump has continued to win a majority of primary contests, making...

A UI student studies at the IMU for upcoming finals on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014. The IMU provides students with a number of events and free things to relieve finals stress, including coffee, popcorn, and massages. (The Daily Iowan/Mikaela Parrick)

Dugan: Student stress worth stressing over

March 10, 2016

Jack Dugan [email protected] The University of Iowa campus is notorious for breeding the type of students we’ve all been or at least brushed elbows with before: bags beneath the eyes, a cold sweat,...

Payne: The Barta Problem

Payne: The Barta Problem

March 9, 2016

Iowa and President Bruce Harreld are all in on Athletics Director Gary Barta. By Danny Payne [email protected] Another day, another lawsuit filed against Iowa Athletics Director Gary Barta....

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Whitewashing in Hollywood 

March 9, 2016

Marcus Vincent Brown [email protected] Diversity in the film industry has become a popular conversation topic in the wake of the 88th Academy Awards but the recent resurgence of pop-culture significance...