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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

The insidious nature of lotteries 

The insidious nature of lotteries 

January 25, 2016

Jacob Prall [email protected] My parents are reasonable people. Sadly, their level-headedness abandoned them when, like a mesmerizing shimmer in the distance, the Powerball jackpot reared its ugly...

In this Nov. 14, 2015, photo, Hillary Rodham Clinton, right, makes a point as Bernie Sanders listens during a Democratic presidential primary debate in Des Moines, Iowa. Clinton and Sanders are outlining the steps on Nov. 19, they would take to combat the Islamic State group, each making major speeches less than a week after the deadly attacks in Paris. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Can Clinton regain control of the Democratic race?

January 22, 2016

Samuel Studer [email protected] As the caucuses approach, the few closest to Hillary Clinton believe she underestimated Sen. Bernie Sanders in the race for president. Clinton early on was not able...

Dugan: Ugly sanctions

Dugan: Ugly sanctions

January 21, 2016

Jack Dugan [email protected] On Jan. 16, two historic events took place. Four U.S. prisoners were released from Iranian custody coinciding with the automatic lifting of some economic sanctions against...

Lane: Does your home state affect your values?

Lane: Does your home state affect your values?

January 21, 2016

Joe Lane [email protected] “The bromance is over,” said Donald Trump following the Jan. 15 Republican presidential debate. Trump’s declaration refers to his once-amicable relationship with...

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton smiles at the audience during the photo spray before the start of the Democratic debate on Saturday, Nov. 14. The debate took place in Sheslow Auditorium on Drake University's campus. (The Daily Iowan/Brooklynn Kascel)

Soyer: Consider more than gender when voting

January 21, 2016

Hannah Soyer [email protected] Remember during the presidential election of 2008 when everyone was saying “People better not vote for Barack Obama just because he’s black” or “I’m going...

Senator Ted Cruz speaks to reporters during a press conference at the 2015 Ag Summit on Saturday, March 7, 2015. The Ag Summit will allow elected officials and public policy leaders to have a discussion with the public on issues relating to Iowa and American economy with a highlight on agriculture. (The Daily Iowan/Lexi Brunk)

Is Cruz’s ‘birther’ controversy just politics as usual?

January 20, 2016

Jace Brady [email protected] Over the last week, Sen. Ted Cruz’s eligibility to run for president has been brought into question. The premise of this argument is found in the belief that Cruz is...

Clinton’s failed attempts to sway young voters

Clinton’s failed attempts to sway young voters

January 20, 2016

Keith Reed [email protected] On Thursday, Hillary Clinton is slated to have an event in the IMU, and pop star Demi Lovato is scheduled to appear alongside her. This appears to be an attempt on Clinton’s...

Cervantes: One nation, under litigation

Cervantes: One nation, under litigation

January 19, 2016

Christopher Cervantes [email protected] When I was a senior in high school, my advanced-placement government teacher, Roni Cline, assigned us a final project in which we had to redesign the American...

Elliot: Dark matter & hostages

Elliot: Dark matter & hostages

January 19, 2016

Beau Elliot [email protected] So, welcome back; we missed you. No, really. It turns out we really needed another 20,000 pairs of feet to efficiently stamp Iowa City’s unshoveled sidewalks into...

Reconsider Uber in Iowa City 

Reconsider Uber in Iowa City 

December 18, 2015

By Keith Reed [email protected] Uber is a popular ride-sharing service that is available in many cities, but not Iowa City. If you’re one of the many people in Iowa City who do not happen to own/...

Republican in Democratic skin?

Republican in Democratic skin?

December 17, 2015

Paul Osgerby [email protected] We all have a little conspiratorial appetite inside that we must feed from time to time. I, however, have quite the voracious hunger. It came to my attention this...

Chicago should negotiate with teachers before a strike occurs 

Chicago should negotiate with teachers before a strike occurs 

December 17, 2015

Samuel Studer [email protected] From Dec. 9-11, the Chicago Teachers Union voted to allow its leader to call a strike. Teachers all over Chicago voted over the course of those three days last...