Christopher Cervantes [email protected] If there is one truth in politics, it is that it is impossible to please everyone. For every pleased constituent, there are three more who are displeased...

Jace Brady [email protected] The Federal Reserve surprised many by not raising rates last week. This means that the Federal Funds Target Rate will remain at historic lows despite the economic recovery...

Grace Pateras [email protected] Last week was rough for me. I failed my first math quiz, fell behind in every single one of my classes, and learned a close friend is now facing serious health issues. Then, I...

Joe Lane [email protected] For a viewer, Wednesday’s GOP debate was brutal. In fact, I feel comfortable summing up the things I learned in its extensive three hours using just one paragraph. Jeb...

Samuel Studer [email protected] Pope Francis will travel to the United States next week. Keep in mind his announcement earlier this month that the annulment process will be faster and easier for...

Hannah Soyer [email protected] This past weekend, protesters against Donald Trump held signs at a tailgate for the Iowa/Iowa State game in Ames, where Trump was visiting. One of these protesters,...

By Marcus Brown [email protected] In a case of tragic mistaken identity, retired professional tennis player James Blake was brutally arrested by plainclothes NYPD Officer James Frascatore on Sept....

Samuel Studer [email protected] Have you ever heard of Nicole Arbour? You’re not alone; neither have I. Though Arbour is a YouTube celebrity, many had not heard of her until her video on “fat...

By Jacob Prall [email protected] America is threatened. Heavily armed militants, ready to shoot U.S. federal and state officials in the name of their religion, are on our soil. What’s crazy is...

Christopher Cervantes [email protected] There are certain things that seem to strike a heavy chord with a majority of the public. For example, any crime or violent act done to a child is seen...

Jace Brady [email protected] Last week, you likely heard on the news that Bernie Sanders pulled ahead of Hillary Clinton in a new poll. The poll people refer to comes from the reputable Quinnipiac,...

Beau Elliot [email protected] More from the Department of Geography (which no longer exists at the UI, which is why it’s so hard to find) recurring seminar “Where in the World is Iowa City?”: Apparently,...