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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 difference between policy and talking points 

The difference between policy and talking points 

December 14, 2015

Jace Brady [email protected] Presidential elections elicit exotic rhetoric from candidates in all parties. In an attempt to differentiate themselves from the competition, they insist on promising...

Cycle of self-defeating behavior

Cycle of self-defeating behavior

December 14, 2015

Keith Reed [email protected] I have always considered myself terrible at drawing. This was something that I knew to be true, and I accepted it. It was not until less than a year ago when I proved...

Easily offended, or eager for change? 

Easily offended, or eager for change? 

December 10, 2015

Sydney Newton [email protected] Our generation is indeed a special one. Some might call us naïve, smart, or stupid, and some would call us overly sensitive. No matter what our generation is...

Improving accessibility in campus resource buildings 

Improving accessibility in campus resource buildings 

December 10, 2015

Hannah Soyer [email protected] On Jan. 14, a much-needed move will take place for one of the campus organizations — the Women’s Resource and Action Center will be officially open for business...

U.S. Army Sgt. Ashley Hort keeps her weapon at the ready as she provides security for her fellow soldiers during a raid in Al Haswah, Iraq, on March 21, 2007.  Hort is a team sergeant with the 127th Military Police Company deployed from Hanau, Germany. DoD photo by Spc. Olanrewaju Akinwunmi, U.S. Army.  (Released)

Gender equality in the military

December 10, 2015

Joe Lane [email protected] I am a feminist. In the most basic, Webster’s dictionary definition of feminism, I am a feminist. I believe, as I always have and always will, that men and women ought...

Nickel and dimed through mandatory fees 

Nickel and dimed through mandatory fees 

December 10, 2015

Samuel Studer [email protected] Many students use tricks such as eating less in order to eliminate college debt. After all, less food means less money. But the University of Tennessee will now...

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. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Conflating Muslims with terrorism

December 9, 2015

Marcus Brown [email protected] After Donald Trump’s statement that he would ban Muslim immigration, politicians of both parties have been quick to condemn the Republican presidential candidate....

Former Hewlett Packard CEO Carly Fiorina watches a speech being given on a screen during the Lincoln Dinner in Des Moines on Saturday, May 16, 2015. Fiorina was cut off during her speech as she ran over her time allotted to the dismay of most in attendance who voiced their displeasure in her abrupt and forced conclusion. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Going parallel

December 8, 2015

Beau Elliot [email protected] Scenes from a parallel universe in which the unbeatable Ronda Rousey turns into the Titanic going all judo on the iceberg. The iceberg goes all iceberg. Turns out...

Threat and promise of China’s World Bank 

Threat and promise of China’s World Bank 

December 8, 2015

Jacob Prall [email protected] President Xi Jinping of China has a vision.  It’s a new multinational, multibillion, and multipurpose bank.  This new world bank would finance infrastructure (e.g.,...

Moving beyond rhetoric on shootings 

Moving beyond rhetoric on shootings 

December 7, 2015

Christopher Cervantes [email protected] On Dec. 2, a tragedy took place in San Bernardino, California. Fourteen people were killed in a shooting during the Inland Regional Center’s holiday party....

Medicaid expansion isn’t ready in Iowa

Medicaid expansion isn’t ready in Iowa

December 7, 2015

Jace Brady [email protected] Gov. Terry Branstad has endeavored to accomplish what was almost an impressive Machiavellian feat but instead has unraveled into another episode of government incompetence....

College students, the future, and happiness

College students, the future, and happiness

December 4, 2015

Keith Reed [email protected] When I was home for Thanksgiving break, my mother asked, what do I plan to do after college and where do I want to live? These questions did not stump me. I have known...