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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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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...

This holiday season, be conscious of others 

This holiday season, be conscious of others 

December 3, 2015

Hannah Soyer [email protected] When I was in seventh grade, we had to write a persuasive essay for our English class. One of my classmates wrote his on why everyone should be allowed to say “Merry...

The next real estate moguls? Wealthy Chinese families

The next real estate moguls? Wealthy Chinese families

December 3, 2015

Jacob Prall [email protected] From 2005 to 2014, the Chinese GDP grew from $2.27 trillion to $10.36 billion. At peak times, their GDP growth was over 16 percent annually. The current Chinese economy...

How Black Friday is changing 

How Black Friday is changing 

December 2, 2015

Sydney Newton [email protected] If you ventured out into the cold and rain that Iowa was prone to this year for Black Friday, you might have noticed that the crowds of shoppers were less crazy...

"I'm not a politician, politicians are stupid." Donald Trump addresses the media from the inside of his private airliner at DSM international airport on Monday, April 8, 2015. Trump emphasized the fact that he is not a politician several times while speaking to the media and later students at Simpson College. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Anti-Muslim rhetoric has implications 

December 2, 2015

Joe Lane [email protected] Though not everyone in the GOP is ignorantly opposed to the Muslim community in the United States and around the world, a vocal minority led by presidential candidates...