“Iowa nice” is a two-word slogan that I have had to learn and adapt to since I started living in Iowa.
The term has become controversial, particularly during these times filled with social...
Evan Weidl, Opinions Columnist
• February 19, 2023
The possibility of bringing back child labor should be out of the question. But in Iowa, it is now a real threat.
Iowa is considering loosening laws on child labor to combat the shortage of...
I sleep for eight hours, go to school for four, work for four, and do homework for two. That is 18 hours of my day laid out for me.
Students usually have a lot on their plate. From homework to jobs,...
I’ve seen so many shootings on the news, but this is the first time it’s been somewhere I grew up.
When it came to Okemos High School alums, we went to two places: University of Michigan, and...
Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist
• February 14, 2023
After successfully gutting the public education system, it seems Iowa Republicans have set their eyes on ruining higher education.
In previous legislative sessions, Iowa Republicans entertained...
I have been both grateful and fortunate to be a part of a military family. My time and experience throughout the years have shaped me into the person I am today.
Before I started moving from...
Peter Anders, Opinions Contributor
• February 13, 2023
As the world braces itself for an incoming economic recession, many people are wondering how they should manage their finances.
If one is hoping the housing market will return to somewhat normal levels...
Peter Anders, Opinions Contributor
Spike Lee
A person I look up to is the legendary filmmaker Spike Lee.
Born in Atlanta, Georgia on March 20, 1957, he grew up to be one of the premiere Black...
Yasmina Sahir, Opinions Columnist
• February 12, 2023
On U.S. campuses, most assigned coursework utilizing media sources and casual conversations center on news outlets like Fox News, MSNBC, CNN, and The New York Times.
At the University of Iowa,...
Katie Perkins, Opinions Contributor
• February 12, 2023
You think you’ve heard it all, and then you find out someone your best friend went to high school with raised almost $40,000 on GoFundMe to treat her fake cancer.
Madison Russo, a 19-year-old Iowa...
Yasmina Sahir, Opinions Columnist
• February 8, 2023
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Each spring semester,...
Columns reflect the opinions of the authors and are not necessarily those of the Editorial Board, The Daily Iowan, or other organizations in which the author may be involved.
Since 1972, Iowa...
