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...

I have changed my mind about Iowa City and Amtrak — at least in the short term. Previously, I argued that Amtrak coming to Iowa City would generate economic growth for the city, as it would connect...

TikTok has maintained a grip on users since 2016, and it is time for the app to be decommissioned from University of Iowa networks. Several colleges have recently banned TikTok from their networks,...

Many college students know the struggle of juggling work and school responsibilities during the semester.  In Iowa City, I consider myself lucky to have access to many employment opportunities between...

Marijuana should be legalized at the federal level. The illegality of marijuana has opened doors to alternative products and markets that sell a similar but potentially more dangerous product. Chemically...

Iowa Republicans introduced a bill that would reduce Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. This bill is harmful to the people who need help the most by limiting access to basic nutrition. In...

As many expect a looming recession, some individuals are partaking in money saving strategies. During a recession, consumers spend less, which leads to a significant impact on economic activity....

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. Debates about...

There is a workplace cultural crisis running rampant across the nation, and the University of Iowa is not safe from it. At the UI, instructional track faculty reported feeling like “second-class citizens”...

As we approach February, most people who set out on their New Year’s resolutions have already failed.  According to research done by Forbes, New Year’s resolutions carry a 80 percent failure rate....

Educators in the U.S. are putting their best foot forward for students. No matter where they are, educators influence students inside and outside of their classrooms. Teachers are faced with more...

A man fired a gun at someone at point-blank range in the Iowa City Pedestrian mall on Jan. 14. On Saturday, there was a mass shooting in California, resulting in 10 deaths. On Monday, a shooting...