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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

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Senior Column | Finding and holding on to a love for storytelling

Yassie Buchanan, Opinions Columnist May 8, 2022

Two years ago, suffering from boredom during quarantine, I decided to explore what The Daily Iowan had to offer. I remember seeing “we are always hiring” on the website and tentatively filling...

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Senior Column | The DI always made me feel heard

Signe Nettum, Opinions Columnist May 8, 2022

Once again, I am writing a goodbye letter and I am at a loss for words. I can talk your ear off for two hours about the latest Magic: the Gathering set, or about how my plants are doing, but when I...

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Opinion | University of Iowa students should fill out their ACE course evaluations

Madeleine Willis, News Reporter May 5, 2022

Students at the University of Iowa are given two opportunities each year to provide feedback to their professors. Assessing the Classroom Environment, or ACE, are end of the semester evaluations...

Opinion | Programs that aid COVID-19 patients should not end yet

Opinion | Programs that aid COVID-19 patients should not end yet

Kyle Tristan Ortega, Opinions Columnist May 5, 2022

With pandemic restrictions being more lenient now than before, it’s easy to forget that COVID-19 is still a problem for some people—a really expensive problem. In Iowa, the average cost for hospitalization...

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Opinion | Jordanian journals: Despotism in the desert

Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist May 4, 2022

In the midst of World War I, the British were looking to do what they do best: destroy a civilization. Of course, that was not their only stated objective in the Middle East theater of World War...

A Cambus goes down West Washington Street in Iowa City on Sunday, May 1, 2022.

Opinion | Eased mask mandates are a positive step forward

Chris Klepach, Opinions Columnist May 4, 2022

In April, a Florida judge overturned the nationwide mask mandate that applied to public transportation systems. This law had been in effect since January of 2021. In response to this decision, the...

Many different food aromas filled the air at the Iowa City Farmer's Market on Saturday, May 1, 2021.

Opinion | Iowa City Farmer’s Market needs to incentivize to gain more visitors

Luke Krchak, Opinions Columnist May 4, 2022

Farming is symbolic to Iowa state as agriculture is one of the largest industries in the state. As farmers were hit by the pandemic, however, the decreased use of the farmers market is further causing...

Opinion | Time to tune in to international news

Opinion | Time to tune in to international news

Elise Cagnard, Opinions Columnist May 2, 2022

A historic French election occurred with razor thin margins between incumbent Emmanuel Macron and challenger Marine Le Pen on April 24. These names might sound familiar — they were the same two...

Opinion | The University of Iowa participates in and encourages mass incarceration

Opinion | The University of Iowa participates in and encourages mass incarceration

Yasmina Sahir May 1, 2022

While nationwide protests addressing police violence have waned in the past two years, Iowa City community members have not stopped fighting for reform of the criminal justice system. Included in...

Bill Nye speaks during a lecture held at Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. Nye spoke about climate change.

Opinion | Learning is out there, so go find it

Luke Krchak, Opinions Columnist April 28, 2022

In class you might be presented a snippet of a topic and want to learn more, or maybe you want to learn content outside of your major. University of Iowa students should take every opportunity that...

Opinion | It’s not time to cut back on SNAP benefits

Opinion | It’s not time to cut back on SNAP benefits

Yassie Buchanan, Opinions Columnist April 26, 2022

Extra SNAP benefits tied to the pandemic have ended in Iowa, leaving many individuals and families without the assistance they need. Because of this cutback, food pantries in Iowa are seeing increased...

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Opinion | Increase in alcohol consumption case for concern

Kyle Tristan Ortega, Opinions Columnist April 26, 2022

Iowans drink more than the average American. According to reports in 2021, 22.8 percent of Iowa adults were binge drinking, which was 5.2 percent above the U.S. average during that time. In 2022,...