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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Opinion | Knowledge on sustainability is what creates impactful citizens

Kyle Tristan Ortega, Opinions Columnist April 12, 2022

Globally, an estimated 97 million more people are living on less than $1.90 a day because of COVID-19, and climate change continues to cause extreme record-breaking weather events in different parts...

The Pomerantz Center, which houses—amongst other offices—the University of Iowa’s Admissions Visitor’s Center, on Monday, 30 Oct., 2017.

Opinion | Internships incredibly valuable when seeking for entry-level jobs

Signe Nettum, Opinions Contributor April 12, 2022

Graduation is less than a month away. While I cannot wait to throw my hat up into the air and officially check off Went to College on my to-do list, there is one thing that has been staring me down...

Prairie Lights bookstore on Monday, Nov. 13, 2017.

Opinion | April showers bring May flowers and poetry

Yassie Buchanan, Opinions Columnist April 11, 2022

This month is National Poetry Month, and whether you are interested in poetry or not, Iowa City will be filled with engaging opportunities to celebrate. National Poetry Month started in 1996 to recognize...

U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) speaks to a crowd on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021 at Ashley Hinson’s BBQ Bash at Linn County Fairgrounds. Hinson talked about the Iowa practicality she brings to Washington D.C.

Opinion | Iowa deserves leaders who will support women

Sophia Meador, Opinions Columnist April 10, 2022

Iowa understands the importance of female representation. The Republican Party of Iowa has several women in leadership, including Gov. Kim Reynolds, Sen. Joni Ernst, and Reps. Ashley Hinson and...

RaDonda Vaught speaks to members of the press after a verdict was reached in her trial at Justice A. A. Birch Building in Nashville on March 25, 2022. She was convicted of criminally negligent homicide and abuse of an impaired adult after a medication error contributed to the death of a patient in 2017.

Opinion | Punitive systems won’t prevent medical errors

Yasmina Sahir, Opinions Columnist April 10, 2022

Editor’s note: Sources in this column were granted anonymity in order to speak freely about their opinions without fear of retaliation. Nurses around the country are arguing against the recent...

Opinion | The rise of slacktivism

Opinion | The rise of slacktivism

Elise Cagnard, Opinions Columnist April 7, 2022

As we’re all painfully aware, the world has been going through a troubling few years. Tragedy has struck, one after another, including the pandemic, instances of police brutality, and the war in...

Opinion |  Modern life must divorce itself from plastic

Opinion | Modern life must divorce itself from plastic

Chris Klepach, Opinions Columnist April 7, 2022

On Mar. 24, it was reported that microplastics have been found in human blood. The finding was supported in a study co-authored by Professor Dick Vethaak, who spoke in an interview with The Guardian. “Are...

The Old Capitol building is seen on March, 6, 2021.

Opinion | Students should have more say in the big decisions

Kyle Tristan Ortega, Opinions Columnist April 6, 2022

In a spring update video, it was announced that the University of Iowa’s College of Liberal Arts had begun planning for certain changes to be made by 2025. A common theme, based on statements given...

Opinion | Generalizing “African” can do harm to diverse populations in Africa

Opinion | Generalizing “African” can do harm to diverse populations in Africa

Yasmina Sahir, Opinions Columnist April 5, 2022

U.S. rhetoric and structural systems about Africa often equate Blackness and African culture in an exclusive and synonymous way. April is National Arab American History Month. A large portion of...

The outside of the Veteran Affairs Medical Center on Monday, Sept. 6, 2021.

Opinion | More mental health services have been added to the VA, but there’s more to be done

Yassie Buchanan, Opinions Columnist April 4, 2022

Iowa has a long-standing history of struggling to provide mental health services for Iowans. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Iowa is one of the worst states for mental health...

Food donations are seen inside of the CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank in Iowa City on Feb. 14, 2022. The center is a volunteer-driven organization for grocery assistance.

Opinion | You can help Iowans in food deserts

Sophia Meador, Opinions Columnist April 3, 2022

You might remember strolling past empty shelves of cream cheese, pet food, and canned goods during the nationwide supply chain shortages in January. If you thought that was inconvenient, imagine...

Demonstrators listen to speakers during a demonstration for peace in Ukraine on the Pentacrest at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. Around 60 people attended the demonstration.

Opinion | Delaying video games does not help the Ukrainians who are suffering

Luke Krchak, Opinions Columnist March 31, 2022

  You wait for almost a year for one of your favorite games, Advanced Wars 1+2 , to be remastered, only for it to be delayed even further because of international conflict. Video game companies...