Disabilities are more than obstacles to overcome. They are life-altering identities that can bring groups of people together over common experiences. Disabilities come in many forms. Some are visible...

One of Iowa City’s greatest hidden gems is its literary scene. From the numerous on-campus literary magazines to readings at Prairie Lights bookstore, there are plenty of opportunities to engage...

Between classes, homework, clubs, and everything else students have on their plate, it gets hard to stay up to date with current news. With all the breaking news about war between Russia and Ukraine,...

Whenever I visited Iowa City as a child, I was astonished by the Old Capitol. Just 10 years ago, the Old Capitol was one of the biggest buildings in Iowa City. But now, it's barely visible in the...

It’s a common theme in works of fiction that another Cold War between global superpowers would occur, after the previous one ended with the failure of the Soviet Union and ushered in an age of American...

It’s common knowledge that students are not the only inhabitants of the University of Iowa campus. From the first time a student steps on campus, it’s hard to miss the squirrels scurrying around...

If there's one thing that I have noticed in Amman, it is that Jordanians love American culture, yet hate American politics In Amman, McDonald’s is considered fine-dining and everyone wants to...

Walking around campus, you might look at a tree and think nothing of it. Little do you know; you might be seeing saplings previously owned by world-renowned authors and poets. While these famous...

We have all heard the idiom “some things never change” countless times. I disagree with the notion that certain things will never change. Afterall, progress seems unattainable without change....

It’s Black history month, yet Iowa’s teachers can’t accurately teach Black history because of restrictive legislation. In summer 2021, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill that bans teaching of...

Elevators at the University of Iowa have lifted students up and provide a necessary service on campus, yet the issues that can interfere with their simple but important way of increasing overall accessibility...

Agriculture is sometimes taken for granted, yet it is one of the few things that needs to be taken seriously. Farmers took a hit from the pandemic and rising costs. Farm production expenses are expected...