“I apologize, but we are still out of straws. Is that okay?” I said during a morning shift at Panera Bread. “Oh, that’s fine. When will you get straws again?” the customer asked, posing...

The declining rates of religiosity among Americans has not led to the collapse of the Republican Party as many political operatives predicted, but rather its political rebirth in its current authoritarian...

 In elementary school, we learned about beehives, rocks, metamorphosis, and color wheels. After bees and butterflies, we studied photosynthesis, the solar system, and basic anatomy in middle school....

Maddie Johnston, Arts Editor I plan to spend some much needed time with my family. We don’t have any Thanksgiving traditions — it’s usually just what we’re in the mood for—but I can guarantee...

Do you ever feel like election campaign season is year-round? If so, you are not alone. While campaigns are essential to elections, the campaign season is far too overdone. Election campaigns in...

University of Iowa students missed out on an opportunity to have an open, civil debate by showing disrespect toward someone for disagreeing with them. Some students’ response to former Vice President...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds is more of a charlatan than a governor. Instead of working to increase Iowa’s middling vaccination rate, she is suing the Biden Administration for implementing vaccine mandates...

Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, and it’s important to recognize the real history behind the holiday. Unlike what I learned in school, the history behind Thanksgiving is the history of genocide...

With the announcement of Sen. Joe Bolkcom and Rep. Mary Mascher not seeking reelection in 2022, this is an excellent time to talk about a major issue in politics: older politicians who don't understand...

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is a major win for the Biden Administration and Americans across the country.  The package boasts major infrastructure investments, and it will generate major...

Trigger warning: this article mentions suicide, eating disorders, and self-harm. Mental health is something I’ve struggled with my entire life. I grew up a chubby, closeted bisexual, unsure of...

While you may already be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, your job is not over yet. If you got vaccinated on May 15 or earlier, it is time to get your booster shot, if you’re eligible. As we’re...