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Opinion | E-bike and E-scooter commuting need more safety oversight

Alex Belzer May 1, 2024

Electric bikes and scooters might be all the rage for commuters, but their dramatic rise to popularity on college campuses is accompanied by significant safety concerns. E-travel has burst onto...

The inside of the gold dome is seen during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. The Republicans have 34 seats in the senate and the Democrats have 16 seats.

Opinion | The anti-abortion rights video “Meet Baby Olivia” is an inaccurate form of educating young kids

Natalie Nye, Opinions Columnist April 30, 2024

Iowa schools should not show their young students’ anti-abortion rights propaganda. Lawmakers in the Iowa Senate moved a bill forward on March 18, House File 2617, that would require K-12...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark walks onto the court during a NCAA Championship game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 1 South Carolina at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Opinion | 50 years after Title IX Black women athletes are still being policed by the public

Jordan Coates, Opinions Columnist April 30, 2024

Women’s basketball has recently gained a massive amount of attention and recognition. Despite this, a double standard still exists when evaluating and comparing the performance of female athletes. This...

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds talks with supporters after the 2023 Thanksgiving Family Forum hosted by The FAMiLY Leader, an organization dedicated to advancing the role of religious values in government, at the Marriott hotel in downtown Des Moines on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. Ramaswamy sat with his son, who ran onto the stage earlier in the event. The event began at 3:30 p.m. with a round table discussion, and was followed by meet-and-greet events with each of the candidates, which included Vivek Ramaswamy, Ron DeSantis, and Nikki Haley.

Opinion | Reynolds chooses quality over quantity

Aaron El-Kerdani, Opinions Columnist April 29, 2024

Reynolds is bold. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill on April 3 that would repeal the requirements stipulating that Iowa’s Boards and Commissions hire an equal number of men and women. The state’s...

Opinion | DEI is a vital part of medical education

Opinion | DEI is a vital part of medical education

Alex Belzer, Opinions Columnist April 25, 2024

Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in the medical field are under attack, including in Iowa. Last month, Rep. Greg Murphy, R-North Carolina, introduced the Embracing Anti-Discrimination, Unbiased...

The Iowa State Capitol is seen in Des Moines on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

Opinion | History education must be protected from Iowa Republicans

Evan Weidl, Opinions Columnist April 23, 2024

Knowledge of history is invaluable, and Iowa Republicans are trying to rip it away from students. The Iowa House and Senate approved a bill, House File 2545, on April 17 that would require new topics...

The Iowa State Capitol is seen in Des Moines on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

Opinion | Iowa’s new immigration law is a cause for concern

Jordan Coates, Opinions Columnist April 23, 2024

There has been significant recent controversy and criticism in response to actions taken by the state of Iowa regarding immigration to the U.S. Iowa is now the second state to push against...

Opinion | How college changed my relationship with food

Opinion | How college changed my relationship with food

Kennedy Lein, Opinions Columnist April 23, 2024

Universities need to do a better job advocating for students to adopt healthy, affordable eating lifestyles. I always had a healthy relationship with food growing up. I ate when I wanted to and when...

Mother holding her baby indoors

Opinion | Iowa should follow other states in mandating paid maternity leave

Caden Bell, Opinions Columnist April 21, 2024

Iowa must mandate paid maternity leave. Having a child is one of the hardest things a person can do. The first few months of a child’s life require constant attention and care from at least one...

Chick-fil-a along College Road Jan. 24, 2024 in WIlmington, N.C. It's located in Monkey Junction, which got its name after a former service station and grocery store popular for having monkeys that entertained customers. KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers opens in Burlington Township on Jan. 17.

Point/Counterpoint | Battling for the best chicken in Iowa City

Evan Weidl and Caden Bell April 16, 2024

Raising Cane’s You’ve just gotten off work late, and there’s nothing you wouldn’t do for a chicken sandwich and fries. You can’t go to Chick-fil-A­ — they closed hours ago. A...

Opinion | Iowa’s over-the-counter contraceptive bill is dampened by conservative amendments

Opinion | Iowa’s over-the-counter contraceptive bill is dampened by conservative amendments

Natalie Nye, Opinions Columnist April 16, 2024

Iowans deserve better access to birth control and over-the-counter contraceptives. On Feb. 19, the Iowa House advanced House File Bill 2584, formerly known as Iowa House Study Bill 642, allowing...

Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the 4th District tailgate Presidential Rally in Nevada, Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. The tailgate featured speeches from Republican Presidential candidates and U.S. Representatives among others.

Opinion | Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds prioritizes Texas, not Iowa

Aaron El-Kerdani, Opinions Columnist April 15, 2024

Reynolds announced March 28 she would dispatch over 100 Iowa National Guardsmen to the U.S.-Mexico border to continue addressing the border crisis. The effort supports Texas’ Operation Lone Star, a...