Have you ever been down to the Pedestrian Mall and sat on the benches? The uncomfortable armrest might have dug into your skin, and while a temporary annoyance, you went on with your day.  While...

In order to safeguard the economy from political sabotage, Democrats need to abolish the debt ceiling. For policymakers and political strategists looking to destroy their industrialized country’s...

Libraries are essential spaces in bettering community health and should be supported. In Iowa City, we are fortunate enough to have a beautiful public library with large open windows and a seemingly...

There are very few things that can ruin a student’s learning experience quite like a bad learning environment. The University of Iowa, like most public universities, has a way for students to give feedback...

The average age of senators and representatives is on the rise, and we need young people to participate more in politics to achieve better representation. There are many ways young people can participate...

Art is often used as a platform for people of color to express their experience and shine a light on their identities. A lot of the most well-known representations of people of color are centered around...

I’m your typical college student, except for my genes. When I was diagnosed with Turner syndrome, nobody told me that my genetic disorder would prevent me from getting into the best writing school...

The Biden administration is under scrutiny for its response to the rising number of Haitian migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border, and rightfully so. While the Biden Administration defends deportations...

Let’s take a step away from the national spotlight for a moment. We need to talk about our local school boards — something that not everyone has a material interest in and even less of a personal...

Iowa lawmakers should outlaw nonconsensual condom removal, an action also known as “stealthing.” Removing a condom without consent from a partner is currently legal across the U.S. Seems like...

One of the leading causes of climate change is how electricity is generated — by burning fossil fuels. To address the use of fossil fuels, scientists, activists, and economists have been advocating...

The cheers for players on the field at Kinnick Stadium on game day overlook a huge part of Saturday football — the Hawkeye Marching Band. Considering all the hard work the musicians put into learning...