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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the COVID-19 response and the vaccination program during an event at the State Dining Room of the White House on May 4, 2021, in Washington, DC. President Biden set a new goal to have 70% of adult Americans with at least one shot and at least 160 Americans fully vaccinated by July 4th, 2021.

Opinion | Tariffs and protectionism hurt Iowans

Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist August 30, 2021

President Joe Biden’s continuation of the Trump administration's China trade policy is going to have disastrous effects for Iowans. During his four-year term, one of former president Donald Trump’s...

Dylan Hood, contributed.

Opinion | The Kabul bombing shows America needs to do better

Dylan Hood, Opinions Columnist August 29, 2021

It was 4:30 a.m., and I was one of 50 soldiers in the bunker. I was sleeping peacefully in my metal shipping container when suddenly, incoming missile sirens went off. It was reminiscent of an incoming...

The student group 50/50 meets in the IMU on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. 50/50 is an organization intended to promote female representation in politics.

Opinion | Take advantage of what the University of Iowa provides

Signe Nettum, Opinions Contributor August 26, 2021

I never found my niche in high school. I joined the competitive speaking club, but I hated both speaking and competing. I did it just to see my friends and maybe improve my presentation skills. My...

New shade structures at the pedestrian mall on Wednesday, June 16, 2021.The new shade structures are a collaboration between the Iowa City Downtown District, artist and architect Michael LeClare, Dan Kuenzi of City Construction Lacy Sexton of Sexton Design.

Opinion | Prioritize people over cars

Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist August 25, 2021

In order to make Iowa city more livable, it’s time to do away with parking minimums, or the number of parking spaces building needs. The Iowa City Board of Adjustment has prioritized cars over...

Customers enjoying themselves inside Tiki Tacos on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Tiki hut style centers, plants and painting can be found throughout the restaurant.

Opinion | People need to patronize new restaurants to help them stay in business past the pandemic

Luke Krchak, Opinions Columnist August 25, 2021

Before COVID-19, 60 percent of new restaurants failed within the first year of opening. The pandemic makes it even harder for new restaurants to thrive and survive. New Iowa City restaurants like...

Signs encouraging students to wear masks in classrooms are seen on the doors of the English-Philosophy Building at the University of Iowa on Monday, Aug. 23, 2021.

Opinion | Our educators are concerned, and rightly so

Sophie Stover, Opinions Contributor August 24, 2021

Professors are concerned about the University of Iowa’s COVID-19 guidelines for the upcoming semester, and rightly so. Comparing our protocols to other schools amid the nationwide surge of the delta...

Cars drive across the Iowa Avenue bridge in Iowa City on Monday, Aug. 23, 2021.

Opinion | Price worth paying: Federal Infrastructure bill invests in Iowa

Sophia Meador, Opinions Columnist August 24, 2021

After months of negotiation, a substantial bipartisan infrastructure bill passed the Senate. After passing the budget in the House of Representatives on Aug. 24, this legislation is clearly a victory...

Wild Bill’s Workshop is seen on Aug. 23, 2021 on North Hall at the University of Iowa. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Opinion | Wild Bill’s workshop should have tried to remain a coffee shop

Ally Pronina, Opinions Columnist August 23, 2021

  The University of Iowa school of social work should have considered other methods to save Wild Bill’s Coffee shop before replacing it with Wild Bill’s Workshop.  Wild Bill's coffee...

Opinion | We should not be exploiting inmates for labor

Opinion | We should not be exploiting inmates for labor

Yassie Buchanan, Opinions Columnist August 23, 2021

The exploitation of prisoners for labor in Iowa is inhumane. As more Iowans are requesting home COVID-19 test kits, the State Hygienic Laboratory is turning toward inmates to meet this demand.   Exploiting...

Iowa City mayor Bruce Teague speaks during the final session of the “Speak Up, Speak Out,” series at Mercer Park on Saturday, June 6, 2020. Mayor Bruce Teague invited community members to voice their thoughts and frustrations.

Opinion | Iowa City’s mask mandate sets an example for state to follow

Hannah Pinski, Opinions and Amplify editor August 22, 2021

Iowa City prioritized the health and safety of residents and took COVID-19 protections into its own hands despite a state law that supposedly bars the local government from doing so. On Aug. 19,...

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Opinion | The ketamine chronicles—a growing solution

Samuel O’Connor, Opinions Columnist August 4, 2021

America is in crisis and in a healthy variety of dimensions. One of the more far-reaching crises which currently plagues our land is a vast deficiency of what the experts call mental health. Insofar...

Opinion | Doing college from home taught me the importance of family and staying true to your values

Opinion | Doing college from home taught me the importance of family and staying true to your values

Ally Pronina, Opinions Columnist August 4, 2021

Quarantine led me back to my hometown of Pella, Iowa. Doing college from home since March 2020 has taught me the importance of family and staying true to your values. My sister got her permit recently...