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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

University of Iowa athletic director Gary Barta discusses former Iowa basketball player Megan Gustafson's career during the retirement ceremony for her number 10 jersey following the Iowa women's basketball game against Michigan State University on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020 at Caver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 74-57.

Opinion | Iowa Athletics abandons ‘Win, Graduate, Do it right’ in the face of budget cuts.

Eve Stewart, Opinions Columnist September 9, 2020

On August 21st, the athletic community at The University of Iowa received an email with an open letter from University President, Bruce Harreld and Athletic Director, Gary Barta. This letter marked...

The Old Capital is seen on Tuesday, September 18, 2018.

Opinion | A total campus shutdown is not the answer

Hannah Pinski, Opinions Columnist September 9, 2020

Since the return of students to campus, University of Iowa has 1,395 cases of COVID-19. Poor administration decisions, irresponsible behavior of students, and inadequate measures and policies to slow...

The American flag flies above the Old Capitol Building on Thursday, January, 24, 2019. The semester theme of "The American Dream" celebrates the diversity and perseverance of the American people.

Opinion | Labor Day is over — its history never is

Adam Engelbrecht, Opinions Columnist September 8, 2020

I am writing this on Labor Day, relaxing on my couch because, like many students and workers, I have the day off. We have been given this day off in order to commemorate workers and their achievements...

The Mill building is seen shut down on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020.

Opinion | Small restaurants need help

Signe Nettum, Opinions Columnist September 7, 2020

While I have always enjoyed a home-cooked meal, sometimes a restaurant has just what I need. When COVID-19 hit Iowa City and local restaurants closed for an undetermined time, I knew that people...

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Opinion | School choice doesn’t solve school segregation

Yassie Buchanan, Opinions Columnist September 7, 2020

From the outside, giving underprivileged, minority students the opportunity to be bused to better-funded and resourced schools appears to be a good idea — however, the problem at hand remains. Even...

Guns are displayed at Scheels in Coralville on Tuesday, April 11. The Iowa House recently accepted the stand-your-ground-provision, an amendment to HF 517, which permits an individual to use deadly force when their life is in danger.

Opinion | Democrats need to give up the gun fight

Peyton Downing, Opinions Editor September 3, 2020

Before anything else, let me say this — I think gun culture is backward and idiotic. Personal ownership of firearms is something I frankly don’t understand, and I personally believe it’s preferable...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Opinion | The University of Iowa is a business first

Hannah Pinski, Opinions Columnist September 3, 2020

The University of Iowa administration has made its decisions dealing with COVID-19 based on self-interest, prioritizing profit at the expense of maintaining a top tier and safe educational institution. Other...

The Airliner, 22 S Clinton St. As seen on Aug. 27, 2020.

Opinion | Closing the bars bandages one wound while opening another

Yujun Cai, Opinions Columnist September 2, 2020

The total number of positive COVID-19 cases has broken past 6 million nationally, according to the data provided by the CDC. The U.S. is facing a dangerous situation that is badly in need of changes....

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Opinion | It’s time to find alternatives to ableist language

Yassie Buchanan, Opinions Columnist September 2, 2020

Ableist rhetoric is deeply rooted in our society and easy to come by in everyday life. Carelessly throwing around ableist language perpetuates harmful stereotypes associated with the disabled community,...

A Microphone In Front Of A USA Flag Ready For A Public Address From The President Or Other Government Figure.

Opinion | Policy forward versus policy pushback

Hannah Pinski, Opinions Columnist September 1, 2020

In about three months, America will decide whether President Trump deserves another term or if Joe Biden will take his place in office. While both the Democratic and Republican parties have hosted...

Photo Illustration by Jenna Galligan.

Opinion | Freedom is not free

Yujun Cai, Opinions Columnist September 1, 2020

As we reach the end of August, a surge of people will be moving across America. To best protect ourselves from the ongoing pandemic, enforcing people to wear masks in public is necessary. However,...

Opinion | Cancel canceling 'cancel culture'

Opinion | Cancel canceling ‘cancel culture’

Peyton Downing, Opinions Editor August 31, 2020

During the Republican National Convention, I expected the usual tirade of Republican talking points — immigration, out-sourcing jobs, trade wars, and do-nothing-Democrats. What I wasn’t prepared...