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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

The Old Capital from the roof of UIHC in Iowa City, Iowa on March 25, 2019.

Opinion: Philosophy courses teach important perspectives to view the world

Riley Moore, Columnist January 21, 2020

I frequently spend time around my department’s professors as a philosophy major at the University of Iowa. During office hours with UI Philosophy Visiting Assistant Professor Keith Harris, he relays...

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Opinion: CNN’s framing of Sanders-Warren dispute fuels distrust in media

Peyton Downing, Columnist January 21, 2020

At the most recent Democratic presidential-nomination debate, CNN took a break from the standard policy questions to ask Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., a simple question: Why do you hate women? It wasn’t...

Nickleback lead singer Chad Kroeger performs during half time of the Thanksgiving Day game between the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan, Thursday November 24, 2011. (Kirthmon F. Dozier/Detroit Free Press/MCT)

Opinion: Let people enjoy the music they like

Jason O'Day, Columnist January 21, 2020

I like a lot of things that other people love to hate: pineapple on pizza, Fox News, and most importantly — Nickelback. To say Nickelback is the worst ignores the group’s greatest hits such as “Rockstar”...

Headquarters of The New York Times on May 7, 2018 in New York City, N.Y.

Opinion: The New York Times presidential endorsement entrenches both-sides-ism

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor January 20, 2020

The New York Times Editorial Board announced Sunday endorsement for the Democratic presidential nomination: nobody. It didn’t actually do that; it endorsed Sens. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts...

The Old Capital from the roof of UIHC in Iowa City, Iowa on March 25, 2019.

Opinion: Learning from a difficult first semester is essential to the college experience

Ashley Dawson, Arts Reporter January 20, 2020

Whether you had a first semester that seemed to fly by with little complications or you had a rough time navigating the obstacles that come with college life, break is done and it’s time to start...

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Senior Column: Grappling with graduation from The Daily Iowan

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor December 15, 2019

Tom Brands yelling was the start of the semester that changed my life. In my second year as a sports reporter, I decided to suck it up and cover wrestling. I hated the sport in high school and chose to...

Senior Column: Goodbye, my college home

Senior Column: Goodbye, my college home

Katelyn Weisbrod, Projects Editor December 15, 2019

A few days ago, on the ninth dead week of my ninth and final semester at the University of Iowa, a student a few years younger than me asked if we could meet for coffee to talk about The Daily Iowan. She...

Opinion: The Hallmark Channel isn't as feel-good as it seems

Opinion: The Hallmark Channel isn’t as feel-good as it seems

Emily Creery, Columnist December 12, 2019

I love Hallmark movies. Or at least I thought I did. But after hours and days of my life dedicated to these films, I’m beginning to understand the logic behind all of the snarky comments that I once...

The soon to be location of a new Target is seen in downtown Iowa City on Friday, August 30th, 2019.

Opinion: Local grocery needs to become more affordable for students in Iowa City

Becca Bright, Columnist December 12, 2019

Let’s say you don’t own a car and need to go on a grocery run. In downtown Iowa City, that’s very doable. There’s Bread Garden Market and New Pioneer Co-Op, all of these within a few blocks of...

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Opinion: OK, ‘Boomer’ and other generational labels serve no purpose

Jason O'Day, Columnist December 11, 2019

As an ancient relic of the Senate, born three months before the attack on Pearl Harbor, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., ironically falls under the category of the “Silent” Generation, which demonstrates...

Opinion: The straw debate isn’t over for some people with disabilities

Opinion: The straw debate isn’t over for some people with disabilities

Ally Pronina, Columnist December 11, 2019

After being in the news a lot last year, the debate over plastic straws has yet to be settled. While reducing plastic waste helps the environment — which is important to help protect the planet —...

Westlawn Hall at the University of Iowa is seen on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018. Westlawn is the location of University Counseling Services.

Opinion: University Counseling Services should offer more long-term resources

Becca Bright, Columnist December 10, 2019

Students deserve to focus on their mental health. Access to these resources, however, is expensive. Professional therapy, pharmaceutical prescriptions, medical care: this all costs thousands of dollars...